Do DPF filters need replacing?

Most DPF filters have a natural method of cleaning themselves; active regeneration or passive regeneration. This will likely mean that your filter is too blocked to clean effectively, and will need replacing.

Is there a DPF problem in my Ford Focus?

DPF Removal Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi. Diesel Particulate Filter Problems – Angel Tuning The chances are, if you are visiting this page you are suffering at the business end of a DPF problem. Chances are you probably did’nt know your car had one until the engine light came on and the vehicle went into limp mode.

What kind of filter does a Ford Focus use?

Ford Focus – DPF replenish – Arnold Clark – rtj70. A DPF does not use a fluid. An older style filter used by the Peugeot Citroen group, called a FAP filter, used a liquid called Eolys to help with the regeneration of the filter.

How long does a Ford focus DPF take to regenerate?

You need to be doing decent mileage with regular longer trips i.e 20 miles plus. This is needed to get the DPF to a high enough temperature to regenerate. These DPF’s only need five minutes at 40mph or more according to the handbook.

How does a Peugeot Citroen DPF filter work?

An older style filter used by the Peugeot Citroen group, called a FAP filter, used a liquid called Eolys to help with the regeneration of the filter. It got injected into the diesel each time you filled up. A DPF has the necessary catalyst in the DPF itself to regenerate but that needs the temperature in the exhaust to be raised.

When do I need to replace my DPF filter?

The DPF is a filter that removes particulates and soot/carbon from the exhaust gases and is a serviceable item that needs to be replaced at the end if its life. This varies with each vehicle manufacture (for example Ford requires replacement at 75K and BMW at 150K) and main dealers account for the majority of DPFs fitted within our market.

Why do we need DPF cleaning in diesel cars?

DPF Cleaning at Halfords Autocentres | Halfords UK Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) were developed to meet ongoing changes in emissions regulations and particulate filters in diesel car exhausts are now as common as catalytic converters on petrol cars

Can a DPF light fail on its own?

It is extremely unusual that a DPF will fail on its own (the problems are usually upstream or to do with the actual system) so this is where the EEC DPF tool becomes a necessity. The majority of vehicle manufacturers have the same warning light sequence but you should always check the vehicle handbook to be safe.