Bluetec - DPF - Cleaning
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Bluetec - DPF - Cleaning
I had a check engine light occurrence on my way back from Myrtle Beach the other night. So I looked at the worst case scenario which is DPF replacement. Well it seems that is not necessary unless the "cells" are damaged. One can have their DPF removed or with just the exhaust attached to the DPF removed, cleaned via air or water (which is said to be the better route) for about $500 or less (doesn't include labor to remove the exhaust or DPF from from the vehicle). I did a quick online search locally and saw about 4 shops that do this work. Is that hope for Bluetec'rs repair budget? Has anyone heard of this process before?
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I had a check engine light occurrence on my way back from Myrtle Beach the other night. So I looked at the worst case scenario which is DPF replacement. Well it seems that is not necessary unless the "cells" are damaged. One can have their DPF removed or with just the exhaust attached to the DPF removed, cleaned via air or water (which is said to be the better route) for about $500 or less (doesn't include labor to remove the exhaust or DPF from from the vehicle). I did a quick online search locally and saw about 4 shops that do this work. Is that hope for Bluetec'rs repair budget? Has anyone heard of this process before?
Many larger truck dealers possess special equipment dedicated to cleaning the dpf. The process usually takes about a day. This usually restores the dpf to about 95 to 98% efficiency.
