DPF- Hope i have the abbreviation correct....

OddballJamie

Retrogamer wrote: »

Do you mean that thread where the car's value was listed at £1500 with my insurance and i said numerous times i knew i wouldn't get that amount but wanted a "reasonable" sum
Mileage doesn't always reflect condition.

No mileage doesn't always reflect condition, but it does reflect resale value.
What price have you ended up settling for from them?

Retrogamer

OddballJamie wrote: »

No mileage doesn't always reflect condition, but it does reflect resale value.
What price have you ended up settling for from them?

Just checked my phone funny enough there and got a voicemail with them asking me to call back so will update the other thread shortly.

patman99

OP, you will probably have the same engine as I have in my '08 Berlingo (and my BiL has in his '55 Focus).

Tbh, I would not go near a maindealer as most employ tyre & exhaust fitters to carry-out servicing whilst the one-or-two real mechanics do the hard stuff.
I prefer to get my car serviced properly.

I also wouldn't worry about the DPF failing. If it does, you can pay-out less to get the DPF removed & the ECU reprogramed than it costs to replace the DPF.
As for the DMF, when that starts to fail, look for a solid flywheel kit to replace it.

GolfBravo

patman99 wrote: »

I also wouldn't worry about the DPF failing. If it does, you can pay-out less to get the DPF removed & the ECU reprogramed than it costs to replace the DPF.
As for the DMF, when that starts to fail, look for a solid flywheel kit to replace it.

1.6 HDi DPF costs £250. And it takes max 2 hours to replace it. Or you can have it professionally cleaned (12-hour process). So probably not worth removing it and then hacking the ECU software.

Same with DMF - brand new OEM is only £180. How much is a DMF conversion kit?

Ultrasonic

bod1467 wrote: »

To the comment about 1000 revs in top gear ... the Golf has a gear advisor indication in the multi-function display - presumably what VW suggest as being the optimum gear for fuel economy and performance given engine revs and load. Quite often this will lead to being in a gear that means the revs are not much more than 1000 rpm. Any comments on this?

It might be worth starting a new thread with this question as more people will see it. I'd be interested in the answers you get...

Mankysteve

GolfBravo wrote: »

That's how modern diesels get driven these days - below 1500rpm most of the time. They just need a new DMF and forced DPF regeneration every few months.

Citation required.

I suspect that 99.9% if people who have dpf have no problems its just that .1% who try to use diesels as city cars cos there mate gets who does loads of motorway miles get such amazing mpg when really with city driving there little to no difference/SUV drivers just using them to drop kids off at school.

Its just no one Complains when stuff just works only when it fails, use the right tool for the right job. A modern dpf fitted is for people who do bigger millilages while small modern petrols are good for nipping around town taking kids to school etc.

You need different tools for different jobs.

OddballJamie

Mankysteve wrote: »

Citation required.

I suspect that 99.9% if people who have dpf have no problems its just that .1% who try to use diesels as city cars cos there mate gets who does loads of motorway miles get such amazing mpg when really with city driving there little to no difference/SUV drivers just using them to drop kids off at school.

Its just no one Complains when stuff just works only when it fails, use the right tool for the right job. A modern dpf fitted is for people who do bigger millilages while small modern petrols are good for nipping around town taking kids to school etc.

You need different tools for different jobs.

From taking to a Citroen service manager I know (who thankfully fixed the turbo repeat sensor on my previous 307 and dpf problems). He seemed to think the issue on PSA engines is a lot higher over 10% due to all the mis-selling of diesels to people. My car started playing up do to moving closer to work, before that I was doing the miles to keep the dpf happy.

almillar

sistafromanothermista - the service intervals of the car you currently drive are specific to that make, model and engine - and how often you service depends on how/where you drive too - if you were in a desert, for example, you would need to change your air filter more often!
It may be that you need it serviced every year if you don't reach the required mileage, but it'll be different for your Peugeot and that Ferrari of yours...

Andy18976

Has anyone tried the DPF flush or actually removing it and presure washing it out like you see on u Tube ? i have not had the problem yet but just trying to get prepaired for what people say will happen when buying a run around diseal car, especialy as my wife drives only a couple of miles to work each day.

Beachview_2

How long does it usually take DPF problems to appear on VAG engines? My aunt recently bought a new Beetle, and its diesel, and the only driving she does is short journeys round town - not ideal

She's got the 2.0TDI 6 speed. She doesn't keep cars very long, maybe 3 years at the most, I'm hoping you're all going to say it takes longer than that to get the DPF problems, but I already know that's probably wrong. Its actually the first diesel she's ever had. Don't know why she didn't stick to petrol.