Diesel Particulate Filters are a standard equipment on all diesel engines since 2007. The Volvo DPF is a device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of diesel engine. Sometimes it can get clogged and needs a professional cleaning. The DPF helps to ensure that diesel engines do not emit clouds of black smoke into the environment and they must be cleaned at proper intervals in order to ensure a quality performance of the engine.
Problems that can arise if you don’t have your DPF cleaned may consist of low efficiency, low fuel economy or possible engine failure.