What are you using to monitor the dpf levels? , I just replaced the egr and within a week the dpf threw a code , I drive about 1.5 hours at 55+ every day since I’ve replaced the egr . I also have a code for my def tank , I’m not quite sure if the code for the def tank would stop regeneration but I was not aware of how or when the dpf regenerated until the code came up , I am running a program tomorrow to do a dpf regen. I have a 2011 335d with 160k miles
Yo, good video, thank you. I recently bought a BMW which was used for very short journeys for the majority of the past year. I know the previous owner very well, upon buying the car he mentioned it has a little which happens around 1000 revs from time to time. The owner noted a filter is the issue, he’s had it check twice and he’s been told to give it a good run out. I did 1000 miles in the past 2 weeks and noticed no difference. I then started looking into this filter issue and come across a number of videos including yours. This evening I took the car out at 60 mph for 30 mins with revs no lower than 3000. I think it’s solved the issue! Well I hope at least. Fortunately I know about this issue now, and how to resolve it. I hit around 500-600 motorway miles a week for my job, so shouldn’t have an issue keeping it under control. Thanks for the video!
I just got my egr replaced and got me thinking about dpf... I thought the car needed to be driven at higher than 3000 rpm, but its actually just fast enough to start the regeneration.
thanks for the useful video. at just under 100k mi, my 535d has thrown egr codes and dpf codes. my first thought is that the dpf is clogged, since i've read and seen so much about this. i'm currently in the process of removal and will be doing a couple chemical baths; de-grease/de-soot, then de-ash. also, manifold, egr and port cleaning will be part of this effort as well. upon taking apart the intake system, i wasn't surprised to see a massive soot buildup in the manifold and egr, but it does make me wonder if my egr faults were preventing a re-gen. i've driven it 30k mi in 4 years, numerous long trips, but in those 4 years, i've only ever seen the re-gen light on once. 🤷🏻♂️
Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm sure your car will run better after dpf and egr cleaning. I'm glad you chose yo do chemical cleaning rather than pressure water which damages the elements in dpf.
Yet another mathematician obsessed with numbers... There is no way on earth any manufacturer could tell you how clogged your DPF is,unless you have your car plugged into OB diagnostics. The man from BMW was very correct to tell you to drive your car once a while on a long journey,and if you couldn't find the logic in his advice,then you are just another noob who has extra time to spend asking questions just to make himself feel special. Just drive the damn car,would you!!@@bmwsolutions7880
I have my first BMW which is a 420d. I don’t do very long journeys so want to learn the process of keeping the DPF clean. I read somewhere you should drive at least 2,000 rpm for around 15 minutes
I'm sure you'll enjoy your new bmw🤠 as you said if you're doing regular short journeys, you'll need to keep an eye on the dpf. Similar adaptor and the app will keep it safe and in good condition. Also, driving at higher RPM is for older E series cars when they don't do natural and forced regen. It doesn't apply to F series like mine and yours.
Glad you find it useful 👍 Dpf temperature goes up to 600C degrees when regeneration takes place, so yes that's what happened when you observed high temperature.
Very, very useful video, thank you. I have one question - my g31 has faulty active grille flaps (they are open all the time) - I was told that it may prevent DPF cleaning process. Do you know if that is true? My car normally reaches operating temperature (about 95 °C or whatever it is) and there are no idrive error messages. There are, however, two error messages in diagnostics (DDE 32C300 - bottom radiator blind, plausability: control deviation; and DDE 279B00 - radiator shutter, activation: electrical fault). There are no other error messages. So, can these errors prevent DPF cleaning? And would failed DPF cleaning produce any error codes, or there is no way of knowing if it works or not (except checking the debris level with this App)? Thank you! This is the best explanation on BMW DPF cleaning I have found!
Hi, thanks for your comment, always happy to hear that I'm being helpful to the community. Dfp regeneration is a very sensitive process in modern cars and a great care and caution must be taken to avoid further and more expensive repairs. As you and I said, there's no other way to see your dpf regen status or soot level on the car, so best solution is to use a simple app and adaptor to keep an eye on that. I can't confirm if your dpf regen process is working properly due to flaps staying open all the time, but I don't think it should be a problem. This app and adaptors also help you see many other things in your car with details, do yourself a favour and you'll be very happy. All the best 👍
Great informing video thx. I have f30 lci with an b47 diesel engine. Do i need an obd device in order to activate natural/passive regen while im cruising around 120 km/h in normal circumstances?
