Don’t Let a Clogged DPF Slow You Down: Here’s What You Need to Know
Let’s talk about one of the most annoying aspects of owning a diesel – the diesel particulate filter, or DPF.
Your diesel vehicle’s DPF is a critical emissions component designed to trap and burn off harmful soot and pollutants from exhaust emissions. However, if you’re regularly taking short trips or driving at lower speeds, your vehicle might not properly start the automatic “regeneration” process needed to clear out soot from the DPF. When this happens, the filter becomes clogged, seriously impacting your vehicle’s performance, fuel economy, and even whether or not your vehicle can be driven.
Signs Your DPF Needs Attention
Wondering if your DPF might be getting clogged? Keep an eye out for these six clear signs:
- DPF Warning Light: Your dashboard may alert you directly, or you might see the “check engine” indicator. Using an OBD II scanner might reveal trouble codes such as P242F.
- Frequent Regeneration Cycles: If your vehicle constantly tries but struggles to complete regeneration cycles, this could indicate a blockage.
- Increased Fuel Consumption: A blocked DPF makes your engine work harder, dramatically cutting into your fuel efficiency (miles per gallon).
- Loss of Power: Your vehicle becomes sluggish, lacks acceleration, and struggles at higher speeds.
- Limp Mode Activation: When the vehicle detects a serious blockage, it may switch to “limp mode” to prevent further damage, severely limiting power and speed.
- Rough Idle: A blocked DPF may cause your diesel engine to idle roughly or inconsistently.
Easy DIY Solution: Rislone DPF Clean®
Thankfully, cleaning your DPF doesn’t have to mean a costly trip to the mechanic/dealership or any downtime. We offer an easy-to-use solution specifically formulated for diesel enthusiasts: Rislone DPF Clean® Diesel DPF, Exhaust & Emissions System Cleaner.
How to use? Easy. Simply add a bottle directly to your fuel tank, and drive as usual. This powerful additive contains an advanced package of detergents and solvents designed to eliminate tough soot, carbon buildup, and oily residue throughout your diesel fuel system, including injectors, combustion chambers, turbochargers, EGR systems, and catalytic converters.
Most importantly, our groundbreaking Diesel Regen Medic+™ technology actively accelerates regeneration, ensuring your DPF stays clean and your vehicle performs as it should.
Why Choose Rislone?
All Rislone products are proudly made right here in the USA, ensuring the highest quality and reliability standards. By choosing Rislone, you’re not only solving your diesel engine issues efficiently and affordably, but you’re also supporting American manufacturing jobs.
Clay Parks, vice president of development for Rislone, assures diesel vehicle owners: “You don’t have to be a mechanic to keep your diesel vehicle’s DPF functioning properly. Modern vehicles make it obvious when there’s an issue, and Rislone makes it easy to fix. Our solution restores power, improves fuel economy, reduces regeneration cycles, and extends DPF life—all for significantly less than a mechanical repair or replacement.”
Ready to Learn More?
Visit our product details page for further information on maintaining your diesel vehicle’s DPF easily and cost-effectively. With Rislone, keeping your diesel running smoothly is as simple as pour, drive, and enjoy. No worries, no hassle.
