Just curious what everyone is doing with their empty DEF jugs.

I use one of them to change oil on my generator on my 5er. The flex spout fits right over the drain tube on the bottom of the generator. Perfect. And at only 2 quarts capacity, I can get several changes out of one jug before taking it to the recycler.

I also use one to catch the fuel when I drain the water separator. The first time I used the jug, there was a small amount of crystalized DEF in the bottom. I disposed of that sample, but now when I collect samples, I pour the clean, water free diesel into one of three 5 gallon diesel cans which I use for heater fuel to heat my shop. I use #1 diesel in my salamander heater. But a quart, +/-, of #2 isn't going to hurt anything. I never pour the sample back into the truck.

BTW, I have yet to get any water out of the separator. 15,000 miles and no water. Seems like I should have gotten some by now. I have been in 9 different states in the last 14 months. One time, in Iowa, I had to buy Bio. Makes me wonder if the water separator really works. I do use Power Service products. All except the red bottle which has alcohol in it to get you going when you're all gelled up.

Speaking of gelling up, winter's coming. Guess I better go put on my new fuel filters. I always like to put on fresh filters before winter.

 

Good ideas for your used containers or just recycle them.

 

Yep, I through them into the recycle bin, along with the cardboard box.

 

I rinse them out and refill them with bulk DEF at a Pilot truck stop. So far, so good.

 

I drive by and throw them on the front lawn of the local EPA office.

 

I like that idea

 

Its very rare these days to get any amount of measurable water in diesel fuel. Have not had any issues in years.

 

LOL! I like that idea!

 

Good timing on this thread as I just did my first DEF fill-up today with the Ford DEF jugs. It took right at 3 gallons so I've got one empty and another that has just a little gone out of it.

 

Thanks for the tip on the DEF spout fitting the gennie drain! I'll have to check the Onan drain on my trailer.

Regarding water in fuel, Diesel Kleen is an emulsifier so it disperses or mixes water into the Diesel fuel.

 

They make a fairly good watering can for the potted plants. Gotta punch a air hole in the top and the spout fits the water hose.

 

There are a lot of great ideas here. I just put my empties in the recycle bin.