Regenerate Nissan DPF with the EEC DPF Reset Tool

Aftermarket garages will be able to regenerate and diagnose issues with Diesel Particulate Filters fitted to popular Nissan models with the latest upgrade to a unique industry tool.

Since its launch in 2011, the tool now covers 283 different vehicles from: Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Citroen, Fiat, Ford, GM-Opel, Mazda, Mercedes, Nissan, Peugeot, Saab, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen and Volvo.

The Nissan Navara, Qashqai, Qashqai+2 and X-Trail vehicles are the latest addition, with more planned for the future.

The specialised hand-held EEC DPF Reset Tool allows garages to regenerate DPF’s, reset the EOLYS additive light, identify fault codes and perform a filter replacement function and static regeneration – without the assistance of a main dealer.

Paul Clark, Managing Director, European Exhaust and Catalyst, comments: “We continue to spend significant research time collecting the data required to deliver such a useful tool and immensely proud to have created an opportunity for aftermarket garages to increase their service offering to customers, build their knowledge of DPF’s and increase profitability.”

Technicians who have already purchased the tool can use the EEC DPF Reset Tool Update suite, downloadable to their computers, to update the latest applications as they are released, with the number of applications increasing regularly.

If you haven't already had a look at how the EEC DPF Reset Tool can help you generate even more business through your existing customer base, why not click here to watch a video of how it works on our mini-site at www.eurocats.co.uk/dpftool ?

Our Business Development Managers will be pleased to advise you, and you can contact European Exhaust and Catalyst on +44(0)23 9224 5300 or by email to sales@eurocats.co.uk.

Going Down and Under the Emissions System to educate technicians

European Exhaust and Catalyst is training technicians in Australia this week, continuing to expand on our promise to educate the aftermarket industry. 

Stuart Still, our Technical Trainer, and Paul Clark, Managing Director, will be spending the week educating over 100 mechanics and factor staff in the country.

They will be hosting a series of presentations designed to help our customers with technical issues, sales training and education around the emissions system.

For more information on how European Exhaust and Catalyst can help you grow your business, educate your staff about resolving issues with the emission system and ensure customers receive the highest level of product, please visit www.eurocats.co.uk or call EEC on +44(0)23 9224 5300.

New Parts Update - 20th February

European Exhaust and Catalyst is pleased to announce the addition of 10 new part numbers covering 64 applications, to our range during February 2013.

You can download this list in Excel format from our website for your own systems by clicking here.

As the UK's largest manufacturer of Aftermarket catalytic converters, we offer a standard two-year guarantee on over 4,500 different catalytic converter applications, with next day delivery in the UK.

Additionally, we also provide a comprehensive range of diesel particulate filters, lambda sensors, exhausts, front pipes and brakes.

If you would like to find out more or search our catalogue, please visit our website at www.eurocats.co.uk.

To discuss pricing, please email Paul Westcott (pwestcott@eurocats.co.uk) or call +44 (0)23 9220 5300.

If you would like the data in a particular format or file type, please let us know.

Kind Regards,

Duncan Richards
Sales Director.

New part additions from EEC - February 2013

European Exhaust and Catalyst is pleased to announce the addition of 5 part numbers covering 72 applications, to our range during January and February 2013.

You can download this list in Excel format from our website for your own systems by clicking here.

As the UK's largest manufacturer of Aftermarket catalytic converters, we offer a standard two-year guarantee on over 4,500 different catalytic converter applications, with next day delivery in the UK.

Additionally, we also provide a comprehensive range of diesel particulate filters, lambda sensors, exhausts, front pipes and brakes.

If you would like to find out more or search our catalogue, please visit our website at www.eurocats.co.uk.

To discuss pricing, please email Paul Westcott (pwestcott@eurocats.co.uk) or call +44 (0)23 9220 5300.

We will send out additional updates in the next fortnight via email, and post more information on our Twitter, Facebook and Blog.

If you would like the data in a particular format or file type, please let us know.

Kind Regards,

Duncan Richards
Sales Director.

