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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 03:52 PM
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Hey guys - I just rolled 1000 miles so I thought I'd top of my DEF to get an idea of how much it used. Well I was surprised when it gulped down almost 2 gallons. Is this correct for 1000 miles or did the dealer not fill it up all the way??

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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 04:06 PM
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As far as the dealer topping it off, your guess would be as good as ours. Maybe better.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 04:07 PM
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The dealer didn't fill the tank all the way...I'll use 2.5 gal 3500 miles (give or take) when not towing anything.

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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 06:20 PM
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They don't fill it up at the PDI.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 07:03 AM
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I think my first tank went about 7000 miles and since then I've not noticed at all...

just fill up periodically when I pass a pilot/ flying J with the def pumps so I don't have to use the bottle...
 
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 07:27 AM
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I got the 500 miles to empty caution on the dash display so I filled it with nearly 5 gallons, maybe a cup or two left in the jug when it overflowed, at the 7000 mile point. My Edge CTS was showing 32% and the dash info center said less than half. I never got the 800 miles to empty caution tho.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 08:23 AM
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The most DEF mileage I have had is about 7000 miles. Since that experience, I just top it off at oil change time. This is mixed towing and unloaded driving.
 
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I got the 500 miles to empty caution on the dash display so I filled it with nearly 5 gallons, maybe a cup or two left in the jug when it overflowed, at the 7000 mile point. My Edge CTS was showing 32% and the dash info center said less than half. I never got the 800 miles to empty caution tho.


13 or newer models don't have the 800 mile warning.


They have the 500, then 200, then countdown.
 
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Sounds like the dealer didn't fill it up, I'll just check again after the next 1000, thanks guys!
 
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I get about 1 gal/1000 mi. When towing tho it seems to use much less DEF. I seem to recall reading similar results on this forum.
 
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The dealer didn't fill the tank all the way...I'll use 2.5 gal 3500 miles (give or take) when not towing anything.

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Originally Posted by senix
13 or newer models don't have the 800 mile warning.


They have the 500, then 200, then countdown.
That explains it. Thanks.

Actually mine was counting down in the 3-400 range if I didn't hit the OK button.
 
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Odd you all talk about 7000 miles
i get between 5000-6000 miles
then I get the 500 miles warning
 
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I get about 5K on mine as well.


towing uses more DEF but fewer regens.


Just the opposite of unloaded driving.
 
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