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Originally Posted by Jim314
Another discussion mentions a recall in which there is a software change to the regeneration program for the particle filter http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=95323. Has your vehicle been recalled? If not, you should ask the dealer about this.
As I understand it the main point of this recall is rise in the engine oil level due to diesel fuel getting into the oil, but even if you have not had a rise in oil level it's possible that the revised regeneration program may be a benefit to the problem the DPF getting sooted up when it is driven on a lot of short trips. |
MY10 models have the software upgrade at manufacture. I have read that the bio fuel component in standard diesel (5-8 %) gets into the sump and raises the oil level. Shell V-power uses liquified gas rather than bio diesel and burns cleaner so the DPF does not build up soot and require regeneration.
Thats my understanding so far, I am using V-power all the time now will report back on the results in the future.