In this day and age, everyone seems to be talking about the various ways we can reduce our expenses. Why not look for ways to cut down on costs with something we do every day: drive. Gas prices have continued to increase over the past few years, making it difficult on pocketbooks everywhere.
How Does a DPF Work?
Myth: You need to idle a diesel engine for 5 minutes or more in the morning
The Truth: Idling a diesel engine for a long time can actually harm the engine more than if it were driving down the highway. That's because at low speeds, such as idling, your engine experiences twice the wear and tear. Most owners' manuals recommend no more than 3 minutes of idling before you drive. Even in colder temperatures, when the diesel fuel tends to gel, you can add winter blends to the fuel to make it flow better.
How Do You Keep Your DPF Clean?
Increasing timing and rail pressure
To help increase your miles per gallon in your diesel, the goal is to create as much cylinder pressure as possible while using as little fuel as you can. Something to try is slightly increasing timing or rail pressure and seeing if that helps with your fuel economy. Aerodynamics.
The Truth: It's not just trucks and ships that use diesel fuel these days. More and more cars are fitted with diesel engines, and just about every neighborhood gas station has a diesel pump.
What to Do if your DPF Becomes Blocked
If you ignore the 80% warning and keep driving at low speeds or idling your vehicle, your DPF will eventually become completely blocked. This situation requires professional attention. If you ignore the problem, you can cause permanent damage to your DPF and experience reduced performance of your car or truck. Some DIYers will try removing their own DPF and clean it with a pressure washer or air compressor.
Myth: Diesel cars aren't as powerful
You should watch your acceleration carefully. Avoiding accelerating too quickly, and accelerating then stopping can really help to increase the miles per gallon you so desperately need. FleetServ provides a wide range of diesel emissions solutions including diesel particulate filters, helping to service your fleet of diesel vehicles. For all of your diesel particulate filter needs, call FleetServ today. We can take care of yoru diesel fleet needs for you.
How Does a DPF Work?
Myth: You need to idle a diesel engine for 5 minutes or more in the morning
The Truth: Idling a diesel engine for a long time can actually harm the engine more than if it were driving down the highway. That's because at low speeds, such as idling, your engine experiences twice the wear and tear. Most owners' manuals recommend no more than 3 minutes of idling before you drive. Even in colder temperatures, when the diesel fuel tends to gel, you can add winter blends to the fuel to make it flow better.
How Do You Keep Your DPF Clean?
Increasing timing and rail pressure
To help increase your miles per gallon in your diesel, the goal is to create as much cylinder pressure as possible while using as little fuel as you can. Something to try is slightly increasing timing or rail pressure and seeing if that helps with your fuel economy. Aerodynamics.
The Truth: It's not just trucks and ships that use diesel fuel these days. More and more cars are fitted with diesel engines, and just about every neighborhood gas station has a diesel pump.
What to Do if your DPF Becomes Blocked
If you ignore the 80% warning and keep driving at low speeds or idling your vehicle, your DPF will eventually become completely blocked. This situation requires professional attention. If you ignore the problem, you can cause permanent damage to your DPF and experience reduced performance of your car or truck. Some DIYers will try removing their own DPF and clean it with a pressure washer or air compressor.
Myth: Diesel cars aren't as powerful
You should watch your acceleration carefully. Avoiding accelerating too quickly, and accelerating then stopping can really help to increase the miles per gallon you so desperately need. FleetServ provides a wide range of diesel emissions solutions including diesel particulate filters, helping to service your fleet of diesel vehicles. For all of your diesel particulate filter needs, call FleetServ today. We can take care of yoru diesel fleet needs for you.
About the Author:
When the California Air Resource Board's diesel emissions regulations first came out, Michael Schwartz, now President of FleetServ, started getting calls from panicked Fleet Managers looking for straight-forward info and compliance assistance. While FleetServ (formerly known as ACT Compliance) was originally formed to meet this need, over time it has evolved into much more.
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