Sooting DPF Filter

rmacowboy · 03-18-2008, 06:09 PM

I am on my 3rd Dodge Cummins. Love 'um. However my current one is an 07 with the 6.9L with all the new emissions garbage. I have had the check engine light come on dozens of times. Had it to the dealer as many. Their answer "Dodge got ahead of themselves on this one and the computer is the issue". Answer has always been, needs "new flash" (computer lingo for software upgrade). Have had this over 6 times. Finally they replaced the turbo. Guaranteed me it was fixed...again. Engine light on again. Mean time heard that the problem is sooting up of the filter and turbo and will ALWAYS be a problem. Had truck in again today. Told me new flash will fix. Found out I HAD new flash already. Service report indicated "DPF filter plugged. Performed mobile de-soot and de-sox. Clear codes". Are these engines LEMONS and what can be done? Thoughts?

plig_kid · 03-18-2008, 06:17 PM

I know the problem those old pos 6.9s made no power and smoked quite a bit. lol. Didnt mean to be an @$$ how about 6.7?

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lancette01 · 03-18-2008, 06:20 PM

I have over 26,000 miles on my 6.7. I have only had the truck in the shop for shop error. No issues, but i drive over 70 mile daily.

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Ram3500Dually · 03-18-2008, 06:25 PM

No problems on mine either. How are you driving the truck? Alot of the problems are with guys that don't get them out on the highway.

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2008 Ram 3500 CTD 6.7/68RE/3:73 LSD
Gone But Not Forgot 2005 Ram 3500 CTD Auto/3:73 LSD AFE CAI,Edge EZ,Kicked the Cat and Muffler, 15.165 @ 89.06 MPH 1/4 Mile at 7560 LBS May/07

jwf99a · 03-18-2008, 08:55 PM

I drive mine on the highway everyday and just had to put it in the shop. They had to replace my cat, egr valve, throttle body and intake gaskets. Also had to desoot my crap. They told me that they problem was the air filter and fuel filter was letting dust and stuff into the motor they causing the motor to burn oil clogging up everything. So will have to wait and see if that fixes the problems.

rmacowboy · 03-19-2008, 07:21 AM

Thanks all. However, I am beginning to believe the prob is ONLY with the 07 year 6.7's. 08's probably fixed prior to release. 5.9's are the best. Had two of them. No probs; much much better mileage.
Mostly city and freeway driving.

Last edited by rmacowboy : 03-21-2008 at 10:58 PM.

Ram3500Dually · 03-19-2008, 08:18 AM

Huh? I don't even understand that last statement. What is a 6.9?

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2008 Ram 3500 CTD 6.7/68RE/3:73 LSD
Gone But Not Forgot 2005 Ram 3500 CTD Auto/3:73 LSD AFE CAI,Edge EZ,Kicked the Cat and Muffler, 15.165 @ 89.06 MPH 1/4 Mile at 7560 LBS May/07

GeoffGiggy8 · 03-19-2008, 08:30 AM

I think he is a little confused?!?!

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rmacowboy · 03-21-2008, 11:01 PM

Sorry for the mistakes (now corrected) on engine sizes. No sleep, tough days, fat fingers...what can I say. At least you all got my point.
Returned again to dealer with same problem. This time was told that the "sooting" problem will continue to be a problem with these engines FOREVER. They will need to be "de-sooted" about every 15-25K. So far, I don't like this version......

Ram3500Dually · 03-22-2008, 06:03 AM

Find a dealer that knows what he is talking about because obviously the one you are using now doesn't have a clue.

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2008 Ram 3500 CTD 6.7/68RE/3:73 LSD
Gone But Not Forgot 2005 Ram 3500 CTD Auto/3:73 LSD AFE CAI,Edge EZ,Kicked the Cat and Muffler, 15.165 @ 89.06 MPH 1/4 Mile at 7560 LBS May/07

***Courierdog*** · 03-22-2008, 07:15 AM

I now have 105,000 Km on mine and except for all the reflashes, G30 recall, replacement of the EGR Valve, Cat & DPF (under warranty) the truck remains a very reliable ride. With the AX reflash the milage has begun to climb up a bit however on the down side milage is worse in the city and the EGT temps during Regen are not as extreme as previous. According to my oil Analysis samples it is recommended to stay with the change interval as indicated on the overhead consul if you exceed the consul recommendation the wear indicators increase and the soot contamination rises sharply.

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2007 6.7 L, 2500 QC, Laramie, SB, 3.42, Mag-Hytec, 68RFE, Harvard 156L Bypass Oil Filter, Patriot Blue, EB, 4X2, Michelin LTX Summer, Nokian Hakkapelitta Winter, Pyro/Boost/Trans pillar mount, Roll-n-Lock, HERD Bumper, Espar Cab Heater, Sirius, AY Reflash, Have Truck, Will Travel

Volcom18 · 03-22-2008, 07:24 AM

I haven't had one problem with mine and it's an 07 with the 6.7

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03-18-2008, 06:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
rmacowboy Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3 rmacowboy's Truck Pics	Sooting DPF Filter I am on my 3rd Dodge Cummins. Love 'um. However my current one is an 07 with the 6.9L with all the new emissions garbage. I have had the check engine light come on dozens of times. Had it to the dealer as many. Their answer "Dodge got ahead of themselves on this one and the computer is the issue". Answer has always been, needs "new flash" (computer lingo for software upgrade). Have had this over 6 times. Finally they replaced the turbo. Guaranteed me it was fixed...again. Engine light on again. Mean time heard that the problem is sooting up of the filter and turbo and will ALWAYS be a problem. Had truck in again today. Told me new flash will fix. Found out I HAD new flash already. Service report indicated "DPF filter plugged. Performed mobile de-soot and de-sox. Clear codes". Are these engines LEMONS and what can be done? Thoughts?

