DPF Removal is the current wide-spread service we’re offering nationwide & the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) has become a very common failure on later model Diesel cars as they get blocked up and fail. We can help correct these problems at a very low cost. For more information please call us for a quote today on 0871 2887 666.
What is a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)?
A Diesel Particulate Filter, often referred to as the DPF is a device designed and integrated into the Diesel Engine exhaust systems to trap & remove Diesel Particulate Matter or Soot from the exhaust gasses of the diesel engine. Much like the Catalytic Converter of conventional petrol engines, the Diesel Particulate Filter works to remove harmful toxins and lower the emissions of your diesel engine making it more environmentally friendly.
The aim is to remove 80% in the average diesel particulate (soot) emissions and although a great concept, it brings about a whole new line of problems. We’re taking calls all day from anxious customers and garages across the country when their DPF (diesel particulate filter) light is illuminated on the dash, indicating that there is at least a partial blockage in the DPF system.
The problem with the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) System
The DPF works to trap & remove diesel particulate (soot) from the exhaust gasses of the diesel engine before it exits the exhaust. This is removed into the atmosphere, simply removed from the gasses that flow through the exhaust to help lower emissions. Imagine a DPF is like a honeycomb on the inside similar to the Catalytic Converter (CAT) of a petrol engine. As the gasses flow through it, the DPF will trap the harmful diesel particulate (soot) and with it’s advanced technology break it down to remove as much of it as possible (between 80%-100%). The soot is burnt off at very high temperatures in the DPF and left behind is a very fine ash residue. The problem is this ash, it has no where to go and so will begin causing blockage in the DPF system and this is our common DPF Problems occur.
The ash & soot will partially block your DPF causing the DPF/CAT light to illuminate on the dash (normally when 45% blockage is reached) at which point regeneration is required to get the DPF back in to it’s safety zone. Regeneration is the DPF’s way to clear the blockage through continuously burning it at higher temperatures and allowing the now harmless produce to escape through the exhaust system. There are two types of Regeneration processes which will be explained further below.
Sometimes the DPF light will appear on the dash intermittently, this does mean there is a partial blockage in your DPF and a regeneration process is required. You should make yourself aware of this process but many people are unsure or have no idea of this DPF system as it’s still very new and not explained to everyone. If you bought your vehicle from new at a dealership, then this would have most likely been explained at the point of sale but in the second hand car trade, you can’t expect this type of information to always be passed on.
What happens is drivers see the light, then see it go off and ignore it – not knowing it’s a partially blocked DPF. They continue to drive and again it will illuminate the DPF light on the dash and go off again but eventually it will stay on permanent and in most severe cases bring on the Engine management light and even the Coil Light which could start blinking. If this happens, you will lose all power and the vehicle will fall into “Limp Mode”. This is the automatic reaction of the Engine Management ECU and if you’re at this stage then unfortunately it will be a costly repair. You could be looking at having to replace the DPF unit and having your Engine Management ECU reprogrammed.
A DPF replacement will cost you between £800-£1400 new (+Labour) from main dealers, depending on the Make & Model of your vehicle and the corresponding part numbers of the unit. Resetting the ECU light will cost you a further £45-100 and then you will have to be on the lookout for the next time the DPF light comes on to take the appropriate action to ensure the damage is not done all over again as if you fail to act, then you could potentially void any warranty given with the new DPF unit costing you double.
What is Passive Regeneration?
Passive regeneration is an automated regeneration which often occurs on drives where there is prolonged high exhaust temperatures like for example on motorway-type runs, but it can’t be said that all cars get the required long journey motorway-type trips necessary to complete a passive regeneration of the DPF system and so manufacturers have had to adapt the technology and design-in an “active” regeneration process controlled by the Engine Management Computer also known as the Engine Control Module (ECM).
What is Active Regeneration?
