A diesel particulate filter was added to the vehicle emissions legislation list back in 2009. These filters are made to remove soot from diesel vehicle exhaust. These filters can remove over eighty-five percent of soot expelled by diesel engine exhaust.
How Does a Diesel Particulate Filter Work?
The filter itself is constructed of a ceramic, honeycomb shaped filter. As the exhaust from a diesel engine is forced through the filter, the filter attracts and traps the soot leaving the expelled gasses less harmful to the environment. This filter must be cleaned and maintained properly to insure maximum pollution reduction. Since …
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