Diesel Particulate Filter Clean
An increasing number of motorists are specifically asking for DPF Cleaning.
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) cleaner is designed to thoroughly clean the vehicle’s engine from the inside out. It is a chemical treatment which helps to reduce the soot emissions generated by the engine, regenerate the Diesel Particulate Filter and clean away any existing soot or other unwanted particles.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HAVE A DPF FILTER CLEANED?
In short, you should expect to pay anywhere around a minimum of £100 for the filter to be cleaned.
However, replacement of the DPF Filter itself, would potentially cost thousands of pounds, if your vehicle is not in warranty. Hence, the importance of good DPF maintenance.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD THE DPF BE CLEANED?
Check your vehicle driver manual, but as a guide, every 200,000 miles as a minimum requirement.
You should consider, the type of vehicle, environment, purpose and vehicle’s duty.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF A BLOCKED DPF?
If the DPF is blocked, you will feel loss of power in your engine (limp mode).
The DPF (or “engine check”) light will appear on your dashboard.
The Passive and Active regeneration keep failing. (see below)
You will notice a pungent smell of diesel in and around the vehicle.
The Automatic Stop-Start System may not be working or the vehicle seems to be releasing an excessive amount of smoke.