Ford or Dodge ?
I will be in the market for a different tow vehicle and thought I'd check here to learn differences from you guys with experience of these 2 mfrs. I'm looking at '08 or newer 1 ton diesel SRW. I ha...
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oilcan1001 wrote:Txsurfer wrote:FishOnOne wrote:
Whichever brand you choose don't purchase any brand that has a DPF filter that's not equipped with DEF.
Ford implemented DEF in 2011
Ram implemented DEF in 2013 (excluding CC models).
Can someone kindly explain this theory - I have an '08 CD and no DEF and I am not quite sure what the fluid does - assuming it add's a higher burn in the DPF?
The DEF is a system that cleans the DPF in order to avoid clogging the exhaust which will in turn ruin a motor.
Not even close. :R
DEF is just Urea and water. When used with an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) will reduce NOX coming out of the tail pipe. By using DEF the engine makers can use less EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) and tune the engine where there is less soot made.
DPF only filters soot. That is it's only job. SCR and DEF takes care of NOX. Together there is almost no bad stuff coming out of the pipe.
Here is a LINK to some reading if interested.
