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CRD = Common Rail Diesel
DPF - I believe no UK D3 will have one, fitted to D4's as an option on earlier versions, maybe std now
All UK D3's have CATs
Unless I'm totally wrong - if the exhaust going into the CAT is cleaner because of 2T - surely thats a benefit?
17th Jun 2012 7:14 am
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Unless I'm totally wrong - if the exhaust going into the CAT is cleaner because of 2T - surely thats a benefit?
I think the point is that if you have covered many thousands of miles without using any additive of this nature then lots of "crud" could be displaced and foul the CAT?
I am moving towards thinking that I will follow this route; I'm at present using Redex at every second or third tankful, and percive a benefit from this.
I wonder what benefit, if any, there would be by switching to Jaso compliant mineral or part-synthetic 2sO?
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17th Jun 2012 8:10 am
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If you have a read through the freel2 topic, there are a few points saying you are wasting your money on the other additives, interesting thought!Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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17th Jun 2012 8:56 am
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Hi Adam, it's my understanding that euro 4 compliant engines have dpf's, mine is and does have a dpf.
18th Jun 2012 11:42 am
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Was definatley a cost option when I bought my MY10 D4, assuming D3's didnt - but couldnt gurarantee
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18th Jun 2012 12:00 pm
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bambi wrote:
Hi Adam, it's my understanding that euro 4 compliant engines have dpf's, mine is and does have a dpf.
Off topic but what year is your D3, did you look at this http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/displayima...&pos=7
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18th Jun 2012 1:33 pm
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Going by the picture i dont have a DPF on my 08 euro4 so does that mean i can use the jsao FB oil in my fuel?
18th Jun 2012 1:54 pm
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The cheapest JASO FB rated 2sO I found on amazon was £5/L, for the same price you can Buy Castol FC rated from Asda, so thats what i am using but I think you are OK with FB, it's mentioned earlier what the difference in Jaso ratings are.A few mods... and keeping it all running...Faultmate MSV2
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18th Jun 2012 4:20 pm
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Mines 09. And I have a lump at the front , and 2 lumps in the middle, so jc for me.
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18th Jun 2012 5:07 pm
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OK, I'm going to give this a go.
So it'll be Jaso FC for my 2011 SDV6, yes?
But what is best mix, I don't want to work in 'ratios', I prefer 'ml to full tank'.
I've seen on this thread anything from 200ml up to 600ml per tank.
So what's best?
Also, should I use more for the first few tanks, then reduce after a few fill ups?
18th Jun 2012 5:32 pm
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ronp wrote:
OK, I'm going to give this a go.
So it'll be Jaso FC for my 2011 SDV6, yes?
But what is best mix, I don't want to work in 'ratios', I prefer 'ml to full tank'.
I've seen on this thread anything from 200ml up to 600ml per tank.
So what's best?
Also, should I use more for the first few tanks, then reduce after a few fill ups?
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I would start with 500ml per tank. If you want to you can reduce to 400ml from tank 3 onwards.EX AFRICA SEMPER ALIQUID NOVI
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18th Jun 2012 6:18 pm
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Thanks George
18th Jun 2012 6:28 pm
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What about stihl oil it's easy to get hold of at your local hire shop and its in handy size 100ml tubes but its only jaso FB. Wanted D4s non runners pm for competitive price.
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