80 percent of tows are because of def issues.

When you understand the owners downtime and cost of all that crap you would understand what all of us are going through.

I knew someone that had a 2014 cascadia evolution and often he had to put his truck to the shop because of the infamous dpf system, one day the one box needed 2b replaced completely and that was going to cost him over 15k plus labor + downtime so he opted to delete it instead, best decision ever! He told me, no more Regen problems, no more sensor problems, no more wire harness issues, no more plugged nozzles, no more def purchasing and the truck now barely has issues! DPF is a ripoff it is designed to breakdown often so you spend $ fixing it.

after viewing the entire video im pretty sure this guy works for the EPA 😂

Let the government do their part then. Pay for DPF/SCR replacements.

REASONS TO DELETE: --NEVER have it malfunction. EVER again. --NEVER be STRANDED hundreds or thousands of miles from home, FOR DAYS OR EVEN WEEKS. --NEVER experience engine life reduction from a pointless system. --IMPROVED POWER --IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY --NEVER spend another $ on DEF

Of course a mechanic will try to convince you NOT to delete a truck. DEF systems have caused more issues than non pretreatment engines.

I owned a 1999 freightliner century with a 12.7 Detroit. Put over 1 million miles and total shop repairs were $12,000.00 over 8 years. Currently I own a 2016 cascadia, it's so awesome. Now I spend between $18,000 and $25,000 a year on repairs. Obviously a better deal. Lol.

DPF systems are reason many owner operators are going back to older trucks or gliders.

Funny how the trains and planes and tugboats and large vessels dont have to have After treatment systems

If you are going to put a video out telling us why we shouldn’t be deleting ats, you need to give some solutions. Thousands of truckers have been put out of business due to the government regulations. I have a small trucking company, and my mechanics spend the majority of their time troubleshooting ats. Many times, the big dealers can’t give a straight answer for a correction. The systems are too complicated and unreliable. Maybe if the money was coming out of your pocket to keep the nox out of the air, you would change your time.

This is the kinda guy that would tell the teach it was you who threw the paper airplane. 😂

Yea... I've came into the industry dealing with def, it's usually the only thing keeps me in down time. I maintained my trucks well rarely any issues with the engine but the ATS is just straight trash. Honestly really considering just deleting it all together, met a few drivers with older trucks than mine, and spend less time in the shop.

I've had my 2018 freightliner for almost two years. The only problems I've ever had were def related.. Had to tow it 3 different times.. The warranty just ran out so you can imagine what's fixing to happen 😁

By the time you watch this video China opened another coal plant.

I brought a 2011 Cascadia from a owner that was tired of dealing with the emissions. I deleted it at around 560k miles. Truck is at 980s with just regular maintenance. I haven't seen anywhere with an emissions truck same set up with that mileage.

Almost everything that rolls through our shop is ATS related.

This is why I’m keeping my 2006 379 Peterbuilt with a 700hp Caterpiller. Most of those newer trucks are trash.

I'm at leat 30 grand in the hole over the past 3 and a half years trying to keep up with my dpf system , count the missed loads and I'll be another 50 grand out ,

I'll stick with my factory glider

I own and operate Semis in EAST Africa her we get rid of this def and egr on OM471 OM470 by daimler and MAN D20 and D26 after doing DPF, EGR and SCR off these trucks become so reliable and fuel efficient. SCR/DEF increase running costs. DPF(regeneration) and EGR literarilly kill the engine.

Everyone here is in agreement on deleting that damn system lol do what you want with your truck .. never had a problem once I deleted 🎉

Carbon gets trapped in the DPF filter and it does a forced regen and where does it go that's right right out the exhaust anyways

The old pre admission engines never had the issues these new “green” engines have, almost everything mines has been in the shop for has been filter, DEF, or emissions related..

My husband says you can't go wrong with a 89 Kenworth w900b flat glass with a 3406b all mechanical cat. No emissions crap not even a computer.

