Dodge Sprinter Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaning DIY Liqui Moly Pro-Line

[@Monyk20]

Excellent. This was much better than the other videos I saw on this subject.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@Monyk20 Thank you!

[@andrewrichards567]

These are great videos, my friend. You are one awesomely talented analyst, repair person, and instructor. Much appreciated.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Andrew Richards Thank you!!

[@13.Month.of.Sunshine]

He's on the top of his work.Thank your Sir!!🙏🏾

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

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[@mohammadal-gebaly3046]

Thank you my friend , I really feel happy watching your videos , honest , faithful and always highly appreciated for sharing your valuable experience with your viewers , thanks

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Mohammad Al-Gebaly My Pleasure my Friend! I'm glad to hear that you liked the video!

[@Elevatevisiondigital]

Wow this is awesome ill try this on my w164 Om642 ML320 thanks for the tips

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

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[@manuelm.2692]

You are the man thanks. I have the same problem on my 2008 dodge sprinter 3500 turbo diesel

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Manuel M. My Pleasure!

[@ferminulit5360]

Thank you for making lot of videos. I am starting to like fixing vehicles specially electronically controlled vehicles. I live here in SC USA and I am currently using 2012 MB Sprinter and shows few codes. I have bought another sprinter van for parts but it seems to showing lots of codes. What would be your recommendation as far as scan tool for me to purchase. I am not looking for expensive but maybe like yours or affordable. thank you for everything.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Fermin Ulit My Pleasure! since you are going to be fixing a sprinter I will recommend buying an Autel Scan Tool! I have the Maxisys ultra which does a good job on sprinters

[@MarianA-vu8tb]

Another top liquid to clean the DPF is from LaunchTech Uk, check O'Rileys Autos youtube channel, one of best auto technicians on KZbin doing DPF cleaning videos. When a car has clogged DPF issues a hidden problem may be with glow plugs not working (some of them) or glow plug relay/fuse etc, many ppl think glow plugs are only for starting a cold engine, that's partially true, glow plugs also are working when computer is doing DPF regen, that should be checked too, u fixed it for now but if glow plugs system is not working fully clogged DPF issues will come back later on, also after doing forced regen from scan tablet I was told that u should tell the customer that car will need an oil change immediately after, as an alternative to forced regen u could just rev the motor up either parked or while driving on motorway, and monitor exhaust diff. pressure number so u know when it has gone down low enough u should stop, this way car will not need oil change and will achieve same results as forced regen. Another cause that may be resulting in clogged DPF is EGR valve not closing fully sometimes, when EGR gets stuck on open if ECU decides to do a regen that will fail because air going thru EGR gets cooled down and a DPF regen needs high temps in order to burn soot, no to mention a regen will need fresh air in order to burn soot whereas air coming from EGR is depleted of oxygen. So in order to make sure a DPF clogging issue will not come back I would tell customer to investigate the glow plugs system and EGR valve to see if they work properly. As preventative maintenance EGR valve should be removed every 2 or 3 years and have the carbon deposits cleaned to make sure it works properly, its not a matter of if but a matter of when will EGR fail to work properly if not cleaned regularly, carbon deposits will keep growing until it will start restricting valve either from closing or opening properly. It wouldn't hurt when removing EGR to have it cleaned that intake manifold and throttle body to be cleaned as well, them 2 will not impact the DPF getting clogged but will impact the car behaving poorly if they have heavy carbon deposit build ups.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Marian A Good Suggestion! That's what we advice our customers, it's good to do an oil change after doing a regeneration!

[@cjc1103]

Interesting, but I wonder if the DPF cleaning fluid was just sitting on the bottom of the DPF, how does it clean the whole unit? Edit. On the LiquiMoli webpage it says you have to use the DPF spray tips. Apparently the idea is to spray the fluid all over the ceramic matrix inside the DPF housing so it saturates the matrix. Wait 10 minutes for it to attach the soot deposits, then spray it with the DPF Purge fluid. Kind of hard to do if you can't see the tip. You could also unbolt the DPF from the vehicle, spray it, than bolt it back on again. This procedure is intended for a professional mechanic, you have to invest in the spray gun, and the cleaning fluid is not cheap, about $60. But cheaper than replacing the DPF.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@cjc1103 this stuff works!

[@cjc1103]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair there are some other methods if you remove the DPF. Pressure cleaning damages the ceramic, and is not that effective. Chemical cleaning can be effective though. Dunk the entire DOF into a solution of drain cleaner (strong alkali), rinse, then a solution of muriatic acid (pool acid) diluted 1:4. Let it sit each time about an hour, this will remove most of the soot and ash. Very messy though, and you have to dispose of some nasty chemical waste. Then reinstall and to a forced regen cycle.

