Depending on the model, DPF costs range from $4800 to
$6000 plus labour. Audi claims the DPF “shouldn’t need
cleaning or changing during the normal life of the car.”
No response on intake side carbon build up or blocked EGRs.e makers respond...
ost to replace a diesel particulate filter on a Hyundai i30 can
to one-third of the new car price – $7000 for the part plus a big
f labour.
a Holden Colorado it is $730, a price that also includes a new
ytic converter. A factor of 10 variance for essentially the same
kit?
ndai is by no means the high point for DPF pricing. The disparity is
f many lurking in the fine print of the automotive industry’s spare
and service schedules. But it takes a deep and determined dive to
ver them.
eelsasked the manufacturers some basic questions ranging from
al service intervals to how they deal with carbonised intake
ms as well as the slated life and replacement price of diesel
ulate filters – an essential piece of emissions control equipment.
me didn’t respond at all after several attempts. Which is why you
see Mazda and Mitsubishi listed here. Some provided basic service
ook pages but no pricing. Nearly all ignored the intake side carbon
issue and blocked Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems.
the round up. You be the judge.Diesel vehicles require at least
one ‘hot’ run every week at
ay speeds, under load
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