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How do I remove a DPF filter?

How do I remove a DPF filter?

Removing And Cleaning The DPF Filter

  1. Remove Engine Cover and Piping and Disconnect Sensors. Start off by removing your engine cover as well as intake piping.
  2. Jack Up The Vehicle.
  3. Disconnect V-band Clamps.
  4. Remove The EGR.
  5. Remove Heat Shield Bolts.
  6. Remove Upper DPF Bolts.
  7. Remove The DPF.

Are DPF Delete Kits legal?

DPF Delete kits, EGR blocks, tunes and programmers are perfectly legal to make, sell and install on vehicles used for racing.

What causes a diesel particulate filter to clog?

Diesel engines left to idle for long periods of time or driven for only short distances will quickly plug a Diesel Particulate Filter. Poor maintenance, bad fuel, oil or coolant in the exhaust are also common causes of increasing regeneration cycles and clogged DPF’s.

What kind of exhaust filter does a Silverado have?

The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado equipped with the Duramax diesel engine has an inline filter in the exhaust called the diesel particulate filter (DPE). This filter was installed to reduce emissions, but some owners want to remove the filter so that they can gain extra mileage or performance out of the engine.

How do you remove an exhaust filter from a Chevy truck?

Remove the exhaust hanger holding the exhaust filter to the chassis with your hands. Unbolt the forward section of the exhaust from the exhaust filter using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket and an open-end wrench. Lower the exhaust filter out of the exhaust system and roll it out from under the Chevrolet truck.

Where is the exhaust filter on a Duramax truck?

Put the truck on jack stands with the jack, positioned high enough that you can move freely under the vehicle. Locate the exhaust filter, which is the circular, inline canister on the exhaust. It is located under the middle of the cab.

Diesel engines left to idle for long periods of time or driven for only short distances will quickly plug a Diesel Particulate Filter. Poor maintenance, bad fuel, oil or coolant in the exhaust are also common causes of increasing regeneration cycles and clogged DPF’s.

How long does it take to clean a Duramax exhaust filter?

Once the DPF fills up, you will get a “clean exhaust filter” message in the driver information center. Drive at a sustained speed for about 20 minutes. The Duramax engine needs to see steady cruise speed, not stop-and-go traffic, in order to properly enter regeneration mode.

Why does my Duramax DPF keep clogging up?

Poor maintenance, bad fuel, oil or coolant in the exhaust are also common causes of increasing regeneration cycles and clogged DPF’s.

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