macnuts

Will the 2014 E 250 diesel have an adblue tank? Or just the larger engines?

Mbenz260e

Had not even thought of that but excellent question.

I see you are VW guy. Right now the Jetta/Golf doesn't need DEF but the Passat/Toureg do need right?

Any idea if it's based on car size or engine size?

Had 3 cars now with AdBlue and not scared of it at all. But would be nice without...

instantfob

Assuming they are keeping the BLUETEC name ...
You will most likely find that AdBlue tank sits in the sparetire well.

I fill that up every 10k miles for my E350. Since the engine is now downsized from 3.0 to 2.1L, I am hoping the new one will last longer.

Buy the AdBlue with the special filler from VW/MB dealer and then refill it with PEAK DEF 2.5 Gallon Pack from Autoparts stores.

Mbenz260e

How much are you putting in ever 10k? Tank is 6 gal but only burn about 4 in my experience over 10k.

instantfob

That sounds about right. I used just about two of those 2.5 Gallon jugs of DEF. Perhaps I drive my Bluetec a little bit hard (I love torque!)

Mbenz260e

Yeah gotta love the torque from these engines. I do mostly highway which I understands uses less DEF.

The DEF i really am not concerned with at all, would just like to have space for a spare tire. I'll drive the E250 in October or so but not sure if it really convince me to trade up. 4matic isn't a necessity for me...

instantfob

Sorry for being

If spare tire is your main concern then have one of these kits in the trunk


or

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=38

I believe they are both run-flat safe. Just the tip the tire repair guy better for spending extra time cleaning up.

Kahosic

Do you know where I can get a compact spare wheel for my 15 E250 blue tec / w. 245/45/17” tires

kajtek1

Congratulations on resurrecting 5 yo post on your 1st reply
If you want to bet compact spare, I am carrying 1 from W211.
Actually have 2 so PM me if interested.