Regen Status, DPF% and More! Banks iDash Emissions Info Duramax Diesel

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Here is the video I reference about regen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHKZooedZsyWjZo

[@billwaterhouse5894]

Love you are geeking out on this and obtained the gauge to watch all these important parameters. Keep the regeneration on/off viewable, most important…watch your EGT’s during normal driving and while towing so you know what the range they should be (will differ depending on ambient temperature). When your truck goes into regeneration, note how high your EGT’s go…again under normal driving and while under load/towing. It’s important to understand in the event something is wrong, you’ll immediately know by watching your AGT’s. When you pull in for fuel, stop at the store, come home etc. again watch EGT’S and allow proper cool down before shutting off. If in regen mode, keep driving right past where you intended to stop and allow to finish. I can get so in-depth on this subject, however, those are the basics. I’m excited to see the continuance of this exciting topic. With today’s low sulfur diesel, and all the emission systems that further kill these engines, it is critical for the health of your engine to allow proper regeneration. As a sidenote, I’ve never owned one of these. This is all based on my experience with several Ford 6.7 L diesel’s of the heavy dude variety Cheers. Can’t wait to talk about additives 😊

[@jameswilliams9711]

Hey Tim. You found both settings you need if you want to monitor your regen. So regen trigger % will show the 100 % when it is about to go into regen, Regen status will go from off to ACT-active. This are both the setting I use for regen info. If you got the pedal monster along with the idash you can also change the pedal response to clear some of the throttle lag.

[@jasonnichols70]

I have the Banks idash and that is how I have it set to

[@jetfixer3207]

@@jasonnichols70 Me too. I use those settings (on an LM2) with the % to let me know when a REGEN is approaching.

[@TD-lt4uq]

James, so the regen trigger will tell me when I am about to need a regen correct? My eco diesel regens at 80% i believe... If this is correct, it will save me from having to regen when I need to be somewhere, basically if im in the high 70's%, I could get on the highway and do the regen at my timeframe...right?

[@jameswilliams9711]

@@TD-lt4uq I'm not sure about the eco diesel, however this is how my duramax 3.0 LM2 works. When my regen trigger shows 95-98% I anticipate regen soon and I try to schedule adequate runtime for it. It does not seem to matter if it is highway or not, but highway regen is quicker. So if the eco diesel regens at 80% I would probably do the same. Hope this helps!

[@robertabbott8541]

Now that you have the engine I want I am watching your channel very closely. I have also paid particular attention to Gale Banks and his I dash module along with the pedal monster. Mr. Banks knows more about engines and air flow than about anybody! He is one of our national treasures.

[@billm2516]

Hey Tim. At the 7:11 mark that is the setting you want to see when you are regen. When the regen shows as ON you should be able to hear a difference in the exhaust. You can route the cable into the drivers side fuse area and then sneak it up between the dash and the A pillar.

[@hirovision]

Ive had my idash for a few weeks, I know what many of the settings mean but I wish there was a definition of what its really monitoring/displaying and what it does or mean to me. Is there a resource that gives a definition of each parameter in layman's terms?

[@NMTRUCKER]

There are two REGEN parameters to monitor. NUMBER 1: REGEN STATUS - There are 2 states for this indicator OFF and ACTIVE (ACT). NUMBER 2: DPF % - As you are driving this percentage will go from 0 - 100%. At 100% the REGEN status will change from OFF to ACT (active) until the REGEN finishes. It’s that simple. Obviously most of your viewers seem to think this is too much detail and just drive the truck. For me, this is my first diesel and I would like to understand how the emission system works while on the highway and in the city. It’s important to me because I live in the middle of nowhere and I drive 10 miles of gravel roads to get to the nearest highway. Max speed on the gravel roads is 25 mph. I don’t want to get stuck in a REGEN situation when I can’t drive highway speeds. Why doesn’t GM have a screen in the DIC that shows soot % and REGEN status? They have tire pressures. Does everyone look at tire pressures constantly, of course not but it’s there if you want to. Why not REGEN? Ask your contacts at GM. There are customers that would like to access this information which is resident in the ECU.

[@kayze009]

Exactly, I drive a 2020 Dually Ford F450 for work, in the Maintenance tab you can see the filter full percentage, when it gets to about 80% I know it's gonna regen soon, most of the time, especially if I'm idling, it'll idle about 500-750 RPMs higher than normal for a couple of minutes at a time. When I notice this behavior I take it on a long drive until it shows 0% which you can see on the info screen. This usually only needs about 10 miles or so at speeds over 40 MPH.

