Should You do a DPF Delete? Benefits & Drawbacks [Diesel Tips]

Are you considering deleting your diesel car's DPF filter? This video is a must-see for anyone who wants to weigh the pros and cons benefits and drawbacks of this controversial decision.

Get the answers to the questions that matter, including: why delete a DPF, the potential benefits and drawbacks, and discover a legal (in most areas) performance alternative to the DPF filter.

By watching this informative video, you'll learn about the reasons why some diesel car owners choose to delete their DPF and the impact it can have on your vehicle's performance.

You'll also discover the potential drawbacks, including the risk of decreased fuel efficiency and increased emissions, and explore a performance alternative that offers a better balance between power and responsibility.

Also in this video, you'll learn about the vital role DPFs play in reducing harmful emissions and protecting your health.

You'll also discover the potential consequences of only doing short journeys with your diesel car and the importance of regular DPF maintenance.

Don't make a decision about your DPF filter until you've seen this video. Watch now and share your thoughts in the comments section.

When it comes to dpf removal will a car run better with the dpf off? Will this cause other problems or issues and what are the legalities of removing, deleting and fitting a dpf off kit?

Discover the impact of DPF filter removal on your car's performance in this informative video. Explore the alternatives to removing the DPF, such as performance variants and their functionality.

We discuss the common issues associated with DPF filters, including their location and how they can restrict performance. While manufacturers prioritize cost-efficiency, resulting in suboptimal DPF designs, removing the filter can lead to power gains of up to 7% on the dyno.

However, it's crucial to consider legal implications, as DPF removal is generally illegal and can result in severe consequences.

Learn about alternative solutions, including improved and strategically positioned DPF systems that effectively burn off soot particles.

For track enthusiasts who want the best of both worlds, a clam system may allow you to swap the DPF pipe for a straight pipe during track days, keeping your car road legal.

Early models without DPFs or lower-performance variants also appeal to tuners seeking performance upgrades without DPF-related complications.

Share your experiences and thoughts on DPF filters in the comments section. We value your feedback and aim to foster engaging discussions within our community.

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Legal Notice: Unless we have inspected your car we can only provide generic theory. All information is provided without warranty, please check any recommendations made with a mechanic locally to verify it would be legal in your area or region and that it would be suitable for your car and your needs.

[jacobp]

Best is to cut a rectangular hole in the top of it and then remove the internals. Nicely weld back the plate and then install back the enpty DPF. In that way it looks like its still there, yet all the problems are removed. In addition you dont need a custom pipe as replacement.

[gregroles]

Great video, I'd add that tuning boxes being crude and generally overfuelled are a death sentence for DPF's. Even a tune will reduce the lifespan, but like you said getting it HOT and driving on open roads is the biggest factor to allow it to regenerate. DPF's terminally clog mainly due to oil ash, so the right, low ash oil, and running a good quality catch can helps no end in my experience. Removing a DPF gives you better response, a nicer exhaust note, and a decent fuel saving. The downside is the horrible soot out the back, something that gives you away, and personally I don't find cool. I'm getting great results running a pDPF, that is a partial flow one at about 50% trapped alongside a decent turbo, a properly refined dyno tune and lots of cold air / intercooler type mods to keep the air density as high as possible for the fuel introduced, leading to the least soot for the power. No more regens, little visible soot, insane power and a good 15% fuel saving to boot.

An interesting aside, that when the "add blue" additional catalyst was introduced to cars circa 2014 to reduce the exhaust soot to microscopic, non visible levels, air quality improved ( in German studies ) but blood levels of soot increased. Seems it's actually better to cough up black soot than to burn it down to tiny nano sizes that pass straight through your lungs into the blood. I wonder how all the new petrol cars now running particle filters will fair, their challenges have just begun!

[seanw]

Dpfs cause grief blow turbos cause limp mode .melt manifolds egrs premature timing chain wear there is no downside to removing these systems in fact your diesel car will last you forever if you remove them .engines need to breath and disipate heat quickly so if you like your car or van to be reliable and not cost you a penny remove them .im a mechanic van wants for nothing just add diesel

[Fentongrenville]

My mate had DPF issues for several months, his car was constantly in the garage, several hundred quid down the pan. He had it removed, and his car drives like a dream, and It sails through MOT'S. Who are these DPF Police you talk about? There aren't any in the North of England. Many cars on the road aren't taxed or insured, and you're worried about DPF'S being removed.

[sstritmatter]

I'm U.S. and have a 2015 VW Jetta TDI I use as a commuter. It's got 137, 000+ miles. No dpf problems yet but it gets long highway use regularly. If it weren't for inspections I'd get rid of the dpf and go Rawtek with a Malone tube mod and may do that if the dpf ever goes and find someone to pass the inspection.

[lushnads]

The dpf was the last big con before ev's.
A filter, that harbours all the crap then blows it all out in one foul swoop, when the car does a burn out, increasing emissions by a colossal amount at one specific point in time. I'm sure someone made a lot of money from the kickbacks in parliament

[kanenaysmith]

Thank you!!!! about time someone talks the truth. instead of suckling the nipples of epa. Well done

[supmikey]

i went in to get my truck quoted and asked the guys to remove the dpf and they laughed and said thats not possible. I said i'd pay cash and we can just keep it off the receipt and they still laughed and said no.... then one of the staff said he would do it for cash on the weekend. So i went with him and he removed it for me... happy days

[Costa_del_Artlepool]

If you remap ECU and gut DPF do you still need to use the manufacturer advised low soot/ash oil, or can you now use the best fully synthetic oil?

[Lsw_]

i have a 2.0tdi 140hp engine in my car. i have done egr and dpf delete, downpipe and stage 2 tuning. should i use 5w40 oil istead of the original 5w30? appreciate the help!

[rthompson]

A Dpf does nothing but restrict the outflow of exhaust gasses which for any combustion engine is bad the filter is for environmental purposes only and not for the benefit of the power unit.

[geoffankrett]

So basically if you want to race it around a racetrack, you can spew out as much crap as you like, but once you drive a hundred yards to the road, you can't 😂

[richmills]

Hi, i have a Volkswagen Jetta TDI wagon 6 speed manual with plugged up DPF can I eliminate it with a permanent straight pipe I’m in Minnesota USA

[SP-vu]

Hi, would u recommend deleting DPF and doing a ECU remap on a range rover sport (2022) TDV6?

[Mercy.]

What if u wrap the exust from thr turbo to the dpf ??? so heat dos notnget out so easy

[maxmeyer]

Very insightful video!!

Currently going through DPF he’ll been told it needs to be replaced which is a quick grand down the drain am I better of getting it removed

[terrymatthews]

Hi whats a good upgrade D.P.F. for a 2016 discovery sport .

[macca]

Drive it likes it’s stolen once a week ! Be fine 😂

[SuperHaz]

Someone told me removing the DPF and EGR can lead to the turbo blowing as it has no back pressure to slow it down? Any thoughts on this comment appreciated 👍

[simendadaniel]

Small question about dpf delete, do you tune it first then delete the dpf?
Or the other way around? the guy that does the tune is around 50 km's from me while I live near few garages that can do the dpf delete. So I was wondering if driving around 50 kms on a tune delete before the actual physical delete is fine?