All additive do (Other than lower the cloud point) is mask problems in Diesels, if you continue to use additives you will increase your problems in the ED.
Call any refinery and ask for the chemist Dept, they will clearly indicate that additives can possibly cause separation of the additive...
The pan needs to be dropped ,the filter and the pan are 1 unit, just drop the fluid and measure the volume, and add 8-16oz for fluid just guess at what spilled and loss and your good... contrary myth a little over is ok, A lot NO.
You can find the pan/filter for around $150 and use...
You cannot clean HPCR injectors, You can dismantle and remove debris. R/R re-assemble and calibrate .. No Dealer in N/A has the equipment or the knowledge in their personnel to preform the procedure.
I see Your point, But reality needs to take precedents in this matter.
When you tune your future is decided, No more Updates from the makers to fix problems related to software...
I hate the EGR system on the 3.0 its clearly problematic, I support its remove or defeat, ,but I must keep an...
Boostn, FCA in 2018 have step up Security with the SGM (Secure gateway Module) the day of ON HWY tuning is coming to its end...
On tuning ,One individual was served cease and desisted orders, It read something like this. If you sell a tune in a bucket for on road use you will be serving Jail...
Yep.. the downside to VM3.0 overseas manufactured. Its fixable TX is a long way from MN, Some dealership just won't tie up the tech for the work time to Stationary de-soot the system and the update time to the modules.
I see this all the time, The Dealer (May) try and charge for it... and in order to remove the message take someone who know what they are doing and about 2hrs of work time to successfully delete.
They will flash it, the vehicle legally cannot be operated on Americas roadways W/O the flash.
If you bring the vehicle in for any reason Oil change ,New wipers, ETC they will flash it after April 19.
You need WITECH to check for updates, the lighting bolts in the corner of the module Icon means updates available .
Before you update any Module the Person doing the update must disclose why they are updating the module, FCA will charge the dealer for any update not cover by warranty....You...
You just need to set the parking Brake place ED in (N) and run above 1000 RPMS.
If you have the monitor (Banks CTS ETC ) just watch your DPF temps (Not EGT temps) temps raise to 1200-1300.
Unless you can place the vehicle into stationary de-soot 1000-1500 RPMs is the sweet spot for Active...
Check inside the intake Plenum to see if the swirl valves are cake with soot, when they get caked to the point of blockage the intake head valve(s) will warp, from excessive heat.
Total fake lies, Call Me I will help you get around this.. its common problem ( At dealerships) on the 3.0 and when done I hope you can afford to dump the 3.0. Todd 763-228-7121... In my XX years of automotive and manufacturing career the 3.0 Pegs my gauge on complaints and premature failures.