Fuel and DEF in Canada

[rickeieio]

We're in the early stages of planning trip to Alaska, and have heard that DEF is hard to find as you get farther north, so one should carry some of the 2 1/2 gal. boxes along.  I would think that any major routes would have fuel stations which would carry DEF, and those catering to trucks would have DEF pumps.  Can any of our Canadian friends shed some light on this?

We carry enough fuel for about 1,600 to 1,800 miles, and DEF for about twice that.  Might that be an issue?

[Darryl&Rita]

You should be fine, should. It wouldn't hurt to carry a spar box, and run off the available supplies. Most large fuel stops have DEF available at the pump, or inside in smaller containers. DEF is a known commodity now, not like when it first came out. If you're travelling with a smaller diesel, I'd still be carrying a spare box, just because. The small vehicle islands don't seem to have DEF at the pump as often. DEF is also available at most any department store, like Walmart, Costco, among others. In western Canada, we have a chain of stores called Peavey Mart, along the lines of Tractor Supply. Canadian Tire is another department store style chain, both carry DEF.

[RickS]

With all the new trucks using DEF I wouldn't worry about it. Like Darryl mentioned where there is fuel there is DEF. A full DEF tank will get you a long ways.

 

[palmeris]

Even Home depot and Lowes now carry Def