Plenty of old trucks out there just waiting to go to work don’t buy new trucks problems solved old ones run better and last longer do you guys think that a 2021 Volvo will be on the road in 2041 yeah not gonna happen I own a 40 year old peterbilt and a 25 year old kenworth still making money and have minimal down time and almost never for engine problems just from everything around the engine wise up boys and girls my trucks don’t roll coal but they roll

I wouldn’t have such an issue with emissions on Diesel engines but they aren’t reliable and when they do break it costs a fortune to repair and you need high end programs to see what’s broke. Diesels need to breathe. Less restriction more fuel economy

Why don't these no delete mechanic shops do a real test on a deleted truck and show the real results for six months. Show us what happens to the instead of just telling us what they think may happen to your engine. I haven't seen any videos yet in 4years and probably want ever see none.

Emission has taken truck drivers owner operators and even entire companies straight to bankruptcy

I want to see the new trucks have a smog test while the truck is regenerating ? Anyone know of that kind of test. I am guessing there isn’t one.

Ronald Reagan once said It's not that they're ignorant it's just that they know so much that isn't so.

Find a reputable guy for your delete needs my truck is near a million miles and it’s been deleted for about 6 years now 0 problems

Im still running my 2006 volvo d12 no problems ever my uncle has a 2018 truck with def in the shop all the time

As a Owner Operator the shop labor fee is extremely high. After 800.000 miles the DEF system brakes down more offen. I have 2 tows because that DEF system its like $ 4800.

Can u do 5 reasons why u should delete your aftertreatment system

That’s why I bought a 2000 Pete 379

Sounds like a shop that got hit by the epa and this video is part of the deal to keep him out of jail

You just turned into Captain Planet 😂😂😂... If it's my business failing or my truck getting deleted guess which 1 I'm picking 🤔

I have 2015 volvo with cummins Before DEF DELETION i was in the shop 2-3 times a month. In 2018 i DELETE DEF I NEVER BEEN IN THE SHOP SINCE.

Idk about this.... We had problems with the DEF and replacing parts are expensive we got tired of the price for replacement... How about lowering down the price and people won't delete the DEF system...

I’ve had my truck for 6 years only major problems have been from my scr/dpf system.

He has never paid a bill the bill from emission problems I will be deleting mine soon

I have a KW 2019 with Cummins isx 15 less than a month I spend more than 3,000.00 to try fix the DEF failure and still have the problem till delete the fu$^@%# system. So you could say whatever you want to but owners operator who is going to pay for nothing.

My older diesel pickup gets 28 mpg my new one gets 14 on a good day and they both have about the same power, you're having to produce, refine, transport, and burn twice as much fuel for newer emissions engines not to mention mine for materials and manufacture these emissions systems. Don't blow (smoke) up my ass and tell me that doing all of that is better for the environment. Everything on this planet is carbon and you're not lowering the carbon with emissions you're lowering the NOX.

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Well I haven't driven a deleted truck but I have driven two pre-emission trucks and a couple of trucks with the def b.s...the (no def) trucks only had to go to the shop twice for non engine problems..the clutch went out on the 1st, and a coolant line from the radiator to the apu went bad on the 2nd...but the def trucks stayed in the shop for def related problems..from dpf, egr to sensors it was always something...so I'd take an older truck over a new one anytime

Deleteing my dd15 was the best decision i made when i had a 2015 freightliner.

I would agree with this if you could get the parts..... 2022 emission parts next to impossible to get.

Aftertreatment system was about to make file for bankruptcy one day i told my mechanic about it he felt sorry for me and he advised me to delete. It's been two years and never had a problem since.

If the government is so concerned about environmental issues why don't we change the current technically obsolete models with European ones? They extract 560hp from 10 liter engines with 30-40 % less fuel. Why can't you import a truck like that here?

That’s why you go to the guys that know what there doing on the deletes and you can get the software from markets that don’t care about deletes

How much did CARB pay you to make this video?

