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By *alldarksurrey OP   Man
over a year ago

surrey

For the people with diesel cars,make sure you take it for a good 30+ mins drive once a week if you are only using it for short journeys just to go to the local shops because the diesel particulate filter can't regenerate itself unless it reaches around 600c,and it costs a lot of money to replace them if they get completely blocked

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By *moothman2000Man
over a year ago

Leicestershire

Top tip that

I recently switched to a diesel and had a vague recollection about having to do something but couldn't remember what it was...

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Can you leave it running my commute is only 20 mins in my Chelsea tractor. I could leave it running on my drive without keys and see if it kicks in?

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By *ch WellMan
over a year ago

Scotland

Yeah I changed back to petrol about 3 years ago. The regens were doing my head in. One time was on way to work but had to make a detour on way to regen. Ended up being 15 miles before it was done

So 15 miles back again

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman
over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire


"For the people with diesel cars,make sure you take it for a good 30+ mins drive once a week if you are only using it for short journeys just to go to the local shops because the diesel particulate filter can't regenerate itself unless it reaches around 600c,and it costs a lot of money to replace them if they get completely blocked "

Ooo are you a mechanic? I always in need of a mechanic

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By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall


"Can you leave it running my commute is only 20 mins in my Chelsea tractor. I could leave it running on my drive without keys and see if it kicks in? "

Think you'll find it needs to be at around 2000 revs to get it hot enough. The trips I usually do have kept mine in good order so far, and only using the car now 1x per week for essential shopping, but should still be ok, given the distance to the shop.

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

Erm don’t think we’re allowed to travel for 30 mins unless going to work so looks like a lot will have an extra bill

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Drive it in 2nd or third gear @ 3000 rpm for about 1 mile it forces it to regen itself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been worrying about that and the battery. My diesel hasn't moved in a week.

Thanks for the info

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By *oldswarriorMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

I very much doubt if the restrictions are adhered to EGT will be substantial enough to burn off the excess carbon.

Even hard driving may not remove the carbon build up.

If you take your car to a garage they may be able to perform a forced re-gen by disabling the valve solenoid.

Just remember all that carbon is being circulated through your engine and filtered through the engine oil. This will wear the internal components alot quicker so oil changes are a must when reaching the specified hours or miles.

You can blank them but I would doubt it would pass the emmisions test at MOT time.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks


"Can you leave it running my commute is only 20 mins in my Chelsea tractor. I could leave it running on my drive without keys and see if it kicks in?

Think you'll find it needs to be at around 2000 revs to get it hot enough. The trips I usually do have kept mine in good order so far, and only using the car now 1x per week for essential shopping, but should still be ok, given the distance to the shop."

Ok. Looks like the long way home on the odd day. Cheers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My diesel runs on veg oil.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My diesel runs on veg oil."

Still contains carbon...same problem!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My diesel runs on veg oil.

Still contains carbon...same problem!"

It doesn't have an EGR valve.

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By *oldswarriorMan
over a year ago

Falkirk


"My diesel runs on veg oil.

Still contains carbon...same problem!

It doesn't have an EGR valve."

Older model then. May still have a DPF though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My diesel runs on veg oil.

Still contains carbon...same problem!

It doesn't have an EGR valve.

Older model then. May still have a DPF though "

Nope to that as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pretty sure my Diseasal Mondy doesn't have a DPF

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By *oldswarriorMan
over a year ago

Falkirk


"My diesel runs on veg oil.

Still contains carbon...same problem!

It doesn't have an EGR valve.

Older model then. May still have a DPF though

Nope to that as well "

Must be an smoker then lol

You not had any injector issues yet running veggie oil?

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By *ch WellMan
over a year ago

Scotland


"Pretty sure my Diseasal Mondy doesn't have a DPF

"

Dunno what year your car is but I used to own a Mondeo st tdci(2005). It didn't have a dpf but the egr needed regular clean outs. Was a simple enough job to remove and get the soot out of it.

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By *oldswarriorMan
over a year ago

Falkirk


"Pretty sure my Diseasal Mondy doesn't have a DPF

Dunno what year your car is but I used to own a Mondeo st tdci(2005). It didn't have a dpf but the egr needed regular clean outs. Was a simple enough job to remove and get the soot out of it."

Always wanted one of them in the blue colour. My mate bought one before I did and burst my bubble.

If I could ever find a low milage 306 Diesel Turbo I would have it in a heart beat. My one lasted about 8 years and I put over 200,000 miles on it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

things you learn.

fascinating

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My diesel runs on veg oil.

