DD15 bad EGR cooler?

[@linoversace8601]

Lovely video from you . I am looking forward to seeing more interesting video about EGR, DPF, SCR.

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Thank you

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Keep up to great work on the videos

[@alphatruckersinc.9417]

Great video. Thanks a lot. Great explanation and clear understandble english. Thank you so much.

[@s.q.p.rvictrix1950]

coolant suppose to work for 3 years only. the coolant lost properties because the negative cable or ground lines are contacted continuously on metals. that reactions name is elechydrolyzed, the metal parst start to shows white stuff or rusted metal. I change my coolant every 3 years to save aluminum or metal parts.

[@nathan00campbell]

$1300 for a POS that only hurts your engine, does not actually make it run cleaner, and is guaranteed to fail again and will only cause total engine failure in the end. just spend a bit more for a tune and delete that egr. an egr should never exist on a diesel engine. it can work on a good running gas engine. but diesel produces soot and ash. you cannot run that thru the intake of any engine and not have problems. thanks epa for not having a fucking clue.

[@JoseGonzalez-qd7kb]

My truck coolant reservoir have soot stuck on the walls. Coolant analysis is good and no leaks. Oil analysis is good too. What should I tell my mechanic to check?

[@mauricewitherspoon2287]

Great vid, I’m going to check mines out. I have a small hole on the side of my egr cooler and coolant seeping by that cross over pipe. No check engine light on. How long can I drive like that and can weld the small hole on the egr cooler? Thx in advance

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

If you have a small leak it might be able to be welded. How long it will last depends on the weld and the welder. I tell all my customers that there is no real time frame when it comes to patch jobs. First double check to see of the leak is at the pipe connector from the EGR cooler to the cross over.

[@ohaji42]

Thank you so much I really appreciate your video I have same esue I chec in and I founded coolant inside

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Omare Haji you are welcome. Glad the video was helpful.

[@moonlight2373]

how fix did cost alot

[@ricardodelgadillo8906]

Muy buen video y gracias x compartir Carlo si los pudieras hacer en español lo entendería mucho mejor

[@iPhoneBlaga]

Good Morning Carlos, Maybe you can give me some direction or guidance on this. 2018 New gen Cascadia 126 - DD15 14.8L engine The code logged 2659/0(SPN/FMI) indicates "EGR Flow Target Error Diagnostic". This Fault Code indicates that the Motor Control Module (MCM) Detects that the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Target Error Diagnostic has High Flow. This fault code sets when the difference between the actual EGR flow and the commanded EGR flow is higher than a calibrated threshold. This fault will illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and Check Engine Lamp (CEL) on the Vehicle Dash. This fault will cause an 25% Engine Derate. This EGR high flow will damage the AfterTreatment System (ATS). Possible Causes: Faulty Intake Manifold Sensor Faulty Charge Air Cooler Outlet Temperature Sensor Faulty EGR Delta P Sensor Plugged Delta P Venturi Tube ( according to parts guy I do not have a Delta P on this Truck ) Plugged EGR Valve

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Seems to new to have some of these possible problems. If you are going by the troubleshooting guide. Intake sensor could be blocked or something wrong with it. Possibly a bad CAC temp sensor Delta P issues, maybe. Is the truck still under warranty? Are there any software updates needed? Call the dealership and ask. Maybe the MCM. CPC and ACM have a software update available. Start with the update and see if warranty applies.

[@axeljuarez4821]

Tha orange hose that you see in there keeps blowing up any ideas or suggestions please.

[@shdadedam7355]

In my opinion it’s much better to cancel the EGR cooler coz it’s extremely dangerous when gets internally leaking because might pass some Antifreeze to the turbo and then blow out

[@BUNOZ1400]

Hi pedro, im getting alot of white smoke from the exhaust. could the egr cooler be the issue?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Check the cross over hot pipe for any coolant or moisture. Are you losing coolant?

[@marvin7098]

Nice video Just did a overhaul on my series60 Detroit.. Still losing coolant .got to find out it was the egr cooler.. Took 16k hit

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Marvin glad this video was able to help you find the issue with the coolant.

