Eminox issues DPF advice
Emissions specialist Eminox has offered guidance for fleets on the maintenance and replacement of diesel particulate filters (DPFs).
A DPF should always be in full working order, says Eminox, to ensure continued emissions compliance of commercial vehicles.
Understanding how they work and how they should be maintained equips operators with the knowledge to be able to achieve emissions compliance wherever vehicles operate, the company adds, but essentially, in low emission control areas or on the continent where compliance is often more stringent and in densely populated urban zones.
“A DPF is a critical component in a vehicle’s exhaust aftermarket system, designed to capture and store soot particles emitted from the engine,” said Dr David Phillips, technical director at Eminox.
“These soot particles also known as particulate matter (PM) are harmful pollutants that contribute to air quality degradation and public health issues. A well maintained DPF can remove as much as 99 per cent of PM, so its value to improving air quality is not to be underestimated.”
A serviceable component, a DPF should be maintained on a regular basis to ensure it continues to comply with emissions regulations, says David.
“Doing so will maximise performance efficiencies, however, dashboard lights can appear at other times, most often when a DPF becomes blocked. This is most typically evident through compromised vehicle performance, black exhaust fumes and unusual engine smells, and all can have a negative impact on achieving essential emissions compliance.
“Should the performance of the DPF be compromised or fail, there are options available to vehicle operators to minimise downtime of the vehicle and the impact on day-to-day business operations.”
To support vehicle operators and workshop engineers, replacement Euro VI diesel particulate filters to fit all major truck brands including Mercedes, Scania, Renault, Volvo, MAN, DAF and Iveco are available from Eminox.
All are manufactured to OEM specifications, are type approved, are supplied with fully compatible fittings and have a three-year, unlimited mileage warranty.
“In addition to replacement parts, distributors and large fleet operators can also benefit from remanufactured DPFs,” added David.
“This Exchange Programme utilises market leading cleaning processes fully compliant with OE requirements giving confidence a quality cleaned DPF is being fitted.
“Knowing that vehicle DPFs are in optimum working order brings reassurance regarding vehicle compliance, continued performance, and minimal downtime and it is important fleet operators and maintenance teams act responsibly to achieve this.
“This is particularly important when driving in the growing number of UK Ultra-Low Emission or Clean Air Zones (ULEZ or CAZ) as significant fines can be applied for non-compliance.
“For those who operate vehicles on the continent, even higher standards of DPF testing are present in Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany and it is expected future adherence is likely in more countries.
“Eminox is proud to have the following accreditations at its UK and European facilities – IATF 16949 accredited, ISO 9001 accredited, ISO 14001 accredited and ISO 45001 accredited.”
More information about Eminox and its range of Euro VI replacement DPFs can be found at the website.
