FYI: Three Plus Years of Regen History DD15

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  1. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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    I'm about to trade in my 2013 Western Star wth a 560 hp DD15 on a new Cascadia. It has been hauling super B-train hopper bottom on the Canadian prairies. I just printed out DDEC Reports and looked at the regen history since January 2013 is as follows:

    DPF Regeneration:
    Parked Completed 8 ; burned 15.24 gallons of diesel
    Driving Completed 92; burned 310.81 gallons of diesel

    Diesel Exhaust Fluid:
    Total consumed 2,183.49 gal
    Percent 2.79% compared to diesel
    MPG DEF 152.45 mpg

    I thought that wasn't too bad of a history. But cost wise that equals about $1,300 for diesel and $6,200 for DEF plus $2,800 back in June when I did the DPF filters for a total cost of $10,300 over 332,000 miles or 3.1 cents per mile.
     
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  3. archangelic peon

    archangelic peon Medium Load Member

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    & what was the diesel mpg for that time period to compare total cost of running a 2010 EPA spec to the pre 2003 emissions standard engines? With say an average mpg of 7.0 on a series 60.

    Also, thought that running at highway RPM automatically was considered a regen without extra fuel necessary?
    Is there an extra process that drains more fuel on top of driving?
     
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  4. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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    The DD15 injects diesel fuel into the DPF for the on highway regen. I think the current Volvos do not.
    I got 4.435 us mpg ( 5.32 imp mpg) over three years counting all miles summer and winter. That's hauling super b-train hopper bottom 130 to 140,000 lbs.
     
  5. archangelic peon

    archangelic peon Medium Load Member

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    Good god; I'm guessing at that weight, any engine would be similar or worse. Thanks for detailed information!
     
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  6. Star4900

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    Why would you trade your Star for a Cascadia? That's quite the change.

    I should do a history report on mine.
     
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    Hey Uncleal13 we should all do those and mass email the EPA. ########.
     
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  8. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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    Just picked up the Cascadia today. I wanted something a little quieter, smoother ride, and way better aerodynamics. I got a Bose Ride seat in it and an UltraShift tranny.
     
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  9. Star4900

    Star4900 Medium Load Member

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    Do we get to see it? I just thought it was odd...normally Star hood guys don't jump to Cascadia's LOL.

    Last truck show I went to they had those Bose seats set up to try. I didn't....because I didn't want to have to buy one! LOL. At least this way I don't know what I am missing.

    What did you get for power?

    Keep us posted.
     
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  10. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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    I got a 600 hp DD16 @ 1,850. I wanted something a little quieter, smother ride and better hvac.
    Here it was yesterday when I picked it up in Edmonton.
    image.jpeg
     
  11. Star4900

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    So guess I'll be looking for you in the Freightliner forum now? LOL. Looks good.
    Keep me updated as you go.
    I just spec'd out another new 4900 dump but with the DD16 600/1850 this time. I want a little more power pulling the pony in the winter.
    Hope it treats you good.
     
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