Swathes of garages are turning to cleaning foams for diesel particulate filters (DPFs) as a preventative measure against clogged filters, says fuel additives agent, Fueltone Pro.
The company said DPF cleaning foams are soaring in popularity as not only a remedy of fixing blocked DPFs, but also as a preventative measure to prevent emissions-related issues and avoid removal of the entire part.
Fueltone Pro Chairman, Robbie Gray, said: “Generally we’re finding that more garages are turning to fuel additives, engine flush products and DPF cleaning foams, to keep engines running cleaner, and to remove pollutants from DPFs that may cause premature failures and increased emissions.
“We’re finding that DPFs are needing more attention as more journeys are being made following the pandemic, but aren’t getting the regenerative cycles they need to clear the pollutant. We’re seeing an increase in garages using the quick and easy system that can resolve the issues surrounding a blocked DPF before it gets worse.”
Diesel-powered vehicles all feature a DPF as part of the vehicle’s exhaust system, and if partially clogged with particulate, it increases back pressure in the engine, affecting fuel economy and reducing power, and over time can cause serious issues.
Increasing numbers of independent garages are contacting the Aberdeenshire-based company for technical support on DPF cleaning and the use of fuel additives to prevent issues that were evident during the pandemic, as vehicles were used less frequently.
Fueltone has two product lines that optimise running of diesel particulate filters:
- Fueltone Pro DPF 200 product reduces the load on the DPF itself by reducing filter-blocking particles, and by adding a fuel-tank based catalyst to make it easier for the filter to regenerate
- Fueltone Pro DPF Foam Burst is applied to the DPF in situ via a sensor port when the filter is blocked. The foam expands though the filter and burns away any particulate, saving time and costs on expensive repairs
