Tue 1 Jun 2010 19:22. Buying a diesel car - DPF problems - Andy P. If you spend more than 15 minutes on a motorway then the DFP shouldn't be a problem. As long as the engine reaches 2000rpm for 15 minutes on a regular basis then the DPF won't clog up and need to go through a regeneration cycle. Today's diesel cars spit out a lot less pollution than older models. A combination of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and NOx-reducing additives, such as AdBlue, mean you can drive a Euro 6-compliant diesel car with confidence that there'll be no clouds of black smoke pouring out of your tailpipe and that passers-by won't be left choking in your wake. Bought used Nissan Qashqai 2014 J11 1.6 Diesel from Nissan dealer, got DPF problem now. Car under nissan extended warranty, Nissan dealer tried regen and it failed and they charged £275 for failed regen. Dealer suggested to replace DPF for around £1500+. I denied and they returned my car without fix. Maintaining diesel particulate filters can be a tough and costly battle. See the tips below for extending the life of your DPF and reducing downtime and costs associated with repairs and upkeep. Diesel Particulate filters (DPF) or ‘traps’ do just that, they catch bits of soot in the exhaust. As with any filter (think of the bag in your vacuum cleaner) they have to be emptied regularly to maintain performance. For a DPF this process is called ‘regeneration’ – the accumulated soot is burnt off at high temperature to leave only For High build-up of soot and residuals (Clogged DPF), severe service of the DPF flushing is the solution. When did DPF filter come in? 2007. Do all diesel cars have DPF filters? As all diesel cars are now fitted with a DPF as standard, the question should be whether you should be driving a petrol or a diesel car. 7RemUjI. The blue efficiency cars have DPF, but no adblue. They have better injectors than the earlier cars like mine, and can regularly return 35/37 mpg, where my older one will only give 30/32 mpg. My stepfather has a 2011 blue efficiency, and it’s been a great car. If you only do local running around there are better choices, but for general use it Best option with DPF is to ring a main dealer, speak to parts department, quote chassis number and ask if vehicle has DPF fitted. 2008 Jaguar 2.7 TDV6s have DPF and maybe 2007, RRS went EURO4 on 07MY so could have fitted DPF then, often easiest way is to look for DPF pressure sensor in engine bay that looks like this. Location: Suffolk. Posted July 30, 2014. The DPF message is incredibly common - and irritating. You need to run the car for around 20 mins minimum at around 50 mph. The message should clear next time you start the engine. Getting the filters cleaned and reset at a Jaguar dealer isn't cheap, but it's really worthwhile. The cost to replace the DEF heater at the mechanic ranges between $2500-$3000. If you have DIY skills, you can purchase the DEF heater online and replace it for under $1000. If your Mercedes loses power, it may be in ‘limp home’ mode. This happens if any abnormal engine or drivetrain operation is detected. Last updated: October 23, 2017. Volkswagen has admitted to circumventing the emissions control system in about 550,000 vehicles sold in the United States since 2008 with the 2.0-liter diesel Diesel Exhaust Fluid is formulated with 32.5 percent urea and 67.5 percent deionized water. In storage or when the engine is not in use, DEF will freeze at 12°F (-11°C). At this concentration level, the urea and the water freeze and thaw at the same rate – ensuring that you always have the correct amount of each.

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