Can you delete DEF on a Cummins?
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Can you delete DEF on a Cummins?
A DEF Delete Service for your Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke diesel engine from Revolution Motors will remove this system so your truck is running at peak efficiency and performance. Trucks with the DEF delete install can improve fuel efficiency by up to 30%.
Should I delete my 2014 6.7 Cummins?
To put it bluntly, no, you should not remove the emissions equipment from any diesel pickup. Regardless of local and state testing requirements, it is a federal crime to remove any factory installed emissions equipment.
How do you remove a DEF pump?
Remove as follows:
- Shut off engine and apply the parking brake, chock the wheels, and perform any other applicable safety steps.
- Disconnect the batteries.
- Remove the screws and then remove the DEF metering unit cover.
- Disconnect the six electrical harness connectors from the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) metering unit.
What happens when the DEF pump fails?
When your diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) pump fails, the DEF can no longer be injected into the exhaust system. When that happens, your truck will think that it’s out of DEF and then enter “degraded mode”. Some drivers assume they just need to fill up their DEF tank, but it may actually be the pump that needs replacing.
Can I run my diesel truck without DEF?
If you ignore the DEF warning the truck will cease to work. Some diesel engine manufacturers allow the engine to go into reduced power mode so the truck can “limp home” or limit the number of times you can turn the engine over. At some point though the diesel engine will not start.
Is it illegal to remove the DEF system?
There is no way around this; it is 100% illegal to tamper with or modify the emission system on your truck in any way. It isn’t a state or local law (although those exist, as well), but Federal law.
Is it good to delete DEF system?
Deleting your DEF system can help save you money. Plus, your exhaust might have a bit of a beefier growl once you’re done. DPFs are completely different. Also known as diesel particulate filters, these little buggers are exhaust filters installed in-line on your exhaust system.
How much does it cost to remove a DEF system?
about $3000 to $10,000
Prices and service times vary on the type and year of the unit and the extent of the delete but roughly range from about $3000 to $10,000. This cost is often either the same or less expensive than replacing the after-treatment systems upon failure.
