First model fitted with DPF ?

[ScottyDen]

I all, I am very interested in buying a Freelander 2 Diesel Auto and would like to find out when the first DPF was fitted. The info I have found on the Net points towards MY11 (Late 2010 Build) being fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter in Aus. Is this correct ?

[multiLuke]

Not sure if earlier models have but mine certainly does. It's an SD4, dec 2010, referred to as a 2011 model. Only had one time it wanted an oil change early as it had run a particular dpf cycle too much and oil diluted with fuel. That's what the workshop handbook said anyway. Took it in and mechanic said oil did smell a bit like diesel so wise choice to listen to car. No problems with it since and having a service at 60K in a week.
Although a bad diesel fill in Milicent on a trip left the back of the car covered in black specs. Took ages to clean off and fuel economy dropped for that tank significantly too but all good since.
Cheers

[Meken]

I'll have to check the book but I seem to recall reading in the manual that our 2008 model has a dpf - cleans itself on longer runs by getting sufficiently hot to burn up the soot particles - we only ever get a bit of a cloud if you really floor it (especially near cold)

[sniegy]

Stick the VIN into Topix & will will advise whether it has a DPF or not.

[ScottyDen]

This was Land Rovers response..

Thankyou for contacting Land Rover customer care with your enquiry regarding yourinterest in a diesel Automatic Freelander 2.
Inanswer to your enquiry, no Freelander is fitted with a DPF filter at this pointin time.
Thankyou for your enquiry and I trust the above is of assistance.
Kind Regards,
Kristal Edwards
Customer Service Advisor
Land Rover Australia
Tel: 1800 625 642