Doing manual re-gen

[ACZL]

Is there a way to do a manual re-gen on the 6.7 Powerstrokes w/o a laptop/ dealer? When my "Cleaning Exhaust Filter" msg comes up, it seems I'm just about to where I'm going and have to shut truck off. In fact, it came on while coming home from work a bit ago, I let it run a short bit in driveway and rpm's never increased, but exhaust was very very warm. On our semi's there is a switch to do a manual re-gen, and when engaged, RPM's go up quite a bit. Also know that when " CEF" msg comes up going down the road, not to worry about it for it will do it's thing for 10-15 minutes.

[The_Mad_Norsky]

tinner12002 wrote:
I've never seen a message that regin is happening on my Ram.

Me neither, but it's not set up in the display area the same as Ford. My previous vehicle was a 2011 Ford F-350 w/ the 6.7L diesel. Showed the re-gen when it happened, IF you happened to be glancing at the display for the scant few seconds it showed.

Otherwise the only other way I'd notice it was watching the instant fuel economy display drop way down during a re-gen.

Haven't tried watching the fuel display on my Ram, but I do suppose it would show the same results.

Oh, and I'm gonna X 4 on those previous posters who just shut it down when they arrived at their destinations. A real Non-issue.

[FishOnOne]

Farmerjon wrote:

4x4ord wrote:
I just drive it to where I'm going and shut it off when I get there. If it starts a burn 2 minutes before I arrive I still just shut it off when I get there.

x2

X3... it's a non event for me and my truck

[tinner12002]

I've never seen a message that regin is happening on my Ram.

[Farmerjon]

4x4ord wrote:
I just drive it to where I'm going and shut it off when I get there. If it starts a burn 2 minutes before I arrive I still just shut it off when I get there.

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[4x4ord]

I just drive it to where I'm going and shut it off when I get there. If it starts a burn 2 minutes before I arrive I still just shut it off when I get there.

[Farmerjon]

the messages about regen are easy to miss. MPGs are a real clue, it will drop several mpg.

[kennethwooster]

Mine seems to always regen just as I'm ready to go into a store. Yesterday it said exhaust filter was extremely clogged. I headed down the highway and drove about 25 miles. I hope it got cleaned out. It never told me region was finished, or maybe I missed it. Real pain in the neck.

[Farmerjon]

jakebank wrote:
What is the name of the app?

Torque Pro. it's in the Google play store

[Farmerjon]

oops. posted twice

[johndeerefarmer]

I have the CTS and it would let me do a manual regen on my 2015. Takes about 20 minutes. You open the hood and the engine revs up and sounds like a freight train

[Paul_Clancy]

I'd avoid it. Go for a 20 min highway run the next morn to let it finish.

[ACZL]

Thanks folks. There isn't a problem at all w/ things, but it just seems that when i get the message, I'm always pretty close to my destination and shutting truck off. Will give dealer a shout to see what they say.

In regards to being nearby when they do a manual re-gen. Our semis are the same way. Sound like a rocket getting ready for lift off. Heat? OMG they throw off a LOT of heat during this process. Ear protection highly suggested.

[jakebank]

What is the name of the app?

[Farmerjon]

Not stock, but I have read about some on here having their truck programed by dealer to do manual regens and to monitor more scanners than stock.
I have a tablet that uses Android and I bought an app for $5 my truck through Not stock, but I have read about some on here having their truck programed by dealer to do manual regens and to monitor more scanners than stock.
I have a tablet that uses Android and I bought an app for $5 that scans my truck with a Bluetooth adapter that plugs into the OBD2.
Not only can it read and reset trouble codes, it also monitors the trucks sensors.
You can monitor all of the exhaust sensors have an indicator light that tells you when you are regenerating. dist since last regen and a whole bunch of other sensors. It really lets you keep an eye on your truck.