Can I get in trouble for deleting my truck?
Myth #1 – Deleting or Tuning a Truck is Legal There is no way around this; it is 100% illegal to tamper with or modify the emission system on your truck in any way. It isn’t a state or local law (although those exist, as well), but Federal law.
What happens when you get your truck deleted?
Servicing a diesel that’s been “deleted” is the same as servicing any other diesel — you just don’t have to deal with EGR-related problems. The catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter (DPF) are removed when an EGR delete is done, eliminating the necessity for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).
Is it illegal to sell a deleted truck?
Having a delete on a truck violates federal law full stop. It doesn’t matter where in the US you are that is always true, so it might be worthwhile to contact whatever government entity oversees dealers and ask them. If they violated any rule the dealer could loose their license to sell cars.
What does a deleted truck mean?
A DPF deletion is the removal of the diesel particulate filters from a diesel powered truck. …
Can you sue a dealership for selling a deleted truck?
It is illegal by federal law for a dealer to sell a deleted vehicle. Better to put back on to keep them from refusing the trade or dropping values by up to $6k because it is deleted.
Is DPF delete illegal?
While it’s not illegal to remove a car’s DPF, it is illegal to drive without it if one should be fitted. The process for removing a DPF is a relatively simple one that requires cutting a hole in a vehicle’s exhaust, removing the filter and welding the resultant hole shut.
Can a dealership sell a deleted diesel truck?
Is deleting a diesel good?
To put it bluntly, no, you should not remove the emissions equipment from any diesel pickup. Regardless of local and state testing requirements, it is a federal crime to remove any factory installed emissions equipment. Removing emissions equipment also voids the vehicle’s factory warranty.
Does deleting a truck void warranty?
Deleting would void the powertrain warranty, so, engine, trans, transfer case, drive axles, etc would lose warranty.
Are there any trucks that have been deleted by PDI?
All you owners that had anything to do with PDI to get your delete kits, you may want to get your trucks back to stock. First Bully Dog was hit with massive fines last year, then Volkswagen, then Spartan, and now PDI. They are hitting the bigger shops with several small shops in between.
Can a dealership take in a deleted truck?
Many dealerships have taken in deleted trucks, but they had to bring up to standards and that cost the seller when trading in on price. Either the trade in or the cost of the newer on. I’ve known dealerships that will not but trucks that have been tuned, unless the seller can prove it was removed, and it won’t show if tested.
Is it OK to delete a truck from Def?
DEF and longevity are mutually exclusive. Any mechanic worth his salt will tell you that. Every dealer handles deleted trucks differently. Some treat them the same as stock, others won’t. You will have to ask your local dealer and find out. Then decide which route is best for you.”
What to do with a deleted igotacummins truck?
If so, just throw it in the bed at trade in for free. Not sure how your situation will play out but good luck! They will in fact take a deleted truck. There have been multiple dealerships that take them with and without the stock emissions componants. This is why i recommend keeping them rather then selling them.