The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Friday, Jan. 15 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “The Impact of Upstream Air Leaks on Diesel Exhaust After Treatment.”
The American Trucking Association’s Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) recently added a new recommended practice (RP), designated RP 375 leak detection in engine systems utilizing visible vapor technology. Research related to this new RP shows that upstream component leaks, faults and unmetered air leaks in the engine system cause increased fuel delivery, altering the air/fuel ratio, prematurely clogging DPF filters and after treatment systems, which may result in a derate condition. These air leaks often contribute to increased maintenance and vehicle downtime.
Mark Hawkins, technical solutions manager for Redline Detection LLC, will discuss the background of RP 375, the findings related to it and troubleshooting steps for a pinpoint diagnosis.
For more information or to register for the webinar, click here.
About the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Established in 1972 as a non-profit organization, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is a driving force in the transportation industry. As an independent third party, ASE upholds and promotes high standards of service and repair through the assessment, certification and credentialing of current and future industry professionals, and the prestigious ASE Blue Seal logo identifies professionals who possess the essential knowledge and skills to perform with excellence. Today, there are approximately 250,000 ASE Certified professionals at work in dealerships, independent shops, collision repair shops, auto parts stores, fleets, schools and colleges throughout the country. For more information about ASE, visit www.ase.com.
