Semi Truck DPF Cleaning in Orlando, FL

Semi Truck DPF Cleaning in Orlando, FL

If your DPF is clogged, you already know the signs. Loss of power. Frequent regens. A check-engine light that won’t quit. Maybe a derate that’s about to leave you stranded on I-4.

We’re a semi truck repair shop on Sidney Hayes Rd, ten minutes from the Florida Turnpike, and DPF cleaning is one of the things we do every single week. Bring it in, we’ll get it baked, blown out, flow-tested, and back in the truck — usually same day, sometimes next morning if you’re early enough.

Call (407) 591-6747 for an estimate, or pull up to the shop at 9640 Sidney Hayes Rd.

Why a Clogged DPF Is Worth Fixing Now

A partially clogged filter doesn’t fix itself. The longer you push it, the more soot builds up, and the harder your engine works to push exhaust through it. That extra back pressure is what kills turbos, blows out EGR coolers, and starts pulling money out of your pocket in chunks of $10,000 or more.

A real cleaning runs a fraction of that. And done right, it gives you another 200,000 to 300,000 miles before the filter needs service again — depending on how the truck runs and what kind of duty cycle you’re on.

What Our Semi Truck DPF Cleaning Service Includes

Here’s what actually happens when you drop the truck off:

• Pre-clean inspection. We pull the filter, check it for cracks, melted substrate, and oil contamination. If the filter is physically damaged, no amount of cleaning fixes it — we’ll tell you straight up before charging you for a clean that won’t help.
• Pneumatic blowdown. Loose ash and soot get pulled out before baking. Skipping this step is how shops end up with filters that look clean but flow worse than they came in.
• Thermal regeneration (bake). The filter goes into a controlled oven cycle to burn off residual soot.
• Reverse-pulse air clean. After bake, we pulse compressed air through the filter in the opposite direction of normal exhaust flow. This is what actually moves the ash out.
• Flow test and pressure-drop reading. Every filter gets tested before it leaves. We compare the reading to OEM spec. If it’s not within range, it goes back through the cycle or you get an honest “this one is done.”
• Reinstall and forced regen. Filter goes back in, sensors reset, forced regen run to confirm everything’s communicating with the ECM.

We work on Cummins, Detroit, Volvo, Mack, PACCAR (MX-13, MX-11), and Cat. Most factory filter brands too — Donaldson, Fleetguard, OEM Volvo, etc.

How Long Does It Take?

If you drop off in the morning, most semi truck DPF cleaning jobs are done by end of day. If the filter needs a second cycle (heavily loaded with ash or oil-contaminated soot), it might be next morning. Roadside emergencies and walk-ins get handled as fast as we can — call before you show up so we can plan the bay.

How Much Does It Cost?

DPF cleaning service pricing depends on the filter and what shape it’s in when it comes off the truck. A standard clean is usually a few hundred dollars. A filter that needs deeper work, or that turns out to need replacement after inspection, costs more. We give you a number before we start. No surprise invoices.

Signs You Need DPF Cleaning Now

Not sure if it’s the filter? A few symptoms that point to a clogged DPF:

• Active regens happening way more often than they used to
• Forced regens that won’t complete
• Visible smoke or smell during regen
• “DPF Full” or “Service Aftertreatment” messages on the dash
• Loss of power, especially under load on grades
• 5 mph derate (you’re hours away from a 0 mph derate at that point)

If you’re seeing any of these, don’t wait for the derate. Get it looked at.

Why Truckers in Orlando Use Us

A few things we hear from regulars:

• Same-day turnaround on most filters means you’re back on a load instead of sitting in a motel
• We tell you when a filter can’t be saved — we don’t pad the bill with cleans that won’t hold
• Bilingual shop (English and Russian), which matters for a lot of the owner-operators running through Central Florida
• We’re an actual full-service truck shop, so if the cleaning reveals a bigger problem (EGR, sensors, DEF system), we can fix it on the same visit
• 24/7 roadside if you derate before you get to us

Service Area

We do semi truck DPF cleaning for trucks running through Orlando, Kissimmee, Sanford, Lakeland, Tampa, and the rest of Central Florida. If you’re searching “semi truck DPF cleaning near me” from anywhere in the I-4 corridor, we’re probably the closest dedicated heavy-duty shop. Owner-operators and small fleets are most of who we see, but we work with larger fleets too — ask about volume pricing.

Address: 9640 Sidney Hayes Rd, Orlando, FL 32824 Phone: (407) 591-6747 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 6 PM Roadside: 24/7

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should a semi truck DPF be cleaned?

Most fleets clean every 200,000 to 300,000 miles, or once a year — whichever comes first. Trucks running heavy loads, lots of idle time, or short-haul stop-and-go cycles need it more often.

Can you clean a DPF that’s already gone into derate?

Usually yes, as long as the filter substrate isn’t cracked or melted. We see derated trucks all the time. The issue is whether the filter survived what caused the derate, not the derate itself.

Do you replace DPFs if cleaning doesn’t work?

Yes. If a filter is cracked, melted, or so far gone that flow won’t come back to spec, we’ll source a replacement (OEM or aftermarket — your call) and get it installed.

Is DPF cleaning the same as a forced regen?

No. A forced regen burns off soot using the truck’s own systems — it doesn’t remove ash. Ash builds up over time and a regen can’t touch it. That’s what cleaning is for.

Do you work on RVs and box trucks too?

Yes. We clean DPFs on Class A diesel pushers, medium-duty box trucks, and pretty much anything with a DPF. Same process, different brackets.

Can I wait for it?

There’s a waiting area, but most semi truck DPF cleaning takes 4–8 hours including reinstall. Most drivers grab a hotel or run errands. We’ll text you when it’s ready.

Get an Estimate

Call (407) 591-6747 or stop by the shop at 9640 Sidney Hayes Rd in Orlando. If you’re already derated on the side of the road, call the same number — we’ll get a roadside truck out to you.

Top Rides – Truck Repair Shop Orlando
9640 Sidney Hayes Rd
Orlando, FL 32824
Phone: (407) 591-6747
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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