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Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaning at Bingley Service & MOT Centre
At Bingley Service and MOT Centre we understand the importance of keeping your diesel engine in an optimal condition, and particularly paying importance to the DPF.
Diesel Particulate Filters have been in general use since 2009 when they became a legal requirement for diesel vehicles here in the UK to reduce soot and ash that contributes to environmental pollutions.
We can deal with trucks, motorhomes and tractors, and can offer on-site cleaning by arrangement.
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MOT Compliant External DPF Cleaning
Reducing carbon emissions and that of other elements harmful to the environment such as heavy metals, ammonium, sulphates and other complex chemical toxins is a dirty business, and correctly and comprehensively cleaning DPF filters is what we do best at Bingley Service and MOT Centre.
Whilst many places will attempt to perform a makeshift type of fluid cleansing in order to de-clog, and clean your DPF, they will generally only be able to remove around 2% of all Particulate Materials (PMs). Worse still some will actually split the DPF filter apart to clean it and then re-join it before the vehicle has gone through its MOT, thereby making it dangerously illegal.
Even though a missing DPF will cause a vehicle to fail its MOT, some will completely remove the DPF knowing that the vehicle will probably pass its MOT smoke test anyway.
Such dangerous practices are commonplace but driving the vehicle then makes it illegal.
Long Wheel Base Ramps
Our long wheelbase ramps allow us the ability to work on larger vehicles such as trucks and buses so we can remove the DPF filter to ensure it is thoroughly and correctly cleaned.
DPF Cleaning from £180*
We use the DCS-17 DPF Cleaning machine for 100% successful removal of carbon build-up and toxic deposits on diesel DPF filters at Bingley Service & MOT Centre. On-site visits are available also.
Large Vehicle DPFS
Bingley Service & MOT Centre DPF Cleaning service can deal with DPFs on Larger Vehicles such as Trucks, Motorhomes and Tractors, and can offer on-site cleaning by arrangement.
Diesel vehicles DPF Cleaning
Reduce carbon emissions & that of other elements
Considering that a replacement DPF can cost up to £2,000 for larger vehicles it has become an ‘under-the-table’ means of getting vehicles past their MOT cheaply.
Getting the job done right is our main focus at Bingley Service & MOT Centre, and given our recent investment in the DCS-17 DPF Cleaning machine that can successfully remove 100% of all soot and ash build-up.
This safe, high performance, and efficient cleaner ensures no risky business is needed in order to keep your vehicle within the law, and its DPF performing as it should without any high replacement costs.
For a full DPF filter clean you can expect to pay from as little as £180 even for Euro 6 class vehicles, trucks and tractors – a fraction of the price of replacing it completely.
DPF Cleaning
Experienced cleaning technicians
Our friendly, fully trained and experienced cleaning technicians will make sure your vehicle’s DPF is correctly cleaned and dealt with in the minimum time, and fuss ensuring you aren’t left with any large bills, the headache of worrying about MOT failure, or the possible illegality of your vehicle.
What is a DPF?
A Diesel Particulate Filter is an engine emission capturing device designed to prevent a diesel engine from polluting through its exhaust, ash and soot which contains harmful pollutants such as CO2, NOx, heavy metallic particles and other unwanted chemical compounds.
DPF Regulations in UK
Since 2009 it has been compulsory by law for all diesel vehicles of any class to be fitted with a DPF, and therefore is required in order to pass its MOT inspection. Failure to fit a DPF, or the removal of a DPF for any reason renders the vehicle illegal to drive on the roads.
DPF Blockages
If your DPF has an issue due to blockage,this will impede the performance of your vehicle and you should get it properly cleaned.
What is PM?
Particulate Materials are a group of highly toxic and polluting elements such as Ammonium, CO2, Nitric Oxide, Benzyne, Heavy Metals & chemical compounds. Such emissions contribute to environmental pollution and also to air pollution related health issues
DPF & MOT Failure
As part of your MOT cleaning of your vehicle’s DPF filter may well be required as essential, in order for it to pass the emissions section of the testing process.
Why do diesel vehicle’s DPF get blocked and how can I get its properly cleaned?
Not using the correct oil, using 100% Diesel Bio-fuel, making mostly short journeys, and low speed driving can all contribute to blockages due to your engine’s inability to burn off excessive build-up at low speeds due to lack of heat required for passive and active regeneration usually achieved on longer motorway journeys.