When the diesel particulate (soot) loading in the diesel particulate filter (DPF) reaches a pre-set limit (normally around 45%), the ECU will make minor adjustments to the fuel injection timing system which will in turn increase the exhaust temperatures and help initiate the DPF regeneration process. This is a smart way of getting a motorway-type temperature to build up inside the DPF system and begin a full regeneration to bring the unit back to good health, however, if the journey is a bit stop/start where you’re in a built up city with traffic then the chances are the regeneration will not complete and eventually the DPF light will illuminate on the dash to tell you that the DPF system is partially blocked.
At this point it is recommended that you try to find time to complete a full regeneration and this can be done on a simple 10 minutes or so drive of speeds above 40mph.
If you do not do this and choose to ignore the light, it may go out but come back on and as you continue in a relatively slow, stop/start pattern of driving the soot loading will continue to build up and clog up the DPF system until it reaches closer to 75% blocked at which point you can expect other more serious warning lights to appear on the dashboard. By now, driving at speed alone will no longer be sufficient and the car will need to go to a specialised garage such as Sinspeed or a dealership for regeneration. The other lights may be the engine management light constantly on & possibly even the glow plug light blinking constantly. It is not advised to continue driving the vehicle under these conditions to avoid further costly damages to the DPF system and other mechanical components.
Common vehicles suffering the DPF system failure problems
The DPF system is fitted to a wide range of cars and in fact is being installed on almost all new Diesel engines so the problem will in future become more and more common, however, at this moment in time we’ve put together a small list of the most common cars which we’re having to deal with on a weekly basis suffering from the DPF problems:
- Alfa Romeo Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Audi – 1.4 TDI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 TDI, 2.5 TDI, 2.7 TDI, 3.0 TDI, 4.2 TDI, 5.0 TDI etc. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- BMW & Mini Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Citroen Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Chevrolet Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Fiat Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Ford Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Honda Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Hyundai Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Jaguar Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Kia Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Lancia Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Mazda Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Mercedes Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Nissan Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Opel Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Peugeot Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Renault Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Rover Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Saab Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Seat Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Skoda Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Toyota Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Vauxhall Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Volkswagen Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
- Volvo Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems
DPF additives & how they work?
The most common type of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) systems feature an in-built oxidising catalytic converter, which is located close to the engine where you’ll find the exhaust gases will still be relatively hot so that passive regeneration is possible. In some vehicles there’s not always space nearer the engine in which case some manufacturers use a different type of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system, one which relies on a fuel additive to lower the ignition temperatures of the diesel particulate soot particles so that the DPF can be located further away from the engine.
The DPF additive is usually stored in a separate tank and is automatically mixed in with the fuel when you go to fill up. Only very small amounts of the DPF additive are required for regeneration for example on average 1 litre of DPF additive would cover around 2800 litres of fuel, enough to cover 25,000 miles at 40mpg. With this type of DPF, regeneration would be initiated by the ECU roughly every 300 or so miles depending on the vehicle and will normally take 5-10 minutes to completion. Normally you won’t even notice this process taking place and if anything, once regeneration is completed you might see a glimpse of white smoke exit the exhaust and that’s it.
How much are you expected to pay on average for repairs?
Ignoring the warning lights and allowing the diesel particulate (soot) loading to continue to build up will lead to complete failure of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) in which case it would require a replacement unit which can cost anything from £800-£1400 + Labour, depending on the make, model, year of the vehicle and the DPF part numbers. These are dealer prices as copy parts are not recommended. After replacing the DPF you will need to reset the ECU which is an additional charge, normally between £45-£100.
How can SINSPEED help reduce this cost & what are the options?
There’s more than one way to resolve the issues with the DPF system:
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration Session
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Removal Session
If you’re DPF light comes up on the dash and you’re not entirely sure how to begin & successfully complete the regeneration process then we offer this service at a very affordable price and will save you damaging your DPF system and having to pay out for costly replacement parts.
