Wynn’s, the US based company, have developed an outstanding reputation over many years. They produce a whole host of engine performance additives and this DPF cleaner scores highly for value for money. Impressively, this DPF cleaner is also suitable for use in biodiesel vehicles all the way up to B30. The key features of Wynn’s DPF cleaner are; A passive regeneration occurs when the vehicle exhaust system has reached a particular temperature after a sustained period of driving at specific speeds. Generally, this occurs when driving on a motorway at speeds of around 50-70mph for more than 30 minutes. JLM Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaner solves this specific problem. There is no need to dismantle the diesel particulate filter, saving time and money. If you only ever use your car for short journeys around town and never drive on a motorway, it’s recommended to use a DPF cleaner in every second or third tank of fuel, doing so will signifanctly reduce soot built up in the DPF.

Yes, I do work in the additive industry for Wynn’s, a global additives company established in 1939 – Must be doing something right? Reply Update – October 2023– We have updated our product recommendations in line with some excellent new products that have been released in the UK market. Once a diesel particulate filter is totally clogged with deposits it often has to be completely replaced. Depending on the car make and model, a new diesel particulate filter, including dismantling and fitting, can easily cost 1000 euros and in some cases up to 5000 euros.

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Other manufacturers add more iron to the additive to achieve the same results and advantages as JLM. The result is an increase in the amount of ash in the filter, which means that the filter must be cleaned more often and does not last as long. Update ! (2016)We’ve been speaking to some industry experts on this matter and we’d like to offer an updated view.

Only a government could create this level of misery for our engines. Imagine if this were a human produce. You would be given the flu, which inhibits your ability to breathe, and a heart condition, preventing oxygen from reaching your heart and muscles. And then every time you exhale, it’s through a small straw. Try running a marathon like that… That’s what has happened to our automobiles with DPFs. Another contributing factor to DPF problems is poor quality diesel fuel. The more expensive, premium fuels contain additional additives which help reduce the amount of soot build up. Why Should I Use A DPF Cleaner? DPF cleaners are suitable for most diesel or biodiesel engines and they may require regular usage to keep the DPF clean. However, if you find that they aren’t as effective as you would expect, go on a “spirited” drive whilst keeping the RPM’s high. You could also drive on the motorway and keep the car in a lower gear whilst travelling at 60 to 70 MPH. This type of driving along with using the cleaner should help to keep it clean as long as there isn’t a fault with the DPF. The cost of using a dedicated DPF cleaner regularly is far cheaper than the cost of a DPF repair or replacement, it’s a great preventative measure which is now an essential part of maintaining our vehicles. You need to make sure you choose the best DPF Cleaner you can afford to get the best results possible. How Long Does The DPF Cleaner Take To Work? Engine light came on July ’18 – DPF burn at garage (A) didn’t work – Wurth cleaner used and successful. Glowplug also replaced at this time.

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Costs for this serve seem to vary but in most cases it is much cheaper than a replacement filter and not illegal like DPF removal (more on that below). This will depend on the types of journey you do. If you drive on a motorway regularly for extended periods of time, you’ll need to use DPF cleaner less often than a typical “around town” driver. In this review, we look at the best DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) cleaners on the market for your diesel vehicle and explain why they are so important. DPF filters are fitted as standard on all modern diesel vehicles and can cause extreme problems if not maintained properly, so therefore it’s really important to understand how they work and how best to avoid problems with some simple preventative maintenance. Use of incorrect engine oil – always ensure you use the correct low SAPS oil specified for the engine at oil change and when topping up

After many many miles (100k) the ash resulting from the burnt carbon may require physical, off the car cleaning. DPF’s have been fitted to comply with European emissions regulations and it is illegal to alter or remove the system. For this reason, manufacturers of conventional cleaners reduce the amount of iron in the additive. This results in a drastic decrease in the regeneration performance. This is why you should use JLM Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaner. JLM Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaner restores the exhaust system and with it the fuel consumption, power and emission of exhaust gases to the original factory condition. JLM Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaner is proven to be suitable for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and heavy duty diesel retrofit systems.All modern cars with a diesel engine have a diesel particulate filter. The filter captures incompletely combusted fuel (soot) from the engine that would otherwise end up in the environment. In the course of time the filter becomes full. The car's electronics ensure that this soot is burned during motorway driving or when the engine is under a heavy load. This is known as regeneration. DPF cleaning additives are a chemical solution added to the fuel tank which claims to aid the cleaning of a DPF filter. JLM Diesel Extreme Clean also contains a cetane booster. The cetane booster ensures better fuel combustion. This makes the engine run more evenly. JLM Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaner solves this specific problem. There is no need to dismantle the diesel particulate filter. This saves time and therefore money. Add the contents of a bottle to a full tank of fuel and drive the car again. The cleaner ensures that the soot in the diesel particulate filter burns at a low speed, when the engine is under a light load and even during short journeys. trust me I’ve cleaned over 500 DPFs successfully, the company as a whole in the 1000s, and trained many dealer techs in the procedure who in turn 10s of 100s.