The particle filter is a quite new invention that aims to take out harmful particles from the exhaust gases of latest diesels. It has long been discovered as the miracle solution to these pollution complications. However, it doesn’t work as well as intended and triggers more complications than it solves, which is why we will see in this article when changing the particulate filter of a Peugeot 2008? . To do this, to begin with, we will find out what the particle filter on your car is used for, and then when to replace the particle filter on your Peugeot 2008.
What’s the point of a Peugeot 2008’s particulate filter?
So we begin our article with the explanation to do this element not too long ago integrated into diesel vehicles. As we mentioned quickly in the introduction, the purpose of this filter was to solve the complications of pollution and harmfulness of exhaust fumes from Peugeot 2008 vehicles. Its functioning principle is to store exhaust fumes that are unburned or that still contain harmful particles, and when it is at a adequately high temperature to bring about a second combustion that will finish burning and get rid of all these carcinogenic particles. Unfortunately, to reach this very high engine temperature, you have to be on the highway or have your Peugeot 2008 engine revving up. So we have realized as time passes that cars that are principally on short trips or in the city do not allow the particulate filter to burn these fumes and we will see in the next section that these complications can force you to replace the particulate filter of your Peugeot 2008 .
When to replace the particulate filter of a Peugeot 2008?
In this section we will find out what you are most definitely attracted to here, if it is necessary to replace the particulate filter of a Peugeot 2008 and if so, when?
Is it necessary to replace the particulate filter on Peugeot 2008?
There are 2 kind of particulate filter for cars, a particulate filter with additive, which does not matter the Peugeot 2008, but which needs to be recharged every 120, 000km with an additive that allows the regeneration of the particulate filter and consequently to burn all those harmful soot. The second one, the one we are interested in today, functions with precious metals that will produce a chemical reaction at high temperature and bring about the regeneration of the filter and the evacuation of the carcinogenic materials. However, as explained earlier, it requires very high temperatures, if these are not reached the filter will clog. If the filter is not regenerated manually, drive at high speed for about 20 minutes to reach this temperature and thus regenerate your filter, you will clog it and risk damaging your turbo, your EGR valve or your engine. If you need to clean the EGR valve of your Peugeot 2008 due to your particulate filter, do not hesitate to look at our content on this subject to find out what the process is.
When to replace the particulate filter of a Peugeot 2008?
As we described before, a particulate filter is supposed to last the life of the car, however some of you may wonder when it is necessary to replace the particulate filter of its Peugeot 2008? Be aware that this part is extremely expensive, labor is not the main problem because it is easy to access. But the part itself will vary enormously in price depending on your motorization, you can still count a range between 700 and 2000€. This replace should only be considered in the case of a completely clogged particle filter. If you don’t frequently take the motorway, we advise you, every month to drive 10 minutes on the motorway at least 3000 rpm . In spite of everything, the current particulate filter have not been well designed and remain problematic, it is considered that due to the lack of a sufficiently frequent temperature rise and other design complications, you should begin planning to replace your particulate filter from 200, 000km if you have a use of your XX that is more urban and a little more if it is mixed .
In the event that you have any further questions about the Peugeot 2008, do not hesitate to consult our Peugeot 2008 category.
