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Cummins Improves Cleaning Interval of Diesel Particulate Filter
Cummins Inc. said it has improved its ISX15 heavy-duty engine so it can go longer between cleanings of its diesel particulate filter.
The 2016 ISX15 “is capable of an extended DPF ash-cleaning interval reaching up to 500,000 miles for conventional linehaul applications with fuel economy greater than 5.5 miles per gallon,” the company said in a statement.
The design enhancement for the engine reduces oil consumption as well as ash consumption.
The manufacturer said the improvement of the DPF ash-cleaning interval is a “testament of our confidence in our products but also a commitment to our brand promise of dependability.”
The Columbus, Indiana-based firm also announced the introduction of a new in-service extended protection plan available for its 2010 and 2013 ISX12 and ISX15 engines.
“The plan must be registered by six years/650,000 miles and after any current extended coverage has expired. While traditional Encore plans have only been available to used-truck buyers, Encore Xtra is also available to the first owner in recognition of some customers' longer trade cycles,” the company said.
