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Knockmitten Lane, Dublin, D12 C82Y
DPF warning light on? Loss of power or your car in limp mode? Kylemore Motor Centre provides professional TerraClean DPF diagnostics and cleaning from our Dublin 12 workshop.
A blocked DPF can affect your car's performance, fuel economy and emissions. Look out for these common warning signs.
Dashboard light illuminates.
Reduced performance and acceleration.
Vehicle may go into limp home mode.
Using more fuel than normal.
More smoke from the exhaust.
The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) captures soot particles from your exhaust gases. Over time, these particles build up. Normally, your car burns them off during a process called regeneration.
Short journeys, stop-start driving and certain engine faults can prevent successful regeneration, causing the filter to become blocked.
Stops emissions before they exit the exhaust.
Regeneration clears soot during driving.
Short trips don't allow full regeneration.
Warning lights, poor performance and limp mode.
A blocked DPF can be a symptom, not the original problem. That's why we start with expert diagnostics to find the real cause.
We identify any underlying issues so we can fix the problem properly – not just clean it and risk the same issue coming back.
As an Approved TerraClean Agent, we use advanced TerraClean technology to clean your DPF without removing it from the vehicle in most suitable cases.
The system is designed to reduce soot build-up, restore performance, lower emissions and potentially help you avoid the cost of unnecessary DPF replacement.
Trusted by drivers across Dublin.
Saves time, labour and cost where suitable.
Improves power, economy and drive.
Better for your car and the environment.
We follow a proven 4-step process using TerraClean technology to safely and effectively clean your DPF and get your vehicle back to its best.
Using advanced TerraClean equipment and expert diagnostics for the right treatment every time.
We connect to your vehicle and carry out a full diagnostic scan to check for DPF faults, performance issues and underlying causes.
We assess the DPF condition and level of blockage to determine the right cleaning method for your vehicle.
Our TerraClean equipment is connected to your vehicle and the DPF is cleaned of built-up soot and harmful deposits – without removal in most suitable cases.
We recheck your vehicle to confirm the DPF is clean, the system is working correctly and any relevant fault codes have been addressed.
Depending on your DPF's condition, we'll recommend the most effective solution. This may be a preventative clean, an on-vehicle clean or, where required, another treatment option.
Professional DPF cleaning can help restore your vehicle's performance, improve fuel economy and reduce harmful emissions while helping to prevent more expensive DPF problems.
Restores power and acceleration for a smoother drive.
A clean DPF helps your engine run more efficiently using less fuel.
Reduce the risk of DPF-related problems and warning lights.
Cleaning may help avoid unnecessary DPF replacement and reduce repair costs.
Reduce harmful emissions and help your vehicle run more cleanly.
Helps keep your engine and emissions system working as they should.
Book your DPF check today and let our team diagnose the problem and recommend the right solution for your vehicle.
In many cases, a professional clean is a more cost-effective and efficient solution. But if the filter is damaged or has reached the end of its life, replacement may be the only option.
DPF cleaning may be the right solution when the filter is blocked but its structure is still intact.
The DPF is blocked with soot but the filter structure is intact.
There are no underlying faults preventing the DPF from operating correctly.
Warning lights are on or vehicle performance has reduced.
Normal DPF regeneration is no longer clearing the soot effectively.
The filter is suitable for an on-vehicle or professional cleaning treatment.
Where suitable, professional cleaning can restore your DPF and may avoid the higher cost of replacement.
Replacement may be required where the DPF is physically damaged or cannot be successfully restored.
The filter is physically damaged, melted or cracked.
Heavy ash or oil contamination cannot be successfully removed.
The internal filter structure has deteriorated or collapsed.
The DPF has reached the end of its usable service life.
Diagnosis shows that cleaning is not a suitable or reliable solution.
If the DPF cannot be safely restored, replacement may be the correct long-term solution.
Our diagnostics can identify the condition of your DPF and help us recommend the most appropriate and cost-effective solution.
Find answers to common questions about DPF cleaning, the process and how it can help your vehicle.
Common signs include a DPF warning light, reduced power, poor fuel economy, frequent regeneration or the vehicle entering limp mode. A diagnostic check is the best way to confirm the cause before any cleaning is carried out.
The time required depends on the condition of the filter, the level of blockage and any underlying faults found during diagnosis. Kylemore will assess the vehicle first and explain the recommended treatment.
Not always. TerraClean equipment can allow on-vehicle DPF cleaning where the condition of the filter makes this suitable. Some damaged or heavily contaminated filters may require another treatment method or replacement.
The cost depends on the vehicle, the condition of the DPF and the treatment required. Kylemore will diagnose the problem first and can then advise you on the most appropriate solution and cost.
If reduced performance is being caused by a restricted DPF, successful cleaning can help restore exhaust flow and improve drivability. Any underlying engine or emissions faults should also be diagnosed and repaired.
Cleaning can remove existing soot build-up, but preventing the problem from returning also depends on fixing the underlying cause and allowing the vehicle to regenerate correctly.
Professional DPF cleaning is designed to be carried out only where the filter and vehicle are suitable for the treatment. That is why Kylemore starts with diagnostics and an assessment rather than cleaning every vehicle automatically.
Book your DPF check today and let our team diagnose the problem and recommend the right treatment for your vehicle.
Book a DPF Check
01 456 9771
Book a DPF Check
01 456 9771
