DPF as a Regeneration Enable followed by a drive. Please perform a service regeneration if instructed to by service information. As a rule of thumb, if a vehicle has less than 70% DPF Soot Accumulation, do not perform a service regeneration unless instructed by Service Information. Note: If you are concerned about the DPF Soot
There are several alternative methods to regenerate the DPF in a VW Golf, including driving the vehicle at high speeds or on a motorway for an extended period. This can increase exhaust temperatures and trigger the regeneration process. Additionally, some aftermarket products claim to improve DPF performance and reduce the need for regeneration.
The ECM will commence and stop the regeneration process when the conditions to do so are met. And that is usually at a steady speed of around 50mph over a certain distance, which would be best achieved on an open road such as a motorway or rural dual carriageway. Ragging the engine will cause the ECM to abort a DPF regeneration that's in progress.
If the car starts a DPF regeneration, extend your journey if need be until it has finished the job (takes around 5-10 mins of driving, in my Alfa at least), and give it some beans to help it out.
At 75%, regeneration is still possible with the use of the VAS tester. Only when the loading is above 95%, is it necessary to replace the DPF unit. Operating Status System Response 45% DPF Load Level 1 Normal Regeneration 50% DPF Load Level 2 Regeneration at maximum exhaust temperatures 55% DPF Load DPF lamp Regeneration from 60 km/h onwards
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