DPF Ash Accumulation
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The lighter ash is discharged through the exhaust
system; the heavier ash collects in the soot filter.
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Ash is a residue of the regeneration process. Over
time, the diesel particulate filter accumulates ash
that does not discharge with the engine exhaust.
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The computer for the engine calculates the amount
of ash accumulated in the DPF.
InfoCenter Active Fault Messages—Ash Accumulation
Indication
Level
Level 2:
Engine
Warning
SPN 3720 Too High Severe
Level 3:
Engine
Warning
Level 4:
Engine
Warning
Active Fault
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Check Engine
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Check Engine
SPN 3720
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Check Engine
SPN 3251 High
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When enough ash accumulates, the engine
computer sends information to the InfoCenter in
the form of a system advisory or an engine fault to
indicate the accumulation of ash in the DPF.
•
The advisory and faults are indications that it is
time to service the DPF.
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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
None
de-rates the engine
None
de-rates the engine
Engine speed at max
de-rates the engine
torque + 200 rpm
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Recommended Action
Service the DPF;
The computer
refer to
Diesel-Oxidation Catalyst
power to 85%
(DOC) and the Soot
Filter (page
Service the DPF;
The computer
refer to
Diesel-Oxidation Catalyst
power to 50%
(DOC) and the Soot
Filter (page
Service the DPF;
The computer
refer to
Diesel-Oxidation Catalyst
power to 50%
(DOC) and the Soot
Filter (page
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