WHY IS DPF CLEANING IMPORTANT?
If you drive a diesel vehicle, you’re probably familiar with DPFs , or diesel particulate filters . But when was the last time you had yours cleaned? As a diesel driver, this is something you should be doing on a regular basis. This will help manage your vehicle’s environmental impact while maximising its fuel efficiency, which in turn keeps your running costs down. Your vehicle will also perform better, allowing you to get the maximum power from the diesel engine. 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. So, what happens to the sooty particulate matter? It gets trapped inside the filter. Over time, this will eventually block the filter and interfere with the engine and exhaust system. Knowing this, it’s easy to see why it’s im...