No. If your car has a DPF, you are not allowed to remove it. Taking it out will mean that you fail your MOT. We understand that DPFs can be frustrating, as they get blocked up regularly and can cost a lot of money to fix, but actually it is much easier and cheaper to take care of your DPF rather than get rid of it.
All you need to do is make sure that you’re burning off the build up regularly so you don’t get any serious blockages. Adding Redex DPF Cleaner regularly to your fuel tank will do this, as it helps the soot build-up to burn away more easily. We recommend that you use it every second or third tank to prevent problems. You can also use it if your DPF warning light comes on – if the warning light is on this can also cause your car to fail its MOT.
Read more about Redex DPF Cleaner, or read more about looking after your DPF with the FAQs below.
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There are different stages of DPF blockages, and they can be treated differently.
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Your DPF will become blocked when soot builds up in it. To clear it, the soot needs to burn away.
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We recommend that you use Redex DPF Cleaner in every second or third tank of fuel, particularly if you drive short journeys or do a lot of stop/start driving in a city.
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Yes, you can use Redex DPF Cleaner to prevent problems as well as cure them.
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DPFs get blocked with soot, and the warning light is your first indication that this has happened.
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