[@shellstud34]

You have to give props to the gm diesel engineers the packaging of the emissions system on that engine is best I have seen, and the fact the duramax is a 1000 upgrade over 5.3 just speaks to how efficient that engine and emissions are packaged.

[@lowrider9367]

I monitor my EGT's with my bluedriver & typically when it's running @ 1000 degrees or more & I am not pulling a heavy hill or trailer then my guess the truck is in an active regen. It normally runs between 720 & 800 degrees running down the freeway. I do this with multiple vehicles. This is what I like about the bluedriver is it's bluetooth to my phone so nothing to install in the vehicle you use it in.

[@deltabravo1257]

I have the Banks iDash on my Duramax Colorado. I have it set to show 8 parameters. I have mine set to ready trans gear, ECT, EGT, Boost %, Trans Temp, Regen status, DEF % Level (because the DIC only shows OK until the level goes below 20% on my year of truck, a 2017), and a few other things that I don't remember at the moment. Seeing some of those numbers are important to me when towing, such as ECT, EGT and trans gear. A lot of my desire to "see more info" comes from 12 years of owning a 6.6L Duramax (2009 3500HD Dually) that I tow and haul a truck camper with, which I still have. On that truck, I have the Edge Insight CTS2. Before that I had the Edge Insight CTS. Before that I had the Edge Insight. Anyone that has a diesel in their truck, and/or tows/hauls with it, needs some sort of engine monitor such as the iDash or Edge Insight CTS unit.

[@michaelspear8768]

Hey Tim, On my IDash, I personally display all 3 EGT temps, DPF soot load percentage, and Regen status of ACTIVE or OFF. The biggest reason I have the IDash is that I personally like to know when the Regen is active, so I don’t turn the truck off in the middle of a DPF Regen cycle. I do a lot of highway miles and some in town driving. The Regen cycle normally takes approximately 5 minutes or so with steady driving. In town stop and go will prolong the cycle due to lower speeds. Higher driving speed equals higher heat temps.

[@michaelspear8768]

Higher exhaust temps equals quicker completion process of Regen cycle when ACTIVE.

[@barrylash2988]

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[@deltabravo1257]

Same reason I have the iDash, plus so I can see which trans gear I'm in when I use manual mode for down shifting when towing, and to monitor EGT and ECT.

[@bigjake6254]

My 2021 3500 L5P also does not tell you on the stock dash if you in regen so my Idash I watched regen status, EGT, DPF soot percentage, and distance from last regen as far as emissions go. The Idash also allows you to force a mobile regen or a stationary regen which I love.

[@brianrodericks1871]

I have the same unit I show the DPF % and Regen Off when active it will change to ACT. When it is at 100% while thregen process is active the 100 will not decrease until it is complete and the smell is minimum unless you have a trailer and the rear window open then you will smell a minimal smell. Banks unit is well worth it!

[@abdcontractingltd]

The iDash is key if you have emissions. If you keep shutting truck off before regen completes you'll be in for a big bill when your dpf ect ect gives out. I have it on my 6.6 duramax, and I love it

[@jaykanngiesser3454]

The regen trigger is what I was talking about on your first video. You can see it rise to 100%. Then try to g for a drive long enough for it to reset t zero. You will note your EGT’s May rise during this process. Best to be driving so exhaust temps are elevated.

[@legrandechene3734]

You can really get into the weeds with a unit like that. I had a scangage2 on my Duramax and it was a wealth of info on getting the most out of that engine.

[@anthonyunderwood684]

Tim you can also force a regen with the IDash either moving or stationary. You call also add what gear the transmission is in. It also reads and clears codes.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

How do you force a regen?

