DPF problems?

Maybevolvosteve · Jun 1st, 2011, 00:42

I am looking at purchasing an XC60. However I have some hesitation due to the overall issues with DPF's in lots of turbo diesel engines. I am some distance from the dealer and that is a concern if this plays up. I have a few concerns namely:

1. Is it an issue?
2. Is it more problematic with short driving trips?
3. Is it an issue with lots of country driving or does than alleviate the issue?

Any comments / advice?

Thanks.

darbs · Jun 3rd, 2011, 22:29

you should try posting in this forum: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=187. more likely to get a response.

Multiplex · Sep 28th, 2011, 21:30

I have never come across any problems with the actual DPF's in the XC60s.

The DPF temp sensors sometimes fail.

craigv60 · Oct 10th, 2011, 09:07

I have a 2011 V60 D3 manual (different car, obviously, but one of the engine options fitted to the XC). 5,000 miles up and no problems.

My normal driving is 3.5 miles to work in the morning, 3.5 miles back home, and lots of 'Dad's taxi' duty in urban limits. The car will only get a long A-road or motorway run every 2 - 3 weeks.

Regenerations are unobtrusive (certainly compared with my previous Mondeo TDCI). According to the manual, when the DPF is around 70% full and needs a regeneration, you get a warning light and an in-dash message, following which you're supposed to drive at reasonable speeds (2,000rpm or so) for 20 minutes.

However, I've yet to see that message pop up.

My 10p worth is, if you'll be doing a 20+ minute drive at least once per week, where you're not doing stop-start crawling in traffic but tootling along at 40mph+, you'll be OK. DPF-equipped cars do NOT need thrashing to clear the filter: they just need to get the filter matrix thoroughly warmed up. Steady driving with the engine in the fat part of the torque range (around 2,000rpm) is good for this.

Rich17 · Oct 26th, 2011, 16:19

15000 miles - mixed driving, we've not had a problem with the DPF clogging.

I've not even seen a message appear about the need to go for a run.

Jun 1st, 2011, 00:42	#1
Maybevolvosteve New Member Last Online: Jun 1st, 2011 00:42 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elliminyt	DPF problems? I am looking at purchasing an XC60. However I have some hesitation due to the overall issues with DPF's in lots of turbo diesel engines. I am some distance from the dealer and that is a concern if this plays up. I have a few concerns namely: 1. Is it an issue? 2. Is it more problematic with short driving trips? 3. Is it an issue with lots of country driving or does than alleviate the issue? Any comments / advice? Thanks.

Jun 3rd, 2011, 22:29	#2
darbs XC60 Owner Last Online: Mar 21st, 2022 00:40 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London View Photos By: darbs	you should try posting in this forum: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=187. more likely to get a response. __________________ 59 (MY10) XC60 D5 205 AWD Geartronic SE Lux 54 RX8 231ps Renesis ****el 96 Megane Coupe 2.0 82 Metro 1.0

Oct 10th, 2011, 09:07	#4
craigv60 Master Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2022 17:28 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Macclesfield	I have a 2011 V60 D3 manual (different car, obviously, but one of the engine options fitted to the XC). 5,000 miles up and no problems. My normal driving is 3.5 miles to work in the morning, 3.5 miles back home, and lots of 'Dad's taxi' duty in urban limits. The car will only get a long A-road or motorway run every 2 - 3 weeks. Regenerations are unobtrusive (certainly compared with my previous Mondeo TDCI). According to the manual, when the DPF is around 70% full and needs a regeneration, you get a warning light and an in-dash message, following which you're supposed to drive at reasonable speeds (2,000rpm or so) for 20 minutes. However, I've yet to see that message pop up. My 10p worth is, if you'll be doing a 20+ minute drive at least once per week, where you're not doing stop-start crawling in traffic but tootling along at 40mph+, you'll be OK. DPF-equipped cars do NOT need thrashing to clear the filter: they just need to get the filter matrix thoroughly warmed up. Steady driving with the engine in the fat part of the torque range (around 2,000rpm) is good for this. Last edited by craigv60; Oct 10th, 2011 at 09:10.

Sep 28th, 2011, 21:30	#3
Multiplex Senior Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2019 22:42 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North West	I have never come across any problems with the actual DPF's in the XC60s. The DPF temp sensors sometimes fail.

Oct 26th, 2011, 16:19	#5
Rich17 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 6th, 2014 22:02 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sussex	15000 miles - mixed driving, we've not had a problem with the DPF clogging. I've not even seen a message appear about the need to go for a run.

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