Citroen C8 losing power

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Citroen C8 losing power

Our Citroen C8 2.2 diesel (2008 model) has developed an intermittent loss of power, which triggers the engine management light to activate and a DPF filter fault to be displayed on the dash.

Our local Citroen dealer has recently replaced the fuel sensor and related injector rail; however, the fault has again surfaced and due to daily motorway family commutes this irregular loss of power can be quite alarming. Any idea what's causing this?

Asked on 5 November 2016 by Citroen Fan

Answered by Honest John

This has an Eolys fuelled DPF so I would guess that the Eolys fluid is depleted and needs replenishing and I can't figure out why this has not been realised by the Citroen dealer.

Tags: diesel particulate filter dpf diesel engines

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