Wynn's 18985 5L Off-Car Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaner Removes Soot & Deposits From DPFs

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Wynn's 18985 5L Off-Car Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaner Removes Soot & Deposits From DPFs

Wynn's 18985 5L Off-Car Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaner Removes Soot & Deposits From DPFs

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Diesel particulate filters (DPF) are placed on the exhausts of diesel vehicles to prevent toxic emissions from flowing into the environment. Despite this, some motorists have the diesel filter removed to avoid mechanic failures and additional maintenance costs. Update – October 2023– We have updated our product recommendations in line with some excellent new products that have been released in the UK market. No, you cannot have your DPF removed. It’s a legal requirement in the UK and if removed, your car will immediately fail an MOT test. Motorists tend to avoid repair due to the expense of cleaning, remapping or replacing the filter, particularly if the car still runs pretty well but there is an engine warning or glow plug light flashing. Prior to the conception of DPF filters, those harmful exhaust gasses were being pumped straight out into the atmosphere.

Another contributing factor to DPF problems is poor quality diesel fuel. The more expensive, premium fuels contain additional additives which help reduce the amount of soot build up. Why Should I Use A DPF Cleaner? It’s mostly a cost saving exercise as filters easily become clogged up, especially with city driving where vehicles are driven at slow speeds in residential areas. Modern diesel vehicles require regular journeys and not just that, they require journeys which allow the engine to get up to optimum temperature which then allows all of the emissions systems to work at their best. Unfortunately, short, infrequent journeys are a huge problem for modern diesels which are equipped with DPF filters as they don’t allow the DPF and other emissions systems to work properly. The Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in most people working from home which has then culminated in their vehicles not being used anywhere near as much. When drivers are using their cars, they are generally being used for a weekly trip to the shops, school run etc. If you have a manual car I suggest second gear and a speed of around 50 mph or you can try third gear at around 80 mph.Founded in 1971, FoE is a federation of 74 groups from all over the world who are dedicated to saving the environment. One of their primary causes involves complaining to the ASA about the prevalence of adverts for DPF removal services. 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? After using your DPF treatment head to the motorway and drive your vehicle at extremely high revs for at least 30 minutes. Using a DPF cleaning additive as a preventative measure could potentially save you thousands in repair bills.

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. The Used Car Guy holds no liability for your outcomes when trying the procedure listed above. This article is meant only to aid car owners that wish to avoid spending large amounts of money on their used car. Here, I provide a two-step guide to regenerating a DPF filer for pennies, without the need for a mechanicAfter lots messing around with a new aftermarket DPF (Which turned out to be faulty!) and new DPF sensors I bought this product to clean out my original DPF. It's very easy to use by sealing off one end and leaving it for up to 8 hours.

DPF filters are fitted to all modern diesel vehicles and were introduced around 2009 to comply with Euro 5 exhaust emissions rules, some vehicles were fitted with them slightly prior to this. Only Got 5 Minutes? A passive regeneration occurs when the vehicle exhaust system has reached a particular temperature after a sustained period of driving at specific speeds. Generally, this occurs when driving on a motorway at speeds of around 50-70mph for more than 30 minutes. A close runner up, Cataclean 6160 DPF cleaner offers exceptional performance at a really impressive price point. Cataclean claim it’ll reduce emissions but as much as 60%, a really impressive bit of kit. As well as protecting and cleaning the DPF, it’ll also protect and maintain catalytic converter systems. The key features of Cataclean 6160 DPF cleaner are;

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Free Delivery is not available for Over-Sized parcels, such as Exhausts, Radiators & Headlamps - For details on these items please see the 'Oversized Items' section below. If you only ever use your car for short journeys around town and never drive on a motorway, it’s recommended to use a DPF cleaner in every second or third tank of fuel, doing so will signifanctly reduce soot built up in the DPF. You can also use the DPF cleaner in conjuction with cheaper diesel as opposed to using more premium diesel fuels at each fill up. Should I Use A DPF cleaner If My Warning Light Is Not On? FREE UK delivery applies to Zone A, UK Mainland England, Wales and Southern Scotland (Central Belt of Scotland) and Excludes surcharge post codes and areas. Follow the simple instructions to apply the DFP cleaner. Once you’re done move on to the second step below.

Because DPF filters have limited size and capacity, they can only store a limited amount of exhaust soot. Once the system has reached it’s capacity threshold (usually around 80%), the vehicle will attempt to begin a process called “Regeneration” What Is A DPF Regeneration? The EGR valve (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve), sits in the engine bay and exhaust gasses flow through it before moving on through the DPF filter. Because diesel fuel is quite oily in it’s formulation, diesel cars often suffer from carbon build up in the engine. An EGR valve is a prime candidate for coking up with carbon and often results in reduced gas flow through the valve. Again, a common cause for EGR valve problems is frequent short journeys around town as opposed to motorway journeys. DPF’s have been fitted to comply with European emissions regulations and it is illegal to alter or remove the system. 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.” Put the numbers to one side and notice that hundreds of car repair garages continue to offer the removal of DPF filters. MP’s are labelling this practice as ‘detrimental to people’s health’ and ‘unacceptable’.

Why remove DPF’s?

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. This will depend on the types of journey you do. If you drive on a motorway regularly for extended periods of time, you’ll need to use DPF cleaner less often than a typical “around town” driver.



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