Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF): Clean or Replace?

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    Ikamob01 Medium Load Member

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    Please I need your advice. Should I clean my DPF image001 (2).jpg image002.jpg or replace it. The mechanic is telling me that it is shifted so it needs to be replaced. Total price for $3300.
     
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    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    Has it been cleaned? How many miles are on it? I thought the general rule of thumb was clean once then replace. My last truck I cleaned it at 240k and replaced it at around 500k.

    I’m not sure about that damage. It might make it not be able to seal up.
     
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    its almost 600K miles
     
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    Looks to me like replace no matter how many miles on it.
     
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    you mean the picture?
     
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    If you have 600k on it and it’s never been cleaned or anything you’re better off replacing it. It’s way past due.
     
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    Yes
     
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    Get rid of it altogether and you'll never will have to take truck to shop with emission peiblems
     
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    Ikamob01 Medium Load Member

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    How about if I get stopped by dot?
     
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    Beat the center out of it......they'll never know....:D
     
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    dot cant enforce emission stuff
     
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