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The Mercedes Sprinter was built to work. Whether for business or pleasure, the Sprinter Van is designed to fit your needs, no matter what they may be. Luxury meets reliability with this versatile van. As reliable as the Sprinter can be, you will still occasionally have issues. One possible problem with a diesel vehicle is a clogged DPF Filter.
Particulate filters have been used in cars since 1985. The DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) is installed in your Sprinter to trap diesel particulate matter, also known as soot, in the exhaust system. It prevents air pollution resulting from your exhaust polluting black fumes into the atmosphere.
A DPF retains bigger exhaust gas particles by forcing the gas to flow through the filter. As is the case with all filter’s you will need to regularly clean the DPF Filter. Blockages form after prolonged use, and these need to be cleaned out by a professional.
The DPF has an active regeneration state. It can remove soot particles and essentially clear itself to function properly. This will occur during the normal operation of the vehicle. It is done actively by introducing extremely high heat to the exhaust. This is done by taking the car to a high temperature in a short space of time. On a short trip, the vehicle must be driven at 50mph+ for a period of at least 10-15 miles, on an open road. Your exhaust and DPF will get up to full temperature and allow for regeneration to take place.
As effective as this method of cleaning the DPF, it does not work for everyone, as not all motorists can drive their vehicles at high speeds for a short time and on an open road. You may need to have the filter replaced.
A clogged DPF filter does not mean that your vehicle is not drivable. However, it does mean that your vehicle is not operating at optimal performance. It is always recommended that your vehicle is regularly serviced. It is not simply to sign off your service manual, but it ensures that your vehicle operates reliably and optimally.
Keeping your engine running at its best will also reduce the likelihood of DPF issues. Regular oil changes, replacing spark plugs, and getting the filters checked will minimize soot and carbon particles emitted from the exhaust. Less emitted particles mean less chance of a blockage.
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* Mercedes-Benz Sprinter image credit goes to: Aliaksandr Litviniuk.