[@foltzenlogel]

You might look at it as an "uneeded" $16k hit at the moment, but look at it from the other side. Eventually it would have had to be done anyway.. you're just ahead in the game. If it was done right you've now got a worry free engine for at least another half million miles.

[@rakimmason8]

Can the EGR Cooler be bad if I’m not noticing a coolant loss from the reservoir tank. I have code “EGR DELTA PRESSURE” SPN-411 FMI-1 Replaced Delta P Sensor and cleaned all connector pipes and ports. Check engine light still comes on when I pull up a hill. I get white smoke coming out of stack pipe when accelerating hard or pulling up hill. Once the “EGR DELTA PRESSURE” check engine light comes on then I get no white smoke anymore, but engine performance is decreased.

[@rakimmason8]

When I took off Venturi pipe there was no blockage. I somewhat seen a thin , shiny, rock hard layer of soot that I scraped at.

[@yvettenieves3447]

Driving a 2018 freightliner cascadia DD15. Will this issue cause the truck to let out smoke from the exhaust and come through the vents of the truck?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Try having the valves checked. Perform a compression test and see what the percentage is on each cylinder. When the results are printed it should pass or fail depending on the percentage. If one or more of the cylinders is low, then start with a simple valve adjustment. If you are consuming coolant then check the EGR cooler. This can also give you the symptoms you mentioned such as smoke

[@edstransitscott9186]

Great information,

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

EDS Transit Scott thank you

[@emmanuelsanchez1388]

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[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Emmanuel Sanchez normalmente no más ay dos cosas que pasan cuando el EGR cooler puede estaré malo. (1) check engine light por qué el antifreeze está bajo constantemente (2) consume mucho antifreeze en poco tiempo. El EGR cooler no tiene sensor y no va dar códigos.

[@emmanuelsanchez1388]

@@CarlosDieselElectric es correcto si no hay fuga y se baja el nivel muy bien gracias saludo

[@jsierra727442]

carlos cuanto cuesta el EGR cooler para un dd13 del año 2012

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

@@jsierra727442 depende del VIN #.

[@jsierra727442]

@@CarlosDieselElectric todos los motores dd13 son diferentes?

[@Marcusf250]

I got a 2009 Cascadia and my pipe had just a little bit of dampness in it mixed with carbon. I guess it’s bad. 470k miles ain’t shit! I got 1,072,500

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

1 million miles is nice to hear. You can pressure test to see if you are losing coolant just be sure or you can remove the cooler and have it tested to be sure. EGR cooler went up in price. Would hate for you to spend the money if you don’t need to.

[@8004william]

Can that problem damage my one box main filter , hola y saludos desde Texas

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Yes, coolant that is introduced into the intake system can and will cause damage to the One Box system. Especially when regen are performed, you have heat and water or coolant it can damage it.

[@bgb1210]

I have the same issue I keep lossing coolant and I checked EGR and it's dry no coolant in it... I'm notsure what is the issue

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Could be something in the engine, possibly in between the cylinder head and engine block. You may not have compression pushing the coolant out. But first, a few questions. How much coolant are you loosing? Can you smell coolant? How many miles are on your truck?

[@bgb1210]

The tuck has 711k miles.. I'm loosing about half of gallon every 600 miles I check the dipstick if there in coolant in the oil pan but it seemed fine

[@bgb1210]

Also I drive in Arizona and California and it's been really hot

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Do you smell coolant when you drive? Do you see anything underneath the cab? Are there any white dry marks around the radiator or engine?

[@bgb1210]

@@CarlosDieselElectric I looked all around the coolant and the engine there was no marks.. I don't smile coolant.. I heard that it's better to do a pressure test

[@michaelglenning5107]

Clean it out.... and either run HHO or Propane in the intake!!! Holey Jesus! Hit me up for options. The delete has consequences, but Damm! Gotta delete the soot in the combustion chamber, not the EGR/DPF filter.

[@duleiraldaloi]

i just start 1 gallon of oil every day local work ??

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

1 gallon of oil? Might have and issue with the engine.

