DPF Cleaning costs..can someone help with a cost effective place?

Yes all of those things listed is a big issue. One reason why I do a few heavy loads every once in awhile and take some loads that need to be pushed on time. A good mix of everything helps keep the truck clean. I also use the Hot Shots Secret most of the time. ON the D13 the lower RPM's are better for the emissions system since it keeps the heat in. It makes a bigger difference when you can down speed the to 900-1000 RPM's. I know the cummins is nothing like the Volvo engine.

Glad you got to keep the load. I am heading back towards the house for the weekend from OH. Might try and take a load out west since I see a few extra for Monday. I have not been out that way since last year, Nothing been paying to go out that way for some reason.

Seems you have good intuition as well.

 

Most likely you had a break though and had a clear engine. When I had my other truck and it had Emissions issues it would derate the power. Was hard to tell until you pulled a load in area that was harder to pull like that area. Most likely it has gradually changed and was hard to feel. I did not get codes until it was pretty bad on that truck.

 

I wonder if they are taking bids more now since they are selling it to RXO? I am gonna guess some of the reps just don't care at this point. Ha Ha

 

I know I'm late to the party, but some years back, I had to do it with 2 different Internationals. Some TAs and Petros can do it, so once was there, and another time was at International. It ain't often I say this, but that may be the one time where I think the TA/Petro is a better option. You'll only be down 12-24 hrs versus the dealer, which could be a mini vacation lol....once was in 2016 and another time was 2017. The company paid, and I think it was 1200 at the TA near Lake Station, IN. The other time was closer to 2k at the dealership in Uniontown, PA I think. The 2nd time, of I remember right, there was a couple of other issues with the truck. Nowadays, I'd anticipate at minimum 1500 for the cleaning of the DPF.

 

People tend to forget what's in front of a DPF when they diagnose an emission system fault.

 

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