Diesel, DPF, DEF & EGRDIYCommunity Starter

Need advice: DPF regens seem more frequent lately

OldSchoolHunterCommunity StarterFeb 6, 20262024 Ram 1500 LimitedNew Jersey

Truck is doing more short trips lately and I feel like active regens are happening much more often. No codes. Is there a good way to confirm soot load/regeneration frequency with a scan tool before assuming something is wrong? If I fix it I'll come back and update the thread.

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MileageDailyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 7, 2026permalink

Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2024 Ram 1500 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. This is the version I'd tell a friend.

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