Most of our customers prefer to have the DPF removed entirely. We can reprogram the vehicles Engine Control Module (ECM) also known as the Engine Control Unit (ECU) so that you no longer have warning lights being lit up on your dash and at the same time save on fuel costs and gain extra power out of the engine as the DPF system restricts the natural flow of exhaust gasses. Reprogramming the ECU will also eliminate the possibility of the engine running into LIMP Mode caused by the DPF system.
Both options are very affordable here at Sinspeed, for a quote today just call us on 0871 2887 666.
Will this cause me to fail an MOT?
Not with us! It is not illegal to remove the DPF and this can be confirmed by VOSA. Just like a petrol car, it is not illegal to remove the catalytic converter either. The MOT regulations say nothing about a vehicle having a catalytic converter or a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). They merely set emission levels which have to be achieved. However, having the DPF Removed from a mobile agent may cause problems and implications come to the time of an MOT.
Other companies & mobile agents use “Automated DPF-Deletion” software, it’s easier for them because they can simply plug a laptop into your car, download the ECU data.. run it through the software and then write it back to the ECU. What the software does is using pre-set parameters, it attempts to scan & detect all DPF file structures that are known to the software and delete them accordingly. So what’s the problem with this? – Simply put, this software fails to remove 100% of the DPF file structure on even the simplest of ECU’s and in result of this you will be left with data corruption / errors and problems (if not immediately) then in the months to follow. Further to this, no other company in the whole of the UK & possibly Europe currently offers a Smoke-Correction Service inclusive of a DPF Removal (Many are incapable of carrying out this specialist procedure). We include this on every “DPF Removal” session so you get complete peace of mind.
What we do is unique, we download the ECU data and manually flow through the 1000′s of data strings to locate and delete & modify all DPF data structure strings. This is the ONLY sure way to delete a DPF system completely without problems occurring but we don’t stop their, we then go on to carry out a smoke-correction service all inclusive of the DPF Removal session – This will ensure the vehicle will NOT smoke & WILL pass an MOT!.. No other company offers this service!!
For more information on this and how we can help, check out our smoke-correction service which is inclusive of a “DPF Removal” by Sinspeed.
Vehicle Handbook Advice
If you’re buying a new or fairly new diesel car with the DPF system fitted then it’s crucial that you read the relevant sections of the vehicles information handbook so that you understand exactly what actions are advised to take by your manufacturer as advice may vary depending on the vehicle.
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Can I have a costing on remove of the dpf from a VW crafter 88ps
Hi,
We don't list prices on our website, please call our office for an instant quote on 0871 2887 666 or alternatively you can send us an email or provide a contact number for a member of our team to call you back on.
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Please could you give me a price for the removal of the DPF on a Ford Focus CMAX 1.6 turbo diesel (reg BN05TMX). What part of the world are you in? The car is near Colchester.
Regartds
John Gooding , 01600 860255, johngooding@talktalk.net
Hi John,
We received your email earlier today, however, it was too late in the day to arrange a callback. I will have someone call you back first thing tomorrow. We have a workshop nearby to Colchester so we can offer a FREE collect & return service to you. We do not list prices on our website but a member of our team will call you to run through the details with you.
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nice one buddy
I'm interested in the removal of the DPF from my Ford Focus 1.6 tdci – Currently living in Lichfield, Staffrodshire. Are any garages near to me and what would be the cost. Please e-mail and let me know. The DPF indicator has been diagnosed by a local garage so no issues with accuracy of problem
Thank god for some honest info as we were going to buy a nearly new xtrail ! but have become aware of this design fault on many new diesels and we the public shoulod not have to pay for euro5 experiments .The public pay enough allready ! our showroom sais nothing untill i mentioned it and am now insisting on seeing handbook befor deciding .Many thanks as now see going diesel in a new light & may stick with petrol as affects all makes it seems .A fortune awaits he who produces a mod for it !
