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How often or how long a drive is necessary to regenerate a TDI 2.0 170 bhp Q5? I would mainly use for city runs ...6-10k annually. How long should the engine be running at or more than 2000 rpm?
Asked on 17 January 2012 by pirate007
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TDI with DPF completrely wrong for this type of use. You need a petrol engine.
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