how to keep a DPF happy
11-08-2022, 12:31 PM
#1
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how to keep a DPF happy
have just purchased a W212 E350
I want to avoid DPF issues as I will be using the car for quite a lot of short distance town driving.
I have been told that I will need to take the car for a run on a regular basis to let it regen the DPF
What exactly do I need to do to start the regen process (how far to drive and at what speed) and will the car tell me it is doing it?
thanks and excuse my ignorance!
also would some sort of code reader be good to check the state of the DPF and force a regen if needed? and if so which ones are good that do this on a budget?
I want to avoid DPF issues as I will be using the car for quite a lot of short distance town driving.
I have been told that I will need to take the car for a run on a regular basis to let it regen the DPF
What exactly do I need to do to start the regen process (how far to drive and at what speed) and will the car tell me it is doing it?
thanks and excuse my ignorance!
also would some sort of code reader be good to check the state of the DPF and force a regen if needed? and if so which ones are good that do this on a budget?
11-24-2022, 05:53 PM
#2
I don't really know the answers to your question on the regen, since I just bought my 2013 GLK250 diesel last week, with over 202,000 miles already (full MB service history). But I did just order a Topdon Phoenix LIte 2 scanner. It can be had for around $600-700 and so is not cheap. But then I reckon being able to diagnose accurately most any issue without having to necessarily rely on MB or a specialist could be very valuable. It does appear to be able to do full DPF diagnoses and regenerations and is recommended for small commercial garages. It will also work on most other OBD II (and I) vehicles, so there's that benefit as well.
