Cost to clean a DPF in a 2014 Jetta Sportwagen TDI by a mechanic?
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Lightflyer1
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Generally not cleanable. The filter substrate is ceramic and delicate. It usually breaks or cracks and is not practically useable anymore. These are not really made to be cleaned just replaced.
hskrdu
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If you can say more about the "problem," members might be able to provide better info. While "cleaning" a DPF isn't really something that typically happens, 100k is a bit early for the DPF to be full (and it's just as likely that you are getting bad advice from a mech). Is it one of our trusted mechs in MA? If not, there may be a different issue which needs to be addressed. Also, the emissions warranty is different (and longer) than the other warranties, so you should know that paperwork and what it covers.
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dieseldonato
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Dpf are cleaned and refurbished everyday on rigs and heavy equipment, it's not something most shops would do in-house.
oilhammer
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Oh geez....
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hskrdu
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But this doesn't really apply to the OP's car, right?
dieseldonato
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I don't see why it wouldn't apply, assuming his isn't physically broken.
oilhammer
Certified Volkswagen Nut & Vendor
It doesn't apply.
1: CJAA DPFs don't clog up.
2: CJAA DPFs have an integral DOC catalyst at the top
3: they are tiny and full of bends that do not make for easy pass-through cleaning
4: CJAA DPFs crack.... that's their failure mode.
Read my link above....
1: CJAA DPFs don't clog up.
2: CJAA DPFs have an integral DOC catalyst at the top
3: they are tiny and full of bends that do not make for easy pass-through cleaning
4: CJAA DPFs crack.... that's their failure mode.
Read my link above....
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oilhammer is true I get calls every day on the DPF I tell them on the phone go to the back of the car stick your finger in the tail pipe rub it around if it comes out black that the finger of death!!!!!!$$$$$$$$
gmann49ers
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Listen to Oilhammer. Your DPF is cracked and can’t be cleaned. I know I’ve sent you info on your other post. Such as the parts list you need. Look to spend 2-3k on getting your car fixed. I just had mine replaced for a round $2,200 and my car only had 70k on it before it broke.
Unfortunately it does!!! I know what you are referring to.If your state doesnt do inspections, there is one for sure way to never have to worry about the DPF/EGR again.
Wish I had known this before I took it to a guy who ripped me off at $350 to clean it and without success.
You are referring to a truck?
dieseldonato
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Care trucks doesn't matter, a dpf is just a glorified filter. Doc are slip/pass through. Sent them off for cleaning from 1.5l industrial diesel engines to much, much larger engines. The only issues, is if they are broken, they are broken.