Every diesel truck owner eventually hears about the DPF — the diesel particulate filter that catches soot before it can escape out the tailpipe in order to burn it off once the exhaust is hot enough.

HOLLY, Mich., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Like many filters on a diesel truck, car or SUV, the diesel particulate filter (DPF) requires periodic cleaning to function properly. In normal use, ...

The DPF is a critical emissions control component in modern diesel vehicles, but it can wear out over time. Here's what to do when the DPF light appears.

Diesel engines are powerful workhorses, but they come with a downside: soot and particulate matter in their exhaust. That’s where the diesel particulate filter (DPF) comes in. This device traps ...

Clean filters are vital to keeping your vehicle performing at its best, but most people don't think about cleaning the filters themselves. In typical cases, the fix for a dirty filter is to buy a new ...

We’re just now beginning to accept that we have to do things differently from what we have always done in order to maintain our aftertreatment systems. We’ve had 14 years to figure it out, yet diesel ...

This story appears in the November/December 2010 issue of Equipment & Maintenance Update, a supplement to the Nov. 8 print edition of Transport Topics. Click here to subscribe today. Heavy-duty trucks ...

Diesel particulate filter (DPF) mufflers on on-highway trucks capture ash and soot generated during the diesel combustion cycle and continuously combust the soot, leaving the ash to be dealt with.

In its performance tests, Paccar Parts found that the FSX diesel particulate filter cleaning machine got filters 9 percent cleaner than other machines. Participating Kenworth and Peterbilt dealers now ...

How DPFs trap soot and ash to reduce emissions. How regular maintenance acn prevent DPF failure and costly replacements. Signs of DPF issues that should prompt immediate attention. How proper oil and ...

DPF filter cleaning is a vital service for any vehicle owner with a diesel engine. As exhaust gases pass through the DPF, it capture harmful particles, preventing them from being released into the ...