Work with Freightliner and Spartan to show DPF filter clog level

[Neal]

To allow owners to avoid DPF filter stop engine situations and know when to initiate regens if needed, please work with your chassis vendors and Cummins to have the DPF filter level (phase or percent) shown on the menu. And/or show an amber warning with a number if it reaches a level where the engine is not signaling auto regens satisfactorily so the owner can do a forced regen and get the DPF filter cleared before it's too late. I had a stop engine situation with a phase 5 (fully clogged) DPF filter that could have been avoided with better info and feedback via the dash panel.

 

[Neal]

I thought this was going to start changing in 2024? I think @redbaron mentioned the name of some act that allows owners more control.

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

I thought this was going to start changing in 2024? I think @redbaron mentioned the name of some act that allows owners more control.

Lets hope

 

[Notsotalltexan]

Good point MBTM. I see your rig is a 2014. Reading about your SuperC and the Big Red Button, I assumed your was a recent model, on which now they're putting a ReGen button. Is your a Freightliner with a Cummins? Or, do you think the button was added by the owner?

Yesterday I purchased a used Diesel Laptops Handheld tool. It's already shipped. On my emailed invoice they had another item at zero cost called Diesel Laptops Starter Pack. They emailed me a Zip file to download. I saved it and saw it has two more Zip files. 1. Diesel Explorer Setup and, 2. Diesel Validation Tool Setup. It also has a PDF file called Activate Your Free Diesel Repair Account. I'm attaching it here for the Forum as it appears to give temporary access so I can make a determination if I want to buy the service or not. Thought you guys might find it interesting.

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

Good point MBTM. I see your rig is a 2014. Reading about your SuperC and the Big Red Button, I assumed your was a recent model, on which now they're putting a ReGen button. Is your a Freightliner with a Cummins? Or, do you think the button was added by the owner?

Yesterday I purchased a used Diesel Laptops Handheld tool. It's already shipped. On my emailed invoice they had another item at zero cost called Diesel Laptops Starter Pack. They emailed me a Zip file to download. I saved it and saw it has two more Zip files. 1. Diesel Explorer Setup and, 2. Diesel Validation Tool Setup. It also has a PDF file called Activate Your Free Diesel Repair Account. I'm attaching it here for the Forum as it appears to give temporary access so I can make a determination if I want to buy the service or not. Thought you guys might find it interesting.

Yes, it is a 2014 Freightliner with a Cummins ISX15 and the button is standard on these rigs as I understand. The button requires that it be pushed and held for 10 seconds to trigger the regen to start, to avoid an accidental bump while reaching for one of the other many buttons.

I believe these regen buttons should be standard on all diesel pushers AND there should be a default dashboard readout on the level of particulate buildup so the driver can determine if a manual regen is needed.

The more gauges, the more my brain stays engaged while driving.

 

[Notsotalltexan]

Amen brother.