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I bought a cheap knockoff DPF cleaning kit for $150... big mistake
Tried to clean a clogged filter on a 6.7 Powerstroke myself to save shop time, but the cheap chemicals just made a mess and didn't clear the soot at all. Ended up having to replace the whole DPF unit, which cost me over $2,000 in parts and labor I could have avoided. Has anyone found a cleaning method that actually works, or is sending it out the only real fix?
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west.henry6h ago
Totally agree with the bake-out story. Seen it turn a salvageable filter into a boat anchor. Those pro shops have the big industrial ovens and air guns we just can't match at home.
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ross.kevin7d ago
Man, that's the exact same trap with so many DIY fixes. You see a cheap solution online and think you're beating the system, but it just costs more in the end. I've seen it with everything from phone screen repairs to home AC units. The real pro tools and chemicals are expensive for a reason, they actually work. For DPFs, I'm pretty convinced a professional cleaning service is the only safe bet for a bad clog.
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Honestly, @ross.kevin is totally right about beating the system. Tried a similar cheap fix on my old Duramax with a back-yard bake-out and some junk spray. Ngl, it just baked the ash into a brick and killed the filter for good. You end up paying the real cost anyway, but with extra frustration. Sending it out to a shop with the right gear is the only method I trust now after learning that lesson the hard way.
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