Can I clean my DPF filter with water?
Spray down the DPF with a powerful, narrow jet of water and thoroughly clean it out, shooting water through both ends of the filter. You should see a steady stream of dirty water exiting the filter, which means the trapped particles are leaving.
How long does it take to clean a Duramax exhaust filter?
Once the DPF fills up, you will get a “clean exhaust filter” message in the driver information center. Drive at a sustained speed for about 20 minutes. The Duramax engine needs to see steady cruise speed, not stop-and-go traffic, in order to properly enter regeneration mode.
What’s the best way to clean a Duramax engine?
Drive at a sustained speed for about 20 minutes. The Duramax engine needs to see steady cruise speed, not stop-and-go traffic, in order to properly enter regeneration mode. You must travel above 30 mph for at least 20 minutes until the clean filter message goes off. Periodically engage in steady speed cruises to insure your DPF regenerates.
When does MSG ” clean exhaust filter ” come on?
It says the Duramax booklet when the msg “clean exhaust filter” comes on drive it above 30 mph & until it clears. If you keep driving it in a manner that doesnt allow it to clean properly, the check engine light & “reduced power” msg may/will come on. Just an update.
How do you remove an exhaust filter from a Chevy truck?
Remove the exhaust hanger holding the exhaust filter to the chassis with your hands. Unbolt the forward section of the exhaust from the exhaust filter using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket and an open-end wrench. Lower the exhaust filter out of the exhaust system and roll it out from under the Chevrolet truck.
Once the DPF fills up, you will get a “clean exhaust filter” message in the driver information center. Drive at a sustained speed for about 20 minutes. The Duramax engine needs to see steady cruise speed, not stop-and-go traffic, in order to properly enter regeneration mode.
What kind of exhaust system does a GM Duramax have?
With the release of the LML Duramax in 2011 model year applications came an entirely new exhaust system for GM. This factory system starts out at 3.5″ diameter out of the turbo and features a catalytic converter, followed by a DOC (Diesel Oxidation Catalyst), a DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter), and a DEF (Diesel Emissions Fluid) system.
Drive at a sustained speed for about 20 minutes. The Duramax engine needs to see steady cruise speed, not stop-and-go traffic, in order to properly enter regeneration mode. You must travel above 30 mph for at least 20 minutes until the clean filter message goes off. Periodically engage in steady speed cruises to insure your DPF regenerates.
It says the Duramax booklet when the msg “clean exhaust filter” comes on drive it above 30 mph & until it clears. If you keep driving it in a manner that doesnt allow it to clean properly, the check engine light & “reduced power” msg may/will come on. Just an update.