Turbo Clean

[NStates]

I had my turbo cleaned at 28,000 miles. Does anyone know how long that might last and how is it covered under the warranty for other cleanings or replacement?



Thanks



2008 Dodge RAM 3500 Laramie Quad Cab 4X2



6. 7 Liter Cummins (R) Turbo Diesel Engine, 6 -Speed Automatic 68RFE Transmission, 3. 73 Anti-Spin Differential, Brilliant White, ISSPRO Gauges, Transfer Flow Fuel Tank, PullRite #20,500 Super 5th Hitch, Line-X, XTRA Bed liner , Hayes Genesis brake controller, PML Deep Transmission Pan, Custom Graphics, Pull a Mobile Suites Fifth Wheel.

 

[sag2]

It's under warranty for 100,000 miles for what ever it takes to keep it operating.

 

[AHarris]

One of the tips I've heard mentioned on here for keeping the turbo clean is to use the exhaust brake religiously and especially on warm up. Are there any other tips out there for minimizing soot build up in the turbo?

 

[BobTaylor]

I just picked my truck up from the dealer after turbo cleaning and software updates. I, too, was wondering about the effectiveness of this process. I've read several posts about the replacement of the turbo after the cleaning did not result in the end of P2262 error codes. I pull a fifth wheel a couple of times a year and this cleans things up for a while. We went to Nova Scotia last August with a P2262 unresolved and had no problems at all. The dealer cleared the code and did the most recent software updates in September of 2008. Six months of city driving later I got another P2262.



My wife says that I need to take her on vacation more often so I don't have any codes. :-laf

 

[HBarlow]

Bob,

You ended your post with a funny line intended as a joke but it made me realize something. I think you summarized both the recommended mode of operation, the driving style that causes problems, and the recommended cure in only a couple of lines.

I had a check engine light come on in my C&C truck several months ago and it stayed on for a week or so. I hooked up my own fifth wheel and pulled it 300 miles to my preferred dealer where I bought the truck for a service appointment to identify and correct the problem. Before I got to the appointment the CEL went off, stayed off, and hasn't returned.

It appears that the prevention and cure for emission's equipment issues is an occasional trip with a heavy trailer in tow.

Fellow TDR members, you can explain to your wives why you absolutely must buy a heavy travel trailer if you don't already own one.

 

[champsboss]

My turbo was cleaned after the flash update. It took about 400 miles before my next CEL. The turbo has since been replaced.

 

[BobTaylor]

My turbo was cleaned after the flash update. It took about 400 miles before my next CEL. The turbo has since been replaced.

That's not too encouraging! How did your truck do after the turbo replacement and when was it done?

 

[BobTaylor]

Well, my truck is in the shop, 4 weeks and two days and 398 miles after the turbo cleaning. I couldn't call up the code by the key switching method, but I'm assuming that it is another P2262. I'd like to hear from someone who has had the replacement as to whether or not it cleared the sooting problem up.

 

[CUMMINZ]

Words of wisdom from HB... Good thoughts ... get a larger RV.



I will say that I postponed for about 6 months getting some work done on my truck till I could get the bypass filter installed right.



I had a turbo cleaning, new AZ flash and some EGR parts replacement. My milage has improved 50%.



No kidding.

 

[BobTaylor]

Dealer just called to say that I did NOT have a P2262. I'll pick up tomorrow and see what the invoice says that they did. Should I just drive it for a while when the little "engine" light comes on if it does not throw a code? I'll ask the dealer that question too.

 

[Hoefler]

Grocery getter's are having the majority of the problems. I have had the cleaning and the turbo replacement, since the replacement, I have had 1 re-flash for a transmission concern. I was told to load it and drive it!! I took my 38' 5er to St Louis, 300 miles. I have not had any indication that there or will be any more problems. The tech has told me that the low RPM city driving is what is causing all the problems. These trucks need to be ran, and hard. It is very important to keep the turbo and the exhaust hot and kept there. When the EGT's are kept around 1200*, re-gens are not necessary. The DPF will keep the soot burned off.

 

[BobTaylor]

Picked up the truck this morning and the Service Adviser girl couldn't give me much info. Said that the exhaust cleaning had to be repeated and that was not unusual. They "completed a regen", cleared the codes, and drove 24 miles. I think next time, if I can't see a code, I'll drive for a while and see if the light clears up.

 

[sag2]

Try and ask what code it had. If done correctly it should not have required a cleaning again unless you drive a very unusual duty cycle.

 

[jimnance]

I really hate to say this, but I've had 15,000 trouble free miles. What have I done to avoid the CEL issues? I had the G-30 recall done, and it pulls a trailer about 90% of the time. I've never believed in babying my Cummins, so it's full throttle up the hills. On the flat it's whatever the speed limit is + 5.



City driving seems to give the emissions systems fits. IMHO, they should not be used as a daily commuter. It's the wrong tool for the job.



I know this isn't the entire answer, but I think it's about 90%.

 

[FATCAT]

Do yourself a favor and get an Edge Insight to monitor the motor. Any codes will show up on it.

Plus you can download the info on your laptop and see whats going on with your engine ... and stuff like that.