Simple Answer – NO!

It is illegal to remove or delete your DPF.  Your vehicle has been designed by the manufacturer to operate with a DPF system. It is illegal and also voids the manufacturer’s warranty and Australian consumer law protections. Removal or deletion of your DPF may also impact vehicle insurance claims.

DPFs are fitted to enable the vehicle to comply with the Australian Design Rules (ADR) emission requirement levels. The relevant ADR for light vehicles is ADR79 and for heavy vehicles ADR80. It is illegal to operate a vehicle that does not meet the ADR and removing or deleting a DPF will result in non-compliance with the ADR. Both the ADRs can be found on the commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development & Cities website.

In addition to commonwealth legislation, each state and territory also have additional legislation that require DPFs to be fitted and operated in accordance with manufacturer requirements.

How Can I Prevent My DPF From Blocking In The Future?

To help prevent the blocking of your DPF again, try to drive the vehicle at least once a week on the highway for 30 minutes or more. This will ensure that the DPF self-cleaning system is activated and the soot gets cleaned from your DPF. Also make sure that the vehicle is serviced at the correct intervals and the correct engine oil is used.

Why removing DPF’s can cause you an expensive problem

Pollution equipment, like exhaust systems themselves, are fitted for a reason. EGR coolers and DPF’s both work to significantly improve the quality of the air we breathe.

To persuade people not to tamper with these systems there’s a blanket rule that covers disabling any emissions devices on a vehicle and the fines are eye watering. $$$$$$$

On the spot, you can be handed a $500 fine for removing your DPF. If you end up in front of a judge that fine can be increased to $22 000. Get caught selling a car with emissions gear removed? That’s a potential $250,000 fine for an individual and up to $1,000,000 for the shop that did the work. Those are eye watering amounts of money, especially when you consider a competent workshop can keep your emissions systems in tip-top shape.

DPF Cleaning

A DPF (diesel particulate filter) is designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine and prevent particles from being released into the atmosphere. Viking Mechanical and Dieseltec QLD are one of the very few companies in Queensland that operates a DPF and catalyst cleaning machine. The cleaning process uses the patented European technology and machinery that guarantees the complete removal of PM (particulate matter), cerium and oil deposits without damaging the filter.

We’re here to protect the environment from the harmful contaminants created by the diesel exhaust system. This filtering and cleaning process is part of every responsible diesel motorists job as an owner. We’ll take your diesel exhaust gas from contaminated and hazardous to cleaner and greener as we apply our effective DPF or catalyst cleaning process. Every diesel engine throughout this area needs our exclusive DPF cleaning equipment to ensure its safe operation and protection of the environment.

Clean Your Diesel Particulate Filters & Catalyst

As with any filter, its job is to “filter” or trap pollutants, and your DPF needs to be cleaned regularly to ensure your vehicle performs at its best. The DPF clean will do wonders for your diesel’s efficiency and its overall performance.

Our exclusive filtering equipment protects the environment from harmful toxins or any particles from being released into the atmosphere. Avoid costly repairs by staying on top of the DPF’s condition.

Your DPF should be cleaned every 100 to 200 000 kilometres (or less for more severe service applications). The following are a few of the benefits to your next DPF Cleaning:

• Avoid replacement costs and extend filter life – Regular cleaning helps extend the life of your filter as soot and ash collected in the DPF can damage or destroy it.
• Improve fuel economy – A clean DPF helps your engine perform at peak power and efficiency.
• Reduces downtime – Over time, ash builds up in the filter causing air flow restriction. This reduces engine efficiency requiring more fuel, more turbo boost and more power, leading to additional maintenance costs over time.

Book Your DPF Cleaning Today!

Removal of the DPF or using a delete pipe carries great risks. These include EPA fines, voiding of insurance policies in the event of an accident, as well as engine shutdown due to the ECU malfunction. The ECU will assume the DPF requires regeneration causing large clouds of unburnt or partially burnt diesel. It is against the law to remove or modify the DPF on any vehicle in Australia. Come to Viking Mechanical in Mackay, Queensland for expert diesel particulate cleaning services you can trust!