Thread: Has my Puma got a DPF or not.

Sorry about thumbnail pic.

Click on this link to see the picture
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment...a-p1180753.jpg

Hello Cracka,

Thanks for sharing this info. i followed exactly the same path as you did.
i realize that according to my VIN, my engine type is R- i guess that would be non-EU 2.2 as my CAT does not have the wires sensors etc..
is yours enigne typr R as well?
Cheers Martin

Originally Posted by tuesdayfox

Hello Cracka,

Thanks for sharing this info. i followed exactly the same path as you did.
i realize that according to my VIN, my engine type is R- i guess that would be non-EU 2.2 as my CAT does not have the wires sensors etc..
is yours enigne typr R as well?
Cheers Martin

G'day Martin,

My pleasure......yes mine is the R on the VIN as well.

Mick

The DPF system was a major headache when I was a breakdown mechanic in the UK. The main problem was it blocking because of vehicles being used on short runs and the exhaust not getting hot enough. This was supposed to be cured by a 'regen' basically on some vehicles (like Mazdas) the ECU would poor more fuel in to run hotter, what actually happens is the sump fills with diesel!! VW/Audi group had serious problems, if the handbook wasn't followed it would cost lots to have the system repaired, Audi didn't want to know!
Basically I wouldn't touch a car with one!

Originally Posted by Cracka

G'day Martin,

My pleasure......yes mine is the R on the VIN as well.

Mick

In case anybody wonder, engine type P is the EU5 2.2

Cheers

Originally Posted by nedflanders

The DPF system was a major headache when I was a breakdown mechanic in the UK. The main problem was it blocking because of vehicles being used on short runs and the exhaust not getting hot enough. This was supposed to be cured by a 'regen' basically on some vehicles (like Mazdas) the ECU would poor more fuel in to run hotter, what actually happens is the sump fills with diesel!! VW/Audi group had serious problems, if the handbook wasn't followed it would cost lots to have the system repaired, Audi didn't want to know!
Basically I wouldn't touch a car with one!

One of my cars has it. Over 90000km and no problems. I don't live in city, but the car used to.
The regeneration heats the exhaust by dropping boost and retarding injection timing.

some more DPF info here.

Australia has just released the 4x4

Seems the Puma DPF uses similar setup to Iveco

the chemical system on other brands they are refering to is the AdBlue system, e.g. Merc G Wagen

shopping list = DeCAT , De DPF and De EGR kit & Re MAP

Originally Posted by Dougal

One of my cars has it. Over 90000km and no problems. I don't live in city, but the car used to.
The regeneration heats the exhaust by dropping boost and retarding injection timing.

Your one of the lucky ones then, we were warned as Patrols that the BBC watchdog programe was investing for a possible show. The problem is with the UK market, to much traffic and people want smaller cars that do better mpg, small diesel cars with DPF was the biggest problem. The Mazda DOES increase fuel, I've had to crawl under th bloody things to drop the oil level! Don't believe me, have a look at one of their diptsticks, there's a Low and Hign mark and above the high another mark which is the danger level, the oil used to pour out like dirty diesel. Different manufacturers have different methods, I'm simpy talking from experience.