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DPF Problems
Posted on 6/21/12 at 10:42 pm
Posted on 6/21/12 at 10:42 pm
I have an 08 F250 and am thinking my DPF is kicked the bucket on me at 140k. It cleans the exhaust filter every 100 or so miles. The damn things are expensive as all hell to replace and I dont have enough cash for the full programmer/straight pipe setup. From what I understand, the DPF consists of 2 flow meters and a canister to catch the smoke particulates. When the difference in flow is greater than some threshold, it makes the truck go into regen.
Has anyone ever heard of a cheap fix for it like maybe grounding out one of the wires to the sensors and getting a straight pipe or something? Would I be able to ream out the actual DPF so it is always flowing correctly and wont send it into regen mode? I am looking for the cheapest fix right now, with the expectation to get it right when I get some spare change
Has anyone ever heard of a cheap fix for it like maybe grounding out one of the wires to the sensors and getting a straight pipe or something? Would I be able to ream out the actual DPF so it is always flowing correctly and wont send it into regen mode? I am looking for the cheapest fix right now, with the expectation to get it right when I get some spare change
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Posted on 6/21/12 at 10:48 pm to Hammertime
I'm not familiar with how the DPF system is set up, so take everything I say as complete bullshite and put absolutely no value in it.
Assuming you are actually going to fix it correctly (straight piping is the correct way BTW) when you get the coin and are current on your inspection sticker, could you just replace the DPF with a piece of pipe and let it be pissed off at you for a little while? Will anything happen other than it throwing a code?
Assuming you cannot do the above because the truck won't run without the DPF functioning or bypassed, you might be fricked.
Assuming you are actually going to fix it correctly (straight piping is the correct way BTW) when you get the coin and are current on your inspection sticker, could you just replace the DPF with a piece of pipe and let it be pissed off at you for a little while? Will anything happen other than it throwing a code?
Assuming you cannot do the above because the truck won't run without the DPF functioning or bypassed, you might be fricked.
Posted on 6/22/12 at 8:13 am to Hammertime
Try looking on the ford-trucks.com 6.4L forum. They have a lot of good info on there.
Posted on 6/22/12 at 8:40 am to Hammertime
I'm guessing a DPF delete and a mild Spartan tune aren't in the cards? Honestly that's probably the best solution.
Posted on 6/22/12 at 12:03 pm to Hammertime
I am not in the car business, but am in the diesel/heavy equipment business. I didn't realize that the '08 Power Stroke was already using that technology. You are pretty much correct with the way the DPF systems work. However, yours may not actually have anything wrong with it. The DPF filters have to be removed and cleaned periodically using a special cleaning system. If your local Ford dealer doesn't have one, take it to an "on-highway" truck dealer or OEM engine dealer (CAT, Cummins, Freightliner, Mack, etc). Most of these guys have DPF filter cleaners that will regen it to "like new" specs. I am in the CAT business, our counterpart in your area is Louisiana Machinery. Ask to speak to someone in "On-Highway" truck service if you can't get help with your local Ford guys.
Address: 3799 W Airline Highway
Reserve, LA 70084
Phone#: 985-536-1121
Address: 3799 W Airline Highway
Reserve, LA 70084
Phone#: 985-536-1121
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:36 pm to Hammertime
Once the powertrain warranty is up on my 08 chevy 2500HD that shite is coming off as well. Mine hasn't given me any trouble though but i am having fuel pressure loss and trouble starting due to a cracked water in fuel sensor so the truck is parked until after market replacements come in next week 
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