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How much DEF is used per mile?

How much DEF is used per mile?

No matter how heavy the load, according to the OE manufacturer, the typical average light duty truck will consume 2-3 gallons of DEF per 800 miles. However, most new trucks with an average miles per gallon rating of 20+mpg will go roughly 8,000-10,000 miles on a tank full (10 gallons) of DPF.

What’s the warning light on the exhaust system?

There will also be a warning light and chime. The vehicle will be speed limited to 89 km/h  (55 mph) at the next restart.If the problem is not resolved after 805 km  (500 miles) of operation, speed will be limited to 7 km/h  (4 mph) after the next fuel fill.Is this the first message about DEF you’ve seen displayed? Have you added DEF recently?

Can a service exhaust system go into limp mode?

Yes, but limp mode is 4mph and it seems to be related to key cycles. I not condoning it, but a lot of guys eliminate this DEF system with aftermarket exhausts and programmers. It shouldn’t go into limp mode.

What does service exhaust fluid system see owners manual now?

Just a moment as I pull up the info.Service Exhaust Fluid SystemIf a problem occurs with the DEF system, the DIC will display SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW. In some cases this message will clear itself, indicating that the DEF system was able to correct the condition.

When does the exhaust filter regenerate on a truck?

Your truck will regenerate (active) when the DPF soot level reaches 65%. This will likely occur every 100-300 miles. You will only see the notice on the EVIC if the soot level reaches 80-90% due to uncompleted regens.

There will also be a warning light and chime. The vehicle will be speed limited to 89 km/h  (55 mph) at the next restart.If the problem is not resolved after 805 km  (500 miles) of operation, speed will be limited to 7 km/h  (4 mph) after the next fuel fill.Is this the first message about DEF you’ve seen displayed? Have you added DEF recently?

Yes, but limp mode is 4mph and it seems to be related to key cycles. I not condoning it, but a lot of guys eliminate this DEF system with aftermarket exhausts and programmers. It shouldn’t go into limp mode.

Just a moment as I pull up the info.Service Exhaust Fluid SystemIf a problem occurs with the DEF system, the DIC will display SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW. In some cases this message will clear itself, indicating that the DEF system was able to correct the condition.

Your truck will regenerate (active) when the DPF soot level reaches 65%. This will likely occur every 100-300 miles. You will only see the notice on the EVIC if the soot level reaches 80-90% due to uncompleted regens.

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Ruth Doyle