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What is a DPF?
Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) are part of a diesel vehicles exhaust system. DPF cleaning should be carried out as a regular service. The benefits of DPF cleaning are improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and extended lifespan of your engine and components.
What Does a DPF Do?
DPFs filter out harmful soot from your diesel vehicle’s exhaust gas, which reduces the output of pollutants into the atmosphere. This reduces the negative health impacts of diesel emissions. For this reason, DPFs are now compulsory in all new diesel vehicles.
The diesel engines’ sooty exhaust over time clogs up the DPFs filter. This will eventually block the filter and this interferes with the engine performance and fuel economy as the exhaust system becomes blocked. This is why it’s important to clean the Diesel Particulate Filters regularly.
How often do DPFs need cleaning?
In general, it’s a good idea to schedule a clean every 6-12 months, depending on;
Some vehicles will have a DPF warning light on the dash, which makes it easy to know when you need a DPF clean. There are also a few warning signs that your filter is blocked and due for cleaning.
Keep an eye out for issues such as:
What’s the best way to clean a DPF?
DPF filter cleaning is best done by an experienced technician. At your Bosch Car Service in Tea Garden, we use highly effective techniques for clearing out clogged filters.
Remember a well-maintained diesel system helps keep your DPF cleaner. It also boosts your vehicle’s performance, efficiency and extended engine life.
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