Since its introduction in 2001, the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) has been the subject of controversy. A vital component for ensuring the emissions compliance of diesel vehicles, the DPF plays an important role in processing the harmful soot particles that are produced by the combustion process. As of February 2014, the MOT test now includes…
Ultimately, the MOT test is there to protect motorists, other road users and the environment. With the news that the UK Government is considering extending the date of first MOT from 3 to 4 years, questions on whether this will damage the overall effectiveness of the test with regards emissions components are inevitable. Especially when…
Klarius Products is the UK’s largest manufacturer of aftermarket emissions parts, producing a vast range of type-approved exhausts, catalytic converters (CATs) and diesel particulate filters (DPFs) – but what does type-approval actually mean? Doug Bentley, Head of Research and Development at Klarius Products, explains type-approval and why it is an important consideration for replacement emissions…
Additives for diesel engines allow many diesel vehicles to keep pace with ever stricter emissions legislation, while also providing improved Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) performance. Typically, diesel additives will either be Fuel Borne Catalysts (FBC) or Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF); which offer differing benefits for processing the noxious gases produced by the diesel combustion process.…
Reducing the amount of time a car spends on a ramp is one of the primary concerns for the garages and aftermarket industry. Especially with regard to exhausts, catalytic converters (CATs) and diesel particulate filters (DPFs) – not only do most customers demand high quality replacements, but also reduced lead times to ensure a vehicle…
Most road vehicle engines require a degree of back pressure in the exhaust system, including the manifold and exhaust pipe components, in order to run efficiently. Back pressure is controlled by the design of the entire exhaust system – including diameter, shape and length of the exhaust and any baffles present in the muffler. Get…
Fitting type-approved catalysts to vehicles from 2001 onwards become mandatory in the UK during 2009. A principle aim of this legislation was to limit the amount of harmful NOx released into the atmosphere by the ever growing number of cars on Britain’s roads. The VW emissions investigation has created more public awareness of the subject,…
70s style lives on thanks to a Klarius exhaust system from Euro Car Parts 8th July 2016 When father and son team John and David Baxter impulse bought a classic 1978 Mercedes 350SL convertible on eBay they realised there would probably be some work to be done to get it ready for use on high…
Klarius R&D Centre Manager Doug Bentley provides the answers to a question that isn’t as obvious as you’d think. You can also watch the answers on YouTube and the Klarius website as he’s made a short explanatory video… [View here] There are some similarities between a standard CAT and a DPF, they both use a…
Klarius launches IMI Accredited training scheme for independent garages 24th May 2016 The new Klarius Emission Control Garage Accreditation scheme is designed to improve garage’s ability to deliver emission control product knowledge and services, while also increasing sales. The mission is to provide a mixture of professional training, signage and promotional tools all designed to…