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How often should the particulate filter be replaced?
Years

Answer

The anti-particulate filter has the function of retaining and breaking down the polluted agents produced by the combustion of diesel fuel; once a certain level of clogging has been exceeded, the engine management control unit activates the so-called regeneration: usually it is not necessary to replace this filter or at least there is no maintenance program.
Posted on: 18 June 2019 by ScegliAuto

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