What really happens if you run out of DEF in your GMC Duramax Diesel - KOL 224

[@stevearttus8164]

You can blame the EPA for the introduction and restrictions of DEF in all diesel vehicles.

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

It is absolutely crazy! I bet it cost more fossil fuels to make, ship, pkg, and distribute all the DEF. Not to mention all the plastic in the landfills. Thanks for watching!

[@HighmageDerin]

As a truck driver myself DEF sucks! Even if you keep your death tank full at all times it was still crystallized around various components in the deaf system causing them to gum up and then Stop working properly. Your truck goes into derate which means you get all of about 5 miles an hour. And you have to take it to a mechanic to take that death tank apart to clean off the crystallized def off of the components it's in there. My truck has had to go to the shop at least 4 different times for this one issue. And I never ever let it get below half a tank of def

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

The whole thing just doesn't make sense to me. Thanks for watching!

[@tractorrookie]

😅😊 You are a crazy man! Very interesting! I think is silly too!🇺🇸😎👍

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

This week I rented a DVD from Movie Gallery and I am doing a video about not rewinding. Stay tuned!

[@WhistleblowerDiary]

Tomorrow I’m going to tow my trailer because I just got my truck back 2 days ago from the 3rd oil leak and because I complained about the info center been locked up when towing and I believe what they did is to turn off the warning messages, speed decrease in my truck so I won’t complain again.

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

How many miles do you have? It is amazing how much more def it uses while towing.

[@jimjim6803]

D diesel E exhaust F fluid

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

Darn Expensive Failure is what I meant! Thanks for watching!

[@FirePirate099]

I love your channel! Will we get to see you sometime soon?

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

I hope so Fire Pirate....on or about Oct. 11th. Thanks for watching and I will send you a pkg soon!

[@WhistleblowerDiary]

The biggest issue you’re going to have is when towing, I own a 2023 Duramax 3.0 / max tow package 13,500lbs, from Florida to Washington State the truck used just under 5gl of DEF , on the way back towing a 7,800lbs travel trailer , it used 20gl , but the biggest problem is the info center locks up even when you fill up the DEF tank all the way to the top , it’s a nightmare

[@Evan_2211]

How did you get it fixed and cleared?

[@WhistleblowerDiary]

@@Evan_2211 they can’t fix it , a GM field engineer came to check my truck and I got no response from him. He instructed the local tech to clear all the errors in the info center, he added DEF all the way to the top. My dash cam that I believed that was off on the back of the truck actually it was on and the GM engineer was worried only about clearing the errors when talking to the local tech. The engineer was just ignoring the questions asked by the local tech about the issues. The GM engineer got to the dealership at 1pm and left back to the hotel around 3:30 pm lol

[@calebdoner]

That is absolutely disgusting that they do that. What if you can't find DEF? Your truck just stops working? Also be interested to know what would happen if you put something else in there like water

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

You know, I haven't thought about that. I guess they mandate it be available everywhere, but if you are in the middle of nowhere that could really be a problem. Water would NOT work, but here is one thing I read: "DEF is urea or otherwise known as aqueous ammonia. Windshield washer fluid that contains ammonia will do in a pinch. It contains less AA than needed but will get you to a town where you can get DEF" Thanks for watching!

[@coleleonard215]

I haven’t put def in my truck in a while nothing is happening I’ve been out for at least a week I got no warning but I looked at the gauge and it’s been gone, I was going 80 on the highway yesterday

[@faidbaksh8481]

After that warning you have 16 starts before the vehicle stop moving

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

That's good information! Thanks for watching!

[@gorillalife3151]

diesel exhaust fluid, not emissions fluid

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

Dang Ediots Failing - is more like it. Thanks for watching!

[@g00se31]

VW/Audi diesels have a function (read issue)that wont allow the vehicle to restart after empty DEF, and requires a visit or tow to the dealer to fix. cant wait to find a pothole

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

You think they are all in cahoots? It's like the auto start thing. That will likely ended up causing more starters being sold.

[@g00se31]

@@KingsOutdoorLife I mean they were all in cahoots for the emissions scandal. But this is definitely a 'blame the EPA' problem.

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

@@g00se31 I think the automakers jump on board so they can sell more parts and do more service work.

[@WhistleblowerDiary]

Right after the towing , oil leak from the front crank shaft seal . 6 months later , another trip with the trailer , the same thing, also oil leaking from engine seals again , another trip the same thing , don’t tow with those trucks .

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@ivankorth4458]

I can tell you in a semi if you run out it derates motor and you can drive 10 mph and then needs to go in the shop

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

Isn't it just a ridiculous invasion of a "Nanny State" we have allowed all this? Thanks for watching!

[@kayleighking8619]

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[@blackburd]

5mph is bonkers.

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

I couldn't make myself go that far! Thanks for watching!

[@VENENUMVEIL]

All I need to know now I’m deleting it

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

Let me know how to do that. I came out of factory warrranty a couple weeks ago.

[@donovankelly7723]

Absurd! I’m going to stick with the 6.2 liter gas engine

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

I still love my baby diesel with all things considered over my 6.0 gas burner. Thank you for watching!

[@SW-jw6il]

Just another reason i’m keeping my 2013 HD2500 🇺🇸 GAS 6.0 4x4 with 220k miles… Still Pulling Strong 💪 Y’all can keep that over engineered, overpriced 🚽

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

I have a 2011 GMC Denali HD Gas burner that I plan on keeping too. Thanks for watching!