Having just outed my well loved 1.4 TDI PD80 for a 1.6 TDI CR90 I am aware that the PDF system is not without problems?

As this is an expensive item, I wonder if we can create a running thread to monitor peoples experiences with this system.

I have only done 360 miles since new, and already I have had the high heat and burning smell occur - together with the increased idle speed. Switched off and heard the cooling fan continue for a short period.

When restarted the next day, and when running temp was achieved - it seemed to take over where it left off the previous day. Later all returned to normal with the idle speed back to normal. Via a forum I was assured that all was as it should be.

I have also read somewhere that Skoda/VW consider the DPF filter outside normal warranty coverage? Does anyone know if this is in fact correct?

I think that all users should be very aware of future possible problems and potential expense - so that early notification to Skoda is made sooner rather than later. I may be over reacting here, and need more input (and running experience) - but I feel that the whole issue needs to be monitored to save issues developing later. An ongoing thread could be very useful for the future. So, please share your experiences (Good or bad)and respond to this thread.

Look forward to your comments.

Cheers-

I've not noticed the DPF running through a cycle and to be honest I wouldn't know what to look for. I've done 1500 miles in a month and I have the 105 1.6 engine. A mix of short local runs and 100 miles runs up the M1.

If it has run throw a cycle I would imagine it would have been done on the M1.

So far no issues.

Fabia Greenline II. 17,000 miles as of today and no issues at all.

In my experience the system works very well, so I don't believe the bad press. Personally I think fitting the DPF to ealier more dirty diesels caused a lot of the problems. With the more efficient non-PD engines we have now the DPF needs to regenerate less often, so less chance of it getting "sooted up" before you can give it a good run.

I've only noticed mine doing a regen cycle about six times. When the engine is ticking over it maintains engine RPM a little higher or as many have noticed you get a slight smell and the fan stays on if you switch the engine of for some time. Using my diesel for what it was intended (longer runs) I'm sure quite often it does a regen cycle without me even knowing.

I think you are over reacting a bit OP.

If I was not going to do long runs I'd have bought a petrol, because regular short trips are not DPF friendly IMO.

Regards your question, the DPF is only outside the warranty if you ignore the info that came with the car and drive short trips until it fills with soot. This is completely the fault of the driver. General info and the vehicle documentation says that if the warning light comes on you should take action to clear it.

Crtdi 1.6 105 bhp no issues with DPF at all done know it comes on

Crtdi 1.6 75 bhp I notice the tick over changes to 1000 from 700ish somtimes but I have never seen the regen light on apart from at startup along with all the other lights. my journeys are mostly 14 miles twice a day, 10 @ 50 to 60mph. Its got 7000 on the clock so far.

Edited 5 January, 201214 yr by m8t

Crtdi 1.6 75 bhp I notice the tick over changes to 1000 from 700ish somtimes but I have never seen the regen light on apart from at startup along with all the other lights. my journeys are mostly 14 miles twice a day, 10 @ 50 to 60mph. Its got 7000 on the clock so far.

There is no regen light, it's a warning light that comes on if the DPF starts to get full.

This is to tell you to take it on a run to clear it or have a problem.

Ive the same engine in my Roomster, at 6000 miles Ive had a few regens and if you switch off while its doing one it will restart next run. Had some rough running issues at 5000 miles and changed driving style to higher revs and so far its been fine. However, Im now getting ****e economy :wonder:

Crtdi 1.6 105 bhp no issues with DPF at all done know it comes on

Having just outed my well loved 1.4 TDI PD80 for a 1.6 TDI CR90 I am aware that the PDF system is not without problems?

As this is an expensive item, I wonder if we can create a running thread to monitor peoples experiences with this system.

I have only done 360 miles since new, and already I have had the high heat and burning smell occur - together with the increased idle speed. Switched off and heard the cooling fan continue for a short period.

When restarted the next day, and when running temp was achieved - it seemed to take over where it left off the previous day. Later all returned to normal with the idle speed back to normal. Via a forum I was assured that all was as it should be.

I have also read somewhere that Skoda/VW consider the DPF filter outside normal warranty coverage? Does anyone know if this is in fact correct?

I think that all users should be very aware of future possible problems and potential expense - so that early notification to Skoda is made sooner rather than later. I may be over reacting here, and need more input (and running experience) - but I feel that the whole issue needs to be monitored to save issues developing later. An ongoing thread could be very useful for the future. So, please share your experiences (Good or bad)and respond to this thread.

Look forward to your comments.

