Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration
DPF Soot Accumulation
• Over time, the diesel particulate filter accumulates soot in the soot filter. The computer for
the engine monitors the soot level in the DPF.
• When enough soot accumulates, the computer informs you that it is time to regenerate
the DPF.
• DPF regeneration is a process that heats the DPF to convert the soot to ash.
• In addition to the warning messages, the computer reduces the power produced by the
engine at different soot-accumulation levels.
Engine Warning Messages—Soot Accumulation
Indication Level Fault Code
Engine Power Rating
Recommended Action
Level 1: Engine
Warning
G411639
Check Engine
SPN 3719, FMI 16
The computer de-rates
the engine power to
85%.
Perform a parked
regeneration as soon as
possible.
Level 2: Engine
Warning
G411641
Check Engine
SPN 3719, FMI 0
The computer de-rates
the engine power to
50%.
Perform a recovery
regeneration as soon as
possible.
DPF Ash Accumulation
• The lighter ash is discharged through the exhaust system; the heavier ash collects in the
soot filter.
• Ash is a residue of the regeneration process. Over time, the diesel particulate filter
accumulates ash that does not discharge with the engine exhaust.
• The computer for the engine calculates the amount of ash accumulated in the DPF.
• When enough ash accumulates, the engine computer sends information to the
InfoCenter in the form of an engine fault to indicate the accumulation of ash in the DPF.
• The fault messages indicate that it is time to service the DPF.
• In addition to the warnings, the computer reduces the power produced by the engine at
different ash-accumulation levels.
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