DPF issues in Willaston will allow harmful emissions from your vehicle into the atmosphere. That’s why the diesel particulate filter (DPF) is installed in the first place. It’s meant to capture those harmful soot particles, burn them off at high heat emitting only harmless vapour into the air. That process regenerates the filter. You might remember your grandfather taking his car out for a high-speed drive on the motorway for the purpose of “blowing out the carburettor”. That is kind of how a DPF filter regenerates itself. While you are driving, the process of burning the soot is automatic but you have to have the rpm’s up or it might not work correctly. If you only ever putter about around town and rarely ever drive at higher speeds, the burning process might not happen.
When the DPF filter isn’t working properly your vehicle is adding to air pollution but it’s also likely preventing your engine from running smoothly and at top performance. Also, in Willaston, DPF issues will increase your fuel consumption. You probably get a notification light on your dash when the DPF filter is regenerating. The process is set to regenerate when the DPF is at about 45% of capacity. For the average driver, that’s about every 3000 miles. Using the manufacturers’ recommended oil will help keep the filter from clogging and sending the soot back into the engine. Under the latest environmental guidelines, diesel fuel can only be used if the exhaust is filtered.
If your engine light comes on or engine is running a little boggy, DPF issues in Willaston could be the problem. If the filter does not regenerate on its own, even when you drive at high speeds, contact Kic Garage. We are a well-established, full-service auto garage. We can clean your DPF filter if it fails to clean itself. Usually, when we clean the filter, it will go back to self-generating without a problem. Don’t just ignore it because engine damage can result which may be costly. It will need to be addressed before your next MOT or your car won’t pass emissions testing. We can check the filter during regular maintenance service to assure your air filter is functioning as intended. We service both private automobiles and commercial vehicles.