A similar topic is ongoing on the SUPBERB III FORUM detailed info and vids.

Read my post above, I assume the 4x4 system pushes the CO2 up above acceptable Euro6 levels hence needing the Adblue? the 2WD 150 does not need Adblue in the Superb (as far as I can tell there isn’t a 2WD 150 Yeti?)

ad blue don't affect CO2, ad blue is used for selective catalytic reduction of NOx

1SCR – Synthetic Urea Water Solution Injection System

The selective catalytic reduction system – SCR – is used for 2.0 TDI 110 kW 4x4 and 2.0 TDI 140 kW diesel engines

 

The capacity of the AdBlue tank in ŠKODA Superb III is 14 l and considering its consumption of 0.8–1.2 l/1000 km, it

should last for 11,500–17,500 km of driving.

When running low on the reduction agent, the driver is informed about this by indication on the instrument cluster display.

 

The indication occurs in three steps – 2400, 1000 and 0 km before running out of AdBlue.

 

The engine cannot be started if the reduction agent runs out complete

 

Quoted from Skoda UK

 

hth

Edited 31 August, 201510 yr by gigglepin

A couple of days ago, some colleagues were making themselves a cup of tea using the 'crew' kettle, when another colleague ran towards them screaming "don't drink from the kettle it's poisoned!" Turns out the panic stricken chap had previously picked up the wrong container of water to fill the kettle with and in his haste, didn't check the label on it stating it was Adblue! Fair to say the kettle stank, the short sighted chap didn't drink any more tea during that job and the kettle was consigned to the bin.

 

I should add that as we often work in a very confined space with several (sometimes dozens) of large trucks, 'stuff' gets stored wherever it can. The Adblue had been left in a trailer that was being used as a crew shelter from the elements and so also housed the tea urn. Water for the urn is often collected in one of those big white plastic containers that you can use when camping or in a caravan and the Adblue container looked pretty similar apart from the label on the unnoticed side.

I have owned 13 Skoda cars and never needed a significant repair.. My last car was a Yeti Greenline and this one bought Sept/Oct 2015 is a 2.0TDI outdoor sel.

After 5500 miles my Adblue warning light plus a spanner symbol came on. Took in to the main dealer as I had never heard of Adblue, they topped the tank but could not reset the warning light , this meant that after 600miles my car would not start. Skoda recovery came to look at the car and said the software needed to rest the car did not recognise my car as it was too new.The car is currently in the garage. 

I will not be too happy if I have to refill the adblue every 5000 miles

My 150 2.0 is on 5800 miles and no sign of the AdBlue warning yet, can't be long now.

 

I will not be too happy if I have to refill the adblue every 5000 miles

How often do you check your oil/coolant/screenwash/tyre pressures?

I have owned 13 Skoda cars and never needed a significant repair.. My last car was a Yeti Greenline and this one bought Sept/Oct 2015 is a 2.0TDI outdoor sel.

After 5500 miles my Adblue warning light plus a spanner symbol came on. Took in to the main dealer as I had never heard of Adblue, they topped the tank but could not reset the warning light , this meant that after 600miles my car would not start. Skoda recovery came to look at the car and said the software needed to rest the car did not recognise my car as it was too new.The car is currently in the garage. 

I will not be too happy if I have to refill the adblue every 5000 miles

 

How on earth can you buy a car and not look into at least some of the details about it?

Did you bother to read the Handbook?

And your Dealer sounds bloody useless!!

How on earth can you buy a car and not look into at least some of the details about it?

Did you bother to read the Handbook?

And your Dealer sounds bloody useless!!

 

Gently, Graham, gently....  This was the OP's first post and he hasn't had time to get used to the...errrm...format.  I'm sure you just overlooked that

 

We must remember that the membership here is interested in all (well, most) details of our beloved Yeti; some people, though, don't find the Briskoda forum until after they've been sold the car, and they don't have much chance to discover the quality of their dealer until late in the day. 

 

As far as the Handbook is concerned, we all know about 'RTFM', don't we?  And we're supposed to be the 'In Crowd' (or does that show my age :S ?)

At work I have been filling up Adblue for 10 years or so so am well used to it but if hadn't been I don't think I would have heard of it or known much about it. It's fair to expect people to check MPG or CO2 when looking at a new car but being aware of Adblue, what it does and a driver's resposnsibility is as important to car choice as the type of oil or the colour of the coolant.

Of course, once someone owns a car they should check the manual to see what's different and what should be checked but 90% of the population don't do this and rely on their regular servicing to check all their levels except fuel. It's this general lack of knowledge/interest that leads to the ignorance about Adblue.

Gently, Graham, gently....  This was the OP's first post and he hasn't had time to get used to the...errrm...format.  I'm sure you just overlooked that

 

We must remember that the membership here is interested in all (well, most) details of our beloved Yeti; some people, though, don't find the Briskoda forum until after they've been sold the car, and they don't have much chance to discover the quality of their dealer until late in the day. 

 

As far as the Handbook is concerned, we all know about 'RTFM', don't we?  And we're supposed to be the 'In Crowd' (or does that show my age :S ?)

And his last probably!

 

I only knew about Adblue because of my A6 and the mention on another forum of it being introduced on the then new Ultra models. If it wasn't for that I wouldn't have known.

 

Whilst a bit of a petrol head I rarely read the mags. etc. like I used to (unlike with motorbikes) and no-one I know, work and friends, has ever mentioned it.

