How hot does exhaust get during regen?
During regeneration, the exhaust gases reach temperatures above 1,000°F (550°C). Active regeneration is usually not noticeable to the driver.
What’s a safe EGT Cummins?
Any EGT under 1300* is safe. The Cummins has been proven to run all day at that exhaust temp with short bursts above but I choose not to keep my EGT’s sustained that hot for long periods. When pulling, I try to keep it under 1200* but there’s others who will say otherwise.
How high is too high for EGT?
For towing, we’d say a sustained 1,200 to 1,300 degrees is a safe number, with occasional spikes of up to 1,500 degrees when climbing grades being an acceptable risk. The concept of EGT is analogous to putting something in the oven. You can put your hand in a hot oven for a second or two, and nothing will happen.
How to check exhaust temperature in a Cummins RV?
Increase system temperature by doing a highway drive for 30 -40 minutes. HEST (High Exhaust System Temperature) lamp Elevated exhaust temperature. Don’t drive over leaf pile. Check Engine Lamp – check fluid levels, gages, sounds, and smells –make a plan to get service. Can be coupled with De-Rate Stop Engine Lamp
What’s the exhaust temp on a 2006 Cummins?
I have a 2006 ISX cummins 530 hp with 433,000 miles on it. It is an EGR motor. Problem is lately since weather has started to cool up motor will sometimes loss boost of about 10 lbs and exhaust temp will climb to 1000 to 1100 degrees. You might drive 5 miles and it comes out of it.
Why does my Cummins ISX low boost high exhaust temps?
If you run down south for the week, truck will no due this all week come north and it will do this all the time. 35 degrees or less and it does it. Changed out Exhaust gas pressure sensor, did not fix. Any ideas? check the turbo see if the shaft rocks enough to hit the housing also check the boost sensor see if its plugging up
How to check for leaks in a Cummins coach?
Check for leaks under coach Look for smoke – Should be no smoke from exhaust on 2007 and newer Listen for air leaks or other unusual noises Operation – Dash Lamps DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) lamp – soot is present in exhaust filter. Increase system temperature by doing a highway drive for 30 -40 minutes.