04L131669DX Audi DIESEL PAR

Basically, this thing traps soot—the tiny particles created when diesel fuel burns. Think of it like a really fine sieve. Exhaust gases flow through it, and the DPF catches all those little bits of carbon that would otherwise go out the tailpipe. It also has a regeneration process where it burns off that collected soot at high temperatures. It doesn’t eliminate the soot, it just collects it and then incinerates it periodically. It’s a critical part of your exhaust system, positioned after the catalytic converter. Modern diesel engines need these to meet emissions standards. Without it, you’d be pumping a lot of black smoke out and failing emissions tests for sure. It’s a fairly self – contained system, with sensors monitoring how full it is and initiating that burn – off process I mentioned. It keeps your car legal to drive, that’s the biggest thing. But it also affects performance. A clogged DPF chokes the engine, reducing power and fuel economy. You’ll notice if it’s getting blocked—the engine might feel sluggish, the check engine light will likely come on, and you might even see a warning message specifically about the DPF. Ignoring it can lead to some serious engine damage down the road. You can find replacements easily enough, Fixparts Online has a good selection, but getting it sorted early saves you a lot of headache and expense. We’re here to help: Diesel Particle Filter (MPN 04L131669DX) includes a 12-month warranty!

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