[@cari7641]

@@Pickuptrucktalk Hey Tim, this is directly from the Banks website: How do I initiate a Regen with the iDash? (Available on select applications) Select “Diagnostics” from the main “MENU”. Select “Vehicle” for vehicle diagnostics. Select “Stationary Regen” to begin manual stationary regeneration process. In order to have selected “Stationary Regen” certain requirements (see list below) must have been met otherwise error alert would have prevented it from being selected. Before proceeding with manual regeneration you will have to read and follow several caution messages by pressing the right arrow button. This will lead you to Gale Banks Engineering liability disclaimer message. Must press the down arrow to agree and continue manual regeneration. Conditions that must be met to manually start a regen: • Vehicle must be in Park. • Fuel Level must be over 15%. • Must have no Diagnostic Trouble Codes present. (Except for P2463 Soot accumulation) • Engine Coolant Temp must be above 71°C (160°F) • Brake must not be active • Accelerator Pedal must be zero • Soot Load must be over 90% Here's the link directly to Banks that has this info. This section is almost at the bottom of the page, about 3/4 of the way down. The page is FAQs about the Derringer and the iDash. Scroll past the Derringer info and you'll see the iDash section. official.bankspower.com/faq-derringer-and-idash/#:~:text=How%20do%20I%20initiate,must%20be%20over%2090%25

[@wilmarbarrick3194]

@@cari7641 I see a 40 minute forced regen video on the horizon. 😜

[@rodgood]

Does it allow you to get rid of Auto stopstart ?

[@cari7641]

@@rodgood Nope. No can do. 🫤

[@TakeDeadAim]

Why are owners all concerned about the regen? The truck does it when needed no matter what. I've got 60k on mine and rarely see, smell or hear the regen but I know it's happening because it's still running just fine.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

It is one of most common questions and, honestly, I think I'm done covering it. Like you said, it seems like a much ado about nothing.

[@jeffreysmothers6231]

Keep shutting your truck off while it’s regening and you’ll find out why you wanna know when it’s regening

[@Mill72]

@@jeffreysmothers6231 That will only happen if you use your truck for short trip distances over and over again. If all one is using a vehicle for grocery gettin type short trips majority of time, then re-think an electric vehicle.

[@kyleerickson3382]

@@jeffreysmothers6231 if it was so bad to shut truck off during a regen wouldn’t u think they would make it so u couldn’t shutoff your vehicle while it was in regen

[@Slowhand871]

@@Mill72 is this applicable to new diesels only? I have a 2002 Chevy 2500 Duramax and 315k miles. towing a dump trailer 75% of the time. As a landscape contractor 90% of my driving has been 1-15 miles between startup and shutdown. Outside of a warranty injector replacement at 50k miles I haven’t had one problem with my engine.

[@cstgx]

Can you ask your contact at GM to add the percentage for the regen? I would like to know when it's close so I can plan to hit the highway or drive a little longer.

[@01camarosspower]

I purchased the idash for dpf soot level and def fluid level. I have a 21 and the def gauge in the cluster is not even close to accurate.

[@deltabravo1257]

7:58 Regen Status is the one you need.... Yes, it will show something else when it's in regen. I don't remember what my Colorado shows when it's in REGEN - ACT (for active) maybe. I hardly drive my Colorado, hence the reason I don't remember what it will show when REGEN is active.

[@4961Studebaker]

Yes ACT shows for active regen

[@jc7654]

the way they monitor the dpf is, it has a couple of pipes connected from it, one from the engine side the other from the exhaust side and there is a sensor that reads the difference in pressure before and after the dpf, this gives you a soot load and tells the system when to do a regen . that's what the dpf pressures are on that guage,

[@Monoholguin24]

Can you do a force regen with the banks?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Not with the one I have.

[@sazbbba]

On the banks idash with an LZ0 where does it display the gear the vehicles in I believe I checked all categories and can’t find it.

[@4961Studebaker]

Do you see a transmission category? Should be in there,

[@TheSouders]

@@4961StudebakerI can’t find it either.

[@samgford]

The HD duramax does not in fact show regeneration in the dash either.

[@robm3357]

Tim You need to look for soot load. When it shows 100% it will start regen You can turn off any diesel when it is in regen. As it will pick up the regen where it left off next start.

[@jc7654]

it's better if the exhaust is hot as it takes less time to run the regen ,

[@Slowhand871]

I’m new to this stuff as my 2002 2500 Duramax has no filter that I know of and I am in the process of buying a 1500Duramax . It seems hard to believe distance matters for a regen to work properly. They know most diesels are used in short trips 5-10 miles. So it picking up Al where it left off makes the most sense.

[@TheSouders]

I can’t find soot load anywhere on my Idash.

[@Bill109.]

