Is it illegal to remove DPF filter from vehicle?
Although it is not illegal to remove a DPF filter form your vehicle, it is an offence under the Road vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations (Regulation 61a (3))1 to use a vehicle which has been modified in such a way that it no longer complies with the air pollutant emissions standards it was designed to meet.
What happens if you dont have a diesel particulate filter?
Since 2014, any diesel vehicle missing a diesel particulate filter will automatically fail its MOT. The Guardian newspaper revealed that thousands of drivers have been caught without a DPF fitted to their vehicles. However, some MOT stations are posting on their websites that they can beat the visual MOT DPF check.
Why does my DPF filter keep clogging up?
It’s mostly a cost saving exercise as filters easily become clogged up, especially with city driving where vehicles are driven at slow speeds in residential areas. A lack of motorway driving is one cause of clogged filters that can only lead to mechanical problems and/or engine warning lights flashing continuously.
How much does it cost to remove DPF from ECU?
Pricing range from R4250 and this includes the removal of the actual filter as well as the software modification to delete the DPF function from the vehicle’s ECU. Please note, removing the DPF is a 2 part process, you can NOT just remove the actual filter and think the problem will be solved.
What happens if I remove the DPF filter?
If you remove the DPF filter and make no adjustments to the engine’s computer, it will enter either a limp mode or a constant state of regen. Simply put, all the sensors and the dpf have to be in perfect working order when running the stock vehicle’s programming or else your truck will go haywire and you will not be able to drive it.
What happens when you remove a diesel particulate filter?
When you remove a diesel particulate filter (DPF) you essentially not only remove a problem, which may be costing you a fortune, but you remove a blockage in the exhaust system – a blockage which creates additional back pressure and so, once its removed the car has more power and runs better.
Can a DPF be removed from an ECU?
The trouble is, it is extremely difficult to effectively remove a DPF due to the way the manufacture writes software for the engine ECU. Sure you could just remove the internals from the DPF but this will cause the DPF pressure sensor to register a fault and bring the engine management light on.
What’s the best way to clean a blocked DPF?
This powerful cleaner removes stubborn dirt and carbon deposits from the EGR valve, turbo, injectors, pipes, inlet and outlet valves and the diesel particulate filter (DPF). This product is unique on the market due to the high concentration of active substances and the versatile effect.