[@tradmanmike3360]

GREAT VIDEO AND CHANNEL! I'M LEARNING ALOT FROM THIS VIDEO AND BELOW COMMENTS. ONE QUESTION I DID NOT SEE, PROBABLY SIMPLE ANSWER, HOW OFTEN DOES THIS NEED TO PURGE, GENERALLY? NEW SUB. FROM THE 641..

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Mike Milner Thank you!! this needs to be done ideally once or twice a year!!

[@justincurrie9730]

Top content ,could you recommend which h air pressure tool please

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Justin Currie Thank you! That liquid molly spray tool is good!

[@nuruddinmahmood6140]

very informative information ,many thanks sir.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Nuruddin Mahmood My Pleasure!!

[@ciclista4116]

I've been enjoying your videos and learning a lot. I bought the Liqui Moly sprayer and blue adaptor/extention set. The problem is that the sprayer comes with a european style male coupler on the sprayer that will not fit an American standard 1/4" quick connect female coupler. I see at 6:35 that you have adapted it somehow, but I can't tell what you used. Could you enlighten me, please? Thanks!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@ciclista4116 you can get a regular adaptor from home depot and make it work!

[@ciclista4116]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair I thought of that, but when I took the original out of the sprayer, it did not have the usual tapered National Pipe Thread, but a straight thread, probably metric. I thought about tapping the handle out to fit a tapered thread, but I'm worried there may not be enough solid aluminum there to accept the larger diameter at the fat end of the taper. If I'm right about that, I will have destroyed an expensive, brand new tool! Yours looks as if you bought a european female connector and adapted that to an America one. Is that right?

[@ciclista4116]

Here's how I solved my problem: I had an M style female coupler at the end of my air hose, which was too small to accept the larger diameter end of the male coupler on the Liqui Moly sprayer. I went to Harbor Freight and bought a Merlin High Flow set with one female and three male couplers. The HF couplers have a larger tip to accommodate the high flow. It looked similar to the Euro style one on the sprayer, and when I tried it, it worked just fine with no leakage. It was $11 for the set, but today there was a 30% discount for items under $20. Hooray! Now I have three spare male couplers, too. Once I was able to connect the air compressor, I sprayed the cleaner, waited 15 minutes, then sprayed the purge. I started the van and let it run at about 3000 RPM for several minutes, occasionally revving it higher and then idling. I watched my pressure differential in the DPF gradually diminish, while the DPF soot load dropped from about 40 grams/liter down to about 15. Deleted the codes, restarted the van, and the CEL did not come back on. Drove it on the freeway at 75 MPH for about 15 miles, stopped and checked the soot level, which had dropped to about 9 g/l. Driving back, I left the code reader attached and watched the soot level drop to 0.1g/l !!! The pressure differential also dropped to 0 at idle from what it had been (much higher). Thank you very, very much for your valuable videos and the thorough explanations they provide!

[@rafiekahmed8568]

Hi thanks for a very practical and informative video On my mercedes sprinter I'm having p 2078 (particulate pressure sensor signal voltage too low It a mercedes sprinter 3.0 v6 my symptoms are excessive detonation,pre ignition noise it seems like the engine want to break when i rev the engine no power but when i feel the intercooler pipes while reving the engine the pipes become hard they do swell Can you advise me as to what action I should follow One last thing though what scan tool are you using its very impressive like all the data it gives Many thanks and be safe

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Rafiek Ahmed I'm using the AUTEL Ultra Scan Tool, with that trouble code you should check the wiring of the sensor and make sure the signal wire is not shorted to ground!!

[@rafiekahmed8568]

Hi thanks for a quick response not sure which it may be but ill check on all the sensors ar around the exhaust Thanks

[@CheSmi9966]

I have my2.8 duramax diesel in the shop now for a new DPF filter do you suggest a maintenance procedure to keep the filter clean and lasting longer 88 thousand miles on DPF filter failure

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Cheryl Smith Yes I do!

[@BukovinaConstrCo]

Thank you for your videos. Can you please tell what scanner you using ( name and model) and where you got?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Bukovina Constr. Co in this video I used the Autel Maxisys Ultra!! I got it from my Local Napa Store!!

[@BukovinaConstrCo]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Thank you very much for replying and you’re the best explainer

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@BukovinaConstrCo My Pleasure!!!

