6 Signs Your Diesel Vehicle’s DPF Needs Cleaning

Like many filters on a diesel truck, the diesel particulate filter (DPF) requires periodic cleaning to function properly. In normal use, pollutants and soot can clog the DPF. Cleaning the DPF will ensure it continues to work properly, reducing harmful exhaust emissions, maintaining fuel efficiency, and preventing potential engine damage, Rislone explained in a press release. Modern diesel vehicles of all sizes are equipped with complex aftertreatment systems to reduce exhaust emissions. The DPF’s role in these systems is to capture and store soot particles. Click here to learn more.