by Karl Dyson | Jan 4, 2016 | dpf-diesel-particulate-filter
An MIT startup in the US – Filter Sensing Technologies (FST) has developed a new sensor which could help diesel engines manage DPF regeneration much more efficiently. The new sensors utilize wireless signalling directly from within the exhaust systems to take...
by Karl Dyson | Nov 18, 2015 | dpf-diesel-particulate-filter
Halfords Autocentre has now become one of the many UK garages / auto centres offering DPF cleaning services to motorists. They claim that this new service in response to concerns over diesel car pollution, however our experience with DPF issues puts it firmly down to...
by Karl Dyson | Nov 5, 2015 | dpf-diesel-particulate-filter
As you may have seen from my ramblings on our Twitter account and our Forum, I’m now the proud owner of a 2015 Skoda Octavia VRS Combi TDI 184 (DSG). As with all Euro5 and Euro6 diesel cars it’s equipped with a dreaded diesel particulate filter to help...
by Karl Dyson | Oct 28, 2015 | dpf-diesel-particulate-filter
An investigation by the Independent has revealed that over 1000 UK garages, back street mechanics and tuning firms are offering DPF removal services. Official figures show that Air pollution caused by diesel cars (diesel particulates) have been linked to 29,000 deaths...
by Karl Dyson | Oct 19, 2015 | dpf-diesel-particulate-filter
Diesel cars have come a long way in a very short time. Not that many years ago “performance” diesel cars were simply unheard of. With the introduction of smarter fuelling, injection and turbo-charging systems it’s not uncommon to see modern diesel...
by Karl Dyson | Oct 5, 2015 | dpf-diesel-particulate-filter
DPF cleaning specialists DPF Clean Team have revealed their top 10 vehicles in 2015 needing their DPF cleaning expertise. Their in house data reveals that the mighty Mercedes Sprinter van tops the list of commercial vehicles while the Mazda 6 tops the cars. Top 10...
