Be interested to know how often you notice a DPF regeneration; mine as some might be aware is regenerating almost daily; which so far I've yet to convince dealer or to some extent SUK that it's not right. Problem is there's no fault codes, so they consider it fault free

When I'm talking regeneration the signs are; around 1000rpm idle speed when the engine is fully warmed up, cooling fans running after turning the engine off and a sense of heat from underneath/unusual burning type smell.

Many thanks,

TP

In 12000 miles, never noticed a regeneration!

2000 odd miles, I reckon 4 regens that I've noticed .

The only thing I notice is the fans running-on and the need to perhaps drop down a gear, but I couldn't say how regularly, which I suppose proves it isn't very often. I'm guessing possibly twice in the last 12 months.

Wot, no CR170? Once in the past year.

Wot, no CR170? Once in the past year.

Hi Bob,

nothing against the 170, however it's not a member of the CFH engine family as are both 110's and the 140.

Regards,

TP

Hi Tim

voted for every 3-4 months but have not noticed one myself for ages but swmbo may have not realized it was doing one

Kevin

Hi Bob,

nothing against the 170, however it's not a member of the CFH engine family as are both 110's and the 140.

Regards,

TP

Oh, OK, forgive my technical ignorance

I put down the 6 months plus option on the survey as I only ever seen evidence of what may have been a DPF regeneration once in the time I owned my 2litre 110 Yeti. My daily commute is over 50miles each way with 20 miles of that on the motorway which probably helps blow the soot away. Skoda UK should bite the bullet on your car Plumber and investigate the issue in more detail, even if it means changing all possible parts in sequence to find the culprit. Just because the computer can't find the fault shouldn't mean there isn't one, the computer can only search the parameters that are in its algorithms. My grandfather was a self taught fitter/mechanic who worked his way up from driving steam rollers to maintaining and repairing steam and diesel engines for the local county council. Having never formaly served his time he relied on his eyes, ears and nose to tell him if something was wrong. In the locality he was the local "go to" man if someone was stumped with a mechanical problem that couldn't be fixed. Granted technology has come a long way since then but there is a case for mechanic/technicians who can use their senses and skills and not just a diagnostic computer to tell them what is wrong with an engine. I realise that dealers are not keen to change parts without computer evidence of a fault for fear of the manufacture not footing the bill but the computer is not always right. At the end of the day customer satisfaction should be the driving force as thats what generates repeat sales.

Edited 11 February, 201214 yr by Photoemt

170: once or twice per month, depending on driving pattern - many short trips, more regen. With one 50 mile motorway trip a week, no need for regen.

2009 registration.

It might be worth noting, that except for the initial loose clamp on the turbo and replacing the originally marginal Xenon controllers, there has been NO other problems - none, nada in 44,000 miles.

Edited 11 February, 201214 yr by Agerbundsen

I voted daily but I need to qualify that. My car has been unused for 3 weeks. The first 3 days after that it regened after each trip so might be a product of lack of use?

Fred

As far as i know, I've just had the one in 19 months with 12K on the clock

I voted daily but I need to qualify that. My car has been unused for 3 weeks. The first 3 days after that it regened after each trip so might be a product of lack of use?

Fred

Hi Fred,

interesting and I say that because our are possibly of a similar age :wonder: if yours is the one sat at allams when I picked mine up on 30/04/11

TP

Hope you do not mind me joining this topic and voting. Have had my Octavia 4x4 for a month now and with 900 miles on the clock, I noticed the other day when I switched off the ignition,the fans kept on running and got that burning smell. Now I know what it is, I started the engine up again, switched off and everything back to normal.

How long would it be before the fans actually switch off? and regeneration completed. Thanks.

Edited 11 February, 201214 yr by Yorkshire

Hope you do not mind me joining this topic and voting. Have had my Octavia 4x4 for a month now and with 900 miles on the clock, I noticed the other day when I switched off the ignition,the fans kept on running and got that burning smell. Now I know what it is, I started the engine up again, switched off and everything back to normal.

How long would it be before the fans actually switch off? and regeneration completed. Thanks.

Hi and welcome,

the actual regeneration will stop when you turn of the engine, however the fans run on to cool down the engine bay due to the additional heat developed by the process. Up to 5 minutes is my experience of fans running on.

Nice looking Octy by the way

Regards,

TP

170 here. Every fortnight, approx.

Hi and welcome,

the actual regeneration will stop when you turn of the engine, however the fans run on to cool down the engine bay due to the additional heat developed by the process. Up to 5 minutes is my experience of fans running on.

Nice looking Octy by the way

Regards,

TP

Thanks.

Did consider buying a Yeti; however the Octavia does have a bit more load space, which I need for my job. Need to get 15 bodies in the back (well, bags of resuscitation manikins)

Did consider buying a Yeti; however the Octavia does have a bit more load space, which I need for my job. Need to get 15 bodies in the back (well, bags of resuscitation manikins)

Bah, you're not trying!!

Look at the "Crew" on the right (http://www.powyssafety.co.uk/gallery.html) and see what my next door neighbour uses!! :|

I could not vote as there is no option for "have never ever noticed it doing it". Sorry. No smell, no idling at 1000rpm when warm and certainly have never experienced fans being on when I switched car off. Wonder if they even fitted the DPF to mine?!

I could not vote as there is no option for "have never ever noticed it doing it". Sorry. No smell, no idling at 1000rpm when warm and certainly have never experienced fans being on when I switched car off. Wonder if they even fitted the DPF to mine?!

Who's the lucky one then

European green lobby bar hum bug

Oh just in case you would like to check if it really is there, then it's the heat shield covered 'lump' to the left of the photo below;

TP

Hi Fred,

interesting and I say that because our are possibly of a similar age :wonder: if yours is the one sat at allams when I picked mine up on 30/04/11

TP

Probably TP. We collected it early May and as far as I know James had only one Muscovado for delivery at that time.

Fred

I had to tick the 6 months box, but 28000 miles driven, and I can't say I have ever noticed this happening.

I think I figured out what DPF actually is ‘Diesel Particulate Filter’ or something similar. Anyway, I can’t say I’ve noticed it yet. Moreover,I can’t tell if this is a problem, anomaly, or simply a ‘normal’ consequence of the DPF. Likewise, I wonder if it’s a feature installed on all TDi 110/140 engines or only those shipped to specific countries. Now I see another abbreviation in this thread called ‘CFH’ whatever the heck that means. Sometimes it sucks being new.

Edited 12 February, 201214 yr by Saber

I think I figured out what DPF actually is ‘Diesel Particulate Filter’ or something similar. Anyway, I can’t say I’ve noticed it yet. Moreover,I can’t tell if this is a problem, anomaly, or simply a ‘normal’ consequence of the DPF. Likewise, I wonder if it’s a feature installed on all TDi 110/140 engines or only those shipped to specific countries. Now I see another abbreviation in this thread called ‘CFH’ whatever the heck that means. Sometimes it sucks being new.

You've got a diesel Yeti in Arizona :wonder:

know Skoda did do some prototype testing in the States back in 09.

CFH is the family engine code;

CFHA = 2.0TDI CR 110, 250N/m torque (2 wheel drive)

CFHF = 2.0TDI CR 110, 280N/m torque (4x4)

CFHC = 2.0TDI CR 140, 320N/m torque (4x4)

Regards,

TP

I can honestly say I've never noticed anything to do with a regen on mine.