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10-11-2013, 02:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1,298
M.O.C. #5165
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Learned a good lesson over the past week. I bought 2 gallons of DEF at the Santa Fe Ford dealer--$51 with a fill kit. I just bought 2.5 gal at Auto Zone in Alpine, Tx, with fill kit for $12! What is the lesson?
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F-250 King Ranch Crew Cab 2012, Single Wheel, 6.7 L Diesel, Transfer Flow Internal 50 Gallon Fuel Tank, Upgraded Ford Software for 50 Gallon tank, 2006 3475Rl with Mor-ryde King Pin, 2nd AC, 2nd Battery, Pressure Pro TPMS, Wet Bolt Shackle Kit
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10-11-2013, 02:40 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
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Some folks define profit differently?
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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10-11-2013, 03:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Stay away from dealer unless there for warranty work!?
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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10-11-2013, 03:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Dealer prices on products are like CW products, highly inflated. When I bought my truck the salesman specifically told me to not buy DEF from his dealership, but use Walmart or any auto parts store. Said the same thing about CTAN/fuel additive.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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10-11-2013, 04:03 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: katy
Posts: 155
M.O.C. #10100
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Love's now has it at the pump at all locations, $2.70 or so per gallon. Had to get a ring to fit over the nozzle so it would work, but they provided. May not go out of my way but for DEF it easy and cheap, and will stop when going by. Now diesel is another issue.
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10-11-2013, 06:50 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Calgary
Posts: 351
M.O.C. #10119
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Bought 2.5 gal DEF with a screw on nozel at Walmart in Montana, Washington, Nevada and Arizona for just under $12.00. However, I found that all Walmarts do not carry DEF.
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2017 GMC Denali diesel, crewcab, 4x4, regular box.
2010 Montana 3150RL- Moving to Montana Package , Hickory Edition Package, wet bolts
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10-11-2013, 08:30 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,363
M.O.C. #4831
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Yup the Ford dealer is a much more expensive place to get DEF than anywhere else. *BUT* if you bought the Ford filler hose (it has its own part number) KEEP IT!!!!! The cheap hose supplied in the DEF box leaks more often than not. The Ford hose is better designed and works much better.
P.S. The last box of DEF I bought came from Penzoil and not Blue DEF. The Penzoil container has an air bleed built in which really made it easy to get all the fluid out of it.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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10-11-2013, 08:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 908
M.O.C. #7915
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When looking for the MH we currently have, one requirement was a pre DEF engine.
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10-11-2013, 01:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 2,351
M.O.C. #6831
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Something to say about that Ford dealer in Santa Fe. I have never paid more than $14.95 for 2 1/2 gallons at any Ford dealer and I have been to a number of them in different locations. That been said Wal Mart is even cheaper.
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10-11-2013, 01:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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I find at some truck stops you can fill your empty DEF container for less then $8.00
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Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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10-12-2013, 03:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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Thankfully, I don't use DEF with our truck, but on the Diesel forum, I have seen posts that it seems to have a fairly short shelf life, which leads to problems. For that reason, if was using it, I would try to make a habit of buying where they sold a lot (thus a high turnover) and avoid stocking up if I found it cheap or on sale.
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10-12-2013, 04:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,166
M.O.C. #6433
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I just check my display every once in a while and if it shows DEF less than half I will stop and buy 2 1/2 gallon jug and pour it in. If we have a long trip planned I will buy enough to make sure it is full and carry any extra left over in the truck.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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10-13-2013, 02:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
Posts: 2,150
M.O.C. #11206
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Hi
My Chevrolet dealer prices are competitive with the market.
I get all of my service work done at the dealer and their prices match the Quick Change oil change companies.
Even their tire prices are competitive with my commercial tire dealer I have been doing business with for 50 years.
Phil P
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2009 Duramax 3500 DRW quad cab
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10-13-2013, 05:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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I check prices all over on DEF. Auto Zones and others, sometimes WalMart, are usually cheaper. I have a long skinny funnel that fits perfectly into my F350 DEF fill hole so I seldom purchase the containers with the fill hose included.
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Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
Current: Full Time 2022 SOB TT Toy Hauler
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10-13-2013, 10:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Posts: 4,189
M.O.C. #639
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I dont think I want a new truck now.
The thought of paying more for fuel when you combine the price of DEF. I dont know how many miles per tank full a person gets when useing DEF, it dosen't sound like very much.
It also is a shame that a dealer will put the screws to their customers and over charge them.
Isn't the automotive industries being looked at right now for just that, over charging for Parts?
It looks like the top three sellers are Wall-Mart, Loves, and Piolet/Flying J.
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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10-13-2013, 12:38 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Daleville
Posts: 161
M.O.C. #13784
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Tom, Just happened to see this earlier today. Thought it might be helpful to share......
• If Diesel Exhaust Fluid is kept to temperatures between 10 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, it will last a minimum of 1 year without problems.
• Big bulk dispensers (1,000 gallons) have internal climate control systems.
• In cold temperature regions it is recommended to store Diesel Exhaust Fluid in a storage unit. In warm temperature regions it is recommended to store Diesel Exhaust Fluid in a shaded area.
• New climate control systems specifically for Diesel Exhaust Fluid are being developed.
• Additional information about handling and storing Diesel Exhaust Fluid can be found here.
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10-13-2013, 03:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 664
M.O.C. #10985
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I just bought 20 gallons at Sam's Club. I paid just under $11.oo for 2 1/2 gallon jug.
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