Return visit to Engine Carbon Clean after initial DPF diagnosis 2 months ago – Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi (2009 – 90,711 miles)
⚠️ DPF Issues? Initial diagnosis is key before spending money on DPF Cleans when unnecessary. ????️ ‘It’s driving good m8 […]
If you are having DPF issues with
a) DPF regenerating too often
b) DPF lights coming on and off frequently
c) DPF lights and/or engine lights on permanently
If the DPF lights are coming on then a diagnostics is essential to understand why. Many times the DPF will be struggling to regenerate or regeneration will be disabled due to a faulty sensor (temperature, pressure, etc.) or component (glow plug, thermostat, fan, vaporiser, etc.).
In this condition driving it hard will not help, just add more soot to the DPF!
No matter how you drive it will not allow regeneration and will lead to a blocked DPF. Once diagnosed then the faulty parts can be rectified and regeneration can work as it should.
Sometimes everything is working fine, but short journeys or low fuel levels may have caused lack or opportunity to regenerate.
If we determine the DPF isn’t blocked and the DPF can still successfully regenerate then an Engine Carbon Clean to clean up the source of the soot (combustion chamber) is a great idea as this will reduce the soot levels entering the DPF and in turn the frequency of regeneration. DPF will last longer and you will save fuel with fewer regenerations.
If the DPF back pressure and soot content are too high then even with fixing the underlying issues will still not allow regeneration. We can perform a DPF Clean as a last resort option.
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⏱️ Typically takes a minimum of 90 minutes and up to 3 hours from arrival to departure.
❗ Not all vehicles are suitable for working on at the roadside depending upon the layout of the DPF pipework. Arrangements may need to be made to perform the service at a garage of your choice.
⚠️ DPF Issues? Initial diagnosis is key before spending money on DPF Cleans when unnecessary. ????️ ‘It’s driving good m8 […]
⚠️ Vehicle not running properly? ???? Engine Management Light on? Get it properly diagnosed before it creates further issues. ????
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????️ ‘Hey car is great feels like new! Took onto motorway and no issues with acceleration! SMOOTH. THANK YOU’ Here
ℹ️ DPFs require a number of prerequisites to regenerate properly. When struggling with DPF issues many people advise you to
????️ ‘car drives smooth and is a lot of more responsive’ ⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Get it checked out
⚠️ DPF Light on and won’t stay off? Get it diagnosed before it blocks. ℹ️ #didyouknow that most #DPF issues
????️ ‘A noticeable improvement in power, more linear is probably the best way to describe it’ ⚠️ Like to look
⚠️ Vehicle due a service? Don’t delay an oil change as oil deterioration can stop a DPF regeneration. ℹ️ Ideal
Here we have another BMW 530D (2007 – 109,696 miles) booked in for diagnostics health check due to the DPF