Late to the party.. how hard is it to update this unit in order to use it. I don’t have a home pc so it might make things difficult? Just looking to pick up the I dash without recording ability.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Yeah need a home PC.

[@Bill109.]

@ hey thanks for the reply!

[@jko0526]

I love the Banks products but I am not a fan of the micro sd card update system. I have all Apple products so when I download the file on my Mac and do the FAT 32 conversion sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t.

[@brucepeabody6644]

Great video as usual. I just got my Banks 1.8 idash. I cant find any of the regen settings. It says my firmware is 1.23, does this need the update. thanks for any help

[@4961Studebaker]

Yes. There’s a 5_1_ 24_ 0 file now

[@daves1646]

Tim - way to geek out on the diesel system data!! Now you’ll have tons of stuff to look at / learn about while the 3L Duramax is working hard or hardly working … Enjoy!

[@pryme2013]

That screen is so tiny. Like a watch screen. For about 225 you can get a scan gauge 3. It has a much larger display (think garmin gps) and has all that stuff. I have a quick little video of mine near the top of my page. It’s not a review but just shows just some of the options. It can display 9 different things on each screen and 3 screens to scroll through. I have it hooked to a gas truck so I’m not using any of the diesel options of course.

[@erice9536]

Can you display what gear it is in? BTW, the 6.6 Duramax does not show on the dash when it does a regen.

[@cari7641]

Yes, there is a setting that allows you to display gears.

[@TonkaFire2019]

Wish they’d make a delete kit for the LZ0 and lm2 adding def every oil change was just annoying.

[@alexandermckay8594]

My feeling is that there will be an indicator but only while it's going, which of course will be a surprise and Murphy dictates that it will be at the most inconvenient time. The iDash looks like the ticket but it also looks like killing mosquitoes with an elephant gun. There needs to be a more emissions specific display for much cheaper.

[@_LFOD1836]

My 23' LZ0 is averaging 160miles between regen. WTH!! I can watch the soot level click up with every mile at highway speeds!

[@watchmanexpert]

Same like mine every 155 to 180 …. I don’t know how people’s got 500 plus miles between regen

[@TheSouders]

I think the lm2s get more miles per regen. The lzos not so much. I can’t seem to find spot load anywhere on my 24 lzo. Where is that?

[@hammer-r]

Hey Tom. Got an idea for a video. I watched your video on the Banks idash. I just ordered one, the non logger one. As I’m going thru the banks tutorial video I noticed that there are many max values that would be good to set as flags in the gauge. Such as max engine oil, coolant, transmission etc to name a few. As I’m sure this would help you too, could you either talk to your LZO GM engineer or do a video with him discussing the most important values to monitor and the ones to set flags on this gauge if the engine goes over the set/engineered values. I can’t think of a better source than the head engineer to help us set parameters they designed to, to make sure we treat our trucks right. Also for those of us who will be trailering, this would be even more important to the ultimate health and longevity of our trucks. Many tks.

[@willgriffin5647]

What happens if I'm driving to/from work and it starts to regen? I could leave it running at home, but if it does it when I get to work am I supposed to let it finish and clock in late? How long would it take? I might just leave early for work in case it happens.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

I'll time the next regen, but we are talking mere minutes not hours.

[@RealBillBerg_8]

Is there a until available that allows you to force regen?

[@jeffreyrussell2337]

Can the idash be program with out starting the engine? Good video..

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

I don't think you'd need the engine to be turned on. The truck does have to be on.

[@kirkketelsen7695]

My 2011 Duramax my 2015 ecodiesel and my 2018 cummins never said when it's in regen. If i'm in regen i try not turn it off if possible. Never had an emission problem, probably just lucky.

[@4961Studebaker]

I have a link to all the parameters that are available for the latest update. But won’t link in comments The I dash is so valuable for many items. Coolant temps with the factory gauge are pointless. At 160° to 220° the factory gauge stays just below the half way mark Variable oil pump is all over the place. Banks puts a number to it, fuel pressure, DEF temp in tank DEF percentage analyzed (32 being best). What gear your in. If you’d like the link it’s mind boggling what the ECM keeps tabs on

[@tosil]

I drove a Hino med duty truck for work, 2014 model I think, and it had a display on the dash for how full the PDF was. 4 or 5 green bars that would fill up, and when near full, a regen would start… that truck had a limit of shut offs during regen, and would have issues if you exceeded that limit. You could get away with a few here and there, but if your route required you to shut down aka a mine site… you had no choice. I actually almost got kicked off site for idling… but I had no choice.

