.... Mazda 5 DPF issue Written by Jim gilmour Blue Print’s Technical Consultant. Part of my job is to support customers who have bought a blue Print g-Scan and there’s nothing better than working through a real life situation to really get to grips with it. on one visit to Suffolk lat...
...Opel All models All vehicles with diesel particulate filters Illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp If a customer complains about the above error, this could be caused by the diesel particulate filter. Not least of all, this problem would also cause a lack of power. This co...
...In this second part of the series, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) continues looking at the combustion process, stoichiometry and emissions in petrol and diesel engines, concentrating on diesel exhaust g as recirculation (EGR), and the differences between them. The first thing th...
...nes using DPF ’s. FAI Timing Chain Kits FAI Timing Chain Kits always supply every part you need to carry out a full repair, including gaskets, oil feed pipes, seals and special sealant where specified. The range includes money, time and space saving solutions, such as Kit TCK 47, whic...
...ed with a DPF ! Below is the data showing the EGR valve behaving itself – have a go at the calculation! Blue Print is the official UK distributor for G-Scan – Japan’s No.1 Diagnostic Scan Tool for Asian vehicles. The G-Scan is supported by Blue Print’s 3 Year Warra...
...dback EGR DPF E This uses a differential pressure sensor which monitors the pressure drop created when exhaust gases flow through a restriction or orifice. This means that the actual flow is monitored, not just the command. This gives a much clearer picture of EGR operation and can produce...
...filters (DPF ). The DPF removes carbon particulates (black smoke) and stores it. Sensors detect an accumulation of particulates and, when required, initiate a regeneration process which heats the filter to over 600C. The carbon is burnt off as CO2 and ash. The DPF can be problematic, espec...
...e Filters DPF s Vehicle diagnostic Expert Frank Massey at AUTOiNOFORM online magazine looks at the three tools he uses when diagnosing faults associated with diesel particulate filters, namely the Autologic tool, a Picoscope oscilloscope and a digital multimeter. https://www.youtube...
...tackling DPF Diesel Particulate Filter regeneration caused by poor driving and low fuel quality as well as long life servicing. Subscribe to Autoinform online magazine for FREE at www.autoinform.co.uk for more great videos and technical information for the professional automotive technic...
...Filters (DPF ) Disclaimer : Any technical tips are produced in good faith. Blue Print always recommends that vehicle maintenance and diagnostics are only carried out by suitably experienced people using appropriate tools in a safe manner within a workshop environment. Blue Print and...