My DPF light has turned on what does it mean?
Usually with most diesel vehicles if this happens you should drive for about 30 minutes on a motorway and hope for it to go out. If the light does not go out after 30 minutes then it is likely that your DPF has an issue due to blockage, and you should get it properly cleaned.
My vehicle won’t run at all due to a blocked DPF can this be fixed?
Yes in the vast majority of situations, if the filter is so heavily blocked with PM it can be successfully cleaned by our technicians at Bingley MOT and Service’s Centre.
Are there any occasions when a DPF filter cannot be unblocked and cleaned properly?
There may be extreme cases where a DPF is too damaged, or has been customised improperly. Also some cases where a DPF has been replaced with an inferior quality cheaper DPF with poor quality ceramic interiors, these can be irreparable and collapse.
Do you actually remove my DPF filter to clean it?
Yes in most cases we completely remove the whole filter from your vehicle unit so that a full 100% clean can be accomplished efficiently.
DPF Cleaning Pricing
DPF cleaning prices start from £180 for full professional cleaning using the CS17 machine and off-site cleaning can be arranged to suit individual needs.
DPF Cleaning
Carbon Cleaning at Bingley MOT & Service Centre
Bingley Service and MOT Centre offers an effective and easily applied solution to carbon congested engines of all types. We can provide Carbon Cleaning using the specialist Sykes-Pickavant Hydrogen (HHO) cleaner to remove carbon caked onto piston heads, clogging of valves, cylinder walls and fouled spark plugs.
Modern diesel engines are amongst the most likely to get badly clogged up. As a part of our MOT service we offer Carbon cleaning to ensure your vehicle successfully gets through the emissions section of the testing process.
Poor quality engine oils and fuels can be mainly responsible for a greater and faster build-up of carbon on engine parts and spark plugs, and so having your vehicle’s engine regularly cleaned, not only will you restore performance and reduce unwanted engine noise, but also improve your fuel economy and prevent engine wear into the bargain.
We undertake cleaning on any size of engine from motorbikes to trucks, tractors to motorhomes and HGVs. Naturally vehicles such as taxis, buses and others which are used for shorter stop-start journeys will be far more prone to carbon build-up and will need doing more often.
Here at Bingley Service and MOT Centre we charge a ‘one-rate for all’ for carbon cleaning on any type of engine of £50.00 + VAT, whereas many other garages will charge on a sliding scale from between £60-£299 depending on the size of engine.
The process itself is one of using distilled water and electrolysis – to create a Hydrogenic fluid cleansing process to break down and flush out even the harshest of carbon build-ups, leaving your engine in pristine running condition and free from carbon grime.
We can clean diesel and petrol engines alike and you will visibly be able to notice the difference in the visible smoke emissions from your vehicles exhaust in no time as all residue is removed.
There has been a recent surge of certain types of mobile cleaning services going door to door, offering cheap carbon cleaning services however this can prove to be totally ineffective and is not always carried out by trained professionals. We would advise caution beforehand if you are solicited for this type of service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Carbon Cleaning possibly damage my engine?
No. The process uses only hydrogen gases (HHO) from distilled water which soaks up all the carbon as it goes leaving your engine clean and intact.
How is cleaning undertaken?
High pressure air and water are introduced using a specialist Carbon Cleaning machine. This creates a mixture of HHO (Hydrogen gases) to breakdown any build-up and as the process goes on all the carbon particles become dislodged and flushed out with the pressure.
What benefits will I see after the cleaning is done?
You should notice an immediate increase in throttle response, a reduced lag, a quieter engine as well as prolonging the life of your many of the components of your vehcile’s engine. All in all cleaning will dramatically improve your vehicle’s performance once completed.
What are Carbon deposits and how harmful are they?
The carbon that gets deposited in your vehicle’s engine including piston rings, fuel injectors and sensors and this of course interferes with efficiency and can cause a loss of compression and engine power as a result.
What is decarbonisation?
This refers to the process of removing the carbon build-up from an engine with water and HHO Hydrogen gases safely to reduce harmful emissions.
How much will carbon cleaning cost me?
At Bingley MOT and service Centre we charge a fee of £50+VAT to clean any engine, and this is carried out by our friendly and expert cleaning technicians. Many other garages charge betwenn £60-£300+VAT depending on engine size.
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