Face Plugging the DOC Filter __________________________________________________________________________ Essential Takeaways Face plugging hinders the performance of the DPF & SCR downstream A face plugged DOC filter will cost you quite a bit, so preventing this from occurring in the first place is essential. Performing forced DPF regenerations regularly will burn the soot out of your DPF AND it will create ideal conditions for cleaning the face of the DOC filter. __________________________________________________________________________ What is face plugging? How does it happen? How can I fix it? What can I do to prevent it? In this blog post we will be answering these commonly asked questions! What is Face Plugging & How does it happen? Face plugging is an extreme buildup of carbon on the inlet side...

Doser Valve Cleaning  ________________________________________________________________________ Essential Takeaways The 7th injector is a common component that can be full of soot causing regen issues. You have two options when it comes to cleaning your doser valve. You can either can get it cleaned at a dealership or repair facility, or you can do it yourself. Cleaning the doser valve yourself can be relatively straightforward and cost effective. You just need some basic hand tools and a brass bristled brush. With a cleaner doser valve you will be operating at an optimal level. ________________________________________________________________________ One of the most common issues we see with aftertreatment systems is a failure to initiate or complete the regen process. It is not uncommon for the 7th injector...

Cummins DEF System Explained (3-Minute Read)  _______________________________________________________________________ Essential Takeaways The four main components of the Cummins aftertreatment system and how they work together to produce environmentally friendly water vapor and nitrogen.  What you should be looking for when doing your visual inspection of the aftertreatment system. Why you need to perform a forced DPF regen one to two times per month. ________________________________________________________________________ By this point, I am sure we all know why DEF injection systems exist and the purpose they serve. It does seem that how a DEF injection system works still has a bit of mystery surrounding it. Although it may seem that voodoo is the only logical explanation, I hope this 3-minute read will offer you a better understanding...

3 Recommended Steps to Diagnosing a Fault Code (3-Minute Read) In this week's blog post we break it down for you, so that you can understand what steps to take when a fault code comes up on your dashboard.  What is a fault code? An issue that occurs triggers what is called a “fault code.” This is basically an error message. Your vehicle is telling you that there is an issue that is going on and you need to get it diagnosed and repaired. With over 1,000 fault codes available on a late-model vehicle you need to take the right approach to ensure you are not causing additional harm to your engine by ignoring fault codes. Step 1 The first step...

What is Volvo CE EATS Failure?First, let’s define what EATS stands for. EATS stands for Engine Aftertreament System. Volvo construction equipment (CE) have been globally equipped with aftertreatment components since 2011 to ensure all emission regulations have been met. The aftertreatment system on your piece of equipment is very complex and we are here to break it down for you. Let’s talk about the EATS Failure The simple way to describe this failure is that there is a notification that comes up on your display panel, or HMICU, which indicates that the aftertreatment system has a failure.   There are many components that make up this entire system depending on the emission standards. An easy way to remember which emission...