DPF Ash Accumulation
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The lighter ash is discharged through the exhaust
system; the heavier ash collects in the soot filter.
•
Ash is a residue of the regeneration process. Over
time, the diesel particulate filter accumulates ash
that does not discharge with the engine exhaust.
•
The computer for the engine calculates the amount
of ash accumulated in the DPF.
InfoCenter Advisory and Engine Warning Messages—Ash Accumulation
Indication
Level
Level 1:
Engine
Warning
Level 2:
Engine
Warning
Level 3:
Engine
Warning
Fault Code
g213863
Figure 37
Check Engine
SPN 3720, FMI 16
g213863
Figure 38
Check Engine
SPN 3720, FMI 16
g214715
Figure 39
Check Engine
SPN 3251, FMI 0
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When enough ash accumulates, the engine
computer sends information to the InfoCenter
in the form of an engine fault to indicate the
accumulation of ash in the DPF.
•
The fault messages indicate that it is time to
service the DPF.
•
In addition to the warnings, the computer reduces
the power produced by the engine at different
ash-accumulation levels.
Engine Speed
Engine Power Rating
Reduction
The computer
None
de-rates the engine
power to 85%.
The computer
None
de-rates the engine
power to 50%.
Engine speed at
The computer
maximum torque +
de-rates the engine
200 rpm
power to 50%.
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Recommended Action
Service the DPF;
refer to
Servicing the
Diesel-Oxidation Catalyst
(DOC) and the Soot
Filter (page 57)
Service the DPF;
refer to
Servicing the
Diesel-Oxidation Catalyst
(DOC) and the Soot
Filter (page 57)
Service the DPF;
refer to
Servicing the
Diesel-Oxidation Catalyst
(DOC) and the Soot
Filter (page 57)