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Old 19-10-2012, 09:20 PM   #8
Buntz
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Default Re: Diesel Particulate Filter Problems

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Originally Posted by GTP-RPD
Got a diesel captiva for work and it came on once when i got it, took it for a good thrash (keep it over 50km/h) till the light goes off. The Holden service Manager said city driving kills them so dont drive it slow and keep the rpm's up especially around town. I can say that I have happily obliged and in 25000k's have not had it come on again..
But if you have to run the engine at higher revs to keep the filters from blocking... doesn't that negate the need for a fuel efficient diesel in the first place?

Probably why diesel in falcon is a silly idea.
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