[@JV-om3dg]

Sorry is this pdf is the catalic is the same or no I’m confused

[@gailm3154]

Driving in limp mode sucks! I've done it in an IC school bus. A 10 min trip became a 45 min trip.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Gail M yeah a limp mode sucks!!!

[@ffsteel111]

What type of Alltel scanner are you using? Thank you.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Devon Steel I used the Maxisys Ultra in this video!

[@stephenboyce6410]

Great job I had to laugh though you cleaned the filter and blew all the soot out.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Stephen Boyce Lol!!

[@SaultiBalldeip]

This is Ivan and we're about to pump *clap* you up.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@SaultiBalldeip Oh really??

[@samhouston1673]

Does this work on the 2010-up with AdBlue/DEF? Will this process/chemical damage the SCR? Also, is the Exhaust differential pressure the same as EBP1 that my iCarsoft bi-directional displays?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Sam Houston No! This liquid is not gonna damage the SCR!

[@mikeergin6612]

Could you tell me from where I will put lique molly 2021 Ram 3500.? Because I don't know how to do it. I am learning this dpf and def. Thank you

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Mike Ergin through the tube before the DPF

[@mikeergin6612]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair thank you very much I hope I will do it. I will let you know. P.S: I watched all videos which is good for me mostly your videos deep skills for Mechanic and you are master chief mechanic in my eyes.

[@mikeergin6612]

If I get time I will come and visit your shop and I need service for my truck.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@mikeergin6612 Thank you!

[@yzeevy]

How come there is no videos snowing how to clean the catalytic converter ? ! Can it be cleaned at all ? !

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@yzeevy I'm not sure if it can be cleaned!

[@isrealperez9069]

How well would this work on a catalytic converter it's almost the same thing you got precious metal versus whatever Mountain material that it is on that filter that you have

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Isreal Perez This liquid is not made for regular catalytic converters!!

[@thabrooklynfellah]

I have a 2008 2.1 4cyl 315cdi. I got codes p0243 Wastegate actuator A and P0299 Turbo/Supercharger A Underboost condition. I found 2 vacuum regulators or solenoids under the hood pass. side. One of them looks old one looks new also when i turn the key over to contact the actuator lever doesnt move.... i have no money to fix this any advice i would greatly appreciate it from all of u guys.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@thabrooklynfellah @thabrooklynfellah it's hard for me to tell you what's wrong with it, you might have a broken vacuum line, a bad transducer, a bad actuator etc... I recommend you take it to a pro mechanic who can diagnose it for you!

[@carloshernandez2216]

Hi guys,i have a 2011 sprinter and i can't regenerate the dpf because soot level is high, i watched some videos and they inject the chemical in the top catalityc and i see you are doing it at bottom, now I'm confused on where i should apply it, Alldata tells me that the top one is the oxidation catalitist and the bottom is the DPF

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Carlos Hernandez inject it in the tube in front of the DPF!

[@manuelm.2692]

I have a code p242f om my 2008 dodge sprinter 3500 turbocharge diesel do you recomend me do the same proses?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Manuel M. yeah try liqui molly it's very good !

[@farcuprepair8191]

Hi mate, how long between the cleaner and the purge, did the cleaner need to sit for a little bit?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Farcup Repair Hi, No it didn't sit after spraying the cleaner, I sprayed the purge right after I sprayed the cleaner! this product is good and it works very well if the DPF is not completely clogged!!

[@farcuprepair8191]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair mine is so clogged i can only start the car with it removed? Any off car dpf cleaning recommendations?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@farcuprepair8191 there is a company near us that cleans these DPFs you have to send it out to get it cleaned!! where are you located at?

[@farcuprepair8191]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair vic aus, I found a solution i believe, I believe the cleaner is caustic and the purge is acidic, Here is a link for anyone interested in DPF cleaning. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnaUk6KQaMubgsk

[@monolitomonolito2191]

Really good video l have the same problem im located in Arl. Va where are you located??

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

monolito monolito Thank you!! I'm in Dickerson MD

[@monolitomonolito2191]

Hi there is possible can you help me to take car my sprinter 2007 ??And thanks for respond my question and let me know l need to recover the power of my van

[@jimmyj5557]

Great video bud. You are the best sprinter tech. ever. I have watched another one of your videos, you changed a sensor. I have 2 sprinters. 2010, 3500 long wheel base and 2017 3500 short wheel base. I am getting turbocharger under boost error code on the 2010 model. Replaced both intercooler hoses but still have the same code and the vehicle is on limp mode a few minutes after clearing the codes. The turbocharger is only 3 years old and only 60 thousand miles on it. I also have NOX sensor code saying performance bank 1. Any ideas? I am hoping you can also make a video about how to clean the NOX sensor probes. Cheers mate, great job. Open a Patreon account so that we can make financial contribution to your channel. I am pretty sure most your viewers would help. Cheers. Jemal.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

machine doctor Thanks! Nox sensor codes would cause a limp mode! you should take care of those codes first and see what happens! I have videos on Nox sensors coming upon soon!

