Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaning
Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaning.
DPF Cleaning. Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaning. Diesel Particulate Filters have been fitted to cars since 2009, DPF filters need to be kept clean and this can be done the following ways…
Regeneration:
DPF regeneration happens when the exhaust temperature’s high enough and this can be achieved by Motorway or A road driving at a steady speed until the warning lights goes out (usually about 10km) but this can vary depending on how blocked the DPF filter is.
Active regeneration
Active regeneration happens when the engine management system injects extra fuel into the engine to raise the exhaust temperature and triggers the regeneration process.
Manually cleaned by AutoBoz
we can manually clean and restore your DPF as part of your normal service.
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF ) Q&A's
How do I know the DPF filter needs to be cleaned?
- The Warning light comes on (Don’t Ignore)
- The engine runs faster
- The Stop/Start stops working
- The cooling fan still runs after the engine is stopped.
What are the signs my DPF needs cleaning?
- Warning Light (Don’t ignore)
- Cooling fans continues running after the ignition is off.
- Faster engine idle speed.
- The automatic Stop/Start stops working.
- Increased fuel consumption.
- A hot smell from the exhaust.
- The engine can sound different.