[@clay00024]

Does it show what gear your in?

[@tannerhess733]

Yes it does if you program it. For me it’s very useful when in towing , your trans starts in 1st gear. When just normal driving not tow mode trans starts in 2nd gear. If you don’t have the banks gage you will never know…."

[@craig3818]

I have a 2022 3 litte duramax, I smelt the regen 2 times really bad, the whole truck smelt like burning wires. My passenger said what's wrong with your truck, do you have a fire extinguisher. But all was fine

[@tommccoythomasm2505]

I have a 2017 high county dully with a new engine with only 5,000 miles on it. Last week I got the message "Cleaning Exhaust Filter - Continue To Drive" apparently it has been in regen and unknowingly I shut it down, I don't know if it was once or more times but I got on the interstate and kept driving for about 35/40 miles and then the notice went away. I want a Banks idash or a edge cts3 not sure which one yet. I want to know when the truck is in regen

[@bigjake6254]

Normal when that shows up on your dash your DPF soot level is well above 100% and your truck fail to do a complete regen. I love the Idash to be able to see all that information and if it get close to regen either go for a drive or do a stationary regen so I don’t shut it off during a regen. Why GM does not let you know on the dash I don’t know but think it important

[@cstgx]

Small fuel tank and the ability to see when the truck will go into regen are my only complaints with mine. 8 gallon larger fuel tank would be perfect. When I'm towing in the mountains and camping it would be nice to not have to take a diesel tank with me.

[@zackjay71]

You don’t have to worry about regen. Gm designed this that way. Thats why they don’t have a regen stat.

[@cstgx]

@zackjay71 a simple percentage display would be very helpful. If you drive in town most of the time, it would be nice to know when it is coming up on a regen so that I can plan for it and maybe take a short drive on the highway to let it heat up and complete successfully.

[@RobWallace-j7d]

Does anyone know if you can do a mobile regen under diagnostics? I saw a video of an LM2 doing a Regen below 100%.

[@Exsanguinator-bld]

Talked to the fine people at Banks the other day to find confirm a few things that I had read at different sites. First the Banks I Dash for the Baby Duramax does not tell you when its in regen nor can you start a regen. These are two things that I would want to be able too see and do. So for that reason I can't see spending $400 for the information it does supply. Convince me otherwise.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

I was just in the middle of shooting a video where I show the iDash showing the truck regen status. So, I'm really not sure who you talked with at Banks.

[@Exsanguinator-bld]

@@Pickuptrucktalk I talked to the first guy who picked up the phone, not that that is good or bad. I went back and watched the video you referenced and again you agree with what I stated (I think) it doesn't tell you when you're in regen and you can't start a regen on the LM2 - LZ0. You also stated you were in the middle of shooting a video where you show the truck in regen status (3-23-23) I look forward to reviewing that. As I said in the first comment I ever gave you, if I'm ever in your neighborhood I'd like to buy you a beer and talk pick-ups.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

@@Exsanguinator-bld stop by anytime. I’ll have an update video as soon as I get an email back.

[@jasonsejkora4578]

I feel like this would be a great diagnostic tool in the right hands..

[@drew7767]

I don’t care much about the regen i drive enough it doesn’t matter. I can hear the exhaust tone change when i am in regen not sure why this is such a hot topic. Personally i would like to know what GM engineers recommend for fuel additives year around cold climates or not. is there any benefit of additives or is it just a waste of time and money with this engine and fuel system design. i plan to run this vehicle past 300,000 miles minimum unless the emissions equipment turns into a nightmare. so i want to know how to help it survive.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Check the manual. They only recommend one additive.

[@drew7767]

@@Pickuptrucktalk AC Delco Diesel fuel conditioner is all they recommend and they only seem to recommend it if you don’t have top tier fuel available the way I interpret it. That is a safe response from the oem I guess I wouldn’t expect anymore from them.

[@zackjay71]

According to Gm you don’t have to worry about regen. It can be partially completed.

[@jesserodriguez2687]

Any update coming soon?

[@rodgood]

Once in a while i get a screeching noise on shutdown ,coming from under the truck near fuel tank . I thought i read somewhere that it was due to shutting the engine off during regen.and it was from the DEF being pulled back into the tank .? any one know ?

