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STEMO

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DPF regen
« on: 09 February 2018, 12:12:18 »

Still a contentious issue, even with modern diesels...so..

1) Why can't there be a light on the dash that tells you when a regen is happening? I know the signs in my car because it idles at 1000 revs instead of 850, but a lot of people don't seem to be able to tell.

2) Why can't there be a button to press to start a regen when it's convenient to the driver? I can drive mine to Liverpool and back on the motorway and the fickin thing decides to do a regen on the way to Asda the next day. If I had some means of telling it when to do it, i.e. on the motorway, then even if it wasn't full, it would purge what was in there.

Surely this is not beyond the bounds of modern technology?
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Re: DPF regen
« Reply #1 on: 09 February 2018, 12:39:58 »

Surely this is not beyond the bounds of modern technology?

No, but it is beyond the average modern driver.  ::)
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Re: DPF regen
« Reply #2 on: 09 February 2018, 12:40:56 »

 You are only the owner. >:(
You have no say in the operation of your vehicle :-\
The manufacturers say they know best :D
Its how its always been :'(

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Re: DPF regen
« Reply #3 on: 09 February 2018, 12:41:48 »

Yup, intelligence of the modern driver or lack of is the issue. Suspect some struggle to know where to put screen wash, let along what DPF is or does....
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Re: DPF regen
« Reply #4 on: 09 February 2018, 12:52:18 »

How about we don't use fuel designed for canal boats and Tilley lamps? ;D
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Re: DPF regen
« Reply #5 on: 09 February 2018, 13:10:48 »

Because they found that many drivers, who have been conditioned by engine fault lights, turned the engine off when the regeneration light illuminated. What's even more common is drivers/owners who have no understanding, and even less interest in how their car actually works.


I know that's a problem that wouldn't exist if they read the manual, but how likely is that?
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Re: DPF regen
« Reply #6 on: 09 February 2018, 13:33:28 »

How about we don't use fuel designed for canal boats and Tilley lamps? ;D

Be fair, Kevin.

Derv has plenty of practical uses. I mean derv and cement mixers, and derv and farmyard machinery go together like eggs and bacon.

However, for the right-thinking among us fuel fit for a lorry or bus should never be used in a car. :)

STMO only has himself to blame. ;D

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Re: DPF regen
« Reply #7 on: 09 February 2018, 17:35:01 »

Mine has a great habit of starting a regen after 30 miles, when I am now 2 from home, leaving me to drive in circles for a couple of minutes until it finishes.
It normally manages this after a night shift when I just want to go to bed
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Re: DPF regen
« Reply #8 on: 09 February 2018, 17:53:16 »

Because they found that many drivers, who have been conditioned by engine fault lights, turned the engine off when the regeneration light illuminated. What's even more common is drivers/owners who have no understanding, and even less interest in how their car actually works.


I know that's a problem that wouldn't exist if they read the manual, but how likely is that?

When we first started to drive we could only afford cheap crap that broke down a lot and thats how I learnt about the workings of a car  ;D
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Re: DPF regen
« Reply #9 on: 09 February 2018, 19:34:53 »

The answer is to drive a smokey old diesel that dosn't have a DPF!  :y
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Re: DPF regen
« Reply #10 on: 10 February 2018, 06:00:45 »

The answer is to drive a proper fueled petrol engine car after having the deviled fueled one cubed :y

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Re: DPF regen
« Reply #11 on: 10 February 2018, 11:33:28 »

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1419435

some interesting reading here

What happens if your car starts a regen just as you are getting home?
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Re: DPF regen
« Reply #12 on: 10 February 2018, 11:43:58 »

Personally I always drive until the regen is complete.
I find it fairly obvious when its happening, but I know others think theirs has never done one!

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Re: DPF regen
« Reply #13 on: 10 February 2018, 12:18:06 »

Personally I always drive until the regen is complete.
I find it fairly obvious when its happening, but I know others think theirs has never done one!


Surely this is a basic flaw with lorry fuel and a DPF. :-\
 
Most people want to switch off the engine and get out of the car when they reach their destination........unless you own a Ferrari or Lambo in which case you may want to keep driving until you run out of petrol. :)
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Re: DPF regen
« Reply #14 on: 10 February 2018, 12:19:57 »

Personally I always drive until the regen is complete.
I find it fairly obvious when its happening, but I know others think theirs has never done one!
Me too. Takes about 5-10 mins. Mines an auto so I use the manual gears to keep it over 2000 revs. I know it's finished when it starts idling at 850 again.
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