Can you force a DPF regeneration while driving?
Forced regeneration: Mechanics can carry out a forced regeneration where they burn the soot off for you. This is expensive, and can only be done 4 times before it damages the filter permanently. Redex DPF Cleaner: This lowers the temperature that the soot burns at, meaning it can be cleared just with normal driving.
How do I get my DPF to regenerate?
If this happens, the best thing that you can do is immediately take the car out on a dual carriageway or motorway for 15 minutes of continuous driving to give the DPF an opportunity to regenerate.
Do you have a 2012 VW Passat TDI?
If you have a 2012, 2013, or 2014 Passat 2.0L TDI and got the approved emissions modification, Volkswagen has identified a potential problem with the “fix” it installed on your car that needs your immediate attention. If you have one of those vehicles but haven’t gotten the modification, you must make an important decision very soon.
How do I get my VW Passat back?
Call 1‑844‑98‑CLAIM by the date in the letter you get from VW to select the buyback or early lease termination. If you decide you still want the modification, wait until you hear from Volkswagen that the software update is available to fix the problem Volkswagen has reported. Here are answers to questions Passat owners may have.
When to add diesel exhaust fluid to Passat?
When driving at higher speeds – typically over 80 miles per hour for 15 minutes or longer – Passats with the modification may not inject enough diesel exhaust fluid. The 15-minute period doesn’t have to be continuous and may add up over multiple trips.
What should I do if the warning light comes on on my VW Passat?
If the warning light comes on, visit your Volkswagen dealer as soon as possible. VW will turn the light off for free. Until you visit the dealer, don’t drive over 80 miles per hour. What should Passat owners do if the warning light hasn’t come on? For now, don’t drive over 80 miles per hour. How does Volkswagen plan to address this problem?