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03-18-2008, 06:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
plig_kid Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Utah Posts: 143 plig_kid's Truck Pics	I know the problem those old pos 6.9s made no power and smoked quite a bit. lol. Didnt mean to be an @$$ how about 6.7? __________________ 01 ext. cab, shrt bed, 6spd w/ BD short shift kit, edge juice w/hot, bd 155 sticks, sb con fe clutch, 5 inch Diamond Eye, BD aux lift pump, Smarty, II silver 62, Haisley Machine O-ring head gasket, Arp Studs, all done by me!

03-18-2008, 06:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
lancette01 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lake Hills tx Posts: 28 lancette01's Truck Pics	I have over 26,000 miles on my 6.7. I have only had the truck in the shop for shop error. No issues, but i drive over 70 mile daily. __________________ 2006 WHITE MEGACAB SRW, 4X4 WITH A BEAUTIFUL 5.9.... JUST GOT RIDE OF THE 6.7 BECAUSE IF WAS NOT FUEL FRIENDLY..

03-18-2008, 06:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ram3500Dually Diesel Head Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Windsor Ontario Canada Posts: 2,169 Ram3500Dually's Truck Pics	No problems on mine either. How are you driving the truck? Alot of the problems are with guys that don't get them out on the highway. __________________ 2008 Ram 3500 CTD 6.7/68RE/3:73 LSD Gone But Not Forgot 2005 Ram 3500 CTD Auto/3:73 LSD AFE CAI,Edge EZ,Kicked the Cat and Muffler, 15.165 @ 89.06 MPH 1/4 Mile at 7560 LBS May/07

03-18-2008, 08:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
jwf99a Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2 jwf99a's Truck Pics	I drive mine on the highway everyday and just had to put it in the shop. They had to replace my cat, egr valve, throttle body and intake gaskets. Also had to desoot my crap. They told me that they problem was the air filter and fuel filter was letting dust and stuff into the motor they causing the motor to burn oil clogging up everything. So will have to wait and see if that fixes the problems.

03-19-2008, 07:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
rmacowboy Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3 rmacowboy's Truck Pics	Thanks all. However, I am beginning to believe the prob is ONLY with the 07 year 6.7's. 08's probably fixed prior to release. 5.9's are the best. Had two of them. No probs; much much better mileage. Mostly city and freeway driving. Last edited by rmacowboy : 03-21-2008 at 10:58 PM.

03-19-2008, 08:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ram3500Dually Diesel Head Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Windsor Ontario Canada Posts: 2,169 Ram3500Dually's Truck Pics	Huh? I don't even understand that last statement. What is a 6.9? __________________ 2008 Ram 3500 CTD 6.7/68RE/3:73 LSD Gone But Not Forgot 2005 Ram 3500 CTD Auto/3:73 LSD AFE CAI,Edge EZ,Kicked the Cat and Muffler, 15.165 @ 89.06 MPH 1/4 Mile at 7560 LBS May/07

03-19-2008, 08:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
GeoffGiggy8 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Omaha, NE. Posts: 245 GeoffGiggy8's Truck Pics	I think he is a little confused?!?! __________________ 2008 6.7 Auto Big Horn. AFE Pro Dry Stage 2, Edge Juice W/Attitude, TS Performance MP-8, H&S Performance Black Box 5 in. DIY TBE, HBS Level....More to come

03-21-2008, 11:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
rmacowboy Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3 rmacowboy's Truck Pics	Sorry for the mistakes (now corrected) on engine sizes. No sleep, tough days, fat fingers...what can I say. At least you all got my point. Returned again to dealer with same problem. This time was told that the "sooting" problem will continue to be a problem with these engines FOREVER. They will need to be "de-sooted" about every 15-25K. So far, I don't like this version......

03-22-2008, 06:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ram3500Dually Diesel Head Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Windsor Ontario Canada Posts: 2,169 Ram3500Dually's Truck Pics	Find a dealer that knows what he is talking about because obviously the one you are using now doesn't have a clue. __________________ 2008 Ram 3500 CTD 6.7/68RE/3:73 LSD Gone But Not Forgot 2005 Ram 3500 CTD Auto/3:73 LSD AFE CAI,Edge EZ,Kicked the Cat and Muffler, 15.165 @ 89.06 MPH 1/4 Mile at 7560 LBS May/07

03-22-2008, 07:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
*Courierdog* Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 176 Courierdog's Truck Pics	I now have 105,000 Km on mine and except for all the reflashes, G30 recall, replacement of the EGR Valve, Cat & DPF (under warranty) the truck remains a very reliable ride. With the AX reflash the milage has begun to climb up a bit however on the down side milage is worse in the city and the EGT temps during Regen are not as extreme as previous. According to my oil Analysis samples it is recommended to stay with the change interval as indicated on the overhead consul if you exceed the consul recommendation the wear indicators increase and the soot contamination rises sharply. __________________ 2007 6.7 L, 2500 QC, Laramie, SB, 3.42, Mag-Hytec, 68RFE, Harvard 156L Bypass Oil Filter, Patriot Blue, EB, 4X2, Michelin LTX Summer, Nokian Hakkapelitta Winter, Pyro/Boost/Trans pillar mount, Roll-n-Lock, HERD Bumper, Espar Cab Heater, Sirius, AY Reflash, Have Truck, Will Travel

03-22-2008, 07:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
Volcom18 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Del Rio, Texas Posts: 119 Volcom18's Truck Pics	I haven't had one problem with mine and it's an 07 with the 6.7 __________________ -2007.5 \|Mineral Gray Metallic\| 6.7, 6-Spd Manual, 4X4, Longbed w/ 325/65R18 Nittos on 18X9 Rockstars - All Stock