Lol all of our trucks are deleted and have been running fine for years

I have a 98 t600 12.7 dirty Detroit runs great 👍

I’ll take this video with a grain of salt coming from a diesel repair shop/channel

IM in the middle of the ultimate delete: I am deleting my DD15. I have a reman 1998 Series 60 12.7. I found a motor mount kit for Cascadia gliders and had to have the front plate mount reworked . EVERYTHING works with no lights, cruise, brakes, throttle pedal (out of the donor truck). I even kept my 13 speed. My 2014 Cascadia is a former Swift truck I purchased in 2018 with 475,000 miles. It has 892,000 now and still runs (I deleted the DPF filters , drilled them out at 672,000 mile) and bypassed the 7th injector and lived witha yellow light ever since and every freightliner dealer whining about my truck throwing codes but it RAN with no derate and no issues and NO DEF (I just added water). Now thansk to government rules I will have a reliable and decent truck that is still in great condition. Front air ride all new, both drives completely rebuilt 6 months ago, new fifth wheel all new interior and extra sound insulation, mini-split AC with a Nissan leaf battery behind the sleeper that runs the ac for 12 hours without recharge (its a heat pump and it will heat to about 25 degrees then it gets really ify but I have a $150 chines diesel heater that will run for DAYS on the leaf heater even with the battery packs heater running in cold climates. Anyway, EFF the EPA and ANYONE who claims a delete is a bad idea. For those of us who could not have made it without saving $ from doing a delete its REALITY!

I am sick and tired of the epa attacking diesel engines yet most of them are flying around in private jets

Thanks for your information man but I will keep my 99volvo N14 Cummins hold lots less problems lot less

As a company driver I have only driven brand new freightliner trucks 😩 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 every single one has needed to be serviced for def issues

The gear ratios that fleet trucks are getting in their trucks keep emissions engines at RPMs higher than they ought to be when driving at 70, 75; or some higher and rediculous speed. Spec your truck so that the engine at the highest highway speed you drive is in the meat of the torque band. With a DD15 or DD16 engine that means that your engine speed should be at 1400 for a DD15, and can go a hundred RPMs lower with a DD16 engine. The DD15 and DD16 engines torque band starts at roughly 925 RPM and falls away at 1450. It is not what your engine makes in peak power that counts. It is what horsepower you have in the torque band that makes the difference when climbing grades. With horsepower comes a faster heating under load of the engine oil, which leads to blowby and oil lifespan issues. I am not advocating for taller gears for heavy haul applications, just 80,000 lbs, 36288 kilo and lower permitted vehicles.

I’ve had the worst issues constantly getting towed because of the DEF system or I have to unplug the censor so I can get back at 55mph max. We never needed DEF it’s such a scam. Look for a pre DEF truck fix it up and keep it going

My Cummins isx15 800k miles, never delete, good maintenance every 12k never any issues , love my truck . Runs like a champ lots of power and quiet.

Thanks for the articulate and factual education. Yes it's a pain keeping up with the expenses associated with the additional emissions requirements BUT try explaining that to your children when they are diagnosed with asthma and other respiratory issues caused by the increase in greenhouse gases and carbon expenditure related issues.

Amazing video. However, ive recently learned that animal agriculture harms the environment more then our deleted trucks.

I like my '01Intl with it's 12,7 Detroit even more!

I just purchased a used 2003 ISX and will Rebuild and install on a cascadia.

What do you do when a truck breaks down i. OH for DEF system towed in 2 different places and no one cant fix the truck, call dealers and everyone says 6-8 weeks To take the truck in the shop for example . Also you loaded with food load.

PURCHASE USE TRUCK WITH LOW HOURS VERY IMPORTANT!!!! 600K 14000 HOURS OR LESS

definitivamente this guy lives in california and loves dora la explorer

One volcano produces more carbon than mankind can even imagine in one year. Carbon build up called smog can be an issue in cities that i do agree. So the cities are the problem not a earth producing liquid.

1 reason to delete Diesel smoke make me happy

These nox sensors are kicking my butt man this will be my 3rd time replacing it but I’ve heard from others with a delete having no problems literally

This guy must be sponsored by the EPA lol.

yes you are right, deletes signifantly decreases your revenue, you want as many of them broke down in. your shop to rip them off with $500 an hour labor !

