Trouble seems to follow us...
This time it is vehicle problems. I am sure I am not the first but I must say, I absolutely HATE the new DEF exhaust systems they have on newer trucks these days. 2nd truck, same problem...only this ...
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It does sound like one of the EGT sensors, all models have them and all are prone to the same type failure.
The life of the DPF is at least 250,000 miles not 100K.
I carry a spare sensor as well, it's normally the one after the DPF or just before it.
All the talk of DEF won't cause your issue, those faults come on with plenty of warning before the reduced power and 5 MPH start happening.
Oh, don't power wash your DPF. They are cleaned by compressed DRY air and or baking them first. I think water will screw them up. Most ceramic material doesn't like to get wet after it's been exposed to high heat.
As for deleting the stuff, those days are about over, I can't wait until they are. I hate black smoking diesels, I don't like breathing that crap. A little puff is fine rolling coal isn't.
Sorry for you troubles, sounds like an easy fix.
The life of the DPF is at least 250,000 miles not 100K.
I carry a spare sensor as well, it's normally the one after the DPF or just before it.
All the talk of DEF won't cause your issue, those faults come on with plenty of warning before the reduced power and 5 MPH start happening.
Oh, don't power wash your DPF. They are cleaned by compressed DRY air and or baking them first. I think water will screw them up. Most ceramic material doesn't like to get wet after it's been exposed to high heat.
As for deleting the stuff, those days are about over, I can't wait until they are. I hate black smoking diesels, I don't like breathing that crap. A little puff is fine rolling coal isn't.
Sorry for you troubles, sounds like an easy fix.