Thank you 👍 The only reason I use it because I want to know more about my car and observe certain operations live. Otherwise, if you're sure that you're doing long journeys regularly, you may not need it.
Thanks for great video! I’m looking at an 2016 X5. If I get the Bimmer Tool, can I use it to check the vehicle I’m looking at? Might the dealer have issues with me doing this? What would I want to check? Thank you!!!
Thanks for the comment and a good question 👍 Short story is 'yes' you can see all the fault codes using bimmertool on any BMW with no restrictions. However, the seller may not agree on such a check on their car for reasons ranging from not being able to understand the adaptor you're trying to connect to their car and carry out some checks, not familiar with the check process people are doing in this generation or simply they don't want you to check the car because the car has serious faults. If any of these scenarios happen, I'd draw my attention elsewhere without arguing. That's why uou should shortlist a few cars at least. Finally, if you're buying from BMW dealership which I highly recommend, you also get 100% convenience. BMW dealers make sure their cars tick all boxes before leaves the dealer including, fault free ecus, good mechanical checks, new tyres and conditioned alloys, valleting ect. You may find BMW delaers a bit more expensive but they give you a huge piece of mind. Hope this is helpful ✌️
Hi 👋 you're welcome. You can use Bimmerlink for ios, it's very similar if not identical to bimmertool. Have a look at my video to see both apps. ua-cam.com/video/JL2m4iN7KU0/v-deo.html All the best👍
B47 520d f11, how often do you guys get DPF regenerations doing short journeys? I seems to have a regen every 150-200km. When it happens the exhaust sound very deep and bassy. Some write the sound is normal some wtite they dont even notice when the regen happens. 🤷♂️ How is it then?
It is worthwhile to get an ODBII scanner and app for your car. You don't want to regen too often, but at right intervals. In BMW they measure back pressures before starting a regen. Here with the ODBII scanner (and the corresponding app for your car) they measure soot and ash levels. As it said in the video the app normally tells you when it is time to start the regen. But there is nothing you can do with the ash except taking the DPF off and immersing it in a bucket of chemicals to dissolve the ashes. That job is for professionals in BMW garage or other dedicated mechanics. Also be aware that BMW also provides two kinds of services for DPF regen: one is to inject some chemicals to clean the soot and the other is to wash the whole thing. The former is somewhat similar to the regen that you can do yourself, the latter is the wash, which cost about a few hundred dollars for BMW to do it.
I know this is very subjective, but after how many short journeys - lets say like 2km the dpf soot level is high to require a DPF regeneration? If I will be making just short trips lets say 2km x 2 for 2 weeks. Then I have overally done around 56 km in really short journeys. Will the soot level be already high? Is it enough to take it on the long journey every month (generally), when the mileage isn't very high? I have never owned a diesel engine car. Thanks for reply!
I understand you're trying to learn more about your car and its components but this dpf regen is a very grey area in which the exact values may change from model to model, so short answer is yes, it is ok to take it to a long journey once a month but you wouldn't know if the car needs regen, so if you want to be clear about it buy an adaptor and the app, trust me it's a great investment 👍
Hi, any obd 2 bluetooth adaptor works with this app. You can check my other video for a better explanation about bimmercode, bimmerlink and bimmertool. ua-cam.com/video/JL2m4iN7KU0/v-deo.html
Great video very very useful.....I have ordered the adaptor and I am planning to carry out this process this weekend.however, not sure why on the same video or same time you have done both, the natural regeneration and the forced one? Can you please clarify....do I need to do both? I have no idea what's the soot level as am still waiting for the adaptor. Thank for the useful tips and advices on the other videos
Thanks very much for your comment🤠👍 This adaptor and the app are must have tools for all bimmers. To clarify the situation, natural and forced regenerations were done 6 weeks apart not on the same day. It looks like they're done on the same day as I didnt indicate that in the video. Also, it's impossible to get the soot level over 40% on the same day. I guarantee that you'll enjoy your adaptor and the app a lot🤟👋
@@bmwsolutions7880 Hi, I have done the regeneration and the soot level is about 1.5g now. While the Ash level is 20.4g. any advice please ? When should I carry the cleaning and what do you think my next action should be?
Hi, looks like everything's fine in your car. Ash level is what remains in the dpf filter after burning the soot, so it will increase over time up to 90-100 grams or 125000 mile. After that limit, you can take off dpf and carry out chemical cleaning and reset/register it then use the same dpf again for another 125000 miles. Bimmertool also has option to reset dpf adaptation.
