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Does the Mini have any DPF issues?
My wife has bought a 2012 Mini Countryman with a diesel engine. She does about 3000 miles a year on local trips; what problems can she anticipate with the DPF?
Asked on 22 September 2013 by miles-fisher
Answered by
Honest John
BMWs generally don't seem to suffer significant DPF problems. But to keep her DPF clear and give it a change to regenerate she needs to balance short runs from cold with longer ones of at least 10 miles. Better still, find a reason to regularly visit someone involving 20-30 miles of motorway.
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