VW crafter 2.5tdi - DPF

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Fri 24 Jan 2014 13:36
VW crafter 2.5tdi - DPF - don't buy a crafter

Hi

Bought approved used VW Crafter from VW 6 months warranty. Once warranty expired started having issues. Oil light on topped up oil. Excessive oil consumption 1 litre every 3 -4 weeks. Replaced turbo to no avail. Had engine replaced to no avail. DPF lights constantly coming on despite repeatedly cleaning DPF. Van on short trip mode as used as delivery vehicle. Mileage 87,000, my mileage 10-12000 per year. Well maintained all Vw parts and oils used. Van has become undriveable due to DPF issues. Lamda sensor about to be changed but don't hold out much hope.

Has anyone any useful suggestions apart from get rid of it ?

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Fri 24 Jan 2014 13:48
VW crafter 2.5tdi - DPF - Gibbo_Wirral

Your mileage is close to the time a DPF reaches the end of it's life.

Although cleaning will do a little bit short term, its no substitute for replacing a tired or worn out part.

If its doing short trips that won't help the DPF either, the engine needs a good run to regenerate smoothly and effectively.

It would be interesting to know how the former keeper drove the vehicle, as that could have made the DPF components life a little shorter if it was also used for short trips.

I know its anecdotal but in the Pug community I know of car owners who've managed to get 100,000 miles out of their DPF with the car being used only on the motorway, and then people who've got less than 50,000 because its used as a town runabout.

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Fri 24 Jan 2014 19:35
VW crafter 2.5tdi - DPF - Collos25

DPFs in these vehicles will last till the vehicle goes round clock and some more like many do ,87,000 miles is about is 6months use for cross europe DHL vans

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Sun 26 Jan 2014 22:55
VW crafter 2.5tdi - DPF - mark999

Many VAG DPF problems are down to faulty pressure sensors (and dealers that haven't a clue). Take it to a trusted independent for diagnosis.

Mark

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Mon 27 Jan 2014 14:26
VW crafter 2.5tdi - DPF - VW & Seat owner

I run two of these, and have found JCB in Sittingbourne very helpful, also VW Roadside Assistance!

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