So the app can be running while im driving to check the soot mass decreasing? Do i turn engine on before connecting or doesn't matter? Great video btw!!
hello I am impressed by your video and it will be very useful for me! I just want to ask which application should I use to monitor DPF? because the function is there in Bimmer Tool and Bimmer Link. And in Bimer tool it doesn't allow me to use it until I buy it. Anyway, I have to pay one or the other! So which one is better to use? thanks for the tips and usable videos you made for us !!!
Hi 👋 thanks for the comment. I personally have both apps but using bimmerTool for dpf regen. It's just because I can monitor the level of soot better while driving as it shows the percentage bar in blue. You make the choice but I'd recommend all bimmer apps icluding Bimmercode. You will definitely need them all three apps at some point of your life, and since we can afford a BMW, buying these non-subscription apps will be a very good investment.
@@bmwsolutions7880 Thanks for the quick answer !!! Today I measured the DPF with a bimmer link and it showed me the soot mass of 24.10 g and 27.71 g for oil ash mass in the DPF! regenerated on average about 445 km. The data are after 251 km from the last regeneration. There are 139,120 km left on the VPF. The car is 2016 with B47 engine. What is your opinion ?Thanks again!! currently the car has an error in the oxygen sensor ... i need to replace it!
@@bmwsolutions7880 QUICK QUESTION? if I change my phone, can I transfer the already paid beamer code application to the new mobile? or do I still have to pay ....?
Hi can someone help me understand. First he said natural regen occurs when going over 60mph for at least 20 minutes. So when bmw said to drive the car on a long journey once a month, why does he then say they don’t offer a good approach to cleaning? Yes I understand you can’t see the numerical value for how much soot is blocking but if you’re an asmatic are you dusting the house every week or when the dust finally blocks the hvac air filter? With that, I appreciate this videos data and explanation
Suppose it's a consumer rights thing, it's my car, i want to k ow if a part if wearing out and how to fix it, some of may want to clean it wver week to keep the car in tip top performance, some ppl might wanna do juts the monthly drive. Some ppl, like me, only juts found out this is a thing, so it's very relative to each person
hi again!! i need your opinion. i have oil ash mass 34.35g in dpf (showing in bimmerlink ), the soot mass is about 23g or 24g ,before regeneration.after regenerate dropping by about 2g. but the oil ash mass not. it is a normal? oil ash mass not dropping at all, 520d b47 2016 ..Thank you
Soot and ash levels are different. The reason your soot level is going down during regen is because exhaust temperature is burning it. So, you get left with ash in the dpf. This ash doesn't go away until you remove your dpf and do chemical cleaning. Typical max ash level on a dpf is 100 grams, so don't worry about it for now 👍
Good video. My f30 n47 has 42g of oil mass compared to 21g of ash mass which will disappear after a regen. However oil mass remain unchanged. Is My dpf gone bad?
Thanks 👍 There's no such thing as oil mass! Only data you see in dpf regeneration is "Soot mass and Ash mass". Check the information and I'll try to answer your question then.
How many kilometr you can drive without forced DPF then you have a 40% soot level in Bimmer app or you use every time a automatic Regen?Mě first time THX fór. Video
I don't use forced regeneration, my car does natural regeneration when soot level is around 40%. If the car doesn't meet natural regen requirements (old or completely blocked dpf, broken sensor etc) you need to manually trigger forced regen. How many miles/km you can drive depends on your journey habits. If you do lots of short drives, soot level goes up very quickly (within a few hundred miles).
I've found since I've deleted the EGR the DPF regens a lot more frequently and the exhaust gas temp isn't as high as beforehand. Will probably bring the EGR back as a result.
Unfortunately you're correct, especially euro5 and 6 engines are so tightly constructed, so any mods on the engine might cause a serious problems somewhere else in the car. In my experience, I like the way egr works, keeping the emissions low etc. But also I took it out to clean and it wasn't difficult at all.
Just a tought: shouldn't it be vise versa ? Because EGR is supposed to lower EGT and thus reduce NOx. Theory says EGR introduces less O2 in the engine and lowers burning temperatures. I think higher EGT means more "natural" burning of soot. 🤔
@@markneedham2287 Not necessarily no. DPF regens can happen while driving around town and also with less than a quarter tank of diesel. On the automatics you'll definitely notice it as the behaviour of the gearbox changes.
