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I believe the PDF is the big metallic part attack to the catalyst. No there no such thing as a double PDF. You got a heater right at the exit of the engine that heat up glowing red prior to get to the PDF, that must be what you see.
Thanks for this. So to confirm, there's a pre-heater, then the DPF, then some sort of midpipe (the rectangular item in the middle of the chassis)?
I'm likely going to pull the DPF over the weekend to clean it out. If it's the second item, it appears as it won't be too hard to remove, maybe an hour.
GLK Fan, sounds like you have tried out a few versions of Sam's tune. Which version would you recommend? Power or efficiency? I just sent in my ECU to Sam for tuning and would like to hear your experience with the different versions of the tune.
GLK Fan, sounds like you have tried out a few versions of Sam's tune. Which version would you recommend? Power or efficiency? I just sent in my ECU to Sam for tuning and would like to hear your experience with the different versions of the tune.
It really depends on what you like. My GLK was base on the fuel efficiency build. The power tune was really fun, but it will cost you approximately extra 2L per 100km, which I can't justify since my commute is approximately 200km round trip. Even with the fuel efficiency tune, the low end torque are still really amazing.
Thanks GLKFan! Impressive that your car was able to keep up with the SQ5 with the Efficiency tune...the SQ5 is no slouch. Now I know which tune to get...the POWER build
ECU came back in today (mine was mailed off for tune) and I can't wait to get home and install it! The pipe install was no walk in the park, but manageable. Very excited to see if everything went as planned!
ECU came back in today (mine was mailed off for tune) and I can't wait to get home and install it! The pipe install was no walk in the park, but manageable. Very excited to see if everything went as planned!
Nice! i wish i am handy like u and install my dpf delete kit, which can probably save a few hundred dollars
Not sure I've heard of them, but you can also look up Malone Tuning for dealers near you. I think they have software options for our OM651 engines.
For anyone who is looking at this thread and is around Calgary, one of the Malone official dealers is German Car Specialist by the Center street. I had them install Malone Stage 2 for my Golf TDI - very good guys.
For anyone who is looking at this thread and is around Calgary, one of the Malone official dealers is German Car Specialist by the Center street. I had them install Malone Stage 2 for my Golf TDI - very good guys.
Here is my 2 cents on what i think about malone tuning. When I had to do my dpf delete, they still did not have any dpf delete for our glk at that point of time, i am not sure if they developed the tuning yet for the glk or not. From what I am understanding, malone tuning is a tuning company based on BC Vancouver. So when you bring your car to like German Car Specialist(one of the official authorized dealer from malone tuning), all they do is flash the ecu copy that was provided from malone tuning and install the piping. If there is problem with the tune, they will have to send data back to malone tuning in BC to make any adjustment. For sure if you are not picky, they are great and probably cheaper compare go Sam's shop(ECU tuning).But if you are unlucky and run into problems with the tune, the wait time to get your issue solve maybe insane. Compare to Sam's shop, he has tuner and mechanic on site, if there is any issue, he can just fix right on spot or adjust the tune to fit your need. The bouns is, he don't charge for the tune adjustment So how awesome is that
Hi Simon , glad you are happy about the outcome .Thank-you for all the information on the topic . I have not had any problems yet(second owner) but the dealer did change a knox sensor under warranty . It is a second vehicle for me and doesn't really stay outside during the cold in winter . I am looking into doing it also but I cannot got to Calgary . I assume you are from Montreal as I am , did you look around to see if anyone could do it here in Montreal ?
Originally Posted by Simon Galarneau
Hey folks, Unbelievable! Left it there Friday afternoon. Ready by Tuesday. 2100 $
1 Little hick! I ask to give back all pieces, and as you notice there are several location where sensor are supposed to be, SAM took them and kept them. Probably worth a fortune for him, and for you if you manage to sell them your self on kijiji like i was planning on.. but he kept them. Probably worth dealing price lower if he doesn't keep them.( 300 - 400 $ lower )
But the job is perfect!
I hit on the highway to jasper(in the mountains), 5.4 and in town around 6.2 per 100k
Bit louder , but really just a bit, No smell at all like previous people mentioned.
I got to say tho. I put on each refill of the gas tank( Diesel additive ). I believe it is damn efficient. 2 shooter glass size each refill, and during winter I use the same white bottle.
Not as mention previously, loooooots of power but you do feel a little more kick.
Since I got it done, I did a reset on the mileages and I'm at 5.9 combine with 2000 more done.
Call Sam. worth a "loooooooots" of headache saving on the long run. I looked at my old bills since I bought brand new the GLK, 2 Pieces already got fixed under warranty in the past and I'm at 103k so far. It would have cost less to do it in the first place when I bought it new and salvage and sell pieces online as used.
