DPF Cleaning

What Happens When Your DPF Filter is Blocked?

A blocked DPF filter can cause serious performance issues and increased emissions. At DPF Clean Team, we specialise in resolving blocked DPFs to restore your vehicle’s efficiency. If your DPF filter is blocked, our expert technicians can provide thorough cleaning or repair to resolve the issue.

Affordable Solutions for Blocked Diesel Particulate Filters

Expert Diagnosis and Repair for Blocked DPFs

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Our team offers professional and cost-effective solutions to resolve a blocked diesel particulate filter. If you notice any DPF blocked symptoms, it’s crucial to act quickly to prevent further damage.

We provide thorough diagnostics to confirm if the DPF filter is blocked and offer reliable cleaning and repair services.

Symptoms of a Blocked DPF

Common Symptoms of a Blocked Diesel Particulate Filter

Recognising the symptoms of a blocked DPF early can prevent costly damage. Some key blocked DPF symptoms include:

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  • Loss of engine power

    A blocked DPF filter restricts exhaust flow, reducing engine performance and causing sluggish acceleration, which can lead to increased strain on your vehicle.

  • Increased fuel consumption

    When the DPF is blocked, the engine compensates by using more fuel to maintain power, resulting in noticeably higher fuel consumption and reduced efficiency.

  • Excessive smoke

    A diesel particulate filter blocked with soot causes dark, excessive smoke from the exhaust, indicating that the filter is not functioning properly.

  • Dashboard warning lights

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How We Fix Blocked DPFs

Your garage or fleet management team will first inspect your vehicle for symptoms of a blocked diesel particulate filter (DPF), such as reduced performance or warning lights. Once confirmed, our team uses advanced techniques to clean or repair the blocked DPF filter, ensuring your vehicle returns to optimal efficiency and meets emissions standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, all blocked DPF cleaning services provided by DPF Clean Team come with a 12-month warranty. This guarantee ensures the cleaning process delivers long-lasting results, giving you confidence in the reliability and performance of your vehicle.

Absolutely. A clean DPF filter allows exhaust gases to flow freely, reducing engine strain and enhancing overall efficiency. This improvement not only saves fuel but also reduces emissions, making your vehicle more environmentally friendly.

The time required for cleaning depends on the level of blockage. For standard soot and ash blockages, the process typically takes 48 hours from collection to delivery. In cases of oil or AdBlue contamination, the process may take up to 72 hours.

In most cases, cleaning is a more cost-effective and efficient solution compared to replacement. Professional DPF cleaning restores the filter’s functionality, removing accumulated soot and ash. However, if the filter is physically damaged, replacement may be necessary.

Yes, leaving a DPF blocked for too long can cause significant engine issues. Restricted exhaust flow increases engine backpressure, which can damage key components like the turbocharger and exhaust manifold. Timely cleaning is crucial to prevent these costly repairs.

With a proven track record of successful cleaning services and a team of experienced technicians, DPF Clean Team offers reliable solutions tailored to your vehicle’s needs. Our process includes diagnostics, advanced cleaning techniques and post-clean testing to ensure optimal performance.

Contact our team today to discuss your blocked DPF concerns. Whether you need cleaning, advice or replacement options, we’re here to help.

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Are EGR Valve Cleaning and DPF Cleaning the Same?

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What Our Customers Are Saying

Read honest feedback from our clients who trust DPF Clean Team for reliable, efficient, and professional DPF services.

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  • Good Company

    Amin Mirzaee Avatar Amin Mirzaee
    July 13, 2024

    Do exactly what they say

    everythingsscrap y Avatar everythingsscrap y
    March 13, 2024

    Good helpful company and staff

    Graeme Anderson Avatar Graeme Anderson
    January 13, 2024
  • Recommend

    Damian Ruszkowski Avatar Damian Ruszkowski
    September 13, 2023

    Thanks Nicola for sorting me out with replacement dpf. Delivered when they said they would now just organised returning... read more

    David Ross Avatar David Ross
    September 13, 2023

    What can I say? Adam and Nicola were amazing from start to finish? I would highly recommend this business. They... read more

    Richard Russell Avatar Richard Russell
    September 13, 2023
  • I can not praise Scott and his team enough! I rang them after my car went into limp mode with... read more

    Jon wood Avatar Jon wood
    September 13, 2023

    As someone else said, I don't normally write reviews, but this company deserves it. Excellent service, friendly, not pushy.... read more

    Jane Cross Avatar Jane Cross
    September 13, 2022

    Friendly staff.

    Jem Broccoli Avatar Jem Broccoli
    September 13, 2021
  • TOP SERVICE FROM CHRISTIAN AND ADAM ORDERED A DPF 4PM FRIDAY THEY TOLD ME 3-5 WORKING DAYS ARRIVED BEFORE THE... read more

    Carlo Vaccaro Avatar Carlo Vaccaro
    September 13, 2021

    The DPF works well. I am a Range Rover L405 owner in the Philippines. I needed a new DPF and... read more

    ABS Santos Avatar ABS Santos
    September 13, 2021

    Excellent communication and a pleasure to deal with. Great price & delivered on time. Thank you.

    Deano Avatar Deano
    September 13, 2021
  • Have had many sprinter dpf cleaned and repaired. I am very pleased with the service provided.

    Tom Upcott Avatar Tom Upcott
    September 13, 2021

    Very good at cleaning particulate filters

    Lea Hudson Avatar Lea Hudson
    September 13, 2020

    Excellent service from start to finish. Did exactly what they said they would do. Pleasure dealing with them and will... read more

    Simon Fox Avatar Simon Fox
    September 13, 2020
  • Just had my dpf cleaned by the dpf clean team . Fast efficient service, highly recommended

    George bear Avatar George bear
    September 13, 2020

    Used Clean team MANY times as we're a garage. Dundalk Motors London, very professional service never had any issues, people... read more

    Robert Katchis Avatar Robert Katchis
    September 13, 2019

    Did a clean on my insignia DPF was sluggish and slow, after a clean through was great! Even recommended a... read more

    Kaptin Karl Avatar Kaptin Karl
    September 13, 2019
  • Used them many times, great sevice

    Glen Strachan Avatar Glen Strachan
    September 13, 2018

    Used local Hinkley firm Terry Taylor to test and remove the dpf prior to it being taken to DPF Cleanteam.... read more

    Stuart Bower Avatar Stuart Bower
    September 13, 2016

    I wouldn't usually review but the service i received was brilliant. i had a problem with my Mercedes sprinter, ... read more

    ben Clarke Avatar ben Clarke
    September 13, 2016