DSM, thank for sharing. This is an interesting topic for me.
May I make a few suggestions?
First, you got to figure-out a way to determine when DPF is regenerating and avoid interrupting the process.
On my 2015 four-cylinder, I use a Scan Gauge and they occur about every 550 miles and last about 15 minutes. At which time I reset one of the trip meters on my ODO and begin monitoring mileage in anticipation of the next regeneration to hopefully coincide with uninterrupted highway driving or my next oil change performed afterwards.
During regenerations maintain , at minimum, 2200 RPM recommended by manufacture, and possibly the rpm required to initiate post fuel injections to elevate DPF temperature to 1100+ degrees F.
That's the first step.
Also, be aware, there are manufacturer's prerequisites before performing DPF regenerations and not intended to performed willy-nilly, and probably why owner feature not provided. Regenerations increase fuel injections and the possibility of crank case oil contamination.
Once your last DPF regeneration has be determined, only then you can use your On Board display to get a better feel about DPF fill-level percentages.
Also understand, the DPF fill percentages displayed are based on algorithms and performance maps research and not actual DPF fill level.
Meanwhile, I suggest reading the maintenance book and it's guidance on how to operate the vehicle. Particularly shifting in city driving. Got to keep those rpms up!
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DSM, thank for sharing. This is an interesting topic for me.
May I make a few suggestions?
First, you got to figure-out a way to determine when DPF is regenerating and avoid interrupting the process.
On my 2015 four-cylinder, I use a Scan Gauge and they occur about every 550 miles and last about 15 minutes. At which time I reset one of the trip meters on my ODO and begin monitoring mileage in anticipation of the next regeneration to hopefully coincide with uninterrupted highway driving or my next oil change performed afterwards.
During regenerations maintain , at minimum, 2200 RPM recommended by manufacture, and possibly the rpm required to initiate post fuel injections to elevate DPF temperature to 1100+ degrees F.
That's the first step.
Also, be aware, there are manufacturer's prerequisites before performing DPF regenerations and not intended to performed willy-nilly, and probably why owner feature not provided. Regenerations increase fuel injections and the possibility of crank case oil contamination.
Once your last DPF regeneration has be determined, only then you can use your On Board display to get a better feel about DPF fill-level percentages.
Also understand, the DPF fill percentages displayed are based on algorithms and performance maps research
and may not reflect actual DPF fill level.
Meanwhile, I suggest reading the maintenance book and it's guidance on how to operate the vehicle. Particularly shifting in city driving. Got to keep those rpms up!