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Old 21-09-2012, 12:59 PM   #5
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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..
Yeap... in over 200 hours of reasearch on this matter I learned a whole heap of info abotu this issue including
Short trips fill the DPF quickly
Low rev's, low engine load exacerbates the problem
One good open road trip per week is the minimum requirement to keep your DPF operating properly. If you don't do this, its better to create a trip of this type each week than to face the consequences if you don't.
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