After treatment systems have come a long way since their introduction to the trucking industry.
The EPA 2007 and 2010 regulations ramped up the technology and performance of the systems to staggering heights. And while today’s after treatment systems are incredibly effective, they aren’t perfect.
During a mini-technical session Wednesday at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Fall Meeting in Orlando, an experienced fleet panels shared its tips on maintaining these programs to maximize performance and eliminate downtime.
Tip 1 – Driver education
Bryan Lewis, ASE master technician at Walmart and 2007-2008 TMC SuperTech champion, says educating drivers on the after treatment diagnostics, and performance clues, is a good way to eliminate roadside breakdowns.
Drivers know to contact their terminal if they see a fault code, but also knowing the best course of action for the vehicle when a specific light kicks on dramatically improves diagnostic time.
“They need to know what is required of them,” he says.
