STP GST66200EN Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaner 200 ml

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The car was running just fine, although it was drinking a lot of diesel. The only other symptom was a flashing glow plug light. I have been adding this additive roughly every 1500 to 2000 miles for more than 3 years now and can’t praise the product highly enough and feel that I have proved that it ‘works’. Recommended. Additives from reputable companies will normally do exactly what they say on the tin. They can’t fix mechanical faults, but can solve problems caused by deposits and contamination helping restore performance and efficiency. There are also products to help a tired engine through their final months and even extend their life, or products to get you out of trouble such as stopping leaks. No miracles, just honest technology that works. ‘Worth a try’ is something we often hear from converted sceptics.

DPF’s have been fitted to comply with European emissions regulations and it is illegal to alter or remove the system. Diesel Particulate Filter cleaner is designed to give your engine a good clean from the inside out. It is a chemical treatment which helps to reduce the soot emissions generated by your engine, regenerate the Diesel Particulate Filter and clean away any existing soot particles. Btw, no chemical added to your fuel tank can clean a DPF. All these additives are doing is introducing alcohols into your engine which burn at a slightly higher temp than gasoline or diesel would. Alcohols are generally corrosive to your motor, eating a way at seals and many metallic components. Reply I am hopeful that this cleaning is the best option and comfortable in knowing that my original dpf is a genuine part and will fit properly. Once the exhaust has reached the specific temperature, the vehicle will begin the regeneration process which consists of the soot inside the filter canister being burnt off to create more space inside the filter.Yes, absolutely. The principle behind a DPF cleaner is to act as a preventative measure to help prevent major problems manifesting themselves accompanied an expensive repair bill. Using a DPF cleaner will cause no harm and even if your DPF is only very lighly full, the cleaner will improve fuel economy and engine performance. Can I Have My DPF Removed? I was put off buying a diesel car for most of the last 10 years as your average mechanic (inc. many main-dealer ones) didn’t have much of a clue about EGR/DPF issues. Their solutions invariably revolved around expensive component replacement or it being ‘time to trade your car in’. Many mechanics, and I, understand how these systems work now as they’ve been around for a good few years, and earlier this year I traded in my (4 month old) petrol MX5 for a diesel Dacia Duster (circumstances dictated the need for a 4 seater). 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. 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.

To see the lowest possible price and the biggest possible current savings, "The whole country" must be selected in the offer overview when a job is created. The unmistakable clatter of a diesel engine is becoming a rarer sound nowadays. Demand for diesel is collapsing as politicians compare diesel pollution levels to that of the Chornobyl disaster. Even the white van man, who for years was fiercely defensive of the increased economy of diesel, is switching to hybrids or even to fully-electric offerings. DPF cleaning additives are a chemical solution added to the fuel tank which claims to aid the cleaning of a DPF filter.Like most filters, a DPF needs to be cleaned regularly otherwise it will become clogged and your DPF warning light may come on and could result in a trip to the mechanics! STP Diesel Particulate Filter is best used every 1800 miles as a preventative measure, however, should your DPF light come on, give it a try before you visit the mechanics. Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaner is designed to remove soot particles and carbon from diesel particular filters. One treatment helps unclog filters, removing accumulated unburnt soot to regenerate the DPF, perfect for stop/driving styles such as city driving, taxis, and those that use their vehicle for school runs. All diesel cars manufactured after 2009 have a DPF fitted to the exhaust system which traps harmful soot particles from being expelled into the environment.

Biofuel Blends: If you’re using biodiesel or other biofuel blends, a diesel engine cleaner can help mitigate issues related to water and microbial growth in the fuel system. It’s no wonder we are all so confused. My 2013 Transit handbook says nothing of any real use about the DPF or regen process. I wouldn’t surprised if most other vehicle handbooks were the same, i.e. bloody useless! There is no indication on my dash that a regen is taking place & I have never noticed it running any differently that might indicate a regen. It doesn’t smoke so the soot, is going somewhere (DPF) but the exhaust fumes do smell different from my old pre-DPF van. Our Googling of DPF cleaners has unearthed some companies offering a DPF cleaning services.This type of filter off service is used widely in commercial application such as HGVs and construction vehicles. The DPF catches soot (carbon) and about every 2000-5000 miles the engine management system will try to remove this by burning it. This can only happen if the car is driven (different manufacturers have slightly different strategies) on a fastish road above about 40-50mph for about 20 mins. If you don’t do this then at some point the car becomes desperate for a regen and may try and get some carbon burnt at less than ideal conditions. If this does not happen then at some point there is too much carbon and it could damage the substrate if a regen was started.Only a government could create this level of misery for our engines. Imagine if this were a human produce. You would be given the flu, which inhibits your ability to breathe, and a heart condition, preventing oxygen from reaching your heart and muscles. And then every time you exhale, it’s through a small straw. Try running a marathon like that… That’s what has happened to our automobiles with DPFs. 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;

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? If you have an automatic select the auto second gear position and drive the engine around 5,000 rpm.You may get a strange smell coming from the engine bay or underneath of the car. Common smells are a foul, eggy like smell and you also get a burning smell which can be alarming to say the least! Have you had a bad experience with a DPF? Did a DPF cleaning additive work for you? If so we’d like to hear from you – please leave details of your experience in the comments below. Our 3.0 Bmw X3 Diesel E83 recently started giving problems and the cause was the dreaded Dpf. I tried three different makes of additive in the fuel tank but to no avail. I also attempted a manual regen. but again to no avail. I therefore had several choices.