2022 Mercedez-Benz Sprinter: Def Fluid

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Rental sprinter for a transportation company for cross border trips. Did not own this van. Van was maintained (oil and lubricants changed on time) and returned to the owner with no damage (as far as I know).


Return on Time Investment & Rental fees:

**Income from this van and two other vans (2023 Mercedez Benz Sprinter and a Ford Sprinter): $7556.75+ from all cross border and local trips with in a time period of 1 year.


** Income from U-haul vans and trucks: $400-$1000

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Relevant Background: "Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF; also known as AUS 32 and marketed as AdBlue[3]) is a liquid used to reduce the amount of air pollution created by a diesel engine. Specifically, DEF is an aqueous urea solution made with 32.5% urea and 67.5% deionized water. DEF is consumed in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) that lowers the concentration of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the diesel exhaust emissions from a diesel engine.." (Diesel exhaust fluid - Wikipedia)

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Relevant Background: "Once you’ve purchased a car that requires diesel exhaust fluid, the first thing you should do is open up the owner’s manual and find out what will happen if the DEF light illuminates because you’re running low. Emissions regulations in the U.S. don’t allow diesel vehicles to operate in the absence of DEF if it’s required by their exhaust design. As a result, automakers have come up with a variety of strategies to deal with this situation. Generally, a warning light will come on when DEF needs to be added soon. If the light is ignored for too long, the vehicle will likely go into a reduced power mode. If the DEF level falls too low, the engine will not start until fluid is added. To avoid getting stranded, make sure you understand how your particular car or truck is designed to handle a low DEF condition..." (Understanding Diesel Exhaust Fluid: What to Do If the Light Goes On (napaonline.com))

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Relevant Insurance Coverage:
a. Auto Insurance:: all perils, collision, liability, DCPD,, accident benefits, uninsured auto
b. Travel & health - Collision Waiver for Rental Vehicles
c. Garage Auto Insurance
d. Personal and Commercial Liability for injury and property damage
e. Business Liability Coverage like that of taxi drivers, uber driver, rideshare drivers, delivery drivers etc
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