Firstly – I don’t understand what a DPF is – What’s all the fuss about? Simply put, the DPF (or Diesel Particle Filter) does exactly what it says on the tin – that is it removes particulates of soot from the exhaust gasses. These particulates, when released into the atmostphere in high volumes can and do cause respiratory (and other environmental) problems, especially in cities where you have many thousands of cars on the go at any one time.This sounds like a good idea, and generally speaking it is. When euro5* was pending, car manufacturers came under increased pressure to...
Category: EGR Deletions
The ‘EGR’ (or Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve is an emissions device to help reduce the harmful gases emitted from your engine. It redirects some exhaust gases back into the engine through the intake manifold. Problems can be caused by exhaust gases entering the intake system in that they can fowl its’ surfaces and components which can negate any emission saving, and over time cause the system to fail. When this happens, it can cause your vehicle to enter into limp home mode, and turn on the engine management light.