EEC at the Unipart Automotive National Conference

EEC will be attending the Unipart Automotive National Conference next week to help customers understand the diagnosis of Diesel Particulate Filters.

On Monday 11th February and Tuesday 12th February, we will be demonstrating the benefits of the EEC DPF Reset Tool, allowing technicians to perform forced regenerations without the need for a main dealer.

Visitors to the conference will be able to talk to the EEC Technical and Sales team, find out more about our full range of products and increase their knowledge of the emission system.

With over 24 years of training experience, our team will be pleased to talk to you about Emission control, emission diagnosis, DPFs, the correct installation, fitment and fault finding of catalytic converters as well as sales negotiation and presentation.

If you would like more details or to book a specific time with our technical trainers, please email sales@eurocats.co.uk or call +44(0)23 9224 5300.

TecDoc catalogue accreditation for EEC

The UK's largest manufacturer of Type Approved aftermarket catalytic converters is pleased to announce further industry accreditation.

European Exhaust and Catalyst (EEC) has just achieved the quality status of TecDoc Certified Data Supplier for the TecDoc catalogue system.

Founded in 1994, TecDoc is well regarded as the leading supplier of electronic spare parts information within Europe, allowing EEC customers access to parts information for their full range of Catalytic Converters, Diesel Particulate Filters, Exhausts & Front Pipes, Lambda Sensors, Brake Pads and accessories.

Paul Clark, Managing Director, European Exhaust and Catalyst, comments: "We are committed to ensuring the accuracy and breadth of our data, which benefit our customers across Europe, and their ability to deliver the right products quickly and efficiently."

"We are constantly monitoring the best ways to provide our data to customers in the most meaningful and useful formats, with a range of initiatives launching set to launch in the next few months."

To find out more information about European Exhaust and Catalyst's range of products, and to read our latest range of technical articles and comment on the aftermarket, please visit www.eurocats.co.uk.
       

New tool removes taboo from diesel filters

As published in the December 2012 edition of Aftermarket Magazine:

Many workshops consider diesel particulate filters as troublesome and regard the component as a “main dealer-only product”.

EEC has developed a DPF Reset Tool to helpindependents feel confident in retaining the profitable work. The serviceable item needs to be replaced after an amount of miles specified by each manufacturer –from 75,000 miles for Fords and up to 150,000 for BMWs – and when DPF’s fail, it is usually down to problems upstream of the filter or within the DPF system. This is where a DPF reset tool comes in.

The light goes on
When the DPF light illuminates on the dash, regeneration is needed.

The manufacturers’ handbooks willinstruct you to ‘Drive for 20 minutes at a constant 65mph’ (over 2,500 RPM) or similar.

If this does not instigate a ‘regen’ or the filter fills to over 90%, or 45grams,the DPF needs replacing and this is not covered under warranty. If the coil and engine management light is on with loss of power, limp home mode will engage with a maximum of 3,000 RPM and the fault code will read ‘DPF soot loading too high’ – a forced regeneration is required.

The DPF tool will walk you through the procedures and help identify the route problems.

• Ensure the vehicle is parked outside, is in neutral and the hand brake is on 
• The engine should be warm, there should be at least a quarter tank of fuel and no stored fault codes 
• If the engine management light comes on first, followed by the DPF light, there’s an issue within the DPF system (i.e temperature, pressure and sensors) 

Useful advice
Check the pressure sensors as there could be a build-up of water, also check for damaged pressure pipes and ensure the EGR system is working as it should.

Make sure the vehicle has the correct spec engine oil and the additive is sufficient.

When the DPF filter load reaches a certain level, the ECU activates a regen to increase the DPF temperature to over 550ºC and the engine is programmed to inject up to 8 times more fuel per stroke to produce a high amount of NO2, helping to oxidise particulates, increasing the temperature as the exhaust gases pass through the catalytic converter.

It is advisable to check the engine oil for diesel contamination as a result of constant DPF regeneration, if this occurs you must carry out a full oil change and replace the oil filter. The ECU must be readapted when replacing the DPF and when topping up the fuel additive Eolys.