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Scan tool recommendations

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by 4wayflashers, Mar 15, 2026 at 8:12 PM.

  1. Mar 15, 2026 at 8:12 PM #1
    4wayflashers

    4wayflashers Road Train Member

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    Had the DPF get packed with soot out of nowhere last week. Luckily there was a shop nearby that was able to force a regen and that got me rolling.

    my Cummins X15 has 360,000 on it and I want to do an “EGR tune up” and narrow down the underlying issue before it happens again.

    so, I’m looking for a scan tool to check all the parameters and stuff and be able to force a regen on my own.

    Any recommendations on a software or scan tool that will do all the good stuff would be appreciated.
     
    4wayflashers, Mar 15, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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  3. Mar 15, 2026 at 10:11 PM #2
    North Pole Nightmare

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    The OTR tool is good.
     
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  4. Mar 15, 2026 at 10:15 PM #3
    Diesel Dave

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    I have the original OTR tool. They have several updated versions that you can connect with your phone. If I was to upgrade, I would go with the laptop set up, less the subscription unless needed.
     
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  5. Mar 15, 2026 at 10:20 PM #4
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  7. Mar 16, 2026 at 12:08 AM #5
    Singh181

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    I've had the scan tool from Harbor freight for about 2 yrs now and been pretty happy with it. Scans code and does forced regens, was $300 I think when I got it.
     
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  8. Mar 16, 2026 at 6:26 AM #6
    ESAFO

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    Love me some HF for sure, reviews are pretty solid on this product.
    Apply for store CC get 10% off 1rst purchase & 6 months no interest over $299.
    https://www.harborfreight.com/heavy...en-59435.html?hftm_sc=3574&hftm_source=google
     
    ESAFO, Mar 16, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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