The DPF light coming on is a clear indicator that your car use and driving style needs to be reviewed, and you should avoid using the car for trips like the school run or regular journeys where the car cannot reach and maintain its normal operating temperature for at least 25 minutes. If this is not possible then you should either consider Golf GT TDI 2.0 140. Dec 29, 2014. #1. Hi all, I purchased a 2009 VW golf GT Tdi 2.0 140 break with 112k on the clock. Car has FVSH. I know the person who i bought it from used to drive upwards of 60 miles a day . I am having a bit of a problem with what i believe the DPF regenerating more often than it needs to. Thanks JJ9, some of the guys on here have posted links and it seems like it may have one. When the citroen dealers opens tomorrow I will ring the parts department and ask for a quote for some DPF fluid for my car. If they come up with a price then it must have a dpf if they say it doesn't need it then it's happy days. The rate for DPF cleaning is $175. If there is a failure of a system component, additional diagnostic/repair time may be required. How do you know if your car has a DPF? If you're not sure, you can find out if your car has a DPF by looking in the handbook. If your car requires an oil with a low ash content, that can also signify that it has a DPF. Does my 2006 Honda Accord have a DPF? I have a Honda Accord bought new in 2006. It is the 2.2-litre CTDI model. I would be grateful if you could tell me if a diesel particulate filter is fitted? No, it doesn't have a DPF. The 2.2iCTDI does not have a DPF, but the 2.2iDTEC does. Our Fuel Cost Calculator shows you which will be the best choice In simple terms, a DPF is a filter. Once the DPF has captured the polluting soot, it stores it until the engine reaches a high enough operating temperature to burn the soot, converting it to less polluting ash. 'Passive Regeneration' uses the heat of the exhaust whilst driving, usually around 30 to 45 minutes of a constant motorway or A-road The highway represents an ideal ground for this exercise, but simple roads will do the business. Maintain an engine speed of at least 3,000 rpm. Indeed, the engine’s level of heating is indirectly linked to the heating of the DPF too. If your car has an automatic transmission, shift your gears in a manual mode by moving the gear shift gently. There are 2 main reasons that some people might want to remove a vehicle’s diesel particulate filter. 1. Performance. Some garages claim removing a vehicle’s diesel particulate filter will improve its performance and make it more economical to run. 2. I have been contacted by a local Volvo dealer who is aware that I am in the market for a new car and of my concerns regarding the DPF. They have a special Does my 2006 Audi 3.0 V6 have a DPF? mYm6nj.

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