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Can you remove your particulate filter ?

No. Removing a DPF  is a crime and you would be fine.

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owning a car or van  without a DPF fitted. you can be fine and  It could also invalidate your insurance policy. 

          Dpf cleaning 

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        A diesel particulate filter (DPF) can become blocked for a number of reasons.

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        Low fuel level: Running the car frequently on a low fuel level can cause the car to avoid DPF regeneration          to save fuel. ​

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       Short journeys: If the engine doesn't reach its optimal operating temperature, the DPF doesn't have a               chance to burn off soot.

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        Poor maintenance: A poorly serviced car may fail sooner than a well-maintained one

 

        Incorrect oil: Some oils contain additives that can block filters. ​​​

 

       Faulty parts: A faulty fuel injector, clogged EGR valve, or turbocharger failure can cause a DPF to block. ​

 

        Low-quality fuel: Using low-quality fuel can damage a DPF. 

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       A blocked DPF can cause severe damage to your engine, including weakened acceleration, increased fuel          consumption, and the risk of leaks

How to fix a blocked particulate filter

The simplest way to sort out a blocked DPF  is driving on a motorway and sustained  speed for 30 to 50 minutes to allow your   exhaust temperature to reach the point   where it can cleanly burn off the excess    soot.

 This option is not always possible, so there    is also ‘active regeneration’, where    additional fuel is injected automatically, by  the vehicle’s ECU, when the filter reaches a defined limit to try and increase the temperature to burn off the soot. You can    tell when the regeneration is taking place by the following:

  • Change of engine note

  • Cooling fans active

  • Increase in fuel consumption

  • Increase in idling speed

  • Acrid smell from  the exhaust 

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