Every diesel truck owner eventually hears about the DPF — the diesel particulate filter that catches soot before it can escape out the tailpipe in order to burn it off once the exhaust is hot enough.

HOLLY, Mich., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Like many filters on a diesel truck, car or SUV, the diesel particulate filter (DPF) requires periodic cleaning to function properly. In normal use, ...

Government agencies and car manufacturers have worked to reduce the emissions and harmful gases in our air over the last few decades. Automakers downsized car engines and pushed EVs, while the ...

Diesel engines are powerful workhorses, but they come with a downside: soot and particulate matter in their exhaust. That’s where the diesel particulate filter (DPF) comes in. This device traps ...

An orange DPF light means the filter is clogging with soot and usually clears itself after 10 to 15 minutes of steady driving above 40mph on a dual carriageway or motorway. A red DPF light or the car ...

Ford 6.7 Powerstroke is considered one of the most trustworthy modern diesel engines. However, like all contemporary diesel trucks, it relies on a complex emissions system to meet EPA regulations. At ...