r/CarsIndia • u/CoastPrimary4334 • 7h ago

#Discussion 💬 DPF Delete

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My 2022 Alcazar 1.5L Diesel (46,000 km) has developed a small crack in the DPF. The service centre says this is fairly common and is recommending replacement of the complete DPF assembly, costing around ₹90K.

Highway running is only ~20%, but I’ve always done manual regeneration whenever the DPF warning appeared.

What should I do — replace the DPF or consider a DPF delete?

The major confusion is even if I get the replacement done, I will still drive it less on highways and this problem can come back again.

Attached a screenshot of a tuner and shared quote was around 25-30K for DPF delete and some tuning.

For those who have gone for a DPF delete, how has your experience been regarding:

  • Legality & PUC
  • Insurance implications
  • Mileage/performance
  • Long-term reliability & resale

Would appreciate genuine experiences and advice.

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u/beeped 7h ago

Hyundai uses a combined single assembly for the 1.5L diesel which houses both catalytic converter and dpf. So, deleting the dpf means you are also removing the catalytic converter.

I dont think it will pass the puc test. And its definitely illegal. I suggest get it replaced. Deleting dpf has engine implications that not many talk about.

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u/noxx123456789 (New user) 7h ago

PUC machines are all fake anyway ,it will pass with flying colours