[@slocavky]

That is your DEF fluid being pulled back into the tank yes.

[@rodgood]

@@slocavky thanks . sure is loud .

[@shanebrown2963]

I don’t think it’s needed on the 3.0 lt. on the big diesel I would have something for sure.

[@1randyharbin]

I am not sure I saw all the readings available on yours even though I am running 1.24 also. In the Emissions section I have 4 DPF readings in a row, DPF Regen Trigger (this appears to be a type of peak hold for the soot load, it usually is about 1% higher than soot load %, when it reaches 100% a regen is imminent), DPF Soot Load Percentage (actual calculated percentage of DPF soot plugging based on DPF input and output pressures, when input pressure gets high enough compared to output pressure the soot load needs to be cleaned out), Distance Since Last DFP Regen (actual distance in miles traveled since last Regen), and I also show Average Distance Between DPF Regen (this is an average of all regens, so if you start going a longer distance between regens this value in miles will increase, if you build soot sooner and need to regen sooner than previously this value in miles will start to average down in value, for me this means short tripping or giving it the beans which will also build soot faster than usual), and last but not least, DPF Regen Status (Regen inactive = OFF, Regen ACTIVE = ACT). Me personally, on the first of the 5 separate "pages" I view I monitor DPF Soot Load%, DPF Regen Trigger, DPF Regen Status, Average Distance Between DPF Regen, Distance Since Last DFP Regen, Transmission Slip RPM (shows how many RPM's the Torque Converter is slipping once it locks), Engine Oil Temp, and Transmission Gear. I like to keep an eye on oil temp since it heats up a lot slower than coolant and I like to be a little gentler until the oil is warm enough, say 165+. I also like to keep an eye on the Trans Gear because it also shows when the torque converter is locked. On the other "pages" (once set up for multiple pages you press and hold the left arrow to scroll between them) I run Temps (EGR's and some others) and on another I look at turbo vane position and boost pressures etc. It really is a handy device, you can read DTC's if you get any and you can clear them also. I have had mine for about a year and I still make adjustments from time to time on what each page displays as I learn more about the gauge and what's important to watch.

[@johnnym1186]

Sucks…now I have to purchase one of theses. Too much cool info.

[@slocavky]

That monitor PM filter should be the Particulate Matter filter aka DPF or in this case the DPF/SCR thing lol

[@nick-cb6dl]

The banks idash is more then telling if your truck is in regen, you can scan for codes and they will tell you what they are. You can check injector rates. The idash is for someone who wants to know what going on with their truck and to be intune with their truck. With all the parameters is can scan and log as data,that is what is important to me. It’s just another tool that helps you know how your truck is performing. Is used mine to advise GM about a severe overheating issue, and was able to capture it on the idash.

[@konnies8468]

Not regen related but I was wondering what MPG everyone with a 3.0 duramax is getting. I having about 22k miles and doing a 30 min trip 5 days a week. I average between 20-22 mpg (don’t think that’s all that great) would love to know what you guys think.

[@TonkaFire2019]

I had an lm2 and lowest I’d get was 22mpg which involves lots of idol time as first responder and long drives to work. Average mpg 24. Best was 35 on highway. Slt crew cab 6.5 bed

[@donhappel9566]

'22 LM2 w/15K miles. LT 4wd double cab 6.5' bed. When empty I would regularly see low 30s (32-33) at sea level running around the Sacramento delta (basically flat) around 60 mph. However since winter (winter blend fuel?) set in and with the addition of an ARE DCU topper that does not do a good job of matching up to the lines of the cab and seems to cause huge aero issues I rarely see 30 mpg on the same routes. I also find in the winter (in my case, high 30s to low 50s temp) the truck takes a VERY long time to actually get everything up to temp where the mileage gets back on track. Like 20 miles of 2-lane highway. Sure the water temps are up and the heater is hot but it seems like the trans, tcase, axles or something else is just taking a long time to relax and drags the economy down. For example, on a flat run to the next town (again, sea level with no hills along the levees) about 10 miles there I get maybe 24 mpg. On the return trip I'll be 26. If I've already driven 50 miles from the bay area on my way home that same 10 mile section of road might see 28. Again, this is with "California" winter weather and fuel and the topper in place plus maybe a total of 1000 lbs payload, though as it's pretty much just highway the weight isn't so significant. FWIW my highest 50 mile average was 37 mpg with the truck all stock/unloaded but that was an anomaly and included a lot of down-hill. I've never gotten close to that since.

