Is DEF heat sensitive? Given that the DEF tank is under the hood, it must not be very sensitive. I have a significant space under the hood vacant where an auxiliary battery is optional, would be ide

Asked by GCRdurango Jun 12, 2019 at 01:43 PM about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 144 V6 High Roof Crew Van 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Is DEF heat sensitive?  Being in a tank under the hood as it is consumed
implies not at least over a short term.  Could it be stored in a container under
the hood then?

2 Answers

86,105

I own a 2012 Roadtrek RS Adventurous, a Class B RV, with two 6 volt deep cycle batteries under the hood....and the DEF tank is also under the hood....no problems at all. DEF is not heat sensitive otherwise the tank wouldn't be there.

1 people found this helpful.

hi markw. how do you like the 2012 RS. I am looking at one.. curious how many miles on it and what did you pay (ballpark) so i can gage what i should offer. thanks happy trails.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Mark Weiner
    Reputation
    5,350
  • #2
    enginecreator
    Reputation
    1,120
  • #3
    bobkat
    Reputation
    850
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo
16 Great Deals out of 588 listings starting at $9,999
Used Ford Transit Cargo
37 Great Deals out of 1,057 listings starting at $11,975
Used Ford Transit Passenger
6 Great Deals out of 133 listings starting at $23,995
Used RAM ProMaster
12 Great Deals out of 361 listings starting at $11,995
Used Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cab Chassis
55 listings starting at $59,999
Used Mercedes-Benz Metris
30 listings starting at $19,990
Used Ford Transit Connect
12 Great Deals out of 243 listings starting at $4,990
Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class
21 Great Deals out of 204 listings starting at $6,500
Used Ford F-150
325 Great Deals out of 13,693 listings starting at $3,800
Used Chevrolet Express
51 listings starting at $14,490
Used Ford E-Series
6 Great Deals out of 165 listings starting at $6,900
Used Chevrolet Express Cargo
18 Great Deals out of 323 listings starting at $5,990

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.