When did Ford start using the diesel particulate filter?
Starting in 2008, Ford began using Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) on their diesel trucks. The DPF, is responsible for eliminating particulate matter from the exhaust system, specifically the soot that is emitted by diesel engines.
Is it legal to use a DPF delete kit?
All of the after market performance companies offering DPF Delete Kits are quick to point out, these kits are solely for closed-course racing and off-road use only, and are not street legal in any state. It is Federal Law.
What was the first diesel engine to have a DPF?
The 6.4L Power Stroke was the first engine in Ford’s history to feature a diesel particulate filter (DPF), an emission control device that captures soot from the exhaust stream. As the filter accumulates particulate matter, it requires cleaning.
What does DPF do to a diesel particulate filter?
The Diesel Particulate Filter traps the harmful diesel gases that gets cleaned regularly by a process called DPF regeneration. The collected diesel soot particles are burnt off at high temperatures, which results in an “ ash-like ” after product.
What should I do if my cat C7 loses power?
It should bring up a code, loss of power, diagnostic usually starts, low boost, test the CAC, low fuel pressure, change the filters and be sure they are on properly, and the right ones, and proper pressure. The air system filter plugged, or exhaust. Turbo seized or malfunctioning, Valve set to tight.
Why is my cat C7 in cold mode?
Somethings going on when it come out of cold mode. You most likely need a set of injectors. If your high pressure pump was replaced due to failure, then it may have contaminated the injectors. The injector map is in cold mode (rich) until 165 deg.
What’s the top speed of a cat C7?
Top speed might be 35 – 40 mph. Need to kinda feather the throttle until the engine temp comes up to then it runs fine. See this thread……