Rocksnsalt
There Can Be Only ONE
I’m on year 3 and 52k miles of ownership@VanGoSki - agree 100% - have not had any problems whatsoever with DPF system.
Like you, I normally don't watch my regens at all, no need - the system takes care of itself.
Having this forced regen option available is useful to me though. I regularly spend time on a small island. I'd like to get any potential regen out of the way prior to reaching the island. If start a cycle on the island, I would imagine it would wind up being interrupted 10-15 times due to short trips and or not reaching operating temp etc etc. etc.. This was confirmed on my last island trip.
So the thought is...as I get off the main highway, check DPF load . If I'm over ~50% initiate a regen. Van then has ~1hr to complete a regen with plenty of time to burn off any ensuing fuel/oil dilution. Being in embedded systems, I like data and control....but also appreciate not having to pay attention to the data and control.
It’s year 5 and beyond that concerns me with the “system takes care of itself”.
I’m sure some might say oh well you still have emissions warranty to 100k miles.
To which I ask: How convenient is that.
Which is not really a question.
Ps: can anyone explain why I’ve seen my dpf filter gauge reach 102% a few times before regen begins?
Is that part of the self care of this system?
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