We’re just now beginning to accept that we have to do things differently from what we have always done in order to maintain our aftertreatment systems. We’ve had 14 years to figure it out, yet diesel ...

Diesel particulate filters appeared in 2007 model-year trucks. After nearly 10 years we are still grappling with maintenance issues. Diesel particulate filters appeared in 2007 model-year trucks.

The diesel particulate filter (DPF) has continued to improve over its 15-year existence. So have other components of aftertreatment systems (ATS) that help send cleaner exhaust through the DPF.

While the diesel particulate filter itself requires little maintenance, proper attention to related systems will help avoid problems. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2007 emissions ...

How DPFs trap soot and ash to reduce emissions. How regular maintenance acn prevent DPF failure and costly replacements. Signs of DPF issues that should prompt immediate attention. How proper oil and ...

AGAE’s solvent-free concentrated aqueous cleaning solutions for advanced diesel particulate filter cleaning machines are formulated with rhamnolipid biosurfactant and other natural ingredients. The ...

Government agencies and car manufacturers have worked to reduce the emissions and harmful gases in our air over the last few decades. Automakers downsized car engines and pushed EVs, while the ...

CCJ Innovators profiles carriers and fleets that have found innovative ways to overcome trucking’s challenges. If you know a carrier that has displayed innovation, contact CCJ Editor Jason Cannon at ...

Increasingly stringent diesel engine exhaust emissions regulations have, over the past 20 years, reduced output of nitrogen oxides (NOx) by 95% and particulate emissions by 90% in heavy trucks. These ...

This story appears in the Feb. 11 print edition of Transport Topics. ORLANDO, Fla. — Uncertainty about the life cycle of key emission control components and higher maintenance costs have emerged as ...

There’s no need to panic when a DPF light signals routine regeneration — at least in most cases. Understanding what the warning means will spare you needless worry and help you protect your equipment.

A look at the 2023 marketplace for diesel particulate filters and related services from some of the most popular trucking industry suppliers. Caterpillar's diesel particulate filter group is designed ...