DPF Cleaning — Frequently Asked Questions

Professional DPF cleaning starts from around $500, depending on the vehicle and how blocked the filter is. A brand-new DPF can cost between $3,000 and $7,000 fitted, so cleaning typically saves you thousands.

Most DPF cleans are completed the same day — usually around 3 to 4 hours. We remove the filter, clean it off the vehicle, test it and refit it before you collect your car.

Common signs are a DPF or engine warning light, loss of power, increased fuel use, excessive smoke, a strong burning smell, or the car going into limp mode. If you see these, it is best to have the DPF checked before it fails completely.

In most cases, yes. A professional off-car clean restores the filter to near-original flow and efficiency for a fraction of the cost of a new unit. Replacement is only needed if the filter is physically cracked or melted.

No. Bring the vehicle to our Mascot workshop and we handle everything — removal, deep cleaning, testing and refitting.

Yes. We service Mascot and the surrounding 20km area in person, and we also accept DPF filters Australia-wide by post. Remove and send us your filter and we will clean, test and return it.

We clean diesel particulate filters for over 35 makes including BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford, Holden, Nissan, Mazda, Hyundai, Isuzu and many more — passenger cars, 4WDs, utes and vans.

No. Our process uses purpose-built equipment that safely removes soot and ash without harming the ceramic substrate. We test airflow before and after so you can see the result.