Expert DPF Cleaning in Rotherham
What is DPF Cleaning?
A Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is a component fitted in the exhaust system of modern diesel vehicles. Its job is to trap harmful soot and particulates from diesel exhaust, helping your car meet emission standards and reduce pollution that would otherwise escape into the atmosphere. Over time, the DPF gets clogged with soot and ash. This buildup of soot and ash can cause many issues, such as reduced engine performance and poor fuel economy, and so needs to be cleaned.
Kilnhurst Tyres offers three different methods of DPF cleaning:- Active Regeneration, the process of injecting raw fuel into the diesel oxidisation catalyst (DOC) to elimate clogging, Passive Regeneration, requires heating the DPF to over 600 degrees by running the engine at around 40 mph for about 20 minutes burning off all the trapped soot and Manual Regeneration, manualling cleaning off the soot with specialised equipment.
What are the signs of a clogged DPF system?
As mentioned above, a clogged DPF system can cause your vehicle issues. If you experience any of the following symptoms, it may be time to take your vehicle into our Rotherham branch and enquire with our skilled technicians about a DPF cleaning:- Reduced engine performance, poor fuel economy, black smoke emitting from the car's exhaust tailpipe, or the DPF indicator light illuminating on the vehicle's dashboard.
What are the benefits of cleaning the DPF?
During your engine's combustion process, residues of sulfur and nitrogen are emitted. These emissions are harmful to the environment, which is where your DPF comes into action. The DPF captures fly ash, carbon residues, and soot, trapping the residue and helping to reduce the emission of toxic gases. Cleaning your DPF can help to keep your vehicle functional, healthy, and in peak performance. It can also prevent the residual buildup of soot and carbon, so the filter functions optimally. Finally, it can help to reduce the toxicity of gases and help your vehicle meet the emission levels set by the UK's environmentally friendly standards.
