OK - Daft question, but how is my DPF ever going to regenerate. I read everywhere that I need to go for a good 30 minute run at above 2500 RPM, however, to do this in a 330d Auto you need to be tanking it at 90 MPH. That can't be right - do I need to lock it in 4th and do a 30 min run? Not easy on Cornish roads!
If you’re the owner of a diesel truck, you’ve probably noticed that your truck regens quite often. This can be frustrating, especially if you don’t know why it’s happening. The most common reason your truck regenerates is a clogged DPF filter which becomes clogged because of too much soot. When the filter becomes clogged, the ECU will Likewise, driving in dusty or dirty conditions can also lead to more frequent regeneration being required.On the other hand, if you mainly drive on long journeys at motorway speeds, your DPF will become less clogged and will therefore need less frequent regeneration.Most car manufacturers recommend that DPF regeneration should happen every 300Passive DPF regeneration: Passive DPF regeneration occurs naturally during normal driving conditions when the temperature of the exhaust gas is high enough to burn off the particulate matter. However, this process is not always effective, especially for vehicles that are used for short trips or in cold weather conditions. Active DPF regeneration:. 169 393 71 292 288 48 215 279 187