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espri
Member Since: 07 Nov 2005
Location: Tyrol, Austria
Posts: 387
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Diesel particle filter fitted |
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I thought I should report that I had a diesel particle filter (as offered by LR) fitted to my D3 while it was in for its first major service (I have just reached 30000 kms without any problems). Since then I haven't noticed any change to the performance or fuel consumption.
The filter cost €593,14 (about £400) + VAT. With a bit of luck, I hope to get maybe €300 back as a tax rebate (the tax rebate hasn't been confirmed yet).
Eric
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5th Nov 2006 1:18 pm |
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LRtuning
Member Since: 22 Feb 2005
Location: AUSTRALIA + UK
Posts: 468
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How often does the particulate filter have to be cleaned out?
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5th Nov 2006 1:51 pm |
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espri
Member Since: 07 Nov 2005
Location: Tyrol, Austria
Posts: 387
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I'm not sure about that.
To make things clear, in case there is a misunderstanding, I should say that this particle filter is fitted in the exhaust, to remove those microscopic diesel particles which, reportedly, can cause cancer.
I am assuming that it will have to be replaced sometime, like other parts of the exhaust system.
The filter I had fitted is of the add-on variety. Does anyone know whether LR plans to fit built-in particle filters any time? I believe that they are supposed to be more effective.
Eric
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5th Nov 2006 7:08 pm |
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PSC
Member Since: 01 May 2006
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 255
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The retro fit ones are a wrapped foil type. They are not as efficient as the ceramic ones. They achieve burnoff (self cleaning) under sustained high load running, however as they are not full flow if they fill they do not impede exhaust flow.
-- Paul
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6th Nov 2006 7:58 am |
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thomash
Member Since: 02 Nov 2006
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 68
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According to a Land Rover salesman here in the Netherlands they will be fitted with a Diesel Particle Filter as off may or june 2007.
Regards,
Thomas (still Disco II, but tempted to trade in )
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6th Nov 2006 8:20 am |
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neo
Member Since: 16 Nov 2005
Location: embedded in the Matrix
Posts: 1192
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Quote:diesel particles which, reportedly, can cause cancer.
Err, Diesel is by its very nature, carcinogenic.......
Danny. The M-Power Express
=~ prorsus per angustias ~=
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6th Nov 2006 8:38 am |
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