I am a bit confused (nothing new for me really).
I have a late model 2010 FG. It's got an EGR, but no DPF. Why would an 08 model have a DPF and mine not have one? Am I missing something here?
hey guys
of course a 2010 will have a dpf, but it runs on urea injection instead of increasing the fuel pressure to do a regeneration burn that burns soot particulates off when the dpf is full. 08 is the first and only year they had the regeneration burn dpf run on fuel pressure, and most people dont realize they are no 09 trucks. 010 came out with a new motor specially built to meet the new regulations.
sulfur diesel and special low ash engine oil is no longer needed as there is no dpf to damage. this is not a chip you install like is used in fords and other us trucks. the ecu unit had to be sent to Australia and new parts installed as well as new programming performed.
i plan to travel to mexico and south america, and until now i have had to put my plans on hold because of correct fuel availability outside the country. i had an opportunity to buy a new 07 (without the regeneration) but was talked out of it by the dealer as i would have to add it within a couple of years (very expensive). i now regret this. i was using my truck dual purpose as i had owned a general store and used the truck to haul. but now being retired form that and having my rig registered and insured as an rv (recreational vehicle) in calif i no longer have to worry about the commercial truck regulations as i did before. there is alot of leeway in the rv industry in the united states and a bit of a gray area. this doesn't mean dpf removal is approved in any way, just rv's to date are not mandated to smog inspections.
i am very excited to be able to do some traveling outside of the country. if needed im fully prepared to switch it back once i return home and regulations become more strict. perhaps one of these days the non sulfur diesel will be available everywhere.
diesel fuel truck regulations are in constant flux right now, with no one really knowing what will happen or where it is going and the regulations are changing daily. this is why so many vehicle are not available in the us because the manufactures just cant keep up and /or it is too costly to try. on top of that the current diesel/gasoline percentages made from each barrel of crude oil in the us, and more and more car and trucks running on diesel fuel the price for diesel keeps going up as gas prices are coming down. its a complete mess.
but hey, lifes an adventure
cheers lehel