Why you should not remove the particulate filter (DPF)?
Unfortunately, there are still such car service centres, which recommend to remove a clogged particulate filter. No filter – no problem. But we do not recommend doing so under any circumstances. Why to remove it, if it can be cleaned? The removal may still be considered “old school”, from the days when it was not possible to clean, or there was a lack of information about particulate filter cleaning.
It is understandable, that removal was more popular than the replacement of filter, as buying a new filter is a considerably expensive measure. But now, when gentle particulate filter cleaning is available, removal is no longer relevant. Moreover, particulate filter removal is prohibited by the law, and removing the particulate filter may result in a fine.
What problems may arise, if the particulate filter is removed?
1. Interference with the car design and electronics occurs when the DPF is removed. If afterwards the car encounters another technical problem, you will probably no longer be able to take the car to an authorized dealer for repairs, as there would be an interference with the control unit.
2. Cars with the removed particulate filter have increased emissions, which is very harmful to nature, the environment and human health.
3. It is prohibited by law, and removing the particulate filter may result in a fine. In Europe, penalties are already rather high (for example, in the United Kingdom – around 1000 pounds, in Poland – currently around 120 EUR). Special raids are held to check vehicle particulate filters. And exactly the same situation is expected to be in Latvia, if not today, then tomorrow.
Why damage the vehicle, remove its parts, pollute the environment, if the particulate filter can be cleaned? Filter cleaning takes only 1 hour for cars (price 120 EUR), and 2-3 hours for buses, trucks and tractors (price from 360 EUR – depending on the size).
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