diesel particulate filter

A diesel particulate filter (DPF), sometimes called a Filtre à Particules (FAP), is a device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine. We offer DPF removal hardware and software.

The exhaust emissions standards for new cars have effectively required fitment of a DPF in the exhaust of diesel cars since 2009 when the 'Euro 5' standard came into force. In fact, many cars registered before 2009 will have had one fitted too in anticipation of the change in standards. PSA Peugeot Citroën was the first company to make them standard fit on passenger cars in 2000.

According to the AA "If you're buying a new car and plan to use it mainly for town-based, stop/start driving it would be wise to avoid a diesel car fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) because of the possible hassle of incomplete 'DPF regeneration'." AA patrols are regularly called to cars with the particulate filter warning light on indicating a partial blockage of the filter. They go on to say, "There's no evidence in AA breakdown data that the problem's going away – newer car models seem just as likely to sufffer DPF problems if not driven 'correctly' as those built when DPF's were introduced."

Most vehicles fitted with a DPF will need to have the filter replaced as part of the service schedule, if it hasn’t become overloaded in the meantime, and this can cost over £1000!

As the DPF is not a legal requirement in a vehicle nor is it an MOT failure, if you are having DPF problems the most popular option is to remove it completely.

If you have a problematic DPF, we offer the hardware and software for full DPF removal. We will physically remove the DPF, replace it with a custom made pipe, and reprogram the ECU to remove all trace of the DPF.

We also offer discounts on our performance and economy remaps in conjunction with our DPF removal service.

Please contact us for a price for your vehicle and further information.dpf removal warning lights

Benefits of removal include:

> Improved performance
> Better MPG
> Cheaper than replacing the DPF filter
> No more repair costs, 'limp mode' or dash warning lights (shown above).

POSTAL REMAPPING:
FOR MOST VEHICLES, WE CAN ALSO OFFER A DPF AND/OR REMAPPING SERVICE BY POST IF YOU SEND US YOUR ECU. PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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