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Volvo C30 - Pat (Eolys) Fluid - NicLW
Following ongoing issues with the DPF on my volvo. Almost ever since I bought it it’s has some sort of issue/regen/replace. Been advised it’s all sorts of issues from injectors to sensors to the DPF itself I have been given what I think is some plain sound advice from my local garage.
I had an engine system warning light come on and then the car died while out driving. I towed it to the local garage where they investigated and showed me what they believe to be the issue. The diesel they removed from the car was a deep yellow/orange, so they think that the Pat fluid is not mixing into the diesel correctly, made worse by a small amount of fuel in the tank.
They believe that I probably need a new Pat fluid sensor and need it calibrated so that the correct amount is put into the fuel.
Anyone have any experience with this?
The local garage say they can replace the tank and sensor, but Volvo would have to recalibrate so it would be better to get it fixed (at HUGE expense) by Volvo.
Any advice/experience would be hugely appreciated!!
Volvo C30 - Pat (Eolys) Fluid - elekie&a/c doctor
What’s the engine size ?
Volvo C30 - Pat (Eolys) Fluid - NicLW
It’s a 1.6 2009
Volvo C30 - Pat (Eolys) Fluid - elekie&a/c doctor
This is basically a Ford Focus with the Psa dv6 engine . The pat fluid is injected into the exhaust system , not the engine . So I’m not sure what’s going on here . The pat fluid tank can be refilled, takes about 2.5 litres , but system needs to be reset. Don’t think it’s a Volvo only job .
Volvo C30 - Pat (Eolys) Fluid - Adampr
This is basically a Ford Focus with the Psa dv6 engine . The pat fluid is injected into the exhaust system , not the engine . So I’m not sure what’s going on here . The pat fluid tank can be refilled, takes about 2.5 litres , but system needs to be reset. Don’t think it’s a Volvo only job .

I thought the PAT fluid went into the fuel. It's adblue in the exhaust isn't it?

It makes sense that it could be dumping all, or too much, of the fluid into the fuel and then not being able to regenerate the DPF.

Volvo C30 - Pat (Eolys) Fluid - NicLW
Ah, thanks! Maybe 2 problems then!! ??
Volvo C30 - Pat (Eolys) Fluid - elekie&a/c doctor
Pat fluid or adblue is injected into the exhaust system . Some cars increase the diesel fuel supply into the engine to increase temperature to aid dpf regeneration. These are the ones that can dilute the oil and cause engine issues.
Volvo C30 - Pat (Eolys) Fluid - Adampr
Pat fluid or adblue is injected into the exhaust system . Some cars increase the diesel fuel supply into the engine to increase temperature to aid dpf regeneration. These are the ones that can dilute the oil and cause engine issues.

I'm going to have to disagree. There is a valve on top of the fuel tank that injects the Eolys into the fuel. It's connected to the fuel guage so puts in the right dose every time you fill up. The Eolys doesn't burn up in combustion and makes its way to the DPF.

Volvo C30 - Pat (Eolys) Fluid - elekie&a/c doctor
Yes it can dose the fuel system as well as the dpf . Adblue is part of the scr system and is not in the fuel system. Some later Peugeot/ Citroen models have both a def tank and an adblue tank . Double trouble .,
Volvo C30 - Pat (Eolys) Fluid - RT
Yes it can dose the fuel system as well as the dpf . Adblue is part of the scr system and is not in the fuel system. Some later Peugeot/ Citroen models have both a def tank and an adblue tank . Double trouble .,

Adblue and DEF are the same thing - Adblue is a German specification but widely used in Europe and Australia while Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is the name used in North America.

Volvo C30 - Pat (Eolys) Fluid - elekie&a/c doctor
Probably not a good idea to mix them up . penriteoil.com.au/knowledge-centre/Fuel%20&%20Exha...8
Volvo C30 - Pat (Eolys) Fluid - Bromptonaut

The DV6 is a PSA unit which, of course, is also used in Peugeot, Citroen etc models including our Berlingo.

AIUI the EOLYS fluid is held in a container at the rear of the vehicle with a tiny quantity being injected into the fuel tank when the car is refuelled. Its purpose is to allow the DPF to keep form becoming blocked with soot which is, instead, burned off.

The initial factory fill last around 95-100k miles. When the container needs to be refilled a message is displayed on the centre console to tell the owner. Ours did that exactly by the book.

A little later, just after a refuel, one of the engine warning lights came on and the car went into limp mode. Turned out the pump in the EOLYS tank had failed. Sorted but local specialist albeit at some cost.

As the OP's vehicle is 09 I'd expect it to have a PDF - if it's there you cannot miss it - but too early a model for Adblue to be in the mix.

Replacing the EOLYS tank including a dose of known good fluid would seem to be a good starting point. Whether, that done, other stuff needs recalibrating is outwith my experience.

Edited by Bromptonaut on 10/04/2023 at 10:20