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How to Clean the Particulate Filter (FAP and DPF)

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Diesel particulate filter

In this video, see how to clean the particulate filter, which is completely blocked, using a cleaning product that can be sprayed directly into the filter via a cleaning kit. It is true that this device is not inexpensive. However, if you decide to purchase it together with a group of friends or relatives to use it in turns, you can achieve good savings. You can find this device, for example, on faec.it, with code MOT9417: it costs £195.20 plus £20 for shipping. You can also add the cleaner, which can be found easily for a few tens of pounds. The usage is suggested in the video: add the product to the gun, insert the nozzle into the filter from underneath the vehicle. Once all the contents are sprayed, remove the nozzle and reinstall the sensor. Start the engine for five minutes and drive approximately 15-20 miles to expel all accumulated deposits.

Updated on 18 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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