Vans, diesel engines & DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)

[paullyons]

MOT DPF changes now expected in May 2018 - http://garagewire.co.uk/news/mot-dpf-changes-now-expected-in-may-2018-dvsa-confirms/

 

[Midwest]

Diesels replaced petrol engines for regular use for a while now. Remember using diesels for works vehicles in the late 80's.

Taxi's (local journeys) use them, even my milkman uses one (noisy -------), hundreds of similar uses. It's only the recent emissions restrictions that have caused problems.

The Jaguar F-Pace uses the same Ingenium engine as the DS. It doesn't have the same issues as the DS. It has a traditional
longitudinal engine configuration, whereas the DS has a transverse configuration. The associated emissions gubbins, is therefore differently installed, and doesn't cause the same probs.

So it can be done, without having to drive round the M25 once a month.

 

[Tes369]

If your carrying goods or pulling goods etc diesel are far better in low down torque. They may not have the nippy ness of a petrol but for mpg and longevity of an engine they are far better.

* my old A3 a 52 plate 1.9tdi 110bhp I was getting over 50mpg and she eventually did 270'000 miles before I sold her.

* I saw a mercedes Benz vito van on a job last year with 340'000 miles on her the van was rotten rear door etc but engine still ploughing along and it went straight through its last mot.

* I would rather buy a used diesel with 100'000 on it than a low mileage diesel that's had a stop start driving life.

* A mechanic once told me once you get past 100'000 miles your just breaking them in keep changing the oil and filter regularily and they will go forever. (Liquid Engineering)

* I think older diesels are better than the new ones *non common rail engines there is to much wizardry on them these days to keep up with EU regulations alot more can go wrong ££££££ etc

 

[mattg4321]

"Would never, ever buy a car with a diesel engine!"

And why is that..?


Quote " New Honda Diesel

There are four trim levels and it meets the latest Euro 6 emissions rules, making it cleaner than many petrol engines.

It's a smooth operator — particularly on motorways — and drives and handles well with ample pulling power and a precise six-speed manual gearbox. It goes from rest to 62 mph in 9.8 seconds and on to 125 mph.

Fuel consumption is its trump card with a claimed average of 80.7 mpg. Prices start from £20,120 for the Civic S, a premium of up to £1,300 over the petrol versions."

Perhaps I should've mentioned I'm a bit of a petrolhead.

Don't much care how clean it is - especially as I only do a few thousand in the car every year.

62mph in 9.8 seconds isn't what I want!

80mpg - again don't care. The extra cost involved in buying and maintaining a diesel won't be recouped with my mileage.

They sound like tractors - yes even the new ones.

They smoke and smell.

Yes they have a load of torque, but driveability is terrible.

 

[Tes369]

Each to their own but I don't agree my old bosses Audi A5 Black edition looked the dogs danglies and no louder than a petrol.

Cheers

 

[KEV 1 N]

The days before DPFs.......

 

[Percyprod]

Some years ago had Astra 1.7 diesel van, filled with unleaded and did about 10 miles before I realised as it was a bit sluggish. Drained petrol, filked with diesel, and no problems. Did it again some time later, had 3/4 tank of diesel, filled with unleaded (yes I know) travelled about 20 miles, getting slower and slower until it finally stopped. Garage towed me back, drained, refilled and off we went, did another 37,000 miles with never a problem, still going strong when we parted company.

 

[Strima]

Some years ago had Astra 1.7 diesel van, filled with unleaded and did about 10 miles before I realised as it was a bit sluggish. Drained petrol, filked with diesel, and no problems. Did it again some time later, had 3/4 tank of diesel, filled with unleaded (yes I know) travelled about 20 miles, getting slower and slower until it finally stopped. Garage towed me back, drained, refilled and off we went, did another 37,000 miles with never a problem, still going strong when we parted company.

The old Astra Isuzu engines were bullet proof. I had an oil pump pulley give up doing at 95 on the outside lane of the M1. All I did was replace the oil pump, re-time the engine and cranked her over. She saw me for another 50,000. Only reason she went was I needed a bigger car, my Mrs should say no more often...

 

[Tes369]

On the izuzu engines the oil cooler goes on them as well as the head gasket. It's the impurities in the water which eat away at a head gasket.

* I wouldn't mind having the 1.9tdi saab engine newer shape Astravan they go like the clappers

My current Van is the 1.3cdti fiat engine 6 speed Astravan mpg is spot on. Engine can be a bit loud and it's known as a bit of a oil drinker I would rather it had the izuzu 1.7ddti lump though.

Cheers

 

[telectrix]

It's the impurities in the water which eat away at a head gasket.

easily sorted. empty your condenser tumble dryer into rinsed out milk bottles ( the 4pt. plastic ones from supermarkets etc.). use the water to fill your van's cooling system. add antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor and it'll last forever.