Exhaust Filter Questions
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FORScan is free. https://forscan.org/
Spend some time reading this thread everything you need to know is in there somewhere. Happy Reading
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...uilt-data.html
Spend some time reading this thread everything you need to know is in there somewhere. Happy Reading
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...uilt-data.html
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There are also some videos on Youtube that might help you get started with Forscan.
One of the best things you can do to insure your success is order the OBDII interface they suggest in the thread. Don't try and save a few dollars and buy something cheap and have to learn how to make it work.
One of the best things you can do to insure your success is order the OBDII interface they suggest in the thread. Don't try and save a few dollars and buy something cheap and have to learn how to make it work.
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This is the one I use. It's for Android and Windows. There's probably a better choice but it works well. I've used it on several different vehicles including my '14 Lariat 6.7.
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I don’t want to,change the topic of this thread but if I buy the obdII and use an old android tablet I have I’ll be good for using Forscan? No need to buy a laptop if it’s not needed. I’ll read through the links also.
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You can monitor using Forscan with an Android tablet or phone. But you have to have a tablet /laptop running Windows to make changes using Forscan.
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Thanks for all the good info. Definitely going to check on the forscan or Torque Pro looks like that would be a big help. I hate to hear the dpf system is only good for 150k, that's where I'm at now. Was hoping it was good for like 500k plus. I thought Ford promoted these trucks as being million mile trucks without major maintenance? Seems like a dpf(4K?) is on the major side.
So far it just says cleaning exhaust filter not drive to clean so maybe I'm still good. I did notice it went a long time between regens once then did two regens real close together while I was on turnpike a couple times in one week. Getting a computer where you can start watching the % as it approaches full also seems like a full proof way to keep tabs on it since I don't have the console screen.
So far it just says cleaning exhaust filter not drive to clean so maybe I'm still good. I did notice it went a long time between regens once then did two regens real close together while I was on turnpike a couple times in one week. Getting a computer where you can start watching the % as it approaches full also seems like a full proof way to keep tabs on it since I don't have the console screen.
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The other thing you can do with Forscan is start a regen with the truck sitting in the driveway. You see the soot percentage in the mid to high 90s or you're 490 something miles since your last regen and know you're just going to be taking short local trips you can manually regen the thing. But keep in mind, doing manual regens for the sake of doing a regen can do more damage than good. A regen dumps fuel into the exhaust cycle which causes diesel to get into your oil, small amounts during normal regens is no big deal, the truck was engineered to manage that. I have to believe that whatever the DPF is made out of, repeatedly raising it to the temperature needed to burn the soot out of it is what causes it to no longer function at ~150,000 miles, thinking regens for the sake of regens would speed the DPF's death.
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The big rookie mistake I made was I didn't even know how to check idle hours when I was looking at this truck and after buying it I stumble across it having 1400 hours and 4000 engine hours. I assume my dpf is in a lot worse shape than someone who hasn't idled their truck excessively. Of course if it towed frequently in those 4K hours it may still be in decent shape I realize. Who's replaced their dpf? At what mileage? Any high mileage original exhaust systems out there? I did some online searches on this and didn't find much on powerstrokes, lots of info on the Volvos.
I wish I could gut the dpf when it goes and leave the def to keep addressing the NOx fumes. From what I'm reading this is impossible, the programmers that shut dpf off also eliminate def/scr. I'm guessing mechanically they're inseparable as the reason for this. I really want to delete but would feel awful for causing some child in the car next to me to have an asthma attack, or my own wife for that matter....
I wish I could gut the dpf when it goes and leave the def to keep addressing the NOx fumes. From what I'm reading this is impossible, the programmers that shut dpf off also eliminate def/scr. I'm guessing mechanically they're inseparable as the reason for this. I really want to delete but would feel awful for causing some child in the car next to me to have an asthma attack, or my own wife for that matter....
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I’m starting to notice my truck regens way more often than it should. The last 5 regens have been at about 80 mile intervals. My truck is a 2015 with 63k miles on it. I work as a pipeliner and the truck idles and operates at low speed 10-12 hours a day. I am currently taking time off, and noticed it this last week. Trying to figure out if the extended warranty will address this, or if they won’t just go and delete the truck. If any of you have any experience on this let me know.
Also, as far as activating the screen for DPF monitoring, what does a dealer charge to enable the screen?
Also, as far as activating the screen for DPF monitoring, what does a dealer charge to enable the screen?
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I’m starting to notice my truck regens way more often than it should. The last 5 regens have been at about 80 mile intervals. My truck is a 2015 with 63k miles on it. I work as a pipeliner and the truck idles and operates at low speed 10-12 hours a day. I am currently taking time off, and noticed it this last week. Trying to figure out if the extended warranty will address this, or if they won’t just go and delete the truck. If any of you have any experience on this let me know.
Also, as far as activating the screen for DPF monitoring, what does a dealer charge to enable the screen?
Also, as far as activating the screen for DPF monitoring, what does a dealer charge to enable the screen?