Older trucks filter laws

I assume your talking about running in California? By 2014 all grandfathered trucks must be in compliance regardless of year. That means a Diesel Particulate Filter. By 2016, you will need a 2009 or later engine with a filter that uses DEF (i think its 09)

 

Serge-

Not necessarily a bad idea. Although, I notice you're "experience" is listed as a student. Understand that successfully running a truck as a leaser or independent is not something to take lightly. It's a lot more than just getting down the road.

That being said, by the time you put a new motor in, run new exhaust, mount a DEF tank, new harnesses for the motor, etc. you'll be in it enough to have a used '09 or newer truck by 2016 in my opinion.

Doesn't mean you can't do it that way. Soon enough, the guys who dig the vintage equipment will be running old A-models and 359s with a DEF tank on the side.

 

I drive a straight truck in California and we considered upgrading our old trucks but the cost was prohibitive, there was no way to make our money back that way.

 

given the fact that pretty much all emissions standards we have today. were started with california in the first place. and possibly even ideas that were thought up and passed on to EPA. and i'm talking cars as well as trucks.

now, add the fact that most states don't want you idling anymore. unless you have a epa certified sticker on the truck.

i can see the day where ALL older trucks will be forced off the road. and who knows. the gooberment may try the cash for scrap idea on trucks. like they did with cars. just recently. in an effort to get the older cars off the road and boost new car sales.

force the older emission gas guzzlers off the road for cleaner gas economy cars.

 

With the way the rates are and all the taxes and expences to run a small business,i myself would NEVER consider a ''new'' high dollar truck...There would be nothing left over for the driver..Well maybe a few crumbs..

You would be working for the GOOBERMENT MAFIA...

 

DPF is the filter started in '08 DEF is the fluid started in mid 2011

 

99 engines were banned last year unless you already filed an extension.that extension is no longer available. If you want to start out in Cali, you're going to need an 08 or newer truck. You can buy an older one and put a filter on it, but don't expect it to run well or be as reliable.