DPF CLEANING BLOCKED DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTERS:
DPF Cleaning Services:
Blocked DPF’s, Diesel Particulate Filters, are often simply replaced with brand new replacement DPF’s by many Garages and main Dealers. When the reality is that a DPF deep clean service may be a low cost solution to a common DPF problem.
Over time, the DPF can indeed wear out at very high mileage. However it is essential that passive regeneration, self clean cycles occur as they are intended. These burn off the collected fine particles. Without regular long distance trips the diesel particulate filter can clog very quickly.
With the large costs involved in replacing a DPF, it is important to consider a DPF Cleaning service as a first option. Also benefit from our valued advice here at Engine Reconditioners. Use the Contact Form below to find out more or Call Us on 03333 443356
Causes & Symptoms Of A Blocked DPF, Diesel Particulate Filter.
What Causes A Blocked DPF?
DPF’s get blocked as a result of the style of driving. Diesel vehicles are not suited to regular short stop and start trips. Furthermore, the DPF needs to reach an extremely high operating temperature before it can function correctly and self clean.
Diesel vehicles are ideally suited to longer journeys, often involving high speed motorway trips. This is where the exhaust system will reach an operating temperature where it can self clean as intended. This self cleaning is known as passive regeneration. Additionally, Poor quality engine oil may also lead to a blocked DPF.
Symptoms Of A Blocked DPF, Diesel Particulate Filter?
Symptoms of a DPF Failure or blockage may include the following and ideally can be resolved with professional DPF cleaning by us at Engine Reconditioners.
- Loss of power in your engine or your vehicle may go into limp mode.
- The DPF warning light or engine management light may appear on your dash.
- Passive and active regeneration, self cleaning fails to happen.
- A pungent smell of diesel may be noticeable.
- Stop-Start system as used in traffic not working.
- Your car seems to produce excessive amount of smoke.
- An Increase in the oil level due to fuel dilution from a blocked DPF.
- An increase in fuel consumption noticed
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