Still contains carbon...same problem!

It doesn't have an EGR valve.

Older model then. May still have a DPF though

Nope to that as well

Must be an smoker then lol

You not had any injector issues yet running veggie oil?"

To be honest I only run it in veg oil in warm weather. Which is handy, since the MOT is due in August. The emission limit is 1.5/m, last year it tested at 0.22/m.

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By *oldswarriorMan
over a year ago

Falkirk


"My diesel runs on veg oil.

Still contains carbon...same problem!

It doesn't have an EGR valve.

Older model then. May still have a DPF though

Nope to that as well

Must be an smoker then lol

You not had any injector issues yet running veggie oil?

To be honest I only run it in veg oil in warm weather. Which is handy, since the MOT is due in August. The emission limit is 1.5/m, last year it tested at 0.22/m. "

Thats pretty good. But if you keep the fuel clean and service regularly you shouldn't have issues.

I like the idea of the DGB units however the size of the tanks required kind of defeat the purpose of having a duel system.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"For the people with diesel cars,make sure you take it for a good 30+ mins drive once a week if you are only using it for short journeys just to go to the local shops because the diesel particulate filter can't regenerate itself unless it reaches around 600c,and it costs a lot of money to replace them if they get completely blocked

Ooo are you a mechanic? I always in need of a mechanic "

I bet you regularly need a good oil change then?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My diesel runs on veg oil.

Still contains carbon...same problem!

It doesn't have an EGR valve.

Older model then. May still have a DPF though

Nope to that as well

Must be an smoker then lol

You not had any injector issues yet running veggie oil?

To be honest I only run it in veg oil in warm weather. Which is handy, since the MOT is due in August. The emission limit is 1.5/m, last year it tested at 0.22/m.

Thats pretty good. But if you keep the fuel clean and service regularly you shouldn't have issues.

I like the idea of the DGB units however the size of the tanks required kind of defeat the purpose of having a duel system."

Veg oil is too thick in winter. In spring and autumn I run a 50/50 veg oil diesel mix, in summer I run 100% veg (sunflower) oil. Still a big saving on fuel cost, well it was until the lockdown and the price of fuel dropping...

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By *ch WellMan
over a year ago

Scotland


"Pretty sure my Diseasal Mondy doesn't have a DPF

Dunno what year your car is but I used to own a Mondeo st tdci(2005). It didn't have a dpf but the egr needed regular clean outs. Was a simple enough job to remove and get the soot out of it.

Always wanted one of them in the blue colour. My mate bought one before I did and burst my bubble.

If I could ever find a low milage 306 Diesel Turbo I would have it in a heart beat. My one lasted about 8 years and I put over 200,000 miles on it.

"

That's what I had. Performance blue. Still my favourite car I've owned. Broke my heart when it was time to change. The diamond cut wheels were an absolute bitch though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"For the people with diesel cars,make sure you take it for a good 30+ mins drive once a week if you are only using it for short journeys just to go to the local shops because the diesel particulate filter can't regenerate itself unless it reaches around 600c,and it costs a lot of money to replace them if they get completely blocked "

Dead right. It's a fairly recent issue - never used to have any such problems with our vans at work, but in recent years this, and fucking Adblue, have been real pains in the arse.

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By *linkyMalinkyWoman
over a year ago

South Somerset

I thought that the other day - there’s going to fucked DPFs all over the shop as a result of this. Mine is a diesel but I deliberately went for one that’s a year older than the ones with DPFs.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Just took my 2012 diesel Renault out for a quick blast up the motorway, one junction and back before going to the supermarket. The first time in nearly 3 weeks that it had moved due to us being isolated (symptoms of Covid-19). It started first time, no issues apparent at all.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stands a good chance of melting the tarmac if does a regen while stationary

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By *risfunMan
over a year ago

brisbane

Older 4.2 diesel here with 550 thousand on clock .no dpf no EGR no worries slow but will outlast me.

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By *elnkazCouple
over a year ago

cheshire

Yep found that out few yrs ago at great expense. I use mine reg but dels doesnt get used a lot sobwhen i do use it i drive in a low gear on a dual carriageway or motorway to clear it

But shhhhh dont tell del

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By *elnkazCouple
over a year ago

cheshire

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I live in hope as I have a small garage business, carbon cleans and re/gens welcome

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By *entralscotscpl7Couple
over a year ago

Falkirk


"I live in hope as I have a small garage business, carbon cleans and re/gens welcome"

Well hope it picks up. Would love to have my own wee business like that.

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