Future problerms with diesel engines

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Future problerms with diesel engines

Against my better judgement, I bought a new diesel-engined car; a Peugeot Partner Tepee 1.6 HDI (115), as I needed the torque to tow a small caravan. As this is not my only car, it will be used mainly for long journeys towing. I intend to cover about 6 thousand miles a year. How long will it be before I start to suffer problems associated with modern diesel engines?

Asked on 27 November 2014 by jenjod

Answered by Honest John

This will have PSA's Eolys regenerated DPF system which squirts fluid into the tank whenever diesel is added and generally lasts 60,000 - 80,000 miles (but less if you top up frequently). Used principally for long runs you should not have any problems until around 80,000 miles when the Eolys has run or (unless replenished) and the DPF starts to get choked with ash.

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