Home and Auto Gearheads wanted-diesel particulate filter (DPF)

Holladay · 02-27-2023, 05:23 PM

I have a 2010 VW TDI 6 spd stick Sportswagon 140k miles. Like a Jetta. An error indicator has started lighting up about the filter needs service.

I have done a little internet searches with a lot of different options. Replacement is quite expensive. They list all sorts of additives in the gas to help prevent the soot build up.

Supposedly it builds up when running short trips where the engine doesn't get a chance to heat up to burn off the soot. The car doesn't get driven a lot, but when it does, it is for longer trips.

One idea was to run the car at high rpm for ~10 min to burn it up.?

What are some thoughts?

Additive? Run high rpm?

02-27-2023, 05:23 PM	Topic Starter
Holladay Veteran Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $69480	Gearheads wanted-diesel particulate filter (DPF) I have a 2010 VW TDI 6 spd stick Sportswagon 140k miles. Like a Jetta. An error indicator has started lighting up about the filter needs service. I have done a little internet searches with a lot of different options. Replacement is quite expensive. They list all sorts of additives in the gas to help prevent the soot build up. Supposedly it builds up when running short trips where the engine doesn't get a chance to heat up to burn off the soot. The car doesn't get driven a lot, but when it does, it is for longer trips. One idea was to run the car at high rpm for ~10 min to burn it up.? What are some thoughts? Additive? Run high rpm?
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