[@REBooner30]

2023 AT4, front level, Fox 2.5 dsc, 17” methods and 34” E load tires. 7k miles and avg 21.7 in mixed driving. Cruising steady 80 on the fwy I get 23, significantly better at 70. Ordered Banks iDash today.

[@yamminem]

I am usually getting about 28mpg (up to 33) on my 2023 3.0 dmax.

[@TheSouders]

I only have 1600 miles so far, but I am averaging 29.

[@Cumminspower365]

My dealership told me that the idash will void your warranty ?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

What a load of BS from that dealer.

[@Cumminspower365]

@@Pickuptrucktalk that’s what the service department says so I don’t know I would like to get in but I’m on the fence

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

@@Cumminspower365 Unplug it and then take it in. The less they know the better.

[@Cumminspower365]

@@Pickuptrucktalk does it by any chance leave a history in the ecm

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

@@Cumminspower365 that I don't know. I can't imagine it would since you are really only reading the data. It isn't like the iDash modifies the truck at all. I'm going to assume the service department doesn't know WTH they are talking about.

[@gainestruk1]

Audio good now.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Thanks for pointing that out. Very weird situation. I've never had that happen before.

[@patriciamueller5279]

I have a 2022 AT4 LM2 that tells you it's in regen on the DIC. Is this LM2 only?

[@4961Studebaker]

If it’s showing on the dash there’s an issue

[@kevinrowe7542]

Definitely valuable

[@Mill72]

Don’t shut the truck down during regen is false. It will pick back up when exhaust gets back up to temps and try to complete the regen. Only problem will arise if you eventually don’t let it finish over time. Majority of time you’ll never know you are or had a regen.

[@deltabravo1257]

DITTO. It will start the regen process the next time you drive it. But it you keep doing short drives, especially in a cold winter climate, the truck may never complete a regen over several short drives. Eventually it will go into limp mode.

[@wilmarbarrick3194]

To be honest, I'd rather monitor EGT. If you're frequently having difficulty completing the drive cycle, I'd have to ask was a diesel the right vehicle for your requirements?

[@darrdockhorn8012]

I bought Idash when got my truck. Only time smell anything is when first got after that nothing. Have 2600 miles on LM2 show showing regen every 230 miles. Guage is not necessary if shutoff in middle of regen it just finish later. Otherwise it say it on DIC not shutoff.

[@deltabravo1257]

It will start the regen process the next time you drive it. But it you keep doing short drives, especially in a cold winter climate, the truck may never complete a regen over several short drives. Eventually it will go into limp mode.

[@JayTilles]

@@deltabravo1257 100% correct. Knowing when it's in regen will feel a lot more handy the first time the truck goes into limp mode. Haha.

[@jesserodriguez2687]

And will this void warranty?

[@4961Studebaker]

No it only reads information it changes no software on your vehicle at all. Go for it. If you like monitoring data

[@LarryButler-kp3se]

Will it tell you when the STUPID oil pump belt is about to fail/

[@frankkeel8410]

Man our u on the ball!

[@cmdrdarwin3682]

I can tell you that the Ecodiesel didn’t tell you when it was in regen & apparently, it was always in regen mode. That was by far the worst diesel on the planet. Thank God for lemon laws.

[@222aint]

Great video. Thank you.

[@AnthonyRomero-q7l]

This device is definetly NOT plug and play. I specifically called Banks prior to purchase and the assured me all you have to do is plug it and it works. WRONG! So sad cause I thought Banks was good. Apparently NOT!

[@grock202]

So I believe the 3.0 Duramax will have a similar strategy as the Ecodiesel concerning regen. The Ecodiesel does not display regen information on the instrument cluster screen with mfg stock tune unless you reach 80%> full on the DPF filter. On the banks reader, you should see the truck go into regen when it hits somewhere around 60% and it will turn off when it feels it’s sufficiently low (I believe with ram it’s 20% full). Rinse repeat. This is the normal process with no driver notification. Only when the truck is driven short trips repeatedly and the filter does not have a chance to be cleaned during the “background” regen will you get a notice on the screen to drive at highway speeds and there will be a “percentage full” countdown advising when the regen is complete. Owners manual will tell you in greater detail perhaps within diesel engine manual supplement which can come separately depending on how GM packages this for the light duty trucks.

