When does DPF light come on on Mazda 6?
3. 4 days after picking the car up after only 77 miles (of which 45 miles were motorway) the DPF light came on. 4. 6 days after picking the car up and after only 103 miles the DPF light has started flashing. Therefore according to the handbook needs to go back to the dealership immediately.
Can you drive a Mazda with a flashing light?
So far as I’m aware, on Mazda diesels a continuous light means the DPF needs to regenerate and should be driven at more than 2000RPM for twenty minutes or more. A flashing light means that the engine oil has become contaminated with diesel fuel and should have the oil changed urgently.
When did I Buy my Mazda 6 diesel?
As a Mazda owner new to this Diesel problem since I bought my Mazda 6 in January 2010, I seem to have fallen in at the deep end. I haven’t had the oil level problem (yet) maybe bacause of the amount of motorway driving I do.
Is the Mazda 6 143PS a DPF engine?
I am a happy Mazda6 143PS DPF driver. Yes the oil level has gone up at times (I sometimes do local driving more than long runs) but knowing it has a DPF and having read the manual I know all of this. And the bright yellow warning sticker on the engine cover is a clue to read the manual.
Why is the DPF light flashing on my Mazda?
The DPF light flashes on the Mazda when the ECU (Engine Control Unit) registers that the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) is beginning to block. The DPF is a filter located in the exhaust system and is used to filter out soot particles from the exhaust gasses.
Where does the DPF go in a diesel car?
What is a DPF? The Diesel Particulate Filter is in the exhaust system of all diesel-powered cars sold new since 2009. It is a vital component that is designed to enable cars to pass increasingly tough emissions legislation.
How much does it cost to replace a Mazda DPF?
Unfortunately replacing the DPF can be very expensive with genuine Mazda filters costing in anywhere from £1500 – £3000 for a genuine high quality unit, and of course this new filter will at some point block again. But don’t worry, there is another solution!
What to do when DPF warning lamp comes on?
When the DPF warning lamp comes on (check your handbook to see exactly what the one on your diesel looks like) it’s time to take the vehicle on a longer run, preferably on a faster road such as a dual carriageway or motorway.