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When does a car need an AdBlue top-up?
I own a 2022 VW Touareg which has covered 16,000 miles. I still haven't put any AdBlue in the tank and haven't had any warnings on the dash either. Is this normal?
Asked on 27 November 2024 by Colin Clark
Answered by
Craig Cheetham
Depending on the make, model and how you drive a car, the AdBlue range can vary quite substantially. The Touareg has two different sizes of AdBlue tank - 12 and 24-litres. On average (but it does depend on your driving style) a car will use a litre of AdBlue every 800-1000 miles, so assuming your car has a 24-litre tank then the mileage you mention is within range. Your car should first alert you that it needs a top up within 1500 miles of becoming empty.
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