How do I know if my Mercedes has a DPF?
One way to tell is if the exhaust pipes should look clean if it has a dpf. It is usually made clear if a DPF is fitted because the oil issue (using low ash) is important. Although one of the reasons its come up here before is the dealers weren’t using LA oil even in cars with DPFs.
Do Mercedes have DPF problems?
It’s entirely possible! While it varies depending on the model, most Mercedes-Benz vehicles DPF regeneration only kicks in when your engine is operating at around 2,000RPM and you’re travelling at 60km/h or more. We’ve mentioned before that short, stop-start journeys are bad for your engine.
How do you force a DPF regeneration on a Mercedes?
Power up the scanner and select the Mercedes-Benz model. Select Control Units. Select Regeneration of Diesel Particulate Filter when driving. Once the DPF regeneration is completed successfully, don’t turn off the engine immediately.
How do you tell if DPF has been removed?
A diesel particulate filter check has been part of the MOT test since February 2014. If a filter has been removed, the car will fail its MOT. Removing the DPF will sometimes cause the warning light to glow – and this itself is an MOT failure point: no dashboard warning lights should remain on during the test.
Do all new diesel cars have DPF?
Do all diesel cars have DPF filters? All new diesels have a DPF fitted. DPFs became mandatory in 2009, however, a handful of older diesels will have one fitted, too. Soot spewing out the back of your diesel is the telltale sign it doesn’t have a DPF.
How do I know if my DPF is regenerating?
You will know whether active regeneration is taking place by the following symptoms:
- Engine note change.
- Cooling fans running.
- A slight increase in fuel consumption.
- Increased idle speed.
- Deactivation of automatic Stop/Start.
- A hot, acrid smell from the exhaust.
Can you drive with a blocked DPF?
Can you ignore the DPF light and carry on driving? Technically yes, but we would not recommend it. If you ignore the DPF light and continue driving, the build-up of soot will soon reach a point whereby your car has to enter ‘limp-home’ mode in order to prevent any damage to the engine.