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midasman
Explorer
Sep 26, 2015

Diesel Particulate Filter and Diesel Emission Fluid

I am shopping to upgrade my almost ten year old coach. Now that the DPF and SCR have been around for awhile, between you diesel guys, there should be a LOT of experience with these newer rigs using this technology.

I very much would like to hear your experiences, the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY, with your emission systems. Almost EVERYTHING I have heard is HERESAY. Now I'd like to hear the FACTS. Have you had any trouble? Or, have you had NO trouble?

Thank-you in advance for your insight and experiences.
Pete
Class A
  • Mr_Mark1's avatar
    Mr_Mark1
    Explorer
    Sep 26, 2015
    Our 2008 Monaco Dynasty was the second year of the Particulate Filter system (started with 2007 chassis). No trouble in 7.5 yrs. and almost 70,000 miles of driving it. It would go through a regen about every 8K-10K.

    Our 2015 has the Particulate Filter system and DEF, at 18,500 miles, no problem as of yet. I've seen one Regen at about 10K.

    MM.
  • obgraham's avatar
    obgraham
    Explorer
    Sep 26, 2015
    Can't speak for the big boys, but the Sprinter based vehicles are having some adventures with the DEF/DPF systems. Computers designed by MB shut down the engine when they get a code about the DEF, often a false code. Real pain in the U-No-Wat for those involved.

    That said, mine hasn't been a problem (Yet!!), but I fill the DEF after every trip, rather than waiting for the signal message.

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