Can you clean diesel particulate filter?

A reputable garage can clean your DPF, using the forced regeneration process. In most cases, this will remove the soot so you can drive your car safely. If taking your car for a long drive at a high speed has not resolved the issue, get the filter cleaned by a professional.

What are the symptoms of a blocked diesel particulate filter?

What Are The Signs Of A Blocked DPF?

  • You feel a loss of power in your engine (limp mode).
  • The DPF light will appear on your dashboard.
  • Passive and active regeneration keep failing.
  • A pungent smell of diesel.
  • Automatic Stop-Start System Not Working.
  • Your car seems to be releasing an excessive amount of smoke.

How often does a diesel particulate filter need cleaning?

roughly every 150,000-200,000 miles
Generally, it’s recommended that a DPF be cleaned roughly every 150,000-200,000 miles. At this point, ash in the filter cells begins to harden. This hardening can cause the filter to crack, resulting in permanent damage.

Do BMW have DPF problems?

Because of the high-spec nature of BMW diesel engineering, DPF issues are more common in these cars. These machines are a cut above most other cars, being a fine example of German dominance in automotive engineering and luxury design.

How do you clear a particulate filter?

If your car has an automatic transmission, shift your gears in a manual mode by moving the gear shift gently. No need to use the speed limiter, it is with no seeming value added. Ride like this for a minimum of 30 minutes. This will initiate a regeneration cycle, and your DPF will be cleaned.

Is it safe to drive with DPF light on?

Don’t ignore a warning light If you ignore a DPF warning light and keep driving in a relatively slow, stop/start pattern, soot will build up in the filter until your car goes into ‘restricted performance mode’ to prevent damage. If you let it get this bad: Driving at speed alone won’t be enough.