Regeneration

[Paul Markowski]

I have 32,000 miles on my Ram 3500. I read about the Regeneration process on this Forum and on YouTube all the time. But I have yet to see any message on my dashboard indicating that a regeneration is in progress....I have on occasion noticed a certain scent coming from the truck after I have parked it...smells like burning rubber or something similar. Don't know if that is the Regeneration after-smell but just wondering if any one else out there has yet to see any dashboard info on the regeneration process in progress? Note: I do drive every other day on an Interstate for at least 50-70 minutes going between 60-75 mph. I have been told that because I drive more than a little bit on these highways at high speed, maybe the regeneration process is set off and finishes quickly due to this style of driving. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[nukegm]

i have 19,000 miles on my 2500 tradesman and will ask the same question. only smell i have had on occasion is a chlorine smell at high idle. never had any indication of regen. cheers comrades!

 

[AH64ID]

You will only get a dash message if the truck is unable to regen properly over a period of time due to driving habits. Normal regens are seamless to the driver.

With my Insight CTS2 I am notified when a regen happens, but nothing on the dash. My last regen was 12 miles, in town with 3 start/stops due to running errands. There was no visual loss of mileage (EVIC), and no felt power loss. It did smell a little more, but nothing crazy. Even with knowing it was happening it was very anti-climatic. Cummins/Ram have really done a great job in the 13+ trucks.

 

[DonFitzwater]

You won’t see any indication of regen. Very occasionally I’ll hear a slight pitch change in my trucks that indicates a regen and an accompanying smell of something similar to burning lighter fluid. If you want to know, install a monitor like an Edge CTS.

Yes, driving at highway speeds is the best way for regens to happen as the process will likely be more effective than a low speed or passive regen in park.

 

[EZeis]

I never think about it. Truck does it's thing and I'm unaware. The first regen was the only one I noticed due to the exhaust system burning off all the oils and such. Like said, unless there is an issue, the dash won't tell you anything. I do mostly rural driving and no issues with regen. Highway is probably better but not necessary. It will regen in stop and go traffic. If regen is going on and you shut the truck off, it will pick back up when you restart it. They've done a good job of perfecting it. My 18 performs beautiful. No idea why ppl delete them. Other than putting def in occasionally, you'd never know it has a major after treatment system on it.


Earl

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

No idea why ppl delete them.
Earl

That’s because you haven’t had problems yet.

 

[nukegm]

comrades! thanks for the info. very helpful, as usual. cheers!

 

[EZeis]

That’s because you haven’t had problems yet.

From what I've read, the late model trucks have very little to no issues. Believe 2012 and up? No plans to ever delete. Truck performs beautifully.

Earl

 

[CGordon]

I have 32,000 miles on my Ram 3500. I read about the Regeneration process on this Forum and on YouTube all the time. But I have yet to see any message on my dashboard indicating that a regeneration is in progress....I have on occasion noticed a certain scent coming from the truck after I have parked it...smells like burning rubber or something similar. Don't know if that is the Regeneration after-smell but just wondering if any one else out there has yet to see any dashboard info on the regeneration process in progress? Note: I do drive every other day on an Interstate for at least 50-70 minutes going between 60-75 mph. I have been told that because I drive more than a little bit on these highways at high speed, maybe the regeneration process is set off and finishes quickly due to this style of driving. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

I have a 2019 after having totalled my 2015. I never cared whether the '15 was regenerating or not...It was all seamless. The 2019 actually gives you an evic message when is regenerates.