Common questions

How do you clean a diesel exhaust filter?

How do you clean a diesel exhaust filter?

How to Clean Diesel Exhaust Filters. To conduct a simple cleaning, drive the vehicle to a highway or other high-speed roadway. Accelerate until the vehicle reaches speeds in excess of 40 miles per hour. Continue to drive the vehicle at speeds above 40 mph for at least 10 minutes, which will raise the exhaust gas temperature to a point…

Why is the particulate filter warning light on on my diesel?

Check the dashboard to confirm that the diesel particulate filter warning light is on. Typically, driving at slow speeds or in stop-and-go conditions for a long time will trigger this light, which indicates that the exhaust gas has not been hot enough to effectively burn off particulate matter trapped in the filter.

Why is my exhaust filter not turning off?

Get it check out at the dealer. That’s way too long. Get it check out at the dealer. Click to expand… I’m still driving to work. 3hrs driving so far with the message on the dash. Half a tank of diesel burnt. I booked it in already. Tomorrow at 8am. Please keep us update on this issue. Please keep us update on this issue. Click to expand…

What should I do if I ignore my DPF warning light?

You should drive your vehicle for approximately 15 minutes keeping the engine revs between 2000 – 2500 rpm. This is probably best done on an A road. Keep the car in a lower than normal gear (use ‘S’ on an automatic) in order to keep the revs up. What happens if I ignore the light? The simple answer is DON’T!

Why does my engine light come on when I clean the exhaust filter?

IMO The engine light came on from the regen not being cleaned properly with the msg being on. It says the Duramax booklet when the msg “clean exhaust filter” comes on drive it above 30 mph & until it clears. If you keep driving it in a manner that doesnt allow it to clean properly, the check engine light & “reduced power” msg may/will come on.

When does MSG ” clean exhaust filter ” come on?

It says the Duramax booklet when the msg “clean exhaust filter” comes on drive it above 30 mph & until it clears. If you keep driving it in a manner that doesnt allow it to clean properly, the check engine light & “reduced power” msg may/will come on. Just an update.

How to Clean Diesel Exhaust Filters. To conduct a simple cleaning, drive the vehicle to a highway or other high-speed roadway. Accelerate until the vehicle reaches speeds in excess of 40 miles per hour. Continue to drive the vehicle at speeds above 40 mph for at least 10 minutes, which will raise the exhaust gas temperature to a point…

Do you have to go over 30 mph to clean exhaust filter?

The second and third I couldn’t. After 2 or 3 stops the reduced engine power came on. The dealer found that the NOx sensor to be bad and replaced. They said that when this message occurs you must drive over 30 mph for 30 minutes, if you get under 30mph during that 30 minutes the 30 minutes start over.

Is there a way to clean a Dodge DPF?

On the <12 trucks the DPFs can be cleaned, On the ’13+ trucks the Cat is connected to the front the DPF. I guess there was no great way to clean them and they were a replace only item..

Can a clogged diesel exhaust filter cause poor performance?

Clogged diesel particulate filters may cause poor vehicle performance and will need to be taken to the dealership for professional servicing if a simple cleaning is not performed. To conduct a simple cleaning, drive the vehicle to a highway or other high-speed roadway.

Can a camper have a clean exhaust filter?

My buddy has a 2007 6.6 Duramax. He was pulling a 20,000# camper. He had pulled the camper for over 1200 miles. At one point his clean exhaust filter warning came on. It went off after a while. It them apeared again and he lost power.

On the <12 trucks the DPFs can be cleaned, On the ’13+ trucks the Cat is connected to the front the DPF. I guess there was no great way to clean them and they were a replace only item..

Where to get a DPF delete diesel filter fixed?

5″ Flow Pro, MiniMax, EGR&Cooler delete, Truck has mass amounts of power now and no engine lights! My Edge Juice with attitude will find a new home. Does anybody know where i can get a dpf delete done in San Antonio. Got a 2007.5 Dodge 6.7 and am despretley trying to convince the wife it’ll be a good thing.

Why is my 6.7L diesel particulate filter clogged?

Black mess came out both directions and after a while the wash water cleared up. Ok I’m not the sharpest flash light in the drawer, but from what I saw the DPF filter has to be restricting the exhaust and power of the 6.7 a whole bunch.

What kind of particulate filter does a Cummins 6.7 have?

This is a question we get a million times a day. Since 2007 all Dodge Cummins 6.7, Ford Powerstroke 6.4, and Chevy Duramax 6.6 trucks come from the factory equipped with a particulate filter to meet tougher emissions standards. A diesel particulate filter (DPF) is a device that traps the soot and unburnt fuel from diesel combustion.

What should I do if my exhaust filter overload?

I ran the Vehicle Diagnostics Report and within 5 minutes I received a report from Ford via email noting the fault code and remedy. Run your truck at least 30MPH for 20 continuous miles. I happened, to be at an entrance on I-40 (75MPH speed limit) and followed the instructions to clear the fault.

What’s the best time to clean out the exhaust filter?

But I’d like to limit the driving to the minimum needed to save fuel. Driving to go nowhere but to clean out the exhaust filter seems inefficient (and expensive). So, anyone have any recommendations for a good standard driving time on the freeway (assuming 65mph)?

How long does it take to clean a Duramax exhaust filter?

Once the DPF fills up, you will get a “clean exhaust filter” message in the driver information center. Drive at a sustained speed for about 20 minutes. The Duramax engine needs to see steady cruise speed, not stop-and-go traffic, in order to properly enter regeneration mode.

Clogged diesel particulate filters may cause poor vehicle performance and will need to be taken to the dealership for professional servicing if a simple cleaning is not performed. To conduct a simple cleaning, drive the vehicle to a highway or other high-speed roadway.

What’s the best way to clean a Duramax engine?

Drive at a sustained speed for about 20 minutes. The Duramax engine needs to see steady cruise speed, not stop-and-go traffic, in order to properly enter regeneration mode. You must travel above 30 mph for at least 20 minutes until the clean filter message goes off. Periodically engage in steady speed cruises to insure your DPF regenerates.

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