I wouldn't worry about it, it may have been moved around the forecourt or done lots of short journeys so I see no issue in it needing a regen at that mileage. It calculates when to do a regen based on how blocked it is (the diff pressure across the DPF- the higher the diff the more blocked it is)

 

Doing a lot of regens due to short journeys is bad as you end up with fuel in the oil.

 

If on variable servicing will the engine identify it needs a oil change more often in this scenario, does is sense the oil quality??

If on variable servicing will the engine identify it needs a oil change more often in this scenario, does is sense the oil quality??

 

I can't really see how it could analyse the oil so my theory is that the ECU will probably record how many regen's the car has done and adjust the service schedule as it sees fit.

I've always assumed when I get my new vRS TDi that I can just get in it and drive (some driving will be spirited!) and not worry about what is going on underneath the bonnet, ecu, dpf or whatever. Or am I naïve ?

I've always assumed when I get my new vRS TDi that I can just get in it and drive (some driving will be spirited!) and not worry about what is going on underneath the bonnet, ecu, dpf or whatever. Or am I naïve ?

Ignorance is bliss.

 

The less you know about what's going on, the less you worry.

 

I know plenty of people who have a DPF diesel and don't do anywhere near the amount of miles that I would call 'ideal' for regenerating a DPF, and none of them seem to have any isues. They just get in it and drive it without a care in the world.

 

The new CR engines coupled with DPF seem to be pretty good at coping with shorter runs. A lot better than the PD engines with DPF

Ignorance is bliss.

 

 

That's me :sun:

 

Seriously though I bought a MK2 vRS TDi some 6 months ago and as a result I am now buying a new one! but I have never worried about what is going on underneath I just get on with driving it and enjoying it.

 

Do I need to worry now that I am getting a new one?

That's me :sun:

 

Seriously though I bought a MK2 vRS TDi some 6 months ago and as a result I am now buying a new one! but I have never worried about what is going on underneath I just get on with driving it and enjoying it.

 

Do I need to worry now that I am getting a new one?

You don't need to worry at all, especially while its in warranty 

You don't need to worry at all, especially while its in warranty 

Not totally true... If there's a genuine fault with the car then yes fully covered but if the driving style doesn't allow it to regen and the cars warnings to the driver are ignored any repair won't be covered under the warranty.

Not totally true... If there's a genuine fault with the car then yes fully covered but if the driving style doesn't allow it to regen and the cars warnings to the driver are ignored any repair won't be covered under the warranty.

If he hasn't had any problem with a Mk2 TDI VRS in 6 months I can't see a new one being an issue since they are a lot more forgiving

I think Quality fuels are better for cars with a DPF. Supermarket Sh1te for " p " reg  or none DPF Diesels will be fine

 

You know how much money flows through the fuel industry?

 

You know how easy it would be for them to convincingly demonstrate their premium fuels were better, with high quality independent evidence?

 

They haven't.

 

What does that say about the difference between Vacuous Premium Branding and generic? 

You know how much money flows through the fuel industry?

You know how easy it would be for them to convincingly demonstrate their premium fuels were better, with high quality independent evidence?

They haven't.

What does that say about the difference between Vacuous Premium Branding and generic?

Absolutely!!