Hi Jono,
Quite right and we've already produced the modification to suit the Nissan Xtrail so if your heart is still set on getting the diesel model (with the particulate filter) then drop in to us and we'll get it removed for you from both the ECU software and also the physical filter as well. Again, as with all our DPF removals we offer an MOT PASS standard guaranteed.
Best Regards,
Support Team
Sinspeed Ltd
Hello
Great work on my mazda 6 dpf, can you do anything for a VW Touran..?
Hi,
Glad to hear you\’re experience with our company and service has been a good one. Sure we can definitely look to help you with any problems you may be experiencing on your VW touran, please call our office for more information or kindly send us an email.
Best Regards,
Support Team
Sinspeed Ltd
im interested in dpf removal from ford focus 1.6 tdci {57 plate} can you give me a price, alllso is there a garage near me im in teeside 50 miles south of newcastle,and do you cut dpf open remove filter and weld shut,or fit a straight pipe.
Hi Lee,
A very common car for the DPF failure (also look for signs of a weak turbo) as that is also a common failure as well as the EGR valve. We do have a garage closer to you near Teeside. Kindly call our office or send us an email for pricing & availability and we will be able to answer any questions you may have.
Kind Regards,
Support Team
Sinspeed Ltd
Hi
I have an undriveable 2005 Mazda5 2.0D (143ps) where a "blocked" DFP has caused the engine management system to trigger the safety mode.
Mazda are telling me its beyond regeneration and needs a new filter.
The car is in Peterborough – do you facilities to collect it or repair nearby? I am happy for the filter to be removed as long as it still passes emissions tests.
Could you call me on 079******** with an idea of cost
thanks Mick
Hi Mick,
We can certainly help and do offer a FREE collect & return service to & from Peterborough. I will arrange to have a technician call you tomorrow with pricing & more information.
Kind Regards,
Support Team
Sinspeed Ltd
Hi
I have a Mazda 6 Sport 06 plate. My Mazda DPF light has been flashing since I bought it. The turbo is not kicking in and I have been told that this is to protect the engine being exposed to too much hot gases. I.e. A safety feature. I see you have developed the software required to correct this. Considering the DPF is blocked, does your service include physical removal of the actual unit? Looking at then website it appears I would have to do that. Can you clarify if you also remove then DPF unit along with the software upgrade. Kind regards. Kai
Hi Kai,
Yes that's right the turbo not kicking in will be because your vehicle has gone into LIMP MODE and is a safety feature to protect the turbocharger & engine, however, this can actually cause more damage than good. Because now your vehicle can not rev over 3000rpm, the soot will continue to build up inside the DPF a lot quicker and the back-pressure as a direct result of this can cause damage to the turbocharger and injectors.
It is advisable to remove the DPF all together as this is a long term solution with no drawbacks. We not only reprogram the management system with our software, we also carry out the physical DPF removal all within our price.
For a quote & more information, please send us an email or call us on 0871 2887 666.
Best Regards,
Tech Team
Sinspeed Ltd
i have a vauxhall zafira 1.9 cdti i have been told it will cost me £ 1000 to clean deisal particulte filter is there a cheaper way of doing this
Is it possible to do a pug 307 1.4hdi? stupid filter is a complete pain and even causes the car to cut out completely on occasions. Im in somerset, do you cover that area?
Hi,
Yes we are able to remove the filter from this vehicle and cover the somerset area, please call us on 0871 2887 666 for a quote or alternatively send us an email with your contact number and a member of our team will call you right back.