[@bmwq7]

love the video just subscribed!!! Question :If i have 1.1 mil miles and never touched the egr cooler do u think its ok to remove it and replace those rubber seals as preventive maintanance?? I will deff remove that pipe to look inside because i never did ...

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

I have not seen the seals good bad, in most cases the cooler goes bad. When I change the cooler I always change the seals.

[@jebertihosh]

How long can I drive before I fix it and what happens if I keep driving

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

A few things can happen, you can damage your DOC DPF system or if you have a One Box. Coolant will contaminate the system and may damage the aftertreatment. I have seen where engine can get hydro locked. How much coolant are you leaking? How much are you adding?

[@reggieblack6605]

Hey bro any advice on air intake manifold DD15 2016 code spn 102 fml 18 engine derate 25% ??? I've change boost sensors cleaned out delta p sensor area (didn't look bad) took hot pop off cleaned that area checked all clamps inspected whole driver side for cracks or leaks i got nothing but the engine light on solid and that code. I also feel like i lose power when pulling 20k lbs

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Have you checked the charge air cooler? Pressure test. Run a regen and see what the numbers are. DOC pressure needs to be within specs. So you will need someone with software to perform this.

[@reggieblack6605]

@@CarlosDieselElectric I haven't had the CAC tested but their are no cracks or leakage or damages i can see. I might just have to get someone with a software and hook up because nothing i see by eyes are beneficiary the problem or it could be a snake ready to bite lol thanks for replying bro great videos keep content going💯

[@Armannortheast]

If it’s leaking. If we change the ring ?

[@bradfordtransportation3832]

Hey Pedro, how are you? Mine has no coolant in the hot pipe, I do have a small coolant leak above the EGR Cooler, blowing white smoke out ehaust, and the temp was higher than usual,truck was rebulit about 7months ago. What do you recommend?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Try running a parked regen and then right after check the hot pipe. I had an issue where the pipe was clean. But after running a parked regen and the temps were high. That’s when I found coolant in the hot pipe.

[@nikolaorlikj1610]

I have soot in the coolant tank but im not loosing any coolant its the same issue egr cooler??

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

It is rare that soot gets into the coolant. Could also be oil getting into the coolant system, the seals (o rings) at the oil cooler get hard and not longer seal. This slowly allows oil to seep into the system.

[@seven1productions819]

Nice vid. But what can you do to prevent this from happening?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

To my knowledge, there is not much that can be done to prevent this from happening other than using good quality antifreeze, this will protect your engine internally. I always go with the 50/50 mixture that they sell at your local Freightliner.

[@dmitrydk92]

Don't idle... I have 2018 freightliner cascadia with 530k mi & my pipes have only a thin layer of carbon build up, 0% idle

[@leoric6870]

Would this cause your truck to blow out two radiators? I have a 2014 cascadia and I'm working on my second radiator in less than 5 months? Plz help.

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

It could, but you could also be getting compression from the cylinder head, head gasket or a liner.

[@leoric6870]

@@CarlosDieselElectric thank you sir, are you near Fontana CA?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

leo ric I am in Montebello, Ca.

[@leoric6870]

@@CarlosDieselElectric thank you for the reply. I checked my radiator and it passed the pressure test. I also changed out my thermostat and temp censor, god willing everything will be ok on my next trip.

[@hugojauregui4057]

good video ! thanks!!!!

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Hugo Jauregui you are welcome

[@swtorJayho]

Great vid It's not, the thingi. Everything has a name and I'm learning. Hope you get a helmet mounted go pro so you can use both hands

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Jo Ho I am trying to get better a video and video editing.

[@swtorJayho]

@@CarlosDieselElectric video and editing are perfect! You just need to be able to use both hands to cover even more in a short vid clip. Ideally a helmet mounted go pro, detachable so you can fit in tight places and still film. Gonna make a living doing this man. Everything is the best right now! Perfect with 2 hands!

[@СтепанБандера-ы8у]

Thanks Brother

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

You are welcome.

[@JG39697]

@@CarlosDieselElectric what is the box like thing called that sits below the cooler about halfway underneath, I'm leaking from there.

