How The Dpf Works; Diesel Particulate Filter (Dpf) Regeneration - Honda CR-V Owner's Manual

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Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Collects PM (particulate matter) from the exhaust gas. The DPF is installed in the

catalytic converter.

How the DPF Works

The DPF periodically burns off the collected PM while driving at a high temperature

of catalytic converter.

When PM is burned off, you may notice white smoke in the exhaust gas, and the

increase in the average fuel consumption. This is temporary, and normal.

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1Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

The DPF must operate at a high temperature for the

chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any

combustible materials that come near it. Park your

vehicle away from high grass, dry leaves, or other