Some garages claim removing a vehicle’s diesel particulate filter will improve its performance and make it more economical to run. 2. Cost. Some garages also claim that removing the particulate filter is cheaper than replacing an old blocked up filter with a new one. However, it’s illegal to drive a vehicle that’s been modified in that way.
Using an improper cleaning method may ruin the DPF and/or expose personnel to hazardous waste. Do not use shop compressor in open area to clean filter. Do not steam clean the DPF . Do not rap on the filter element to remove ash. Unless it has been tested and verified as safe, DPF ash must be handled and disposed as a hazardous waste. Make sureEGR tube removal (credit to Aaron/VA): 1. Locate EGR tube on backside of engine block, near heater hoses and firewall. 2. Remove 2 10mm bolts from EGR tube intake plate. 3. Run your hand down the tube and locate the EGR sensor wire, trace this wire back and unplug it from connection on rear of engine block. products are effective at removing 99 percent of PM soot from the exhaust system using wall-flow substrates. As soot accumulates in the filter, a regeneration event will provide sufficient heat to oxidize the captured soot. The remaining ash is removed during regularly scheduled cleaning events based on recommendations of the engine manufacturer. Sep 20, 2015. #2. You can drive with the DPF delete Tune, with the DPF still in. But not the other way around. The car will attempt to do a Regen and you will get a bunch of extra fuel dumped into the exhaust expecting to be burnt in the DPF and its not there and bad things can happen. Hella smoke and maybe fire out the tail pipe. fx2lwtu. 559 279 284 55 670 938 419 632