The diesel particulate filters (DPFs) have become one of the most costly components to maintain in all types of vehicles: from passenger cars and vans to large fleet trucks and buses. These systems are essential to comply with emissions regulations, but when they become saturated they pose a big question to workshops and fleet managers: clean or replace the filter?
While the replacement of a DPF can exceed 2,500 on a truck and hovering around 1,800 in passenger carsthe professional cleaning of particulate filters system's original efficiency can be restored at a much lower cost, generating a direct and real savings for fleets.
Replacing a DPF means not only paying for the part, but also taking on the associated indirect costs. For passenger cars and vans, the average replacement price ranges from 1.200 y 1.800 €while in trucks and buses it is generally between 2.500 y 3.000 €.
To this must be added towing costs, time lost due to the vehicle being stationary for several days and, in some cases, penalties for driving while emitting pollutant gases.
For a fleet of 200 trucks, replacing all the filters prematurely could cost more than 500,000 in unforeseen expensesa figure that has a direct impact on the profitability of the operation.
The DPF filter cleaning on trucks, buses and light vehicles is the most efficient and sustainable option. A professional process restores the filter capacity in a 95-100%The soot and, in particular, the accumulated ash that the vehicle's regenerations are not able to eliminate.
The price of cleaning a car or van DPF around the 200 €while in trucks and buses is around 600 €.
The downtime is also reduced: instead of waiting 3-7 days for a refill, cleaning can be completed in a matter of hours.
By avoiding premature substitutions, fleets achieve a ROI (return on investment) in less than a year when they purchase specialised DPF cleaning equipment.
If we compare the DPF filter cleaning vs. replacementThe savings are obvious.
Cars and vans: cleaning ≈ 200 €, substitution between 1.200-1.800 € → savings of up to 1,600 per vehicle.
Trucks and buses: cleaning ≈ 600 €, substitution between 2.500-3.000 € → savings of up to 2,400 per vehicle.
Beyond the direct cost, it is necessary to take into account the reduction of fuel consumptionthe engine and turbo failure prevention and the elimination of unplanned downtime affecting the day-to-day operation of a fleet.
The fleet maintenance with regular cleaning of DPF filters is already a key strategy in the transport sector. Fleets are able to reduce operating costs, increase vehicle availability and extend the service life of sensitive components.
For the workshops, have at your disposal DPF filter cleaning machines represents a profitable business opportunity. With equipment such as the TBS3000 (pneumatic cleaning for trucks and buses) or the CTW2000 (pressurised water cleaning for different types of filters)In this way, high added-value services can be offered and customers can be retained.
In both cases, the REVIVAL DPF equipment initial investment can be amortised in just a few years. 50-70 cleaningsThe service is guaranteed to be recurrent and cost-effective.
The DPF filter cleaning is a real saving compared to replacement, both in light and heavy-duty vehicles. Replacing a filter can cost up to five times as much as cleaning it, as well as several days of downtime. In contrast, a professional cleaning with REVIVAL DPF equipment restores the filter to its full capacity, reduces fuel consumption and prevents major breakdowns.
In short: a good maintenance plan and the choice of the right technology are the key for fleets and garages to achieve a real savings in DPF cleaning, more cost-effectiveness and more sustainability in your operations..
Specialists in the design and manufacture of DPF cleaning machines and catalytic converter cleaning machines.
DPF REVIVAL: Solutions for the cleaning of particulate filters
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