[Oldman67]

So, my first diesel, and this is all new to me.

I filled up at a Buc-ee's a few months ago and noticed that DEF was available to pump just like fuel. Blue pump handle, very cool.

A few days ago the DIC instructed me to add DEF. So today I pulled into Buc-ee's and topped off the diesel, then I grabbed the blue handle to add DEF. It was a bit of a struggle to get the nozzle into the DEF hole (difficult, actually) and when I tried to squeeze the pump handle fluid shot out and made a bit of a mess.

Several moments of confusion later, I realized that I had been trying to pump Buc-ee's ethanol-free gasoline into my DEF tank.

So:

1: Why in the fudge would Buc-ee's use blue to color-code their ethanol-free gasoline and DEF? Why not pink, or something?

2: Maybe an ounce or less of gasoline went into the DEF tank. Should I be concerned?

Thanks, guys.

Gonna be farting flames out the exhaust when the gasoline hits regen!

 

[Panama Red]

Dude...You have to read to drive one of these. They sell DEF inside Buc-ees

Buc-ees also sells it at the pump. Hidden under the secret flap I wasn't aware of.

 

[Elerslie]

Dont feel too bad dude. Rolled up to a pump with green and blue handles. The same exact thing happend to me at Bucc-ees. Except I filled the whole darn tank with ethonal! Out $2400 to replace the tank and flush the lines. I was so mad at myself cause there is no one else to blame. BTW - on newer GMC's, there is no drain plug on DEF tank so it cant be flushed - have to replace. Such an idiot.

 

[Skidoolady66]

So, my first diesel, and this is all new to me.

I filled up at a Buc-ee's a few months ago and noticed that DEF was available to pump just like fuel. Blue pump handle, very cool.

A few days ago the DIC instructed me to add DEF. So today I pulled into Buc-ee's and topped off the diesel, then I grabbed the blue handle to add DEF. It was a bit of a struggle to get the nozzle into the DEF hole (difficult, actually) and when I tried to squeeze the pump handle fluid shot out and made a bit of a mess.

Several moments of confusion later, I realized that I had been trying to pump Buc-ee's ethanol-free gasoline into my DEF tank.

So:

1: Why in the fudge would Buc-ee's use blue to color-code their ethanol-free gasoline and DEF? Why not pink, or something?

2: Maybe an ounce or less of gasoline went into the DEF tank. Should I be concerned?

Thanks, guys.

May I ask what the outcome was I have just did the same thing and am worried.

 

[xXxPARAGONxXx]

May I ask what the outcome was I have just did the same thing and am worried.

https://www.duramaxforum.com/threads/almost-killed-my-truck-today-def.1017557/post-12383393

$2266.41 (in October 2021)

 

[Icutmetl]

Why people choose fuel by the color of the pump handles vs. the graphic or label on the receptacle or button you physically have to press before dispensing is beyond me.

 

[Skidoolady66]

https://www.duramaxforum.com/threads/almost-killed-my-truck-today-def.1017557/post-12383393

$2266.41 (in October 2021)

What had to be done? I accidentally put .26 cent of the ethanol gas in def I realized it was not right.

 

[Skidoolady66]

Just brought her home from the dealership.
Needed a new DEF tank. Something about the gasoline killing the heaters.
I caught a break because they found one at another dealership three hours away.
And they flushed the lines.

Stupidiot Tax: $2266.41

Won't be getting the new front bumper and winch for a while.

that is great news that it was fixed . Did you drive long with the gas in the def tank?

 

[Skidoolady66]

Good information taking mine to dealer as soon as I can. Thank you

 

[durabroke]

May I ask what the outcome was I have just did the same thing and am worried.

That blue is not Buc-ees idea. DEF is blue everywhere-at truck stops and even in containers at wal-mart. (Blue DEF). Be VERY careful not to mix any fuel w/ DEF. It will be very expensive.

 

[redwngr]

Blue DEF is a product brand.

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