Diesel particulate filter cleaning has been around now for over a decade. During this time there have been various cleaning methods and principles introduced, with the latest being aqueous DPF cleaning. Although there are differing opinions on which cleaning method is the most desirable it is very clear that OE’s are moving towards aqueous cleaning of their filters.
In a recent article posted on truckinginfo.com a Detroit product marketing manager shared his company’s vision; “We designed our DPF to be liquid cleaned, “says Len Copela
To be clear, not all aqueous DPF cleaning equipment is the same. At EcoClean we are on board 100% with Mr. Copeland’s view of aqueous cleaning being the preferred method of filter maintenance. This stance is based on the internal structure of a typical diesel particulate filter, the effectiveness of the cleaning, and promoting longevity for the life of the filter.
The EcoClean aqueous DPF cleaning equipment helps provide relief to rising costs associated with after treatment systems in the heavy-duty industry:
- Computer-guided cleaning that ensures edge-to-edge cleaning.
- Aqueous cleaning allows proprietary surfactant to maneuver around cell wall structure.
- A cleaning process that does not contribute to platinum migration inside the filter.
- Filter can undergo an unlimited number of aqueous cleanings.
- Two-hour turnaround time.
- Increases vehicle uptime.
- Increases bay throughput.
We invite you to read the complete article that discusses DPF cleaning methods, servicing a DPF, upstream failures and more.
Source: Jim Park, “A New Approach to DPF Maintenance,” TruckingInfo.com, Heavy Duty Trucking, Bobit Business Media, January 21, 2021