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The Problem with Diesel Particulate Filter’s (DPF)

The Diesel Particulate Filter, referred to as the DPF, is a particle filter specially designed for modern diesel engines. This is similar to a Catalytic Converter found on many petrol engines which lowers emissions.

The DPF is designed to reduce pollution by filtering out solid soot particles. As the exhaust gases flow through a honeycomb like brick 80%-90% of the soot particles are extracted. The problem is the matter removed from the gases does not break down efficiently. To help improve this, a cycle is performed by your engine control module to higher exhaust gas temperatures to burn off the build up of excess residue, this is known as ‘Regeneration’.

The theory is that when driving your vehicle

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All Mercedes models are now corrected via OBDII diagnostic port. Previously a can-blocker was required to be placed into the Key Module on all models after 2007.

Our new diagnostic service now includes full mileage correction and adjustment of all service indicators.

• Instrument Cluster
• Key Module (EZS)
• Assyst (service)
• Assyst Plus (service)
• All fault modules

Mercedes Digital Mileage Correction in Southampton