Hunter Automotive Solutions have industry-leading training in DPF assessment and repair and are members of the DPF Doctor network. Book in today for an extensive assessment of your vehicle.

What is a DPF?

Diesel Particulate Filter

A DPF is essentially a filter located in the exhaust, which traps soot that would normally end up in the atmosphere. Once soot builds up the DPF will conduct a burn which is known as a DPF regeneration.

Is your DPF Light on?

Firstly, we carry out a DPF Doctor Industry leading assessment on your vehicle. This is designed to check all components of the vehicle’s emissions system and determine if the DPF is blocked. Your vehicle’s DPF is a self-cleaning filter, a blockage indicates an underlying issue preventing the emissions system from performing a regeneration. If the underlying issue is not resolved the DPF will just block up with carbon and soot leading back to the same fault.

We invest time in training to learn these new modern diagnostic procedures to save our customers time and money and get them back on the road sooner.

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A DPF Filter is a self-cleaning filter within the exhaust filter. If it cannot self-clean you may experience vehicle performance issues.
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Blocked DPF Symptoms

  • Your DPF warning light is on

  • General performance issues

  • Strange exhaust smell

  • Your vehicle is harder to start

  • Quicker burning of fuel

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Can you delete or remove your DPF?

NO!

The deletion or removal of your vehicle’s DPF is illegal. It also voids the manufacturer warranty, Australian Consumer Law protections and may also impact vehicle insurance claims.

When your vehicle is manufactured, it is designed to operate with a DPF system to comply with Australian Design Rules (ADR) regarding emission requirement levels. The applicable ADR for light vehicles is ADR79 and for heavy vehicles is ADR80 which refers to the level of NOx emissions a vehicle can produce.

Helpful Hints for Your DPF Health

  • Don’t ignore any warning lights or running problems

  • Keep your vehicle well-maintained

  • Check your engine oil regularly and contact us if it is rising

  • Use premium-quality fuel

  • Avoid running your vehicle low on fuel (keep above ¼ of a tank)

  • If you are planning a long journey, adding a JLM DPF additive to your fuel tank to aid in regeneration

  • Schedule a regular journey of over 30 km at a speed of 80km/ or over

JLM Lubricants

We recommend JLM Lubricants to use in your vehicle to provide an extra level of care and maintenance for the engine, fuel and exhaust system. With the wait time for new cars and the price of second-hand cars skyrocketing, it is now more important than ever to maintain your vehicle.

Get your JLM products today, stocked at our workshop located at 1517 Elderslie Rd, Mitchells Flat NSW 2330.

Hunter Automotive Solutions are accredited members of The DPF Doctor Network

We are part of the DPF Doctor Network allowing us to offer the best quality service. Our industry leading DPF Assessment is the most critical part of our job and allows us to find the cause of your DPF problems.

Why Choose Us?

Knowledgeable Team

Our crew has 20 years of combined experience. Our automotive knowledge helps us find the right fix for your vehicle at the right price.

Competitive Pricing

We offer competitive pricing on our full range of vehicle services. We don’t overcharge on labour or parts.

Quality Automotive Servicing

We pride ourselves on many 5 star reviews which reflects our amazing customer service and servicing expertise.

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