Are my driving habits hurting my diesel engine?

[john1981]

Originally Posted by tuffr2

In 2023 I would not delete the emission system on the truck. That turns you into an outlaw. I would rather rob a train then delete the emissions system. For all we know the brother in the sky can detect polluters. Plus the calibrated systems on the truck might be thrown out of wack.

i wouldnt buy a 2023 truck in 2023, but thats just me. i miss the tufted leather couches from the 70s and 80s.

[Rzrbrn]

I don't want to delete, just modify such that the truck will not be restricted to 5 mph when the DEF system is malfunctioning. Emergency vehicles are limited to 60 mph rather than 5 mph, so it is out there. Some states have shut down the emission check stations, mine for one, so many people are deleting. But I don't want to delete, just modify so I don't get restricted to 5 mph. I am sure the DEF malfunction will happen, so I want to be prepared. Being restricted to 5 mph while toddling along to the repair shop would be dangerous. Also would like to run distilled water through it now and then to remove crystallization. I do think the DEF system is needed and will continue to use it, even if it can't be modified.