AFT repairs put food on my table

And shops are charging $ 175.00 @ hour and they taking their SWEET TIME TO FIND THE PROBLEM.

Did he just say deleted reduces longevity? I'm 12k into my one box in the last 8 months. I smell bullshit.

Try telling that to most of the semi truck owners that. They think it’s a conspiracy and that you’re nothing but a tree hugger. They don’t think their children and grandchildren deserves to live in a clean air one planet earth. I own my own semi trucks and running Reefer loads and live in California. I had people in northeastern states telling me that California can fall into the ocean for all they care, so I asked if they enjoy their fresh produce in their local grocery stores, even if they buy canned fruits and vegetables. What most people don’t know or care to know is that 65% of their fresh fruits and vegetables comes from California even Canada gets their fresh vegetables and fruits from California. Let’s not talk about Florida oranges, orange juice from Florida are bottled in Florida but 43% of oranges are shipped from California. Your knowledge helps educating people, I really appreciate that so much sir.

that's the truth bro and remember stop idling I'm in Maine right now 27 degrees. I heat the truck up take it off then go to sleep decent blanket. A shirt and I'm good. and I'm slim body so there's no excuse learn how to breathe right you won't be so cold. Haven't had def issue since I got my truck. but let me not jinx myself take care folks!!! heading to florida!!

This was sponsored by the EPA

I would rather delete and get 9 mpgs

I was going to buy a "deleted truck", thanks for the info. I did know deleting was against the law. Thank you first time truck buyer.

DEF is the worst thing they have ever done to the trucking industry ! Period

This guy sounds like he would call the epa on someone who has a deleted truck.

I have never seen an engine go though soooo many injectors, ECM's, fan hubs and on and on!!! Thank god for extended warrenty! Constant emission issues! CONSTANT! There is no way that trucks now a days would outlast old trucks! I'm not saying go back to the old days but engineers get your selves togather!!!😡

The solution should be; have the government pay for every def mechanical problem!! Watch how theyll change the law immediately.

My job has a 1996 Isuzu box truck that now is in use more then the 64,000 mile2016 Isuzu box truck because the DPF system won’t allow the truck to go more than 5mph the tow alone would be 400$ plus finding a reasonable mechanic, estimate was 5-8 grand due to a emission system if it were my decision I’d remove it and not have any problems regarding the system as I’ve seen trucks with a dpf delete run 400,000 miles after

I mean i wouldn't want people to delete these things if they raked in big bucks for my shop. Those systems made shops rich

Funny my 2015 grinder with a 99 12.7 runs amazing and so do my ugly fixed dd15s. 10-15k services to def/dps system isn’t cheap and if it was most wouldn’t delete but that’s the option we have.

Well lets see what is cheaper the fine or the repairs

He said " don't take my word for it" fine, i won't.

Wow people, this is his professional opinion. And he is not wrong, with proper maintenance you can stay on the road. I have a million miles and is been a challenge but I’ve learned to maintain and clean the system and still going strong. And even if he wanted to, not saying he would, but if he was to go and tell you as a professional to remove or alter the system the epa would rain on his parade. He can lose everything. But learn to maintain the system , you would be better off.

I bet this guy is fun to hang out with

I see this video as the owners statement to the EPA and CARB "See, I follow the law. the law is good"

1 reason for not delete my truck? End in your shop every other week. That's business for the shops, and a loss for the truck owners.

Just by a 2004 or older problem solved

Love you videos from Los Angeles CA I wisho to Texas work at your shop bro

@2:30 what about all the warnings of get that truck out of the shop and keep everything away when you regen? It's still letting harmful chemicals in the air

The only reason I don't want to take a chance on deleting my truck, is I used to be an International dealer technician. That means I can hook up the correct software and limp the truck until I can properly repair the emissions equipment. If I didn't have this knowledge I would be at a serious disadvantage.

Every time I shop for a used truck and see 'DELETED' I just move on. If you can't operate legally and profitably, you need to find a different line of work.