Exhaust system cleaning
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5th Wheeling
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Exhaust system cleaning
Does anyone know the criteria for the system to work properly ?I keep on getting the messages; "Drive to clean exhaust (OK)" and then "Cleaning Exhaust system (OK)"I cant seem to shake 'em??????1) Temperature range?2) Time running or distance traveled?3) RPM and/or speed?Thank You
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"Drive to clean" is not really a good message. When you get that message how far do you drive? What this "typically" means is that your truck has tried to do a what's called a "regen" to clean the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and hasn't been able to complete it. If it doesn't complete a regen it will go into limp mode and you'll have to go to Ford to have them do a regen at idle (Unless you have Forscan you can do one yourself). You're going to need to go on a nice joy ride on an interstate. The next time you're at your local Ford dealer have them turn on the hidden screen on in the information center which shows DPF % full. You can also do this with Forscan. You're supposed to see the mileage go down and the RPMs go up when the truck is doing a regen. I can never tell. If you are getting the "Cleaning Exhaust" message you are at the correct temperature for the regen to happen / the regen is happening, you need to let it complete which can be 20 minutes to a 1/2 hour. They typically happen around 500 miles.
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5th Wheeling
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OK, Great.
So after I get the 'cleaning exhaust' message, Should I drive until the message goes away ??
Do I need to maintain a certain speed/RPM ? or will it work in stop and go traffic ?
History; I did have it at the dealer several years ago with this problem. They told me that they don't like to do a reset and I should just drive more.
I know I should drive it more But it is a second vehicle to me mainly operated for towing a fifth wheel RV.
I do take it on short drives about twice a week when ever I get a chance.
So after I get the 'cleaning exhaust' message, Should I drive until the message goes away ??
Do I need to maintain a certain speed/RPM ? or will it work in stop and go traffic ?
History; I did have it at the dealer several years ago with this problem. They told me that they don't like to do a reset and I should just drive more.
I know I should drive it more But it is a second vehicle to me mainly operated for towing a fifth wheel RV.
I do take it on short drives about twice a week when ever I get a chance.
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There is no set speed to maintain during the cleaning other than to not drop below 30mph for long distance or stop more than a few minutes like red lights nor put the truck in park or neutral. These items will stop the regen. You can read your manual for more info.
If you know it is cleaning the DPF, you probably should drive it more at times to let it complete the cycle or......
get FORScan on a laptop, extended license (free) and an OBDII adapter.....with this setup, you can perform a static/stationary/manual regen like the dealer does.
Or, if you have a monitor such as the EDGE CTS/CTS2, it has the ability to do the static/stationary/manual regen.
If you know it is cleaning the DPF, you probably should drive it more at times to let it complete the cycle or......
get FORScan on a laptop, extended license (free) and an OBDII adapter.....with this setup, you can perform a static/stationary/manual regen like the dealer does.
Or, if you have a monitor such as the EDGE CTS/CTS2, it has the ability to do the static/stationary/manual regen.
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If you get the program to see your exhaust filter percentage, you can wait until it's 95% full and then go on a long hot run. Taking short trips often will make your problem worse.
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5th Wheeling
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All Great info.! Thanks Larry, Chuck, and Ty
I don't know why my truck information is not in my signature (at this time)
2011 F-350 Lariat 6.7L diesel, CC, LB, 2WD, SRW, 3.73 Ltd. Slip, Green metallic, Rapid Heat, Block Heater, Upfitter switches,
Dual alternators, Camper pkg., 5th wheel / gooseneck prep., Factory installed Reese 5th wheel hitch.
I did try a drive, about 20min. over 30mph. some of that around 60mph.
I'm going to drive longer today armed with the info. you fellas provided.
ZAK
I don't know why my truck information is not in my signature (at this time)
2011 F-350 Lariat 6.7L diesel, CC, LB, 2WD, SRW, 3.73 Ltd. Slip, Green metallic, Rapid Heat, Block Heater, Upfitter switches,
Dual alternators, Camper pkg., 5th wheel / gooseneck prep., Factory installed Reese 5th wheel hitch.
I did try a drive, about 20min. over 30mph. some of that around 60mph.
I'm going to drive longer today armed with the info. you fellas provided.
ZAK
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From: Woodbury CT
OK, Great.
So after I get the 'cleaning exhaust' message, Should I drive until the message goes away ??
Do I need to maintain a certain speed/RPM ? or will it work in stop and go traffic ?
History; I did have it at the dealer several years ago with this problem. They told me that they don't like to do a reset and I should just drive more.
I know I should drive it more But it is a second vehicle to me mainly operated for towing a fifth wheel RV.
I do take it on short drives about twice a week when ever I get a chance.
So after I get the 'cleaning exhaust' message, Should I drive until the message goes away ??
Do I need to maintain a certain speed/RPM ? or will it work in stop and go traffic ?
History; I did have it at the dealer several years ago with this problem. They told me that they don't like to do a reset and I should just drive more.
I know I should drive it more But it is a second vehicle to me mainly operated for towing a fifth wheel RV.
I do take it on short drives about twice a week when ever I get a chance.
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My suggestions are
1 - if you have a laptop, acquire and OBDII adapter whether USB or Bluetooth or WIFI (I prefer the USB with laptops). Load FORScan on it and join the forums on WWW.FORSCAN.ORG so you can obtain the free license. When needed, perform a stationary/manual/static regen.
or
2 - Purchase a monitor such as Edge CTS or CTS2. This allows you to monitor the truck in critical area and will let you perform a stationary/manual/static regen. You can use the CTS/CTS2 while on trips to monitor the trucks critical areas.
Doing a stationary/static/manual lets you do others things at your home or trip location instead of having to drive the truck for 30 minutes or so.
1 - if you have a laptop, acquire and OBDII adapter whether USB or Bluetooth or WIFI (I prefer the USB with laptops). Load FORScan on it and join the forums on WWW.FORSCAN.ORG so you can obtain the free license. When needed, perform a stationary/manual/static regen.
or
2 - Purchase a monitor such as Edge CTS or CTS2. This allows you to monitor the truck in critical area and will let you perform a stationary/manual/static regen. You can use the CTS/CTS2 while on trips to monitor the trucks critical areas.
Doing a stationary/static/manual lets you do others things at your home or trip location instead of having to drive the truck for 30 minutes or so.
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5th Wheeling
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Success!
After a 6 min. warm up I got the 'cleaning' message.
At that point I drove 29min. @ 70mph until the blue message came on telling me my exhaust system has been cleaned
Chuck-B; Good Advice (even from a Yankee fan)
I will try to get the DPF screen unlocked. Thanks
Larry, I have ordered a connection cable and have signed up at FORScan.
I'll download all the info tomorrow then hook it up when I get the cable. Thanks.
After a 6 min. warm up I got the 'cleaning' message.
At that point I drove 29min. @ 70mph until the blue message came on telling me my exhaust system has been cleaned
Chuck-B; Good Advice (even from a Yankee fan)
I will try to get the DPF screen unlocked. ThanksLarry, I have ordered a connection cable and have signed up at FORScan.
I'll download all the info tomorrow then hook it up when I get the cable. Thanks.
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From: Tallassee, ALabama
Once you get your OBDII connection and FORScan setup, you can make the change in this link to turn on the Exhaust Filter Screen.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post18502358
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post18502358
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