DPF Solutions

At GB Autotech we are the main dealership for Quantum in Luton and we offer a variety of DPF solutions, including DPF cleaning in Luton.

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What Is A DPF?

The DPF or Diesel Particulate Filter is, as the name suggests, a filtration device fitted into most types of modern vehicles. The purpose of the invention is to significantly reduce the amount of pollution released into the atmosphere through the expelled exhaust gases.

Soot composed of carbon and ash is usually burned up in the passive process of regeneration. However, the vehicle must reach the required temperature/ load for a long enough period in order for this process to occur without issue.

What is a DPF Clean?

The purpose of a DPF is to remove any build-ups of soot and ash as you drive. However, over-time they can become clogged minimising the purpose of the filter. If you own a diesel car, then it is highly likely that it will have a DPF. Soot and ash are two different things in this circumstance. A lot of DPF cleaners will only clean out the soot, and not the ash. However, the new Quantum DPF vehicle cleaning system cleans soot and ash and is chemically pressurized clean not heat cleaned.

What Are The Benefits of a DPF Clean?

There are many benefits as to why you should have your DPF cleaned, however, the main advantage is that it will allow you to save large amounts of money. Ignoring the fact that your DPF is blocked can result in costly repairs. Getting it cleaned regularly will enable your engine to breathe easy and perform to its best ability. As well as this, a clean DPF will extend the life of your engine. This is because ash that is left in the DPF becomes hard and can lead to cracking and other forms of damage. Removing this ash through a DPF clean will improve the overall efficiency of the car and have a positive impact on the fuel economy.

Why Should You Have It Cleaned?

On average, you should be looking at getting your DPF cleaned on an annual basis. If you are using your car for long journeys, then the engine will be getting hot enough to burn away the soot as it begins to build-up. However, using a diesel car for short journeys will result in the build-up of soot which will gradually course blocking in the filter.
Ensure you keep up with the maintenance of your DPF to avoid costly repairs and to maximise the overall car efficiency.

Problems

Problems can arise when a DPF becomes blocked by soot and ash that cannot be effectively burned off. Including the development of faults with the DPF. Failure to address the many problems associated with DPF blockages may result in significant damage to the filtration device, rendering it useless, and requiring it to be replaced completely at a high cost.

Solutions

When faults develop with the DPF, there are a variety of DPF solutions available to you, such as cleaning, regeneration and even a replacement of your existing DPF.

DPF Clean Solution

Performed with specialist equipment and the use of professional cleaning products, the soot and ash detritus that is blocking your vehicle’s DPF can be removed from the filtration device. The process first requires the DPF to be separated from your vehicle before the blockage can be removed using heat and pressure. The now clean DPF can then be replaced in your vehicle. The cost of a DPF clean can vary significantly, but is often much cheaper than having to undergo a replacement.

DPF Regeneration Solution

DPF regeneration is usually a passive process whereby residual soot is burnt off as the engine warms during regular use. Unfortunately, if the regeneration process is not functioning as it should, an advisable course of action is to attempt to have the filter manually regenerated before having to go through a costly DPF replacement. Manual DPF Regeneration involves first instructing the vehicle via the ECU to initiate the regeneration process, then to run the vehicle at full capacity in order to generate the required level of heat/ load to fully complete the regeneration process. Following Manual DPF regeneration, your vehicle will be road tested to ensure the process has been entirely successful.

DPF Replacement Solution

A DPF replacement is occasionally the only option available to those whose vehicles have not significantly reached the temperature required to burn the residual soot. Should the amount of soot reach levels of 90% or more, in other words a 45g capacity of soot, the DPF will be rendered incapacitated. You will be made aware of the fact that your DPF requires replacement by the on-board engine management fault or DPF fault indicator, that will remain illuminated. Unfortunately, a DPF replacement can be exceedingly costly, especially for certain vehicle makes and models.

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