I finally pulled the trigger last week. Is shipped and on the way here now. I guess the pipe comes from Canada and then I mail the ECU to Georgia and then hope for the best lol... We shall see.
Would you please give me more info about this. i would like to delete DPF, will it pass the yearly inspection. i am also from texas, dallas.
So far, no complaint except for little diesel smell. The mileage seems the same, i was expecting to get little better, but it didn't happen. I will do more test once the weather are more stable. The other thing I notice is that I get a lot of white smoke whenever I first start the vehicle. It doesn't really brother me now. I did find a solution for the white smoke by adding the power stroke diesel additive. The best part after the deleting is that no longer needs to worry the emission system fail, like DPF issues, nox sensors fail, def pump malfunction, that really takes the stress off from my mind.
Here are my personal mileage data after deleted
Best mileage ever got: .5.2L/100km (45mpg) - Highway only with 100km speed
Average highway mileage 6.0L /100km (39mpg) - Highway speed 110-120 average
Average City and highway 6.5L/100km (36mpg) - mix between 70% highway and 30% city
In terms of power, I told Sam to tuned down since it was too much for daily driving and I don't like the fact that affected my mileage. If you like the power, DPF delete is the way to go.
Let me know if you need more information
I deleted my PFD 4 days ago with EGR and Flappy and naturally the Adblue bull**** system without tuning the performances and the result is: a little more vibration about 5-10% but not shure everybody would feel it. Absolutly no performance gain and not more fuel economy. i'm still between 6 - 6.5L/100kms. But i'm shure the engine will last for a loooooong time.
The tecnician just use a software from europe and no electronic welding. For the diesel odor i smell it just the fist 5 minutes when the engine is cold. No black smoke even if i push it hard. The total price 750$ for all.
I deleted my PFD 4 days ago with EGR and Flappy and naturally the Adblue bull**** system without tuning the performances and the result is: a little more vibration about 5-10% but not shure everybody would feel it. Absolutly no performance gain and not more fuel economy. i'm still between 6 - 6.5L/100kms. But i'm shure the engine will last for a loooooong time.
The tecnician just use a software from europe and no electronic welding. For the diesel odor i smell it just the fist 5 minutes when the engine is cold. No black smoke even if i push it hard. The total price 750$ for all.
For the price u pay for is not bad at all. Where you located?
Just to update my best mileage,
My car gets better mileage after i completed the engine flush and added ceratec additives. I will do a mileage soon and see if i can get better than 4.8L
quebec city. the programming change for delete egr, floppy, adblue and pfd sensor differential pressure tooks 20mins. Ffor extrat the pfd and remove the filter inside and reweld it + replace it is 3 hours. You need a good welder because the stainless housing of the filter is thick as a canadian 10 cents.
quebec city. the programming change for delete egr, floppy, adblue and pfd sensor differential pressure tooks 20mins. Ffor extrat the pfd and remove the filter inside and reweld it + replace it is 3 hours. You need a good welder because the stainless housing of the filter is thick as a canadian 10 cents.
That a really good deal. I did purchase a separate dpf kit and just the kit itself it like $800 CAD. You can probably achieve better mileage and hp gain if u get a proper tune. But if you are happy just how the vehicle drive now , no need for the tune. Save the money for further repair
Anyone able to do this full delete and remap in Ontario???
Got a 2013 glk. 185k km.
Rathwr be proactive than wait for the failure!
Would like to clean the engine manifold from all the soot bulldup too!
Anyone able to do this full delete and remap in Ontario???
Got a 2013 glk. 185k km.
Rathwr be proactive than wait for the failure!
Would like to clean the engine manifold from all the soot bulldup too!
Where you at in Ontario? U can send ur ecu to Sam@ calgary and get an exhaust shop to do the piping
Looks like I may joining a related bandwagon. Took advantage of the end-of-year OE Tuning sale, ordered the MyGenius + Bluetec tune for $550. Should be here by the weekend.
From what I've been told, the new software does not turn off any emissions components. It optimizes timing, injection, boost, several other things to make it run much better overall. They do offer additional tunes to deactivate DPF/EGR/AdBlue but those are $100 each. Nice to know I have that option in the future if/when I want to remove them.
What I will be getting is 40+HP and 65+ Lbs/Ft Torque, looking forward to that!
@artim808: I'll keep an eye on the idle rpms before and after, just in case. I assume you had the ECU tuned as well?
Interesting. I wonder if that's only during the "learning" process that happens with a new tune? I'll find out soon enough, the awesome guys at OETuning just emailed me my new tune
Interesting. I wonder if that's only during the "learning" process that happens with a new tune? I'll find out soon enough, the awesome guys at OETuning just emailed me my new tune
Did you loaded the tune already? How's your idle RPM?
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