2  months into diesel ownership

So if i go on holidato IOW for instance and for 2 weeks do only short journeys to beachand back will my dpf suffer

What do people do if the live in an arez without any fast roads

Fast roads are not required. Or even taking to 50 / 60 mph roads and revving the nuts off a TDI.

If the regens that the car does is not enough and the 'Clogged DPF' light comes on have a bit of a drive about untill it goes out.

Not all this high rev and low gear rubbish, just enough to get the engine and emissions system hot and clear the DPF a bit.

The car will automatically perform an active regen if required, and will continue that regen even if you turn the car off. That is what is happening if the car fan is still going when you turn off the car.

I use mine for very short journeys during the week and long on a weekend. 

 

Occasionally circumstances mean it'll go for 3-4 weeks without even hitting water temp the trips are so short (not great for a TDi i know). And only after 3 weeks or so of very short journeys and interrupting regens will it ping the DPF light.

 

When it comes on, i take an extended journey of about 10-15mins on the motorway down to the local shell garage as it's close by, to clear the light and top it up with dino juice so it's not a pointless trip!

 

As said above, it'll automatically regen, unless you keep interrupting it (characterized by the engine fans staying on) but i think you'll be fine.

My commute is 5 miles each way, occasional long journey every 3-4 weeks, never had the light come on in 3 years. I do sporadically monitor via vag dpf and try to drive a bit further if I know it's part way through a regen.

 

You'll be fine!

1 hour ago, WayTooTall said:

The car will automatically perform an active regen if required, and will continue that regen even if you turn the car off. That is what is happening if the car fan is still going when you turn off the car.

 

^^^The regen doesn't happen when the engine is off, and if you cut a regen short the fans stay on only to cool the engine bay not to due to a continuing regen. 

 

1 hour ago, Roottootemoot said:

Not all this high rev and low gear rubbish, just enough to get the engine and emissions system hot and clear the DPF a bit.

 

^^^High(ish) revs and a lower gear isn't rubbish otherwise it wouldn't be in the handbook. 

I think many people mistakenly think that you charge around reving the nuts of the engine to clean the dpf when in actual fact all that is doing is generating more soot. The higher revs and lower gear malarky is done at a steady speed not under hard acceleration. 

Now whether the high revs trick helps prior to an actual dpf light coming on is a different matter altogether and yet to be proven one way or the other. I was advised to do that regardless of dpf light but have no evidence to prove if it helps or not, so who knows on that one. 

Basically the short answer is just drive your car however you need to and only worry if you are repeatedly cutting short attempted regen's or if the actual dpf light comes. 

Edited 30 October, 20196 yr by Gmac983

@Gmac983

Treat your car that way if you want.

Over the past 3 year the yet not 3year old TDI DSG gets the DPF light cleared at normal speed just around town.

It used to be up to 8 miles to clear it, then it went to 20 miles after 30,000 miles on th clock.

 

It is not even my car, but as for taking a DSG and holding it in a low gear, what a load of VW Group / SEAT crap.

 

I thrash it plenty driving around the country, but if i am having a week of short trips it stays with the light on till i am going someplace.

Actually i stopped doing short trips with it 6 months ago as 20 miles per gallon was stupid, and regening several times in a week.

 

Still good for 50 mpg plus on runs, and loving the Winter Diesel.

It goes in 2 weeks to some unlucky owner.  I would not touch it with a barge pole out of warranty.

Edited 30 October, 20196 yr by Roottootemoot

^^^ don't recall saying anything about dsg cars. 

None of my dpf equipped vehicles were autos either. 

Just curious Roottootemoot. If it's all crap as you say why do most manufacturers offer very similar advice on dpfs not just vag? 

Edited 30 October, 20196 yr by Gmac983

So why does a Manual get recommended to be treated differently from a DSG would need treating?

 

Why, because they never really had the balls to tell buyers, these cars really might not suit your needs, 

they waste more fuel with regens if you use them as city / town cars.

Edited 30 October, 20196 yr by Roottootemoot

I would assume that doing it by the handbook is the most efficient way, but not the only way.    Mine will clear doing it 'by the book' on the motorway within a few miles on a 91k old manual.  Normally left at 2000rpm in 5th on CC as it's around the motorway speed limit anyway. 

 

For reference, handbook is to run at 1750-2500rpm in 4th or 5th gear until the light goes out

 

Not saying your way is at all wrong though Rootteetemoot, whatever works for you😁

Edited 30 October, 20196 yr by uttanutta12
added handbook reference

Plenty people have no motorways or dual carraigways near by and have average speed cameras around and just driving is absolutely fine.

10 miles of a trip just pottering around can be as good as 5 miles driving a car like a 'L' driver in a low gear.

Roottootemoot, it was yourself that brought dsg into the subject??? 

 

As far as how I treat my own vehicles, had 2 dpf equipped cars over about a 7 year period and roughly 70k miles in that time, never had a dpf issue other than occasional (perhaps monthly-ish) regens but no dpf lights at all so I guess whatever I did worked for me. 

Guess we can't please everybody. 

Who the hell knows what my gpf equipped kodiaq will do... 

Edited 30 October, 20196 yr by Gmac983

Just curious as to why you continually find my posts humorous Roottootemoot? 

@Gmac983

I am not challenging your sexality, and you are a great driver.

If you never had issues or 'DPF lights; no wuckin furries.

 

If a Taxi or just a car in Aberdeen has a TDI engine but never leaves the city there is no need to take the car out of the city if a DPF light comes on, or go to the dealers with it,

Just taking it for a wee drive does the business

 

PS

Finding it funny that you take things so serous and trust the word of manufacturers.

Edited 30 October, 20196 yr by Roottootemoot

As far as dual carriageway and motorways go. I would have a 2 hour drive to the former and 5 hours to the latter. Only miserable little rural roads up here. 

3 minutes ago, Roottootemoot said:

@Gmac983

I am not challenging your sexality, and you are a great driver.

If you never had issues or 'DPF lights; no wuckin furries.

 

If a Taxi or just a car in Aberdeen has a TDI engine but never leaves the city there is no need to take the car out of the city if a DPF light comes on, or go to the dealers with it,

Just taking it for a wee drive does the business

 

Agreed. As said it's not a stipulation, but will be the optimum/most efficient solution. Hence that's what is stated in the handbook.  I just happen to live near the A1...so it's no bother

@Gmac983

Lovely roads when i drive them.  Really not slow roads are they, and you are not plagued with camera vans or average speed cameras.

Edited 30 October, 20196 yr by Roottootemoot

Is anyone else wondering wtf? 

1 minute ago, Gmac983 said:

Is anyone else wondering wtf? 

 

A little bit. I have a terrible head cold so i was wondering if i'm actually just not understanding. Clearly it's not me 😂

Edited 30 October, 20196 yr by uttanutta12

3 minutes ago, Gmac983 said:

Is anyone else wondering wtf? 

I think George self medicates. Perhaps today he overdid the dosage.

@Gmac983

I am wondering WTF you are giving advice on if the DPF can give issues when where and how you drive never has and you say you have never had a DPF light on.

 

@shyVRS245

Bog off with the smart ar53 stuff. 

Edited 30 October, 20196 yr by Roottootemoot

Steady rootumtootum you might do yourself an injury. 

I'm wondering If I say nothing more on this thread will you just start an argument with yourself since you seem hellbent on having one with someone. 

Sounds like someone has lost a tenner and found a fiver. 

George is like the SNP, he likes dishing it out but not keen on receiving it back.

@Gmac983

Read the post i posted to the OP's question.

No need to rag the car, no need for fast roads.