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Old 12-22-2017, 11:53 PM   #25 (permalink)
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It's all about Diesel
 
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Originally Posted by oldtamiyaphile View Post
I do run DPF cleaner every tank If you look at my fuel log there's a dip in the 5th tank where I didn't run it. It's expensive but pays for itself and claims all sort of benefits like keeping the EGR clean etc.
How is the DPF cleaner supposed to work?


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With a throttle less 1.6 and 2+ tons I have next to no engine braking (you feel no difference when you put the clutch in!) so I use a LOT of DFCO.
Sometimes the lack of engine braking in a Diesel becomes quite a PITA. BTW what is DFCO?


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So much in fact that my thermostat never opens fully - new European cars seem to be set up that way for whatever reason.
It's quite surprising the thermostat wouldn't open fully. Not sure if that might be related to the emission controls, most noticeably the DPF regen which requires higher temperatures to work properly.
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