In 2018, the Canadian trucking industry generated almost 39.55 billion dollars. That was roughly 11% of all revenue generated in Canada in 2018. Truckers have lots of different responsibilities, including transporting food across the country, stocking stores with consumables and supporting the global supply chain. Being in the driver’s seat, you know the truck can’t run with an aftertreatment system without a functioning DPF. How does cleaning filters save money? You should know that when your truck’s filters are blocked, it won’t run. Buying a brand-new filter is typically out of the questions as well, with costs ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. If the rights steps are taken for preventative maintenance, you shouldn’t have any issues...
Preventative maintenance is cheaper and lasts longer than buying new filters. To keep your SCR running smoothly, it needs to have a sufficient supply of Diesel Exhaust Fluid. The catalyst must have enough DEF, or it is at risk of being ruined. The DPF Company will do everything we can to keep your diesel engine in working order. Investing in preventative maintenance is the best way to keep a minor issue from becoming a major problem.
The world is going through a global freight crisis, as there is a shortage of DEF fluid almost all over the globe. Trade wars between China and Australia have meant that China has stopped the production of DEF due to a shortage of coal in the manufacturing line. China imports coal from Australia, which is used in the manufacturing of DEF. However, China and Australia haven’t been trading as frequently due to trade wars.
Winter preventative maintenance for your fleet in the construction, agriculture and hydrovac industry is necessary to ensure smooth summer operations. Stay with us as we look at the benefits of winter maintenance and one key process you should add to it.
DPFs are commonly found across most diesel engines today. Since initial development, DPF technology has come a long way to offer better functionality in engines. With different equipment categories and engine variants, there are some basic differences across DPF varieties used in light, medium and heavy duty as well as off-highway, highway, agriculture, PowerGen and forestry equipment. However, despite these differences in vehicle type, the functionality of the DPFs remains the same. The DPF filter is an expensive component that plays an integral role in the overall health of your engine. With time, your DPF can become clogged and cause problems if it is not addressed quickly. Some issues that you may see occur are with with fuel...
