Do you have to go over 30 mph to clean exhaust filter?

The second and third I couldn’t. After 2 or 3 stops the reduced engine power came on. The dealer found that the NOx sensor to be bad and replaced. They said that when this message occurs you must drive over 30 mph for 30 minutes, if you get under 30mph during that 30 minutes the 30 minutes start over.

Can you add 5 gallons to the exhaust filter?

Wait until it gets down to 30% or lower and then add 2.5 gallons. You won’t hurt anything letting it get down to even 10% or below. You cannot however add 5 gallons, unless perhaps you were totally empty. Update! The dealer said the truck had 235% soot level in the dpf and wouldnt go into Regen mode by itself.

Why does my exhaust filter keep going off?

The first I got on the interstate and drove about 30 miles before it went off. The second and third I couldn’t. After 2 or 3 stops the reduced engine power came on. The dealer found that the NOx sensor to be bad and replaced.

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.

Why does my exhaust filter need to be cleaned?

Today when leaving work for lunch, the “Cleaning Exhaust Fiter – Continue To Drive” message came on. This is the 3rd time I’ve seen this since I’ve owned the truck.

How to clean exhaust filter on Chevy Duramax?

It will not totally shut down on you. It will just limit itself to 2000rpms. Go pull your battery cable and leave it disconnected for about a minute. Then reconnect it. It should take it out of limp for a bit unless the soot mass is heavy.

What causes the exhaust filter to run lean?

Deceleration increases the amount of oxygen following through the engine and exhaust system. This in turn raises the temperature of the GPF to around 400c – 700c, igniting the soot contained within the filter. In conditions where this is not possible, the vehicles engine management systems alter timing causing it to run lean.

Is the GPF particulate filter maintenance free or maintenance free?

We were surprised to see comments by Ford owners on our GPF / Gasoline Particulate filter FAQ asking about the error “ Exhaust filter limit reached. drive to clean now “. We were made to believe that unlike the DPF filter, the GPF was a “maintenance free” filter which would “clean” itself under normal driving conditions.

What should the temperature of the exhaust filter be?

Until we have any further information we can only suggest that a blast up your local dual carriageway while focusing on periods of throttle off deceleration from high revs. Deceleration increases the amount of oxygen following through the engine and exhaust system. This, in turn, raises the temperature of the GPF to around 400c – 700c

What’s the best way to clean the exhaust filter?

Instruct the customer that the most efficient way to clean the filter is to DRIVE the vehicle at more than 30 mph (50 km/h) UNTIL the warning message goes OFF. Ignoring the message and continuing to drive with the warning message ON and the exhaust filter not being cleaned as required will eventually result in the following:

When to clean diesel particulate filter ( DPF )?

Depending on the Model, Model Year of the vehicle and the Diesel Engine, one of the following messages will be displayed in the driver information center (DIC) when a diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaning is required: “CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER KEEP DRIVING UNTIL MESSAGE IS CLEARED”

How to clean the exhaust filter in a DTC?

#10-06-05-002E: Clean Exhaust Filter See Owners Manual Now, Cleaning Exhaust Filter Keep Driving Until Message is Cleared or Diesel Partic Filter is Full Continue Driving Displayed on DIC, DTC P2463 May Be Set – (Sep 7, 2017)

Why does my engine light come on when I clean the exhaust filter?

IMO The engine light came on from the regen not being cleaned properly with the msg being 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.

How do you clean a diesel exhaust filter?

How to Clean Diesel Exhaust Filters. To conduct a simple cleaning, drive the vehicle to a highway or other high-speed roadway. Accelerate until the vehicle reaches speeds in excess of 40 miles per hour. Continue to drive the vehicle at speeds above 40 mph for at least 10 minutes, which will raise the exhaust gas temperature to a point…

Can a clogged diesel exhaust filter cause poor performance?

Clogged diesel particulate filters may cause poor vehicle performance and will need to be taken to the dealership for professional servicing if a simple cleaning is not performed. To conduct a simple cleaning, drive the vehicle to a highway or other high-speed roadway.

What’s the fastest way to clean an exhaust filter?

Accelerate until the vehicle reaches speeds in excess of 40 miles per hour. Continue to drive the vehicle at speeds above 40 mph for at least 10 minutes, which will raise the exhaust gas temperature to a point that will clear any particulate matter trapped in the filter.

Can a disposable diesel exhaust filter be cleaned?

Disposable DPFs, normally used only in off-road applications such as heavy equipment, are discarded once they have been filled with particulates. Reusable, passive regenerating diesel particulate filters will clean themselves, while active filters may be cleaned quickly and easily.