14 plate 1.6tdi Man 195k. 

So my car is regenerating a lot more than it used to. 

Like every 60-70 miles where as use to be more like every 100 or a bit more.  

Soot gets to mid twenties then it goes into regeneration but only reduces to about 15. 

So am concerned and aware that replacing the dpf can be expensive. 

 

So any advice on how to help the dpf to re gen better rather than replace is greatly appreciated.  

I am aware of additives and dpf cleaning services but I have heard alot of unconvincing stories.

 

Thanks for reading and thanks for any advice  👍👍

15 hours ago, Octavia64s said:

So any advice on how to help the dpf to re gen better rather than replace is greatly appreciated.  

I am aware of additives and dpf cleaning services but I have heard alot of unconvincing stories.

Ask a Private Hire driver about garages who will do a DPFectony and remap.

On 01/10/2024 at 21:44, Octavia64s said:

14 plate 1.6tdi Man 195k. 

So my car is regenerating a lot more than it used to. 

Like every 60-70 miles where as use to be more like every 100 or a bit more.  

Soot gets to mid twenties then it goes into regeneration but only reduces to about 15. 

So am concerned and aware that replacing the dpf can be expensive. 

 

So any advice on how to help the dpf to re gen better rather than replace is greatly appreciated.  

I am aware of additives and dpf cleaning services but I have heard alot of unconvincing stories.

 

Thanks for reading and thanks for any advice  👍👍

How long do you expect your DPF to last before it needs replacing?

On 01/10/2024 at 21:44, Octavia64s said:

So any advice on how to help the dpf to re gen better rather than replace is greatly appreciated.  

I am aware of additives and dpf cleaning services but I have heard alot of unconvincing stories.

 

As @EnterName asks, these things don't last forever.  Anything you do will be short term and from the sounds of things the period will be very short.  Start looking at replacements would be my advice.  Unless of course you are just trying to get the car to a certain point.  @Paws4Thot suggestion is not advised unless you know a friendly MOT test centre.

9 hours ago, MarkyG82 said:

 

As @EnterName asks, these things don't last forever.  Anything you do will be short term and from the sounds of things the period will be very short.  Start looking at replacements would be my advice.  Unless of course you are just trying to get the car to a certain point.  @Paws4Thot suggestion is not advised unless you know a friendly MOT test centre.  

Where is best value place to acquire such a part ?? 

Do motor factors do them ?? 

Autodoc  ??  

Even a breakers yard ??  

I just know I don't want to go to the dealership that's all lol. 

 

Thanks 👍 

 

10 hours ago, EnterName said:

How long do you expect your DPF to last before it needs replacing?

I have no idea what there life expectancy is as it's why I asked what's the best way to remedy the issue. 

If I have to buy a new one I have to buy new one and so be it really. 

14 hours ago, Octavia64s said:

I have no idea what there life expectancy is as it's why I asked what's the best way to remedy the issue. 

If I have to buy a new one I have to buy new one and so be it really. 

Your local garage can inspect the vehicle, take data readings, and take a test drive.

Why do you think you'll have more confidence in advice given you about your DPF on here, than you would from your local garage, as a first port of call?

 

My advice is to take it to your garage, and ask them for advice on the problem.

When you have been given expert advice by a mechanic who has seen the problem for themselves, if you are dissatisfied at that point, that would be a good time to come to the forums with your problem, and describe the problem and the advice you have been given to resolve the problem, which you are dissatisfied with.

44 minutes ago, EnterName said:

Why do you think you'll have more confidence in advice given you about your DPF on here, than you would from your local garage, as a first port of call?

 

Heaven forbid that a garage would rip you off, particularly as it seems that the OP has limited knowledge of available options.

 

Your comment seems to call into question the whole purpose of this forum.

12 minutes ago, Gammyleg said:

Heaven forbid that a garage would rip you off, particularly as it seems that the OP has limited knowledge of available options.

 

Your comment seems to call into question the whole purpose of this forum.

I'm happy to say it does not, but it is more complex than it appears at a glance.

My advice is:-

 

1) Take the car to a garage and get the problem checked.

2) Get the analysis of the problem and the proposed course of action to resolve the problem from the garage.

3a) If you like the sound of the garage's solution, take it.

3b) If you don't like the sound of the solution, bring the garage's analysis of the problem, their proposed solution and your disagreement with the analysis/proposed solution to the forum for discussion.

 

I think the real problem is that OP doesn't have a local trusted garage.

I'm not sure their relationship with their local garage will improve if they rock up and demand the Briskoda "solution" be implemented without giving the garage a chance to have a say on the problem.

I am sure there is little that mechanics find more irritating, than people who bring their cars to them with an internet diagnosis that the customer insists is correct and must be adhered to, regardless of what the garage mechanic thinks.

I say give your local garage a chance to sort it out, and if you don't like the sound of their proposed solution, THEN look online for a better resolution to the problem.

Edited 4 October, 20241 yr by EnterName
gramatical errors fixed

As @EnterName says, a trained person with the equipment and knowledge to look at the car will be best placed to offer advice.  A quick question on a forum is essentially free so no harm in asking.  If the forum response is "go find a mechanic" then maybe that's the route.  This specific issue could be a faulty sensor, a miss fuelled engine, a DPF at end of life, the style of driving, or any number of other situations.  "my dpf is regenning too often" is too little info for armchair techs to diagnose.  But, we help where we can.