How Long Can I Drive My VW With DPF Light On

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How Long Can I Drive My VW With DPF Light On?
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A flashing DPF light simply means-
"The diesel particulate filter on your Volkswagen
is out of order."
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Driving a car with a faulty diesel particulate
filter isn't advised.
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Because it could cause the following problems-

• Declined engine performance
• Increased fuel consumption
• Problem starting the engine
• Car will revert to limp mode

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So, What Exactly Is A DPF?
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DPF stands for Diesel Particulate Filter.
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It is part of the vehicle's after-treatment
system.
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Diesel particulate matter or soot is captured by
this device.
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Other major parts of a vehicles after-treatment
system are-

• Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
• Selective catalytic reducer (SCR)

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VW DPF Light Flashing? Heres What It Could Mean
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DPF light of a Volkswagen can appear due to any
of the following reasons-
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Clogged diesel particulate filter
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This is the most common reason behind DPF light
illumination in a car.
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So, if your Volkswagens DPF light is on, check
the aforementioned filter.
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Defective sensor
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Incorrect data provided by faulty sensors can
also activate DPF light in a car.
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Also, faulty sensors- if not replaced- can cause
numerous performance issues.
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Physical damage to the filter
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If the diesel particulate filter gets damaged, it
will activate the DPF warning light.
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VW DPF Light Flashing? Heres What You Should Do
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Flashing DPF lights won't cause a major problem,
but why risk it?
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If your Volkswagens DPF light is flashing, call
a mechanic immediately.
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Closing Remarks
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If the DPF light is flashing, the diesel
particulate filter in your Volkswagen is faulty.
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And, if you dont do anything about it, the
functionality of your car will suffer.
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