I have a 3.0-litre diesel BMW X3 that does 12-15k miles p.a. on a reasonable mix of long and short runs. After 5yrs/65k miles BMW are telling me the DPF needs replacing. The car suffers from an ...

I have a BMW 1 series 118d (2009) and the DPF warning light has come on. It pops up after every four or so miles per journey. I haven't noticed any difference in my cars performance though. I have ...

Diesel particulate filters allow truck diesels to meet ever-tightening emissions standards and help engine makers tune to minimize diesel exhaust fluid consumption. The DPF’s job is similar to that of ...

Diesel trucks are built tough and can last up to five years without issue. However, I've worked on trucks — both professionally and in my garage — for a decade, and I've seen how long they can last ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the things you might not know about diesel engines is that based on the chemicals emitted during operation such as Carbon Monoxide (CO) ...

The OTC 5280 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Cleaner from toolmaker SPX can remove accumulated soot from the aftertreatment system in about 30 minutes, according to the manufacturer. Used with diesel ...

HOLLY, Mich., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Like many filters on a diesel truck, car or SUV, the diesel particulate filter (DPF) requires periodic cleaning to function properly. In normal use, ...