Cheers-

Hi 2nd, you probably don't need to worry at all as most people simple don't even detect a regen or get any problems. I don't have a DPF equipped car but my sister does, as do 5 of my neighbours (all 105ps TDI 1.6cr engines in Fabia's). My sister does shorter trips mostly but has not had a problem because she does get the chance to get on the A12 and open it up most weekends. It's a year old now and no problems whatsoever. As long as you make sure you don't drive around on a very light throttle all the time, and make sure you work the engine hard now and again combined with following the instructions in the manual, you'll be fine.

Edited 5 January, 201214 yr by Estate Man

My GL2 three pot has done 15000 miles of lots of short runs and some long ones and the DPF has survived a lot, including all three injectors failing at different times.

When Injector 2 went it was during a regeneration and a load of grey smoke came out of the back of the car and Regen light came on.

No replacement of DPF needed just a good run when fixed - then injector 3 broke.

Damnit, a DPF thread I cant really join in cos mines a PD engine.

I have however gone over 42,000 miles without a single DPF fault or warning light Doesnt smell, or rev funny, or keep the fans on either.

I've now had mine for nearly 10 months.

I've never had the light come on but normally get a regen every 2-3 weeks / 300miles. Now with the cold weather, and winter diesel if that is relevant, they have become more regular at about 200 mile intervals. My basic journey pattern is an 11 mile drive each way to work and local trips at the weekend. I'm using primarily Shell Fuelsave diesel.

Normally the only indication of a regen when driving is that the tick over at standstill is just under 1000rpm rather than 800rpm. If a regen does not complete so continues on the next trip the engine is not smooth after about a mile for a couple of miles.

Otherwise the only indication is the heat coming from the fan running and the 'eau de DPF' when the car is stopped.

As I've posted before after the regen unless I'm on a long run the computed single journey mpg is around 15% less for a few days then a step increase until the next regen.

I've now had mine for nearly 10 months.

I've never had the light come on but normally get a regen every 2-3 weeks / 300miles. Now with the cold weather, and winter diesel if that is relevant, they have become more regular at about 200 mile intervals. My basic journey pattern is an 11 mile drive each way to work and local trips at the weekend. I'm using primarily Shell Fuelsave diesel.

Normally the only indication of a regen when driving is that the tick over at standstill is just under 1000rpm rather than 800rpm. If a regen does not complete so continues on the next trip the engine is not smooth after about a mile for a couple of miles.

Otherwise the only indication is the heat coming from the fan running and the 'eau de DPF' when the car is stopped.

As I've posted before after the regen unless I'm on a long run the computed single journey mpg is around 15% less for a few days then a step increase until the next regen.

Well - I have had the CR90 TDI for 5/6 weeks now, and my 'reservations' re the DPF seem to be groundless. My much loved first Skoda 1.4 TDI 3 pot never gave a moments trouble (20K when I wrote it off!!)

- this 4 pot CR90 is superb, and keeps me a happy skoda owner/driver :)

They are nice aren't they, very smooth compared to the 3 pot. How do you find the power out compared to your 1422cc 3 pot...and was your 3 pot the 70ps or 80ps engine?

My 3 pot was the 80 PS version, with which I was well pleased.

However, the 1.6 CR90 is in a different league.

Let me try to outline the differences in simple terms. -

The new car does not seem to be as 'front heavy' as the previous one was. Perhaps the PD unit is heavier than the CR?

In consequence, the ride has improved tremendously. Have Skoda also done a spring revision? - perhaps.

My 1.4 was shod with continental's - whereas the new one is on SP Sport.

Both these tyre types are road noisy - but the handling has improved tremendously. Even the 'Old Bat' (my wife) has commented on how improved the new car is compared with the 09 reg car.

To be honest, the improvement is such that I wonder if the previous car had suspension problems that I was unaware of.

With only 850 miles on the clock, we have not reached a 'good' overall fuel consumption yet - however performance wise I am well pleased.

I would certainly drive this car intuitively rather than follow the recommended change up change down dash directions.

If I describe the earlier cars performance - I would say it was 'fast and furious' (with the 3 pot unwelcome growl)

with a pronounced 'take off' spot at certain revs.

The new car is both silky in its manner, and exercises greater management across the whole rev range. In consequence it is a more relaxed drive - and yet look at the speedo and I am surprised that without pushing the car

I am well over the speed limit!

Put me down as a true Skoda Fan

My apologies to Delta 925 - don't know what happened or how, but one of your posts has been interfered with and my name and details have been attributed to your post :wonder: :wonder:

Apologies once again