Best Regards,
Sinspeed Team
I HAVE HAD A DPF JUST FITTED TO AUDI A6 2LT MILAGE 74,000 IT AS MADE A DIFFERENCE BUT I STILL GET LIKE A MISS FIRE ON A PETROL CAR FROM TIME TO TIME. IS THERE ANY ADDITIVES YOU CAN PUT IN THE FUEL TANK (I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR SECOND HAND, I HAD THE CAR 12 MONTHS BEFORE I HAD A NEW DPF FITTED)
Hi Fred,
When you say you still get a missfire on a petrol car – the DPF is designed to be fitted to Diesel vehicles to remove the soot particles associated with burning diesel for fuel. If you've previously had a blocked DPF on a diesel vehicle and after replacing it have noticed it still remains to missfire then you should check your injectors as it's common the increased backpressure can cause injector seals to leak. Also, i'd recommend cleaning out the EGR and all turbo/air pipes and changing the engine oil.
Best Regards,
Sinspeed Team
hi,i have a audi a4 2.0tdi sline 170bhp i had dpf light come on.ran on motorway for 15mins and it put light off.then next day dpf light came back on followed by emissions and glowplug lights.now car is in limp mode.what is your advice can it be cleaned out or does it need removed/replaced
Hi Dunc,
We would advise removing the DPF from this vehicle. It is a very problematic one and continuing to run with these problems will eventually damage the turbocharger and other mechanical components. We can have it removed in just 4-5 hours start to finish with a full smoke test, diesel correction and guaranteed MOT pass.
For more information & pricing please call us or send us an email.
Best Regards,
Tech Team
Sinspeed Ltd
Hi
I have a Mazda 6 2.0 litre diesel on a 55 plate. since buying this car from a fleet dealer this DPF problem has led to having a new engine, a full set of injectors and several regens!!!
Do you think it is worth spending any more money on this?
Also do you know of anyone who has successfully got financial recompense from Mazda as this design is not "fit for purpose". I have been told by the AA that even if you do the motorway miles as I have done the system still does not work effectively as you would need to be in fourth gear/high revs for a reasonable distance to get it to work, which obviously reduces the miles per gallon.
Regards
Paul
Hi Paul,
Correct the filter design is not fit for purpose and would require a substantial amount of time driving up and down the motorway in a lower gear & high revs to maintain it but still does not always work as some of our customers have reported. They are very reliable and wonderful cars to drive without the DPF so I would still highly consider having the DPF removed especially at this stage after having the engine & injectors replaced. The cost of a DPF removal is only a fraction of what a new DPF will cost you and once it's removed by us, it's removed for life.. no more regenerations and no more problems. You'll also notice a better, more smoother & responsive drive with increased fuel economy.
For more information on this, costing & bookings please call our office on 0871 2887 666 or alternatively send us an email.
Best Regards,
Tech Team
Sinspeed Ltd
Hello
I have a peugeot 407 2.0hdi 2005 i have had dpf removed by a garage that uses evolution but after taking the car back 3 times because it still keeps regenerating they say have not had problems before with this car but mine seems to be a problem discussions now are getting heated as you could imagine and i am thinking of contacting trading standards they took dpf off and replaced with stainless pipe can this car have DPF removed with no problems ?
Hi Nigel,
Firstly we don't recommend straight-through pipes but have come across this problem before and rectified it quite easily. For more information please send us an email or call our office on 0871 2887 666.
Regards,
Sinspeed Ltd
HI there, I have a 55 pate focus 2 tdci – 1.6 litre / 109ps. I'm based in North Essex (near Colchester) – can you send me a quote on removing dpf completely (cut out and weld back up with innards gone + reprogram ECU to ignore).
Also how long would you need the vehicle for, and how much notice do you need?
Many thanks, Mike
Hi Mike,
Can be done whilst you wait and we have great offers this week, send us an email for pricing or call us on 0871 2887 666 or alternatively you could call Jay on 07768 247 007.
Regards,
Sinspeed Ltd
Hi there, i have a bmw 535d 2004, recently i gave it to the garage who claimed that the dpf was blocked, they drilled holes in the dpf and told me that they would delete it from the ECU, which never happened. At the time this seemed to work, but now on the motorway if full throttle is given the vehicle enters limp mode, this is obviously when the vehicle reaches a certain temperature. At the time, i had the egr valve replaced, downpipe replaced from the engine to the intercooler, replaced all vaccum hoses with silicon pipes. Would you recommend removing the dpf?