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

JG39697 are you leaking oil? If you are then possibly the crankcase breather. Or if you are leaking coolant then it could be the EGR actuator.

[@JG39697]

@@CarlosDieselElectric yes its coolant, I forgot the actual name of the part, thanks

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

JG39697 it sounds like it is the EGR actuator. Look up one of my videos. I have one for the EGR actuator replacement.

[@akurdov08]

Hello Sir. I do have dd15 with 515k miles on it. There is coolant leak on the passenger side of the engine. But it does not leak when parked even with engine running. Add 1-2 gallons of coolant every 3500miles depending on how warm it is outside. Dealership gave me two possible problems: 1.Head-gasket 2. Liner ring and now I see that it is also might be an egr cooler. Do you have a shop where I can take my truck to get it fixed? Thank you!

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Artem Kurdov you can remove two things to check to see if it’s your EGR cooler. The U pipe behind the EGR cooler or the cross over hot pipe. Check for coolant inside these places. If they are dry, then check the hoses just above the EGR cooler. Those are for the cab heater. There should be about 3-4 hoses and these supply coolant to the heater inside the cab compartment. If it were the liner than the coolant would be inside the oil (typically). Let me know it this helps.

[@akurdov08]

Carlos Diesel Electric thank you Sir! I will certainly do as soon as truck will get back to me. Forgot to mention that there is a light smell of antifreeze in a cab.

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Artem Kurdov the smell could be from the leak. Sometimes it comes into the cab. I have a shop in Montebello, Ca.

[@akurdov08]

Carlos Diesel Electric what is your email I can message to?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Artem Kurdov [e-mail]

[@brandon199346]

Will this also cause soot into coolant reservoir? My coolant was just changed yesterday ran one load and now looks like soot floating inside the reservoir

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

It could be oil, diesel or soot. If it is soot then the EGR cooler could most likely be the cause. Have you changed out the coolant filter?

[@brandon199346]

Carlos Diesel Electric yes new reservoir water pump and coolant and filter I’m thinking it’s the egr cooler pushing soot into the reservoir I’m taking it to my shop on Saturday to try and figure out the issue the trucks been deleted as well and the egr is wide open

[@thadiesel7655]

Does my 2019 cascadia dd13 have a cross over hot pipe?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Yes, look for the EGR delta pressure sensor and follow that towards the intake

[@mohammadajmal5673]

I also have a coolant leak and i verified that it is leaking from egr cooler as you suggested to take of the cross over pipe and look inside. My question is before this i had dpf deleted like 2 months ago. After that i had too much hard soot build up in cross over pipe so cleaned it and went me way. Aftet that coolant wo leaking so check that egr is leak. Do you think my egr failed because of i deleted the dpf or it could be pre existing?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Mohammad Ajmal a delete may cause the engine to run hotter depending on the type off delete that was performed. The spot is normal, however, I would recommend to have the valves adjusted. This may help with the soot. As far as the EGR cooler leaking, that can be just coincidence.

[@mohammadajmal5673]

Thanks for the suggestion i will have it adjusted. Thanks!

[@BIGMANLOLZZ]

Will a bad egr cooler cost white smoke and hesitation on accelerating

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

If coolant is burning, it can cause the white smoke. Check the cross over hot pipe for any signs of coolant

[@govinlama6152]

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[@01..........]

So those the egr cooler needs to be completely dry. No dark liquid at all?

[@01..........]

Cause the pipes looks clean just a little bit of liquid.

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

... the only thing inside should be exhaust soot. Like coal or charcoal dust. If it is moist or wet then you may have a bad EGR cooler. Are you loosing antifreeze?

[@01..........]

@@CarlosDieselElectric thanks I appreciate it. Yea it's like black liquid. Well the mechanic didn't tighten up the elbow going towards the front so when I got home black liquid was coming out of it. It's like a table spoon of liquid that was a side of the egr. I had drove 28 miles from mechanic to the house

[@01..........]

@@CarlosDieselElectric it does not over heat coolant I want to say yes and not sure because it had houses that had started to leak n I just change it.

