When you need to make removal of the particulate filter, and what this part is?

In Russia, as well as worldwide, over the last few years gained much popularity diesel cars. And the demand is relevant not only for offroad cars, but also on urban runabout, running on diesel. The advantages of such engines list is very long – and less fuel consumption, and large productivity, and a high level of reliability. However, despite this, this type of power plants has its drawbacks.

Among them, the biggest drawback is the removal of the particulate filter, which because of poor quality diesel is simply clogged. In this article we will discuss what is a device and when is the best time to make the change.

Design

Diesel Particulate filter is a useful technical device in all modern diesel cars, which purifies exhaust gases from dirty particles. Since 2004, all cars that meet the environmental standard EURO-4, the supply system exhausts this unit is compulsory. Generally the designs of this detail is a kind of ceramic matrix which is protected by a steel metal housing. Due to the small cross section, this matrix makes it possible to clear the exhaust and to hold as much of the soot, so it doesn't get in the environment.

When producing The removal of the particulate filter?

As practice shows, every 50-100 thousand miles on a diesel car needs to change the filter. This mileage is listed for the Russian operating conditions, while the Germans and the French are asking this question at least 1.5-2 times less. By the way, ignore the removal and replacement of this part is impossible, because the problem starts with the catalyst (it just can burn) or with the EGR valve, which at any moment is able to fail.

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Generally, the most suitable season in which to produce removal of the particulate filter, is a spring, but rather may. It was during this period the atmosphere significantly alters its composition to a less contaminated.

Signs that you need to do The removal of the particulate filter

“Reno” and many other European brands may lose power when you turn on the 3-4th gear. The Japanese cars are quite easy to notice white patches on the candles. It is also possible to detect that the combustion of fuel in the chamber of the internal combustion engine is formed the lack of oxygen. Best of all, of course, not to wait for such signs, and to independently verify the status of the filter. To determine the degree of contamination very easily. To do this, remove the part and look at the level of light transmission. If the walls are contaminated so that through them does not pass the rays, this suggests that the removal of the particulate filter is necessary to make urgently.

If you are not confident in their abilities and are afraid to hurt the car, it is possible to carry out the same process a HUNDRED.&the Removal of the particulate filter in Moscow, for example, costs about 8-15 thousand rubles. So many drivers produce clean and replace the part in the garage environment. It quickly and economically.