Hot take: My coworker and I butted heads on diesel filter cleaning methods

Jesse Ellis · 2026-02-23T19:25:46.198495+00:00

Last week, a truck came in with a dirty particulate filter. He wanted to pull it and scrub it clean. I said just run a regen cycle and see if it clears up. We went back and forth, and I'm still not sure who was right. How do you guys handle these situations?

victor_barnes486mo ago

Butting heads over a particulate filter is classic shop humor! Your coworker's scrub method sounds like overkill for a simple regen fix, but hey, some folks love extra work. @nancys39 probably wonders why we care, but these little debates make the day fly by! I've seen regen cycles clear up mild buildup, but thick gunk demands a hands-on clean every time.

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nancys396mo ago

Honestly, is this even worth arguing about?

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coleman.victor6mo ago

For that truck last week, did you check the soot load before picking a method? @nancys39 might think it's not a big deal, but imo knowing the buildup level changes everything.

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