Petrol Particulate Filter (PPF) cleaning is an effective process that’s essential to maintaining the efficiency and performance of your vehicle’s exhaust system. Over time, particulate filters in petrol engines can become clogged with soot and other particulates from fuel combustion, reducing their ability to function properly.
Cleaning your PPF is the most effective way to unblock the filter and return it to optimal condition, ensuring the continued health and efficiency of your vehicle. Left untreated it could lead to needing a replacement.
Methods of PPF Cleaning
Similar to DPF maintenance, there are several methods available for cleaning a PPF, ranging from routine regeneration to advanced chemical treatment processes.
- PPF Regeneration: Regeneration occurs when the engine reaches high temperatures, allowing soot and particulate buildup to burn away. While designed to happen automatically during driving, it may not be sufficient for vehicles frequently operating in urban areas or covering short distances.
- Manual Regeneration: For cases where regeneration isn’t feasible, intervention by specialists is required to trigger and complete the cleaning process.
- Chemical Cleaning: This involves advanced chemical treatments that dissolve stubborn residues to restore filter efficiency.
- Advanced Washing Techniques: High-powered jets effectively remove residual particulates, offering a complete clean.
At MB Services, we offer tailored PPF cleaning solutions using these techniques to keep your vehicle’s exhaust system in peak condition.
What are the benefits of PPF cleaning?
Professional PPF cleaning delivers lots of advantages for your vehicle, including:
- Elimination of accumulated PM10 particles and soot.
- Remove oil and fuel residues that may inhibit the PPFs operation.
- Improved engine efficiency and performance.
- Avoid more costly PPF replacements.
Proper PPF maintenance ensures a longer-lasting filter, better engine health and cleaner emissions, making it a must for all modern petrol-vehicles.
PPF Cleaning from MB Services
At MB Services, we pride ourselves on delivering industry-leading PPF cleaning solutions supported by our trusted Bosch accreditation. This exclusive partnership allows us access to advanced cleaning technologies that restore your filter to near-factory condition.
Our team specialises in all PPF cleaning methods and ensures every service is tailored to your vehicle’s needs. To further provide peace of mind, every PPF cleaning service we carry out comes with a 12-month guarantee, ensuring quality and reliability.