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Old Nov 2, 2019 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by scottz99
I thought the idea was to not fill the tank? Run it down to a couple gallons then add 2.5gal; leaving plenty of room for expansion (7.5 gallon capacity).
No, It is ok to do a complete fill but only if you use the right ford spout so you don't overfill it. They already have allowed for the expansion of the DEF. Regardless of the 5 gal tank or7.5 gal tank.

I would always suggest a run down and then a complete refill. Less opportunity for the system to get confused. I know there are plenty that fill at the half way mark or whatever and been fine too.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2019 | 02:39 PM
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No, It is ok to do a complete fill but only if you use the right ford spout so you don't overfill it. They already have allowed for the expansion of the DEF. Regardless of the 5 gal tank or7.5 gal tank.

I would always suggest a run down and then a complete refill. Less opportunity for the system to get confused. I know there are plenty that fill at the half way mark or whatever and been fine too.
Ok, thanks. I'll pick one up at Ford.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2019 | 04:06 PM
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If it takes 7.5 gallons then put in 5 when the light comes on. It uses so little.

The stuff is like $8 per 2.5 gallon tank at Walmart. I grab one jug when i think of it while there. Leave the empty jug in the shopping cart as I drive off. I doubt I’ll delete this truck, the complaints are over exaggerated.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2019 | 06:38 AM
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If it takes 7.5 gallons then put in 5 when the light comes on. It uses so little.

The stuff is like $8 per 2.5 gallon tank at Walmart. I grab one jug when i think of it while there. Leave the empty jug in the shopping cart as I drive off. I doubt I’ll delete this truck, the complaints are over exaggerated.
LOL...YOU TOO!
 
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