Two years ago I bought a Mk 5 Golf 2.0 liter Tdi and I had the option of having it with or without a DPF although it still met Euro 4 with or without. However VW's recomendation was not to opt for the DPF version if you lived in a city as the DPF would get clogged up so I didn't get the DPF version.
When I saw the new D5 engines had it as standard I assumed that Volvo had sorted out the not for city use issues. I am shocked to find they haven't, and I wouldn't be getting one if I used for such, but I think that Volvo should make the limitations of the technology clear to prospective buyers.
I normally use my XC90 for long trips only and leave it in a heated garage connected to a battery conditioner, and use alternative transport for short journeys. However I am a fairly moderate driver and don't normally exceed the motorway speed limit so wonder if I would be able to keep a DPF clear given I don't go over 2500 rpm even when I'm accelerating.
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