DPF Filter

DINEX

Technical condition requirements for removed DPF Filter

The deposit can only be refunded if all criteria are met: 

1. The DPF filter is an OE product or an approved product. 
2. The filter visually meets the return requirements. 
3. The DPF filter has no traces of soot or black spots on the outlet side. 
4. The DPF filter has no traces of thermal discoloration on the housing or traces of melted core. 
5. The DPF filter is not oily and has no discoloration or stains. 
6. The DPF filter has no cracks, delaminations or cavities and the housing has no dents. 
7. The DPF filter cartridge is stably embedded in the housing. 
8. The DPF filter is returned in its original packaging.
9. Cores that show signs of chemical damage (stains from fluid, rust, AdBlue(r) and other chemicals) cannot be reconditioned.
10. Cores with significant physical damage to the ceramic substrate cannot be reconditioned (such as: soot on the outlet, melting, cracks or large chips).
11.. Cores in which the ceramic substrate has been displaced (pushed out) are acceptable, provided that the substrate does not show signs of damage as discussed above.

Unacceptable examples





Black points on the exhaust side may indicate damage to the core wall structure due to overheating

Black points on the exhaust side may indicate damage to the core wall structure due to overheating


Soot and ash on the inlet side

Soot and ash on the inlet side


Clean outlet side

Clean outlet side







Ring-shaped thermal discoloration indicates serious damage to the filter wall structure or possible partial melting

Ring-shaped thermal discoloration indicates serious damage to the filter wall structure or possible partial melting







Soot on the inlet side

Soot on the inlet side


Oily DPF core or visible traces of foreign substances on the core

Oily DPF core or visible traces of foreign substances on the core


Damage to the DPF core or housing is not accepted - (only superficial scratches or chips are accepted)

Damage to the DPF core or housing is not accepted - (only superficial scratches or chips are accepted)


Damage to the mat between the housing and the cartridge can cause cracks in the core and its structure due to vibrations

Damage to the mat between the housing and the cartridge can cause cracks in the core and its structure due to vibrations