Of the various factors that diesel drivers must consider, one of the most important is how to extend the life of their diesel particulate filter (DPF). As a critical component of any modern-day diesel vehicle, the DPF's performance must be maintained to keep emissions under control.

Many drivers underestimate the importance of regular DPF maintenance. A neglected DPF can quickly become clogged with soot, leading to reduced engine performance and a damaged filter that needs to be replaced. And the last thing you need on a tight schedule is unexpected downtime.

Fortunately, a few tips and solutions are available to help diesel drivers get the most out of their DPF. Let’s look at the DPF closer - and some tips to help you stay on the road longer.

If you own or use a heavy-duty diesel vehicle and your days are spent driving it around, chances are you want to maximize the efficiency and output of its engine. While there are many small things you can do to help out with that – even making sure your tires are properly inflated can have a positive effect – one of the biggest contributors is simply putting the right stuff into the engine in the first place. Low-sulphur diesel is just the start. Do you know about the benefits of adding a conditioner to your fuel system?

    One of the hardest parts of owning a diesel vehicle is making sure that all of the parts of your fuel system stay clean, and that your filters are catching all the particulates from the exhaust. With variable quality of diesel fuel and off-the-shelf filters, and many different factors contributing to engine performance, there may be plenty of soot, precipitate, and other fine particulate matter accumulating in your engine. We see a lot of it in the diesel engines we work on – so we made sure we can fix the problem at the source.

There’s a misconception that being a trucker is easy – that you just get comfy and drive around in the sunshine, with your favourite music playing and the wide open road ahead. And while it has moments like that, it’s still a job. A job that’s done in all conditions, rain or shine, with long stretches away from home and your family. A job with rules, laws, safety protocols, and plenty of paperwork that follows you everywhere you go.
 
Government regulation of the trucking industry varies across provinces and states, with some being stricter than others on things like maintenance, scheduling, and emission standards. California is well known for being among the strictest places in North America when it comes to these laws, and has been for many years.