The vehicle has the following: ECU Remap and a sprint booster, the vehicle produces smoke when the sprint booster on but not as much when the sprint booster is removed, would the removal of the dpf decrease the black smoke or would you advise to remove the sprint booster, in the situation where the dpf is removed by yourselves and the vehicle continues to produce smoke, what then?
At standstill when throttle is given their seems to be a strange noise coming from the engine, i think it may be from the turbo gakset
thank you
Hi Adil,
Sounds like the sprint booster is dumping too much fuel in the engine, unburnt diesel produces black smoke. To cure the limp mode fault you will need the ECU flashing with a custom DPF off software which we can do for you at a discounted price – contact our office via email or on 0871 2887 666 or alternatively, you could call Jay on 07768 247 007.
Regards,
Sinspeed Ltd
Hi
Would you be able to remove the DPF for a Renault Megane 1.9 dci 130? I am sick of wasting diesel on the motorway just to clear it! Is it true that you do a smoke test aswell to ensure that it will pass the MOT?
Thanks
Matt
Hi Matt,
We can certainly remove the DPF from that vehicle no problems and yes we do carry out a smoke-correction service to ensure & guarantee it will pass an MOT and fully warrant our work with a lifetime software warranty.
Regards,
Sinspeed Ltd
Hi I am thinking of buying a new kia sportage 2ltr diesel but don't like the idea of the dpf could you give me a price to remove it & would it affect the warranty kind regards steve.
Hi Steve,
Please email us or alternatively call us on 0871 2887 666 for pricing.
Regards,
Sinspeed Ltd
can you tell me how long it takes for the dpf to fail, my son lent me his mazda 6,2005 for 12 months ,i only run around town and probably did about 500 miles in the year, it had about 90,000 on clock when he got it roughly 12 months before(,and over 101,5000when I had it) from car warehouse, and is blaming me for breaking it as i didnt use it for long runs.he has had the dpf removed and ecu sorted so now running fine, at a cost of £700
Hi Katie,
Although most people are unaware that modern diesel vehicles are fitted with these particulate filters and that certain procedures are expected for the maintenance of these filters, it is true but shouldn't blame ourselves, it's not been properly put across to us by the manufacturers. However, there are many factors that could cause this i.e. too many local runs (no motorway runs), incorrect grade of engine oil, untimely changes of engine oil, various damaged sensors and the use of poor quality diesels.
Best Regards,
Support Team
Sinspeed Ltd
Hi, we have a 05 focus diesel and we recently had the car topped up with DPF fuel addative and a re map at a ford dealer, after two weeks the warning light is now on again, and considering a removal of dpf, we live near southampton, can you give me a price please
Hi Alan,
Common problem as you can see, we can certainly carry out the DPF removal for you and help resolve the DPF Problems you're having once and for all. We don't actually list prices on our site but if you drop us an email or call us, we can give you an instant quote as we have great offers on at the moment.
Best Regards,
Tech Team
Sinspeed Ltd
I live in Germany (but British) and have a 2005 170000km Toyota corolla verso 2.2 dcat 177ps. My daily commute is 150km of which 100km is unlimited autobahn where i regularly do 180km/h+. I have had a new engine block and head replaced sept '11 under warranty. I get a blocked injector code regularly and it goes into limp home, but suspect the D-CAT is maybe blocked.
Where do you do these bypasses in Europe or do you have a workshop in N London i can do this when I'm next in UK.
hi,
how much will it cost to remove dpf off a 2006 mazda 6 143bhp
Hi Paul,
For prices please call our office on 0871 2887 666 or alternatively you can send an email to our support team and they will get back to you as soon as possible. Sorry for our delay in replying to your website comment, we have been overwhelmed this year with the comments that we have received.
