Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is designed to trap environmentally harmful solid waste from the exhaust and prevent its release into the atmosphere. However, these deposits can accumulate over time and cause clogging.
Sensors connected to the ECU monitor diesel particulate fill levels and warn the driver about saturation.
When the particulate fill level reaches the clogging threshold, regeneration begins and the filter cleans itself. However, regeneration may not occur in some cases and fails to clean the filter. As a result, the vehicle loses pulling power and the engine cannot run efficiently.
When the DPF warning light comes on, the first step should be to run the vehicle at steady speed and high RPM.
This causes the engine to send more fuel and the exhaust system to overheat. When this temperature reaches approximately 600 degrees, regeneration restarts and soot in the filter is burned off.
If the Diesel Particulate Filter is still not cleaned after this process, the next step is either replacing the DPF or removing it and cleaning it in special machines with dedicated fluids.
Since DPF replacement is costly, cleaning saves both money and time.
Why Does the Diesel Particulate Filter Clog?
Low fuel quality, frequent use in city traffic, long idling, and incorrect oil use are common causes. Using oil that does not meet international standards also frequently causes DPF clogging.
How Is the Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaned?
Diesel particulate filter cleaning uses specially manufactured machines and dedicated fluids. For healthy, quality, and fast cleaning, both authorized service centers and end users should carefully research machine and cleaning fluid choices.
With its fully domestic DPF Washing Machine, Nitro Mekatronik is among the most preferred options in the sector. This machine performs high-efficiency, fast cleaning on passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty vehicles, and stands out with its very competitive pricing.
How Is the Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaning Machine Used?
- The filter is removed from passenger, light commercial, or heavy-duty vehicles and brought to the service center.
- The filter is mounted securely on the machine.
- Manual or automatic mode is selected based on clogging level.
- Cleaning fluid levels are checked.
- After all checks, the cleaning process is started.
- Cleaning stages are monitored via the voice control system. (This feature is not available on all DPF cleaning machines. Nitro Mekatronik distinguishes itself from competitors with this system.)
- After completion, a fill-level report is printed from the DPF machine and given to the customer.
Features of the Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaning Machine
Diesel Particulate Filter cleaning can be performed on all passenger, light commercial, and heavy-duty vehicles.
The DPF machine is made of stainless steel and is highly resistant to water and impact.
In addition to Turkish, it offers English and German language options for international use. More language options will be added over time.
Manual or Automatic Mode can be selected based on diesel particulate fill level.
Based on Diesel Particulate Filter fill level, wash count, cleaning fluid amount, and air and water volume can be adjusted.
After cleaning, a PDF document showing filter condition can be obtained from the device to verify the process was performed correctly.
Average wash time is as short as 19 minutes. However, duration can be adjusted manually based on DPF fill level.