[XinZhao]

I have a 1.6 CRDi FD (2008.-2011.) made in Czech.

I want to know who here has the most mileage without needing to replace dpf.
That is, I want to know when will I need to replace one driving it usually 25 km to work and back.
 It has 120 000 and i expect the dpf to last me until 250 000 or can I count on more?
Also please say if you needed to replace the dpf and at what mileage was it (also driving style)

Also, if anyone knows how much ash is made by every dpf active regeneration cycle (about 1 min), I would appreciate it if you let me know. (Accumulated soot is "transferred" into ash.)

My cycle is every ~430 km regardless of driving style (and by assumption that every cycle is completed which is usually true).

Sorry for bad english

[Asterix]

Hi

I have a 2008 CRDi with DPF. It have now done 246.000 km without major issues. only thing was a sensor in the DPF that was faulty at around 156.000 km. It was the first time my dealer had to order this particular sparepart so not a common fault. I wouldn't worry about the longevity.

I also do 2x25 km daily commute and always drive for best fuel economy.

Your English is fine, much better than my Croatian...    (Been to Croatia 6 times and haven't learnt much of the language  )

[xiziz]

Got a DPF on my car too, so mostly replying to subscribe the thread. Im not expecting much trouble with mine though, do 2x55km daily, so it ought to get the engine and DPF nice and warm even in -25c.

[XinZhao]

My lapsus was that regenerations last 1 min -> I wanted to write about 18 minutes.
I watch the temperature Bank2 Sensor1(I think) and in regeneration the temperature goes up and down from about 600C to about 640C regardless of driving style.
I am sure there is somewere data about how much ash is created each regeneration cycle, I just can't find it.
Ash you can't clean, but soot is 'cleaned' in the process of regeneration.

Do you in Sweden have i30 with webasto or some other heating system. I heard you (northern neighbours) often plug electric cabel from home/garage into your car so it is warmed already in the morning - grat thing!

Do you guys have some rev limit until the engine warms up? I keep it below 2500 rpm and keep the right foot light and slow. I drive it at around 2200 rpm when not accelerating.
I never need to top off the oil between oil changes.

[xiziz]

Yeah, there is a fuel heater too available that will burn a small amount(usually .1l/h) of fuel 1-3 hours prior to departure to heat the engine, but its more expensive to install so most usually go with the electric heater. I plug it in at home on a timer, so it starts heating 1-3 hours prior to departure depending on temperature, as well as helping the engine get up to heat, it also warms the cabin so its not -25 when you get in.
I don't have a electrical pillar at work though, so there its cold starts every time.(A fuel heater would have worked there too, but I could not afford the extra cost)

I don't limit my revs, I wouldn't redline it cold though and a light right foot(which also helps with traction in the snow/on ice). I generally rev to 3-4k before changing up, I don't have many slowdowns/stops on my commute to impact fuel economy too badly.

[Asterix]

I generally rev to 3-4k before changing up, I don't have many slowdowns/stops on my commute to impact fuel economy too badly.

Wow, I don't even get past 3000 revs when towing the caravan in the mountains...

[xiziz]

I generally rev to 3-4k before changing up, I don't have many slowdowns/stops on my commute to impact fuel economy too badly.

Wow, I don't even get past 3000 revs when towing the caravan in the mountains...

The engine is still quite new, so it needs some revs or it will go sour... Or so the "experts" seem to say, once ive done 20k km I should be able to drive a bit friendlier. I cant say Im an expert on diesels, but thats what the dealer told me, and my ex-mech workmate. Consumption is under .5l/10km anyway. They said that would start to drop(better) after 20k km too. By summer I should know.

[constipated]

Out of interest as I have never seen it, what is an electric plug in diesel fuel heater look like and how does it work?

[Phil №❶]

There is mention of a Diesel fuel heater already installed, AFAIK.

[xiziz]

Out of interest as I have never seen it, what is an electric plug in diesel fuel heater look like and how does it work?

Either it will be an electric heater or a fuel heater. Electric is the most economical, but does require you to have access to a plug, and is generally slower to heat the engine, either it heats the oil pan or the coolant water, usually a power cable is drawn into the passenger compartment so you can mount a heater there too.

A fuel heater burns whatever fuel the car runs on and heats the coolant, usually providing the cars built in heater with heat to warm the cabin. Generally heats faster and it works anywere, but fuel is more expensive than electricity. Can be remote controllled by phone etc nowadays too.

Never seen a combined fuel and electric heater.

Defa and calix are the two major brands here if you want to google pictures.

[Asterix]

These are the fuel heaters much used aroun here:  Water heaters - Eberspächer