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Sinspeed Ltd
Hi, just wanted to add my experiences to the other comments etc. I had a Zafira 1.9CDTi 150ps SRi at 6 months old, mainly used for town driving initially. Soon noticed occasional gruff noises from the exhaust and a burning smell. The dealer said it was doing a regen and was normal – but the light never came on during these times. Soon after I was on the M6 and sat nav warned me of road probs, so went off after aprox 50 miles and imediately warning light came on and lost power. Called a motoring organisation patrol who "cleared" warning light with laptop and advised me to continue to Somerset (100 miles). Next day car went in to limp mode on busy coast road and lost all power and nearly caused a pile up ! Needed EGR valve & DPF under warranty after trailer tow back.. Then I started to make regular 14 mile trips on motorway as well as normal commute. Dealer eventually suggested not to use supermarket fuel as it doesn't have same additives, use premium brands, plus make regular (unnecessary) long high speed runs to give DPF chance to heat up, so started making additional 2 weekly high speed blasts just for no reason, but had more probs. Needed new centre injectors, 4 injector seals and oil change because regen dumps fuel in engine oil and raises level (and it was scary to watch increased fuel consumption on trip computer during regens). Next breakdown saw modified "scraper" exhaust valves fitted by dealer under warranty (had to use Fiat valves as VX not available, so Fiat presumably have same problem). Then needed another EGR valve and dealer fitted new engine thermostat to raise engine temp. Beautifaul car with all accessories but lost confidence in it and always listening & felling for "vibration" warning of regen/EGR/DPfF limp mode problems, so now drive a basic Toyota PETROL verso. At one point dealer suggested it was my driving style and modern Diesel not suitable for commutes, which caused a big row as to why the car brochure doesn't say that. Why are Diesels so numerous and pushed by manufacturers if they are only suitable for continuous long motorway use ???
Hi,
Thank you for this extensive write up! – A prime example of exactly what can go wrong with the modern diesel vehicles fitted with the notorious DPF filter. Unfortunately many dealerships do not make it clear enough at the time of purchase that the vehicle is to be used primarily for long motorway use and some owners are not even aware of what a DPF is let alone knowing their vehicle has come fitted with one..
To be completely honest, you could still benefit from owning a modern diesel vehicle if you choose something like a Mazda 5 which I believe is a similar sized vehicle – Once the DPF is removed, this makes a great family MPV and the increase in fuel economy is second to none!
The Vauxhall Zafira is without doubt one of the most troublesome with the DPF filters getting blocked up, we've actually just released an article for this particular vehicle today as well, see here: http://www.sinspeed.co.uk/blog/vauxhall-zafira-1-…
Thank you for sharing your story with us, we hope this will inspire more readers to share their experiences and help make more people aware of the problems they could face when driving with a blocked DPF.
Best Regards,
Tech Team
Sinspeed Ltd
hi,
do you have any garages near sittingbourne, kent, im have my dpf cleaned as its under a 3 month warranty, but should it happen again, i would like it removed by yourselves.
Hi Sergio,
Yes we have a workshop very close to yourself, please call our office on 0871 2887 666 or alternatively if you could kindly send us an email to support and a member of our team will get straight back to you.
Best Regards,
Tech Team
Sinspeed Ltd
how much does it cost to repair a DPF on a vw crofter ?
Hi Dennis,
We've done 3 VW Crafters today alone, a very common problem. For a quote, please call our office on 0871 2887 666 or alternatively if you can send us an email with your contact details, we can put a quote together in the email or give you a call right back.
Best Regards,
Tech Team
Sinspeed Ltd
Hi Mark,
Yes I'd definitely advise having the DPF removed, we have a fantastic offer on at the moment, for pricing and details please call us on 0871 2887 666 or alternatively, please supply a contact number and a member of staff will call you straight back.
Regards,
Support Team
Sinspeed Ltd