Thread: DPF regen
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Old 08-05-2017, 08:52 AM   #9
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Default Re: DPF regen

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Originally Posted by rondeo View Post
If it's true there's a catalytic coating on the DPF some regeneration goes on all the time the exhaust is hot enough.

In that theory 15 minute plus trips and high engine loads should result in less accumulated soot.

More soot burnt means more ash left in the filter.
This ash is not combustible so it remains there and slowly increases for the life of the filter.
Yes, the Mondeo (Peugeot) DPF has a catalytic coating.
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