What exactly is a DPF cleaner and what is it used for in a workshop?
A DPF cleaner is a professional technical solution used in workshops to remove soot from diesel particulate filters and support a stable exhaust aftertreatment system.
In practice, it allows workshops to:
- Expand capabilities depending on the vehicle profile served
- Provide a specialized DPF service with consistent results
- Restore normal operating conditions after cleaning
- Support prevention by helping reduce recurrence and related issues
- Offer an additional recurring service to existing customers
What are the key differences between DPF Cleaner and DPF Cleaner Plus?
The real difference: workshop profile and vehicle type
Both solutions achieve the same goal—100% soot removal—but they are designed for different workshop demands:
DPF Cleaner (recommended for light vehicle workshops)
DPF Cleaner is recommended for workshops that focus exclusively on cleaning services for light vehicles, such as:
- DPF / particulate filters
- Catalytic converters
- EGR systems
- Radiators and intercoolers
- Typical vehicles: passenger cars and vans
If your workshop mainly serves cars and vans, DPF Cleaner covers your daily demand and helps you deliver a strong, repeatable service.
DPF Cleaner Plus (recommended for workshops working with heavy-duty vehicles)
DPF Cleaner Plus is recommended for workshops that provide cleaning services for heavy-duty applications, such as:
- DPF / filters
- Catalysts
- EGR systems and related components
- Typical vehicles: trucks, buses, industrial fleets, heavy commercial vehicles
If you’re already serving heavy-duty, the Plus kit is the right fit for your current customer base and service line.
Our recommendation: get the KIT Plus to open the heavy-duty market
Even if your workshop currently works only with cars and vans, we recommend getting the Plus kit anyway.
Why? Because it allows you to:
- Expand into heavy-duty vehicles in the future
- Respond to new customer requests without losing business
- Position your workshop as a more complete cleaning specialist
And here’s the key advantage of our system:
If, after some time, you decide to start servicing heavy-duty vehicles, you don’t need a new machine.
With Oxyhtech, you can simply purchase the Plus kit separately when you’re ready, and upgrade your capability without changing your equipment.
Practical example from a workshop
A diesel passenger car that is beginning to regenerate more frequently, but has not yet entered emergency mode. Applying DPF Cleaner helps stabilize the system and prevent major problems.
Which one should your workshop choose?
Use this quick guide:
- Workshops that want to grow into heavy-duty later → Get the Plus (future-proof your service)
- Car & van cleaning specialist workshop → DPF Cleaner
- Heavy-duty / industrial fleet workshop → DPF Cleaner Plus
Cases where DPF Cleaner Plus is suitable
- Persistent DPF warning light.
- Emergency mode active.
- Forced regenerations that do not complete.
- High back pressure measured during diagnosis.
- Industrial vehicles or trucks.
- Filters with significant ash accumulation.
Key point
DPF Cleaner Plus is a corrective tool, not a routine maintenance tool.
Which product is best suited to the type of workshop?
Most workshops benefit from having both products, as they cover different situations.
Recommendation based on profile
- General workshop → DPF Cleaner + DPF Cleaner Plus.
- Fleet workshop → Frequent use of DPF Cleaner.
- Industrial or truck workshop → DPF Cleaner Plus as a key tool.
- Workshop specializing in diesel → Both products as a structured service.
Can the use of DPF cleaners be combined with other services?
Yes, and this is recommended for long-lasting results.
Common combinations
- DPF cleaning + EGR check.
- DPF cleaning + injector check.
- DPF cleaning + professional engine decarbonization.
Want to build a profitable DPF cleaning service?
At Oxyhtech, we help workshops implement professional cleaning solutions and structure a service line that fits their real demand—light vehicles today, heavy-duty tomorrow if you choose.
Contact us and we’ll guide you to the right configuration for your workshop.
Frequently asked questions
The most effective DPF cleaner is the one that adapts to the actual level of filter clogging. Preventive and corrective products serve different purposes; not all of them are suitable for the same case. Choosing the right product prevents incomplete cleaning.
The amount of DPF cleaner depends on the product, the type of filter, and the level of saturation. It should always be applied according to the manufacturer’s technical instructions. Incorrect use reduces the effectiveness of the treatment.
A DPF additive is a product designed to facilitate the regeneration of the particulate filter and reduce soot accumulation. It is mainly used as preventive maintenance. It does not replace professional cleaning when the filter is heavily clogged.
