Diesel owners are no strangers to the importance of maintaining the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). Keeping your DPF in top condition is crucial not only for the longevity of your engine, but also for avoiding costly repairs. A neglected DPF can cause a range of issues from reduced performance to engine damage. But what many diesel owners don’t know is that there’s a simple solution to clean a DPF without using expensive services or lengthy DIY procedures.

Why DPF Cleaning is Essential

The DPF is designed to trap harmful soot and particles that come from burning diesel fuel. Over time, these particles build up and must be cleaned to allow for airflow, ensuring optimal engine performance as well as compliance with emissions standards.

Diesel vehicles have a way of cleaning the DPF themselves, through a process known as regeneration. Whenever the exhaust temperature gets above 350 degrees, the built-up soot is burned off. This process is known as passive regeneration, and the temperature is usually reached by your vehicle on its own when you are driving on the highway.

When passive regeneration isn't sufficient due to lower exhaust temperatures (common in city driving or short trips), the vehicle can go into active regeneration. It does this by injecting extra fuel into the cylinders or the exhaust to raise the temperature.

Unfortunately, these processes are not always effective, and you may find your DPF is regenerating more and more over time, or even becoming clogged. Under normal driving conditions, a DPF should last for over 100,000 miles. However, if your vehicle does a lot of short-distance driving or doesn’t get the opportunity to reach highway speeds regularly, your DPF might clog more quickly and need cleaning sooner.

How to Clean a DPF

Manual Cleaning: While some diesel owners attempt to clean their DPF themselves, the process is time-consuming, difficult, and often ineffective. Specialized equipment and knowledge are required to do it properly. Even if you manage to clean it yourself, the job isn’t guaranteed to be thorough.

Professional DPF Cleaning: Professional cleaning services are costly and can often take days. With service fees ranging from $100 to $1,000, it can add up quickly, especially when you factor in the inconvenience of having your vehicle out of commission.

Forced Regeneration: While some vehicles allow for forced regeneration through the on-board diagnostics, this process can take a significant amount of time (sometimes over an hour), and even then, it likely won’t fully clear the filter.

Archoil Diesel Fuel System Kit: The Ultimate DPF Solution

If you’ve used any of the above solutions to clean your DPF, then you’ll know how costly and ineffective these methods can be. This is where Archoil’s Diesel Fuel System Kit comes in. The two products (AR6400-D and AR6500) were formulated with easy, cost-effective DPF maintenance in mind. Not only do they help extend the life of your DPF and reduce regens, but they also improve your engine’s performance and reliability in the process.

Archoil’s proprietary chemistry is able to survive the combustion process, allowing for the DPF to be continuously cleaned while you drive. Not only that, the concentrated detergent package prevents soot and ash from building up in the first place, which means fewer instances of clogging and no need for time-consuming and expensive cleaning.

AR6400-D Diesel Fuel System Cleaner rapidly removes heavy carbon build-up from the fuel system and post-combustion system to revive vehicle performance. AR6500 Diesel Treatment is the only diesel treatment on the market which cleans the post-combustion system, cleans injectors, improves lubricity and boosts cetane for maximum performance.

AR6400-D should be used in the first tank of fuel followed by use of AR6500 at every fill-up.

By maintaining the health of your DPF, the Diesel Fuel System Kit can help you avoid costly repairs and expensive professional cleaning services. With regular use, you’ll save hundreds or thousands of dollars on cleaning fees and repairs over the life of your vehicle.

DPF cleaning is a vital part of maintaining your diesel vehicle, but it doesn't have to break the bank. By using AR6500 regularly, you’re not just protecting your DPF; you’re investing in the long-term health and performance of your engine. Save yourself time, money, and the hassle of expensive cleaning services by choosing AR6500 as your go-to solution for DPF maintenance.

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