[@mooseman3136]

I have a Scangauge II on my 2021 LM2 and after getting it updated (you have to send it in), I set it to display Soot load % and regen status as well as oil temp and trans temp. It's good to know when it's going into regen so you can plan a little if you see it nearing 100% soot. What I did notice is that regen will turn off if you just idle it so if you want to complete it, you have to keep driving. I think it's better to let it finish regen so that it doesn't have to resume it if you stop it. And it also doesn't always resume it neither. I think if it's below a certain %, it won't resume it on the next engine restart. Another cool thing I noticed was when I was towing out 7000# RV trailer, it doesn't go into regen but the soot % would go down along with the DEF. I think it's working hard enough to have high enough exhaust temps to be in a continuous slow regen.

[@Velkanis]

hey tim technical engine data jargon aint easy lemme tell you that if it wasnt obvious enough already 😂. in my very personal opinion: a regular owner of one of these engines will never need an iDash at all, never.... this is purely technical data for all of us turbo nerds that wanna see the magic in process or those that want to nanny the engine all the way, its a neat gadget to see everything in real time all the way from pedal distance to rug to the dingle berry command actuator. personally im most curious about data regarding the regen cmd VS load (how much is able to clear on its own before requesting higher temps) EGR usage % from the Low pressure VS the High pressure one since the former has no soot and the later is unfiltered... and honestly i could spend an entire day blabbing and digging through the data available in the iDash or a scan tool live data from this this non stop, i find it just too fascinating.... someone send help 🤣

[@pech_wake_day1153]

Just drive the damn thing like you said in other video! Who really needs to know all that info or gm would have made it avail on the display. Or not ha. Low to see a CAE or pedal monster upgrade instead.

[@Gene1969]

I think it's worth it but it's so complicated. Yeesh!

[@hammer-r]

Your video brings up the main point I have with this devise. It’s soooo informative, what do I really need to watch on my new 3.0 Duramax. I guess the Regen and the def stuff. But it seems so complicated and I hate to complicate what should be simple and straightforward. And this isn’t even including the software stuff you me turned early on. I’ll wait until they have simplified it or there is another brand that simpler. Any input about that would be appreciated.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

I need to update this video for sure. I’ll work on it.

[@kwmiked]

Thos is why gm doesn't tell u this stuff. Cause 99% of people have no clue

[@kwmiked]

PM is particulate Matter

[@kwmiked]

Vvt Variable vane timing, vaines open or closed in turbo

[@jayray274]

Wow, that’s almost two much information on the Idash. You can turn the truck off just like normal it will pick up where it left off. You’ll notice a melting plastic smell especially the first time. Also the exhaust note will change. It will actually sound more like a “old school” diesel when in regen. Regen will happen basically once per a tank unless your towing or underload as that will change the aspect for when truck goes into regen. Basically you can drive the truck like a normal gas truck. Only change is adding DEF (usually every 10K, unless towing) and fuel filter. I always thought about getting the Idash but never did. Glad I didn’t, just seems like one could easily over complicate a simple system.

[@barrylash2988]

You need soot load %

[@MarkSmith-cz3by]

A $150 diagnostic scanner at most any auto parts store will also give you all the same data/information.

[@barrylash2988]

It won’t regen at idle !!!!!

[@goingdownthetube]

There's 11 1/2 minutes of my life I won't get back

[@markive9907]

Last GM diesel I owned ,or ever will own ,nox sensor 1&2 replaced 3 times Def fluid heater ,Cp4 pump $13,500 nothing but $$$$ pits ! I’m back to gas and couldn’t be happier ! GM never again 👎👎👎👎

[@ALMX5DP]

Not covered under warranty?

[@markive9907]

@@ALMX5DP mine wasn’t , Duramax 2015 , gmc hD .I will never own a Def fluid diesel again .

[@TonkaFire2019]

My lm2 hpfp shit the bed at 25k, under warranty. Would’ve been screwed from what the techs said. Was without for over a week. What if any fuel savings you get over a gas is blown away once out of warranty if emissions or diesel components fail.

[@jayphilbert5845]

Doesn’t matter plus I don’t care