Did you know that the smartest way to fix a blocked DPF isn’t always to replace it?
Since moving into a larger warehouse in 2022, the team at Cost Effective Maintenance has seen a surge in DPF-related enquiries.
More and more fleet operators are searching for low-cost, low-downtime solutions to avoid the hassle and expense of having to replace or manually clean diesel particulate filters (DPFs).
Avoid replacing DPF filters
As Jimmy Dever, General Manager at Cost Effective Maintenance, explained: “These days, most diesel engines with emission control systems are facing increased downtime and higher running costs. Drivers and businesses are losing productivity because of issues with DPF filters.”
Jimmy continued, “These filters often regenerate unnecessarily or take longer to do so, which increases fuel consumption.
“Eventually, they can become blocked, requiring manual cleaning – or worse, full replacement.”
While these sorts of out-of-pocket costs can be huge; they’re also easily avoidable with Cost Effective Maintenance’s engine decarbonizing additive.
“We’ve been supplying this solution to large mining operations and heavy fuel users for years,” Jimmy continued.
“It cuts down carbon and soot build-up in DPFs, meaning filters last longer – and often don’t need replacing at all.
“For many of our customers, it’s been a complete game changer.”
A better solution
FTC Decarbonizer is a combustion catalyst fuel additive that promotes a cleaner, more complete burn. It dramatically reduces soot before it ever reaches your DPF.
Are you already dealing with a clogged filter? FTC Decarbonizer goes one step further, actively burning away existing carbon deposits as you drive.
FTC Decarbonizer is added directly to the vehicle or stored diesel supply. Its concentrated dose ratio makes it easy to handle without any complicated refuelling procedures.
Problem vehicles can be dosed independently or bulk fuel storage units can be treated.
Why DPFs get blocked in the first place
DPFs are designed to regenerate (burn off soot) during long highway drives when exhaust temperatures are high.
But in stop-start traffic, short trips, or low-load conditions, this regeneration doesn’t happen. The result? A soot-choked filter, dashboard warning lights, and an expensive repair.
FTC Decarbonizer helps prevent this entire scenario.
Stop the problem at the source
FTC Decarbonizer tackles the real issue: carbon and soot buildup. And it does this before it ruins your DPF. Whether you’re managing a fleet or driving a single diesel vehicle, it’s a smarter, more cost-effective solution to keep your engine clean and running efficiently.
Tested, proven, compliant
FTC Decarbonizer has been independently tested by the University of Western Australia. It has had government-approved DT80 emissions testing, with proven low emission results. It is also fully compliant with Australian fuel standards.
For more information, visit costeffective.com.au/product/ftc-decarbonizer.