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DPF Full
Thought things were going too well - 16 months old before this message came up.
Looks like I'll be having a short drive on the M1 later this week
17th Jul 2012 11:47 am
Russell
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16 months old and only 4700 miles needs to be leant to a few forum members to get the mileage up and stop the DPF filling up MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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17th Jul 2012 12:12 pm
Hairy Dan
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Are you just doing short journeys Woody? I haven't had the message pop up on mine but I do 'blow the cobwebs out' every couple of weeks.Cheers Ian
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17th Jul 2012 1:05 pm
WOODY179
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Russell wrote:
16 months old and only 4700 miles
it is a very low mileage but thats more to do with my health unfortunately.
Russell wrote:
needs to be leant to a few forum members to get the mileage up and stop the DPF filling up
not sure about that.... nah
17th Jul 2012 1:14 pm
WOODY179
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Hairy Dan wrote:
Are you just doing short journeys Woody? I haven't had the message pop up on mine but I do 'blow the cobwebs out' every couple of weeks.
Mostly yes, occasional long journey but not for a month or so now.
Hoping someone on here will be arranging an off road day at a LRE centre or something as I'd really like to see how it differs off road to the D3.
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17th Jul 2012 1:16 pm
WINDSWEPTISLANDER
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where I work cars trundle around at low speeds on short journeys, the DPF's get 'full' the whole time, warning lights come on etc, the answer is to let somebody take the car home and drive it like it was stolet (but within the speed limits) Usually clears within 30 miles. If it's the same on the disco you just need a lonish run and to get the engine good and hot.
17th Jul 2012 1:19 pm
Paul White
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What's a DPF??
17th Jul 2012 2:53 pm
Hairy Dan
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My mother always said you learn something every day....I'm 66 and she was dead right!!!
Thanks Hairy Dan, you've made my day
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17th Jul 2012 2:59 pm
MarsKy
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You don't need to give it a blast, just a 20 minute (after warm-up), constant speed drive (between 45-75 mph). From the handbook:
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) forms part of the emissions reduction system fitted to your vehicle. The DPF will remove a high proportion of the harmful carbon microspheres (soot) before they leave the exhaust. It achieves this by filtering out the particles, which are then stored until they are burnt away and the filter is emptied.
DPF FULL SEE HANDBOOK - If this message appears the driver should carry out the DPF regeneration procedure as soon as possible.
DPF FULL VISIT DEALER - If this message appears the vehicle should be taken to your Dealer/Authorised Repairer as soon as possible.
DPF REGENERATION PROCEDURE
The regeneration procedure produces high temperatures in the DPF. Heat can be felt radiating from beneath the vehicle, which is normal. The heat generated could be sufficient to start a fire when in close proximity to combustible material such as long dry grass, paper etc.
If DPF FULL SEE HANDBOOK appears in the message centre, carry out the following procedure.
Note: At all times during this procedure you should observe all relevant speed limits, laws, and regulations.
1. Drive the vehicle until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. The engine should not be left idling to achieve working temperature.
2. Drive the vehicle for a further twenty minutes, keeping the vehicle at a constant speed between 75 km/h (45 mph) and 120 km/h (75 mph). Note: Keeping a constant speed enables the DPF to regenerate more efficiently. It is therefore recommended that cruise control is used to achieve this, if possible.
3. If regeneration is successful the warning message will disappear. If the message remains, repeat the process. Note: If the warning message remains after following the regeneration process three times, contact your Dealer/Authorised Repairer for assistance.
17th Jul 2012 3:56 pm
WOODY179
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Agree with the above, already read that in the manual, hence will be doing a short journey on the M1 as it's the only place where I can do a speed between 45 and 75 mph for 20 mins.
17th Jul 2012 4:25 pm
nigel207
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Just pick your times around Junction 29! I'm sure you know that already.
17th Jul 2012 5:36 pm
DiscoStu
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oh yes they do and I'm wondering what's going to happen to my other (company) car shortly...
17th Jul 2012 6:06 pm
WOODY179
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nigel207 wrote:
Just pick your times around Junction 29! I'm sure you know that already.
Know what you mean, J29 of the M1 is especially bad around rush hour and can be very unpredictable at other times. I used to work just outside London and would set off early Monday morning and drive back Friday afternoon - used to hate the M25 until I found a slightly better route. This was back when I owned a D2.
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needs to be leant to a few forum members to get the mileage up and stop the DPF filling up 
