Cleaning DPF

superp

Member
Joined
Aug 29, 2024
Location
United States
TDI
2014 2.0
I have a 2014 JSW with 65k miles.
I previously had a post with some codes in question. I fixed all the codes except p2463 (Perform regen), but I am unable to do that since my soot level is at 57g. I don't think the DPF is cracked since the last regen was 1200 miles ago due to MAF code.

I was looking at multiple forms of people saying they've cleaned DPF with oven cleaner or DPF cleaner. I couldn't find much information on what specific product to use, and how it was done (With DPF on or off).

Has anyone done this or knows how to do it, and what cleaner should be used? Thank you.
 

oilhammer

Certified Volkswagen Nut & Vendor
Joined
Dec 11, 2001
Location
outside St Louis, MO
TDI
There are just too many to list....
DPFs don't clog on these, they crack and fail.

Read here:

CBEA/CJAA DPF info | TDIClub Forums

Pay special attention to these words: sooty tailpipes

Go to the back of your car, swipe your finger inside one of the tailpipes. It should come out clean. CLEAN. Nothing, nada, zip, zilch. If it is black, your DPF is cracked internally.
 

superp

Member
Joined
Aug 29, 2024
Location
United States
TDI
2014 2.0
Just checked my tailpipe and it is black...

The soonest I could convert it to an "Off-Road Vehicle" would be in a month since I am currently attending an out-of-state school.

Are there any temporary fixes that I can do to get it out of the low-power state?
 

2004LB7

Veteran Member
Joined
Jun 2, 2013
Location
California
TDI
2006 Jetta
The only manual cleaning is done with the DPF off the vehicle. Basically spraying the cleaner into it and rinsing it with a garden hose to remove as much ash and soot as possible.

If it's cracked then there's not much you can do short of replacing it or "hitting a pothole"
 
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