[@thabrooklynfellah]

I have a 2008 2.1 4cyl 315cdi. I got codes p0243 Wastegate actuator A and P0299 Turbo/Supercharger A Underboost condition. Iv got no power up hills and theres black smoke coming from exhaust. Could the DPF be the problem? I do have black smoke coming out of the exhaust which past owner cut it back ...I'm no mechanic lol

[@Elevatevisiondigital]

How much do you charge for that service?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@Elevatevisiondigital Send me an email at [e-mail] and I will let you know

[@Gustav4]

what is the purpose of the DPF if you release all the crap it collects anyway?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Gustav Lol!! this process burns the soot in the DPF which the vehicle itself does when you're driving on the highway

[@Castillos-hinchablesOrg]

Is it possible to buy the tablet with the original software loaded?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Castillos Hinchables Murcia 2022 yes it's Possible!!

[@Castillos-hinchablesOrg]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair yes but where?

[@johntrueman3556]

what if you have code P242F, DPF restriction ash accumulation

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

John Trueman it sounds like your DPF is filled with soot, if this liquid doesn't waork, you gotta remove the DPF and send it out to have it cleaned!!

[@martinglez9708]

hi my name is Martin i have 3500 sprinter 2008 and replace egt sensor and still have ckeck engine light on , code was p2457 p040b I appreciate any help thanks in advance.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Martin Glez did you check the sensor wiring?

[@andriusvolodzka1184]

I used redex dpf cleaner straight in to diesel tank. Engine light goes off after 30 min of driving

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

andrius volodzka Cool! I haven't used that yet!! is it good?

[@andriusvolodzka1184]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair I don't know. But it helped

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@andriusvolodzka1184 sounds good!!

[@pdonneky]

why you don't pump in via DPF pressure sensor instead?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

The Utility Guy did you mean via one of the sensor hoses? just preference!!

[@pdonneky]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair we normally go in via DPF pressure sensor to save time and to make sure the rubber pipes not blocked or slit, also we recommend to replace the DPF pressure sensor too, what Autel diagnostic unit are you guys using ? 👍🏼

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@pdonneky do you guys just replace the sensor without testing it?

[@pdonneky]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair when we travel out to clients cars that have dpf issues, we recommend they change the dpf pressure sensor too at the same time, why, because we can wash & flush the filters all day long, but if the sensors busted too, then we can’t say we have covered all the possible areas of issues, we take off the old sensors anyway, so to fit a new one just makes financial sense as if the sensor was the issue then they would have to pay another company or us to come out and fit a new one. 👍🏼

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@pdonneky sounds good!!

[@stevenlarsen5774]

what reader do you have?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Steven Larsen what do you mean by what reader do I have?

[@juanbarquero7487]

i have a code P0471 exhaust pressure sensor dealer do not tell me where is locate because they don't Know ?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

juan barquero did you mean Differential pressure sensor?

[@khainguyen2309]

Where r u location? Thanks

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

khai nguyen I'm located in Dickerson MD

[@wilxiv]

Thanks

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

WilXiv My Pleasure!!!

[@waynelieb7363]

Just talk a little faster but who am I to say just suggesting thanks

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Wayne Lieb Good suggestion!

[@hackprine5691]

No need... go to the dealer and get a new one installed for free and some cash to boot..... RECALL

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Hack Prine The Recall didn't cover this one!

[@hackprine5691]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Too bad... I got a complete exhaust system and nox sensors and brand new c300 loaner for 5 days Free, no charge... and then I got $3500 for my trouble... ha... when does that happen?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@hackprine5691 oh really? that's awesome I wish we could get that too

[@ggp53]

@@hackprine5691 what year sprinter do you have?

[@hackprine5691]

@@ggp53 I have a 2013 Mercedes ML350 bluetec... again here is a list of recall years and models...2014-2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 BlueTEC 2014-2016 Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter (4-cylinder) 2011-2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTEC 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC 2010-2016 Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter (6-cylinder) 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320 BlueTEC 2010-2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTEC 2010-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320 BlueTEC 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d 2010-2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 BlueTEC 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350d 2012-2013 Mercedes-Benz S350 BlueTEC 2013-2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 BlueTEC