Spotting signs of trouble and damage will help their fleet better manage DPF issues, making inspections so important.įirst, some DPF maintenance basics. And lately, the parts shortage has made ATS components harder to come by. Shops have admirably acquired the knowledge to service the ever-evolving DPFs, but it’s an ongoing process. Aftertreatment systems (ATS) have been mandated on diesel trucks for about 15 years, yet diesel particulate filter maintenance continues to be a complex issue for the trucking industry and a big source of downtime.
