I'm looking for a reliable shop for mandate removal

[Deathbycheeto]

I've been struggling hard these past two months with this semi truck i just bought where ive already thrown $25k in to fixing the dpf issues and now I just want to get it working for atleast a year . I mean even 6 months would be nice. Anyone can suggest a shop that can do a reliable {weight loss} on this trashcan?

[barf]

I've been in your shoes. I feel for you, but being that's illegal, I don't think you're going to have someone just name a shop per-say.

I can tell you if any shop recommends that you replace the VGT turbo with a fixed vane, RUN away, quickly. You don't want their tune in your engine.

[Rawze]

(07-29-2025 )Deathbycheeto Wrote:  I've been struggling hard these past two months with this semi truck i just bought where ive already thrown $25k in to fixing the dpf issues and now I just want to get it working for atleast a year . I mean even 6 months would be nice. Anyone can suggest a shop that can do a reliable {weight loss} on this trashcan?

You cannot simply throw moneys at emissions related issues. They will never get fully solved, as repair shops, and especially stealers$hits could give a crap about solving your issues... but rather throw the most expensive parts at it until the CEL light goes out for only a few miles, and empty your wallet in exchange.
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Almost ALL dpf issues are due to the engine not running as it should.

Start by servicing that engine with proper preventative maintenance and doing a thorough EGR tune-up. This solves 90% of all emissions issues if tune-up work is done once a year... BEFORE the check engine lights start plaguing you.

here is some info on this...
https://rawze.com/forums/showthread.php?...121#pid121
and...
https://rawze.com/forums/showthread.php?...pid=9#pid9

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Also, you did not give any details about your issues... nor did you provide what make/model truck you have, what engine, etc.

What is the engine ser#?.

[Deathbycheeto]

(07-29-2025 )barf Wrote:  I've been in your shoes. I feel for you, but being that's illegal, I don't think you're going to have someone just name a shop per-say.

I can tell you if any shop recommends that you replace the VGT turbo with a fixed vane, RUN away, quickly. You don't want their tune in your engine.

Thank you very much for the reply man. I have a ix15 cummins 2020 anniversary addition the serial # is MX062503045. Unfortunately is has nearly 20k engine hours half of it idling from the previous owner. Im taking a break in Florida to fix the issues on the links you provided if you have any other suggestions I really do appreciate the advice. I've replaced the egr valve. Got a filter cleaning and replaced the exhaust sensor, kingpin kit, cracked def tank, fuel pump sensor, installed dpf and doc with new gaskets, pressure sensor, egr sensor, wiring harness. So far

[Deathbycheeto]

(07-29-2025 )Rawze Wrote:  

(07-29-2025 )Deathbycheeto Wrote:  I've been struggling hard these past two months with this semi truck i just bought where ive already thrown $25k in to fixing the dpf issues and now I just want to get it working for atleast a year . I mean even 6 months would be nice. Anyone can suggest a shop that can do a reliable {weight loss} on this trashcan?

You cannot simply throw moneys at emissions related issues. They will never get fully solved, as repair shops, and especially stealers$hits could give a crap about solving your issues... but rather throw the most expensive parts at it until the CEL light goes out for only a few miles, and empty your wallet in exchange.
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Almost ALL dpf issues are due to the engine not running as it should.

Start by servicing that engine with proper preventative maintenance and doing a thorough EGR tune-up. This solves 90% of all emissions issues if tune-up work is done once a year... BEFORE the check engine lights start plaguing you.

here is some info on this...
https://rawze.com/forums/showthread.php?...121#pid121
and...
https://rawze.com/forums/showthread.php?...pid=9#pid9

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Also, you did not give any details about your issues... nor did you provide what make/model truck you have, what engine, etc.

What is the engine ser#?.

Thank you very much for the reply man. I have a ix15 cummins 2020 anniversary addition the serial # is MX062503045. Unfortunately is has nearly 20k engine hours half of it idling from the previous owner. Im taking a break in Florida to fix the issues on the links you provided if you have any other suggestions I really do appreciate the advice. I've replaced the egr valve. Got a filter cleaning and replaced the exhaust sensor, kingpin kit, cracked def tank, fuel pump sensor, installed dpf and doc with new gaskets, pressure sensor, egr sensor, wiring harness. So far it also has 468k miles on it. As much as I would love to keep it legal and I have been trying to keep it legal. It seems a majority of the advice has been recommended me to delete it. Which as I've read from the homepage. I agree I would hate to have a bad delete and constantly be replacing my Head gaskets and turbos. So I tried fixing and rolling with the dpf costs but man. It just seems to never quit. It has become way to much downtime and costly repairs. I'm open to any sure fix suggestions at this point so I can start making money. I just want it to run for at least 6 months which would be more then enough time to accumulate money to rebuild because I know its probably due with those engine hours. The previous owner was a small fleet owner of 50 trucks and did regional runs they maintained it pretty well besides for the idling which is kind of why I got it. Had a lot of newer parts and was relatively cheap compared to other options I looked at. I plan to also of course get an apu ASAP. After replacing the wire harness and the egr valve i haven't had any derate of problems yet but its only been a week. I'm wanting to do some preventative maintenance service at home before I venture back to the road

[Deathbycheeto]