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Old 07-13-2020, 05:54 PM   #49
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Originally Posted by LabRatICMP3 View Post
I am late to this also but this is not quite right. The carbon collection is preformed by the DPF system(Diesel Particulate Filter). The DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) system is a completely separate system. DEF is sprayed into the exhaust stream of diesel vehicles and SCR catalyst to break down dangerous NOx emissions into harmless nitro gen and water.

The carbon buildup is burned off by injecting diesel into the DPF and that burns off the carbon at a high temp which usually requires the engine to be a operating temp and being driven until the soot is burned off.


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