The primary purpose of a vehicle’s diesel particulate filter (DPF) is to ensure that the emissions made are in compliance with environmental protection legislation in effect, both on a federal level and state-wide. The installation of DPFs in vehicles across the country has helped reduce the number of particulate matter emissions in the atmosphere. DPFs only work well when they are cleaned, however, and not all vehicle owners can keep them clean enough to continue functioning well. A standard regeneration cycle without a catalyst will help remove some of the matter from the DPF, but won’t be enough to get them clean enough to function well. Following these instructions on how to clean a DPF in Minnesota will help you keep your emissions low, and maintain compliance with the law.
Do Not Remove The Filter
Many vehicle owners remove their filter when it becomes too clogged to function, mistakenly believing it to be an ideal solution to particulate matter build-up. Manufacturers always caution against this as a practice, with many even voiding warranties if the original particulate filter is not in place. Vehicle owners are often required to keep a stock of clean DPFs on hand if they use this option, which is also strongly discouraged by original equipment manufacturers.
Add A Catalyst
While a standard regeneration cycle will not be strong enough to remove all the particulate that has accumulated on the filter, adding a catalyst can give your cycle the boost it needs to get the job done right. A well-designed catalyst will reduce the temperature the particulate needs to ignite, making your regeneration cycle much more effective. Testing on certain catalysts has even found that they lower the temperature enough to burn the build-up off at normal operating temperatures. The benefit of this to your vehicle is that regeneration cycles will need to be run less frequently.
