New API Resource Provides Insights on Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Offers Guidance to Consumers and Industries Operating Diesel-Powered Trucks
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has launched a new resource page that provides crucial information on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) quality, purchasing, and storage. The information is tailored to meet the needs of consumers and professionals in trucking, agriculture, construction and other industries that operate diesel-powered trucks and equipment that require DEF.
“The API DEF Consumer Guidance offers consumers and drivers, fleet managers and others clear guidance to ensure optimal performance and compliance with emissions standards,” said Bill O’Ryan, Senior Manager-EOLCS/DEF with API. “This crucial information is designed to help expand industry knowledge and operational efficiency.”
This resource page details the importance of using high-quality DEF, explaining the characteristics of properly formulated DEF and the potential risks associated with substandard products. Using API licensed DEF can ensure that it meets the high standards required by engine and vehicle manufacturers. The DEF resource page can help professionals make informed decisions that protect their valued investments and contribute to a cleaner environment.
In addition to quality guidelines, practical advice on purchasing and storing DEF is offered. Truck drivers, farmers, construction managers and others operating diesel-powered vehicles and equipment can access expert recommendations on sourcing DEF from reputable suppliers, ensuring product integrity from purchase to application. The page also outlines best practices for storing DEF, highlighting considerations such as temperature control and contamination prevention to maintain fluid efficacy. A downloadable Do’s and Don’ts Guide for DEF storage is available as a resource for consumers and shops.
Additional information and guidance will be added, and consumers and industry professionals are encouraged to bookmark and visit the resource page regularly to keep up on information about purchasing, using and storing API certified DEF.
For more information, please visit API DEF Consumer Guidance.
API represents all segments of America’s natural gas and oil industry, which supports more than 11 million U.S. jobs and is backed by a growing grassroots movement of millions of Americans. Our approximately 600 members produce, process and distribute the majority of the nation’s energy and participate in API Energy Excellence®, which is accelerating environmental and safety progress by fostering new technologies and transparent reporting. API was formed in 1919 as a standards-setting organization and has developed more than 800 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency and sustainability.
Blair Hefty
Coyne Public Relations