Edited 14 January, 201610 yr by VAGCF

....and then there's the other 50% of the population.

There was NO handover if it was not pointed out to you on delivery.

How do they stay in business?.

The Superb MkIII 150 2.0 TDi SEL 4x4 has SCR (AdBlue). The non 4x4 version does not. I didn't know that until I had a look around a non 4x4 at the dealership.

When I asked why one had it and the other didn't, they didn't know.

Edited 14 January, 201610 yr by Guest

Gently, Graham, gently....  This was the OP's first post and he hasn't had time to get used to the...errrm...format.  I'm sure you just overlooked that

 

We must remember that the membership here is interested in all (well, most) details of our beloved Yeti; some people, though, don't find the Briskoda forum until after they've been sold the car, and they don't have much chance to discover the quality of their dealer until late in the day. 

 

As far as the Handbook is concerned, we all know about 'RTFM', don't we?  And we're supposed to be the 'In Crowd' (or does that show my age :S ?)

 

Sorry if it was a bit "strong" but even so, surely people do some research and at least look at the Handbook?

 

And it actually strengthens my view that the dealer is bloody useless, as they should certainly be pointing out this sort of thing, especially if the owner doesn't appear to be the "interested" kind.

Edited 14 January, 201610 yr by Llanigraham

The Superb MkIII 150 2.0 TDi SEL 4x4 has SCR (AdBlue). The non 4x4 version does not. I didn't know that until I had a look around a non 4x4 at the dealership.

When I asked why one had it and the other didn't, they didn't know.

No change there then!

 

Car dealerships must be one of the only places where some customers know more about the products than they do!   Their knowledge of the product is pretty disgraceful in some cases really and would be a real embarrassment in other industries etc. 

We don't get to look at "the handbook" until you own it ......it's all down to the brochure and then

......the option list

Which raises to the obvious question - exactly what am I paying for and expect to get.

Pure speculation, of course, but the Adblue gives the engine designer some leeway they did not have up to the 2013 model engines.

 

The SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) catalyst solves the NOx problem without having excessive EGR to reduce combustion temperatures, where the thermal NOx is generated. Higher combustion temperatures improves engine efficiency, which probably is the extra 10 HP from 140 to 150 in the EA 288 Diesels. 

Makes me wonder how Merc/BMW get 200 out of 2.0.

The Superb MkIII 150 2.0 TDi SEL 4x4 has SCR (AdBlue). The non 4x4 version does not. I didn't know that until I had a look around a non 4x4 at the dealership.

When I asked why one had it and the other didn't, they didn't know.

Probably because the 4x4 is heavier, just enough to mean they couldn't meet the emissions targets without use of Adblue.

Why would Adblue put anyone off a car though ?

In the time between Adblue refills, I'll have probably filled our new Superb up with diesel 10-15 times, and regularly lifted the bonnet to refill the screenwash.

Not a big deal really ?

Dear Freedom

I don't really have much interest in cars. I just want  a decent car where I am not slaughtered on tax (run as company car).

I went to change my Yeti Greenline and was told by the dealership that they were not made any more but the 2.0 outdoor SEL was virtually the same car with similar emissions. As I had driven the Greenline for three years I did not feel it necessary to ask for the hand book so as to study how to adjust the seats etc.

When the new car was delivered it appeared to be very much the same and again I felt I had more to do with my time than sit reading a hand book about a car I had driven for three years. 

I take it "wile" odd that most other people, drivers included, do not know what Addblue is, cos, basically I "always" have, being more interested in engines than cars, and diesel engine technology in particular, so that forms the knowledge base for my preceptions in respect of what is normal.

PS

No need to dump the kettle, simply wash it out and let it steep a while and tip out again.

Urea has to be relatively harmless, since it is in our urine, which one can safely drink (but I dont, honest)

ERGO, surely one could drink well diluted Addblue.

cheers

M

Well let's hope the Mk2 yeti will have the option of a 150 Tdi 2 wheel drive with no ADBLUE as an option for those who want one.

This option is available now across the rest of Europe on current range models - sadly only LHD I think - still SUK knows best!

We don't get to look at "the handbook" until you own it ......it's all down to the brochure and then

......the option list

Which raises to the obvious question - exactly what am I paying for and expect to get.

You should get a copy of your order from your dealer at the time of the order complete with all options.

As regards the "brochure" which I imagine you are reading online, there are still errors that were pointed out to SUK when the Yeti was first released. Largely a thing of fiction!

 

Fred

We don't get to look at "the handbook" until you own it ......it's all down to the brochure and then

......the option list

Which raises to the obvious question - exactly what am I paying for and expect to get.

 

I made sure I read the manual before I ordered mine.

The download (that is easier to use) for any year including up to date is available Here

I take it "wile" odd that most other people, drivers included, do not know what Addblue is, cos, basically I "always" have, being more interested in engines than cars, and diesel engine technology in particular, so that forms the knowledge base for my preceptions in respect of what is normal.

PS

No need to dump the kettle, simply wash it out and let it steep a while and tip out again.

Urea has to be relatively harmless, since it is in our urine, which one can safely drink (but I dont, honest)

ERGO, surely one could drink well diluted Addblue.

cheers

M

Gud fer you!

 

If/when "AdBlue" becomes moore whidely used then more of the population will know about it! Even those knot interested in diesel engines.

Edited 15 January, 201610 yr by VAGCF