Can I legally remove my DPF filter?

Can I legally remove my DPF filter?

All new diesel cars produced after 2009 have diesel particulate filters designed to reduce pollution levels, but they can sometimes get clogged up and break down, costing thousands of pounds to replace. It is illegal for drivers to use a car with the DPF removed, but it is not illegal for garages to take them out.

What happens if you remove the DPF filter?

While it’s not illegal to remove a car’s DPF, it is illegal to drive without it if one should be fitted. Removing the filter doesn’t affect the car’s performance, and some motorists even state they achieve better fuel economy and engine performance without one.

Will my car smoke if I remove the DPF?

Firstly, if you don’t have the software to enable the car to function without the DPF it won’t run at all. That said if you have the software to do so, yes your car will smoke, possibly a lot of smoke. But you will also likely get a modest bump in fuel economy and power (or throttle response).

Can you drill holes in a DPF filter?

-Drilling holes will cause the rest of the filter to plug up, and never allow it to regenerate. The airflow will go through the drilled holes but there will be soot that gets trapped by the filter. If you don’t have enough holes, you’ll build excessive backpressure.

Can DPF cause black smoke?

If there is black smoke leaving your exhaust pipe, this is an obvious indicator that your DPF filter is not working properly. Like any filter, your DPF will, over time, start to form a blockage from the waste that it holds and will need to be cleaned.

Do all diesels have DPF issues?

Do all diesel cars have DPF filters? All new diesels have a DPF fitted. DPFs became mandatory in 2009, however, a handful of older diesels will have one fitted, too. Soot spewing out the back of your diesel is the telltale sign it doesn’t have a DPF.

Which car has least DPF problems?

We seem to get fewest reported problems from Hyundai/KIA 1.6 CRDIs and Renault/Nissan/Mercedes 1.6 dCi 130s. Our Fuel Cost Calculator shows you which will be the best choice for you. Compare the running costs of petrol, diesel and electric cars to make the right choice for you.

Are DPF cleaners worth it?

Using Redex DPF Cleaner in every second or third tank will keep it working well. The soot burns away at high temperatures – so when you drive for a long time and a high speed your car can get hot enough to clear the filter. However, it’s not a very reliable way to keep the DPF working.

What are the disadvantages of removing the DPF filter?

Another big disadvantage basically is, the customer who removes the DPF filter will pay for that someone had adjusted the vehicle and is no more with following the terms of such law of driving vehicles. If the vehicle has been fitted with a DPF as standard, so the filter must be in the vehicle.

How to replace a Diesel Particle filter?

The removal of the filter takes place, that the diesel particle filter is demounted. Then, it is necessary to cut it for direct access to the ceramic sieve full of carcinogens. Mechanic by using of hammer and chisel threshing out the inside, so called core.

Can you drive a car without a DPF filter?

If the vehicle has been fitted with a DPF as standard, so the filter must be in the vehicle. Unless there is no DPF filter, such a vehicle has nothing to do on the road. Just go on a trip to Austria or Germany and with such vehicle you will be detained, papers will be confiscated and the BONUS is given fine.