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technical BMW App notification: Particulate filter service. Should I be worried? 2018 BMW X3 20d
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husaindindar
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Its telling you to do a DP (downpipe) and stage 2!
Seriously, just get a DP done. You shouldnt be very worried, but not leave it like that. A blocked DPF will cause a lot of heat build up on the turbo, reducing its life. There will also be somewhat reduced performance and increased fuel consumption.
You can try DPF cleaner additive and go for a long cruise (1h+), but I doubt those things work....
Seriously, just get a DP done. You shouldnt be very worried, but not leave it like that. A blocked DPF will cause a lot of heat build up on the turbo, reducing its life. There will also be somewhat reduced performance and increased fuel consumption.
You can try DPF cleaner additive and go for a long cruise (1h+), but I doubt those things work....
AshG108
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I have read up on this as well as the same thing came up on mine, it just needs a regen. Go out to the highway and do a nice drive at about 2000rpm and above for a while. Dealer checked and all is well with the car and the DPF, the car came back from the service feeling tons better than when I had it so not sure what happened there but the DPF didn't need to be changed and the fuel consumption is still great.
I wouldn't worry too much unless you get an EML, but for me of I keep this car then next year it goes to Xcede for the DP + Stage 2.
I wouldn't worry too much unless you get an EML, but for me of I keep this car then next year it goes to Xcede for the DP + Stage 2.
Hi all. I’ve had the same issue with my car. Followed the advice of a long drive (500km) but the notification still persists. Nothing on the dash. Is there any way to reset it manually without going to the dealership? Took it to an independent workshop and they told me to take it to BMW as there are no codes. More annoying than anything getting constant notifications about it.
AshG108
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I did the best thing and removed it and got a downpipe fitted, best ever. Car feels better and no worries about DP regen etc again.
PsyCLown
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Some good advice this, just remove it! It also leads to less strain on the turbo.
Also far cheaper to remove it compared to replacing it, if you were even considering that.
Sabretooth tiger
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you forgetting hybrid turbo
irfaanlall
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Just a question for those who have a DP fitted. Have you informed your insurance that that the car is now modified and will they still continue to insure the car? Anyone had a claim rejected due to undisclosed modifications? Just something i am concerned about before installing a DP, what is the general consensus?
Sabretooth tiger
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I did inform my insurance. It made a very small difference to my premium
PsyCLown
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For interest sake, who are you insured with and was it "modified for performance" ?
NB92325
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Didn't you read? It's for reliability...
Sabretooth tiger
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Even if you just state "catless down pipe was fitted due to the fact that the cats was clogged" it will be registered as "modified for performance". I was insured with Momentum at the time now with FNB.
Sabretooth tiger
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tell him
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