DPF Filter light came on

[gsmdo]

Hi all,

Not been here in a while, as the convertible is behaving itself... 😆

However, the other day, the DPF light came on, along with a beep.

I dealt with it as I usually do, by taking the car up the three-mile bypass at 70 in fourth gear - an Italian tune-up. This has always worked in the past, but not now... 🤔

So, I bought a bottle of this stuff...

...which arrived this morning. I've put it in the tank, but haven't taken the car out yet.

If it works - huzzah! - but what advice if it doesn't? 🤔

Cheers,

Mike 😎

 

 

 

 

 

[cliffcoggin]

While I am sceptical of these fuel additives, I am open to persuasion by long term results. The treatment may solve a sticking pressure switch in the short term but I question if it can solve the more fundamental problem of the exhaust system being blocked by soot, which is what the DPF switch is telling you.

If the treatment fails to work I understand it is possible to induce an exhaust regeneration with VCDS or similar equipment. Others here may be able to confirm this point.

[Steve Q]

Definitely worth a shot but I'd still recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up for the dpf. You could look at having it professionally cleaned but this may only buy you time. 

[gsmdo]

Thanks. I have a Carly and will give it a scan…👍

[Steve Q]

2 hours ago, gsmdo said:

Thanks. I have a Carly and will give it a scan…👍

Please keep us posted on how you get on