Common questions

What does it mean when your exhaust filter is full?

What does it mean when your exhaust filter is full?

We recommend at lease a 25 minutes drive at speed of 50+ mph to clean the filter. If not possible, then a forced regenerate service is required. Failure to regenerate the exhaust filter will lead to a red light being displayed. This indicates the exhaust filter is full or something wrong with your diesel particulate filter.

How long does it take to clean an exhaust filter?

We recommend at lease a 25 minutes drive at speed of 50+ mph to clean the filter. If not possible, then a forced regenerate service is required. Failure to regenerate the exhaust filter will lead to a red light being displayed.

Why does my GPF say exhaust filter limit reached?

Some of the Ford forums suggest that this error could be due to a sensor malfunction however we’ve seen comments with increasing frequency from owners with cars under a year old. Could it be that like a DPF, the GPF requires the same sort of conditions for regeneration?

What to do if your Land Rover exhaust filter is full?

Performance of your Land Rover is likely to be reduced, loss of power, limp mode, failed regeneration and requires attention. It is best not to keep driving and call DPF Specialist for assistances.

What happens when exhaust filter is 90% full?

Warning came on that exhaust filter 90% full. Safely drive at highway speeds to remedy. Took truck on highway & warning changed to exhaust system regeneration in process. Exhaust filter 90% full. All warnings went away after 20 miles.

Is the exhaust filter 90% full on a Ram 1500?

I have 10,000K on 2014 Dodge Ram Ecodiesel. Warning came on that exhaust filter 90% full. Safely drive at highway speeds to remedy. Took truck on highway & warning changed to exhaust system regeneration in process.

What should I do if my exhaust filter overload?

I ran the Vehicle Diagnostics Report and within 5 minutes I received a report from Ford via email noting the fault code and remedy. Run your truck at least 30MPH for 20 continuous miles. I happened, to be at an entrance on I-40 (75MPH speed limit) and followed the instructions to clear the fault.

Can a stoplight clog up an exhaust filter?

Sitting at a stoplight for what seems like forever with the engine idling can clog up anything on the truck (and in the driver, I might add). But steady highway driving has more cool air passing the engine and the fluids can circulate more and such, right? Or am I just too dumb to live? Um, maybe you shouldn’t answer that last question….

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Ruth Doyle