DPF regeneration...for real!

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DPF regeneration...for real!

Post by Desiderio » Fri Jun 01, 2018 11:55 am

Hello!

First post here...feeling a bit newbie!

I live in Belgium and I own two Alpinas (2006 D3 and 2015 D4).

The D3 needs a change of the dpf filter (170000 km).

According to my garage, I'd need ~2000 € for replacing it.

Now, the car is not new and I'm planning to sell it soon (I'll most likely post images here), but I was wondering if I really need to change the dpf filter, or I can have it cleaned (mechanically, not by chemicals). Cleaning is cheaper, but I'm afraid it won't solve the issue.

Any advice or past experiences?

Thank you in advance!

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Post by DonFlintoni » Wed Jun 06, 2018 11:44 pm

Have someone take it off and chemically clean it and then flush it. some garages also do a very high temp bake.

Then reset service indicator. 300E at the most.

From what ive read a properly reconditioned one is only a few % less efficient than a brand new one.
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Post by I_MNL » Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:10 am

I have had mine "regenerated" here in UK...cost...£45. Seriously
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Post by Arvi » Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:22 am

A forced regen is done by way of plugging in to the OBD port which is probably the £45 fee.

A clean of the DPF involves taking it off the car and cleaning which is a lot more labour intensive and hence more expensive.

BMW dealers will go straight to the - "computer says you need to replace the DPF ".

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Post by Desiderio » Thu Jul 12, 2018 2:25 pm

Thank you for your replies and sorry for having reacted so late!

I think I will give a try by asking for such service to nearby garages...I guess if I go with a specific request they should be able to help me and to give a quick cost estimation.

Indeed, the official BMW guys told me that the power isn't anymore what it used to be, and that the DPF filter has to be changed. Cost: 1800 €.

I normally go to official BWM garages for maintenance, keeping a record of all operations on the car itself, but this time I think I will skip.

Thank you everyone!

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