When you have Diesel Particulate Filter or DPF issues in Chester, speak to the specialists at Kic Garage. We’re a full service garage with the expertise to service and repair petrol and diesel engines. Now, if you have a diesel vehicle then you know that it is mandatory to have a diesel particulate filter to remove particles and pollutants that develop during combustion. It’s part of the European Union emission standards which have been in force since 2005. In order to remove the pollutants without dispersing them into the environment the filter has to operate at 400 degrees Celsius to burn up the residue. City driving doesn’t allow the filter to reach temperature to remove the particles. The result is loss of power as the result of a clogged filter.
If you usually only drive in town under 60 kilometres an hour you need to make a special effort to take the car out for a high speed drive for twenty or thirty minutes. In Chester, DPF issues may be resolved as you feel the filter clear with a jerk and then smooth out as the power increases. Still, you need to maintain a schedule of service on the DPF filter so it stays in good operating order. We make the inspection and maintenance of the DPF filter part of your total maintenance and service package. Keep an eye on your dash light between service appointments and don’t neglect it if it comes on. We conduct MOT testing and a diesel engine with a malfunctioning DPF filter will not pass emissions.
DPF issues in Chester are assumed to be self-correcting as the process of particle build up and then self-clean through combustion or regenerate. However, as part of regular maintenance, the filter needs to be removed and put in a cleaning chamber designed for cleaning and regenerating the filter. You will experience better performance from your car. Contact Kic Garage if you suspect DPF issues or your warning light comes on. Our specialist will clean and examine your filter for any issues that interfere with performance or acceptable emissions levels. For all your diesel engine service and maintenance, count on our experts to keep your engine humming.