A Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is a 'Filter' mounted in the exhaust of your vehicle.
It is designed to catch the soot particles that come from your engine, reducing the soot emissions by up to 80%.
DPFs were introduced following the introduction of the Euro 5 emission standards and are required to ensure your vehicle meets the emission specification it was designed to by the manufacturer.
The filter is designed to STOP the very fine, harmful particles entering the atmosphere and prevent our children, friends and family from breathing them in.
The DPF is structured like a series of honeycomb filters that stop the soot passing all the way through the filter, therefore reducing emissions.
Here Below video about DPF Cleaning process we carried out on
Mercedes C220 CDi W204 year 2012
Engine management system ECU monitors the DPF soot content via a pressure differential sensor.
When the DPF becomes blocked, the ECU will initiate a 'Reburn' to clean the filter while you're driving.
If driving conditions don't allow the reburn to be completed or the DPF is partially blocked - Pop in for a scan we should be able to tell you if your DPF needs treatment/cleaning or not.
If you use diesel car in town mostly then highly likely you will need DPF inspection at least once a year
Cleaning procedure will provide better exhaust flow and cleans emissions for MOT test also
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