Ford Focus dpf
Variant: 1.6 tdci 110
Model Year: 2008
hi,engine malfunction message on and light
done a scan telling me dpf filter soot accumalation
been on 20 mile run still coming up with problem
many thanks
john f
done a scan telling me dpf filter soot accumalation
been on 20 mile run still coming up with problem
many thanks
john f
Posted: Aug 22, 2015 (9 years ago)
A very definite set of conditions have to be met before the ECU will initiate a DPF clean,
if the car is equipped to do this.
Just taking it for a run is unlikely to do anything except use fuel
For example,
and the only one I can remember off hand is the Renault 1.9.
That need an engine at operating temp and run for 50 mls without going below a set rpm!!
Some one with top level diagnostic scan tools might be able to initiate a clean cycle.
But some manufacturers remove that function from some engine software.
You could try one of the additive dpf cleaning solutions but the only one I've used was Wurth.
That coupled with a DPF regeneration cycle DID drop the soot percentage,
But that was in a Peugeot.
but then again so is your engine a PSA.
So worth a try.
if the car is equipped to do this.
Just taking it for a run is unlikely to do anything except use fuel
For example,
and the only one I can remember off hand is the Renault 1.9.
That need an engine at operating temp and run for 50 mls without going below a set rpm!!
Some one with top level diagnostic scan tools might be able to initiate a clean cycle.
But some manufacturers remove that function from some engine software.
You could try one of the additive dpf cleaning solutions but the only one I've used was Wurth.
That coupled with a DPF regeneration cycle DID drop the soot percentage,
But that was in a Peugeot.
but then again so is your engine a PSA.
So worth a try.
Posted Aug 22, 2015 (9 years ago)
hi,how long can i use a dpf cleaner for without causing damage
i fill up once a week
many thanks
john f
i fill up once a week
many thanks
john f
Posted Sep 2, 2015 (9 years ago)
hi,how long can i use a dpf cleaner for without causing damage
i fill up once a week
many thanks
john f
i fill up once a week
many thanks
john f
Posted Sep 3, 2015 (9 years ago)
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