[@tobyg5048]

What is the software that your use for dd motors

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

I use Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link

[@cristoperodriguezgil8075]

Hey I’m getting ENGINE 2 SPN 5357 FMI 16 what could it be?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

You might need to follow the troubleshooting process in order to find the culprit. I don’t have my books in front of me. Just did a google search and you could a sensor issue. Let me see what the book says tomorrow when I get back to work.

[@cristoperodriguezgil8075]

@@CarlosDieselElectric thank you and i have a dd13 and change the sensor that’s behind the throttle body is that the right on or the EGR thanks in advance.

[@annacastillo783]

@@cristoperodriguezgil8075 , hi there , did you get that code problem solved. I have the same issue. it is killing me

[@annacastillo783]

that code is been kiling me

[@albertcruz3232]

Would it be a good idea to do a dpf filter clean out after something like this happens upstream?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

What year is the truck?

[@albertcruz3232]

@@CarlosDieselElectric no particular year. I was curious if a leaking egr cooler can cause problems downstream.

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

@@albertcruz3232 Certainly, coolant and aftertreatment don't mix very well. But it all depends on how much coolant was passing through the EGR cooler and into the system. If you are having regen issues, plugging of the DOC, temp issues then yes cleaning may help.

[@albertcruz3232]

Thank you!

[@bulldogtaxi]

Brother do u work on cummins also I wanted to get my egr checked like I.lost more than half gallon of coolant

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

What year is the Cummins engine?

[@bulldogtaxi]

Brother it's 2018 cummins x 15

[@bulldogtaxi]

289000 miles

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

@@bulldogtaxi You might still have a factory warranty through Cummins. You should double check.

[@quocbinhduong-pv4ef]

engine detroit dd bị như vậy có hỏng valve egr ko anh carlos ơi.

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Let's use Google translate so we can communicate

[@elmatatang7660]

Time to delete that crap 💩. Egr is one of the worst things on those trucks! Loose power and over heat your engine

[@miltonalberto745]

I had mine replace it cost 4500 including labor not sure if that's actual price or I got ripped off

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Milton Gonzalez do you have a DD13 or a DD15? The DD13 EGR cooler is more expensive than the DD15.

[@miltonalberto745]

@@CarlosDieselElectric dd13

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Milton Gonzalez there is definitely a lot of labor involved. Not like the DD15. The DD13 requires removing the turbo, exhaust manifold, then the EGR cooler assembly. I would say $4500 is about right, might have someone to do it a little cheaper. But sounds fair.

[@miltonalberto745]

@@CarlosDieselElectric ok thanks for the reply

[@CashNYC]

bro u could have done this yourself buy some tool a harbor freight

[@miltonalberto745]

Do you own a shop ? And if yes where are located thanks

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Milton Gonzalez in Montebello

[@TruckerDave215]

If that pipe is dry with no coolant can egr cooler still be bad? By the way great video

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Trucker Dave 215 thank you. The EGR cooler could be bad if it is pushing exhaust pressure into the coolant. Pretty rare but it can happen. Are you loosing coolant?

[@bb-ob5cc]

Do you guys work on paccar mx13?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

b b not really, I have the software for check engine light but my experience is limited. I know a few people that work on it. Are you in Southern California?

[@Meder90]

Common issue!

[@turysss]

Bro are you in California

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Yes, Montebello, Ca 90640

[@oglaredo9565]

Gang here

[@HydrogenAgent129]

Why not just clean your egi cooler

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

When coolant is present in the exhaust portion or exhaust side (pipe) of the EGR cooler. Cleaning will not help, there is an internal leak and it needs to be replaced. The coolant is designed to cool the exhaust gases before they enter the cross over hot pipe. When it mixes the it turns into sludge and will harden.

[@vallroadtrucking5177]

Cooler is expensive. Never haul cheap freight. Repairs are expensive!

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

I agree. Parts have increased 30-60% plus labor. It can easily put someone out of business

[@mickeylocklear783]

2500 dollars at freightliner

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

EGR coolers are hard to get right now and getting expensive.

[@anthonyschaffer9722]

Great information