Costs for this serve seem to vary but in most cases it is much cheaper than a replacement filter and not illegal like DPF removal (more on that below). Since 2014, any diesel vehicle missing a diesel particulate filter will automatically fail its MOT. The Guardian newspaper revealed that thousands of drivers have been caught without a DPF fitted to their vehicles. You may get a strange smell coming from the engine bay or underneath of the car. Common smells are a foul, eggy like smell and you also get a burning smell which can be alarming to say the least! To see the lowest possible price and the biggest possible current savings, "The whole country" must be selected in the offer overview when a job is created. As I had to go to the trouble of removing the Dpf why not try cleaning it myself and this is what I decided to do. I figured that if I was not successful I could still take it to a specialist cleaner.

Yes, I do work in the additive industry for Wynn’s, a global additives company established in 1939 – Must be doing something right? Reply FROM PRICES" is the cheapest available current price, for the same type of job from workshops throughout the country.By running your car in this manner, you regenerate the DPF Filter and unclog all the soot and dirt that’s built up over time. Generally, DPF cleaners begin to work pretty much straight away after being application. Research has shown that vehicles can start to show improved performance as little after 10-15 minutes after the DPF cleaner has been applied. Once you’ve applied the cleaner, you should start to see a noticeable improvement from your car. How Often Should I Use DPF Cleaner?

As well as the warning light, you’ll also likely notice a decrease in performance from your car. You may experience the following symptoms. DPF cleaners are suitable for most diesel or biodiesel engines and they may require regular usage to keep the DPF clean. However, if you find that they aren’t as effective as you would expect, go on a “spirited” drive whilst keeping the RPM’s high. You could also drive on the motorway and keep the car in a lower gear whilst travelling at 60 to 70 MPH. This type of driving along with using the cleaner should help to keep it clean as long as there isn’t a fault with the DPF. This operation uses diagnostic equipment, with the technician asking the vehicle to regenerate the filter. I have owned a 2.0 Jtdm Alfa 159 for 3 1/2 years now and have done approx 30k miles with it. After a few months the car went into ‘regen’ with the exhaust rattling and shaking as if it was falling to pieces, then did it again a few weeks later. I then did a bit of forum research and decided to try the Wynns DPF cleaner, after a good run (about 20 miles ) and a higher revs blast there was some dark smoke then some lighter coloured grey smoke blown out and after that I’ve not had another ‘regen’ incident.I was advised by cleaning company that alternative and non OED parts will be inferior and not made from silicone carbide resulting in the necessary heat levels needed for regen not being achieved. Update ! (2016)We’ve been speaking to some industry experts on this matter and we’d like to offer an updated view. In a press release from 2 May 2016, FOE air pollution campaigner, Oliver Hayes, stated, “Air pollution is a public health crisis of breath-taking proportions. The dodgy practice of removing pollution filters from cars is not only risking people’s health but also putting drivers at risk of prosecution for the simple fact that it’s illegal to drive a car with its DPF removed.”

Trouble is as a tradesperson I need a largish van & really there is no choice, big petrol vans are very few & far between, so it’s diesel or nothing & if you do a big percentage of local work, with short trips & / or idling, a DPF equipped one is a rotten idea. Reply Engine light came on July ’18 – DPF burn at garage (A) didn’t work – Wurth cleaner used and successful. Glowplug also replaced at this time.The stated prices and savings are based on quotes from workshops registered with Autobutler and their own individual prices. Prices and savings may vary depending on car manufacture, model, year, workshop availability and when and where in the country the task is to be carried out. Update – November 2022– Interestingly, modern petrol or gasoline vehicles are now being fitted with DPF equivalent type filters. Gone are the days or buying a petrol vehicle to avoid frustrations with exhaust filter systems. Motoring product specialists such as Liqui Moly, Wynn’s and Cataclean are now producing DPF like cleaning products for petrol and gasoline cars. It’ll be interesting to observe whether PPF’s prove to be as problematic as DPF’s have been for modern Diesel engines.