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Dash hawk and questions

06-26-2009, 08:42 AM

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Dash hawk and questions

ALL: I have purchased a Dash Hawk Monitor from MSD Ignitions. ($240 + s/h) My plan is that this will help me know when my rig is in Regen mode in hopes of reducing repeat regens by not shutting off motor before regen is completed. From what I have learned here at TDR, the incompleted Regen episodes increase amounts of fuel leaking into crankcase. I have only 3K miles since last oil change and my oil level is already over the plastic indicator.

Due to emission laws in my state, I cant remove anything so I figure this is an alternative to at least reducing the number of regens and thereby reducing fuel seepage into my crankcase. I am unable to tell when my rig is in regen mode at all. No change in motor sounds, smoke, or anything that is detectable to me. At least I will have some monitoring capability now.

IS THIS A VIABLE PLAN/EXPECTATION OR NOT?
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I CAN DO TO STOP THE FUEL LEAKAGE INTO MY CRANKCASE WITHOUT DELETING ALL THE EMISSION CRUD?

Appreciate feedback and TIA for any at all.

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