That was bmw dealerships' statement when I bought the car which didn't make sense to me. Dpf regeneration takes about 15-20 min usually as in the video. That's the reason I made a video about it
Hi. Is this the free bimmer tool app you're using or the paid version. I want to do exactly what you have done in the video once I've bought my obd adapter. Thanks.
@@bmwsolutions7880 that's great thanks for the reply. I car pro and bimmer code it is then. Hope it works OK on my F36. I literally want it for the dpf regen. Can I change in car settings with the same app as well like stop/start function, display settings, auto folding mirrors etc or do I need bimmercode for that?
Yep, it's a great app for dpf regen, service functions and fault code readings. It works with all obd2 port cars. You need bimmercode to code and tweak other functions. They're all great apps and must have for bimmers. 👍I've got them all covered in my channel, check them out😎
@@bmwsolutions7880 I've just had the adapter delivered and paid for the bimmer tool app. Connected perfectly. Only had 25% Soot Level so didn't need to regen really but I took it for a spin anyway. 25 mins later and on 0%. Seemless bit of kit!!! Great tutorial I'll be checking out your other videos. Thanks. 👍👍👍
Great to hear that, hope more people realise how important the dpf regen is and how bmw is deliberately being careless about informing customers. Happy days for us🖐
Hey, brill vid and much appreciated... My car has almost 120k on it, the first 4 years of its life were mainly motorway miles, up to 95k, it has since done a mixture of local and motorway miles, no issues so far but I'm kinda concerned about the dpf now. I've ordered the tool and will report findings, hoping you can kindly provide me some help thereafter. It's an f series 190bhp 20d engine
Thanks for the comment ✌️ It's always good to keep an eye on certain things in our cars even when there's no problem. Keep us updated how it goes. All the best 👍
Hey again, I've received the Vgate obd today, plugged into the car, connected, I'm using a non paid version of Bimmerlink... The dpf reading was as follows, soot mass 19.61g, oil ask mass 44.79g - lots of other measurements and the last one says the dpf has around 75000k left on it. Any comments. Also how do you force the regeneration process, do you need to be driving the car or can I leave it on the drive? Also, which app is best in your opinion as a fully paid version....
Hi, all readings look fine. Soot level should be 20gram minimum to trigger natural regen. Looks like car is healthy and doing it's regen periodically. Ash level hoes over 100gram, then dpf needs to be cleaned chemically outside the car. Finally, I'm using bimmertool for regen as it shows all percentage values nicely. Service functions are also nicely laid out in the app.
I drive my car 2-3 times(4-12 miles each trip) short distance in every 2 weeks. Otherwise the car is used only for long distance holiday travel. It's really scary how fast the soots builds up. The last Regen took 30 minutes for the soot level to drop below 10gram from 40gm.. After driving 2 short distance it went above 22 gm.
Yes, the soot builds up very quickly after a few short journeys. That's why it is important to keep an eye on it. Some regens take 10min, some take up to 30 min depending on different variables.
Hi 👋 , unfortunately bmw doesn't show it anywhere in the car. You need an enet cable/bluetooth adaptor and bimmerlink/bimmertool app to see it. Check out the options in my video ua-cam.com/video/JL2m4iN7KU0/v-deo.html
@heisenberg how is it going with your BMW, my requirements are pretty similar to yours, short trips and once a month long distance, How often are you doing regens and have you faced any issues with the dpf?
Hey dude. My glow in plugs are good and so is the relay. Been on a long journey but engine doesn’t get past 59degrees And although I’ve requested the regen it won’t activate. My launch code reader says it’s been 2107904M since last regen! Car goes well and I have cleaned the intake manifold but either my tool is not accurate or what else could stop it doing a regen? Any help would be appreciated
Cheers dude. I replaced the stat and now it’s 88 on the motorway so all good there. Still no regen! It says regen active but won’t activate. I am gonna check to see if it has pressure sensors on the exhaust because it’s an 06 plate and try my mates scan tool for a soot/ash level status and back pressure. And go from there. Anything else you may suggest? Top man
@@DJSpannamanUK Hey, i also have troubles with initializing automatic regeneration, even with all demands such as 75°C, 10l of fuel + etc... so i purchased an obd k+dcan cable, otg cable {usb to usb-c (my phone socket type)} and bought also a bimmertool expert app (google play) for about 15€ and now i can run regen anytime i want. But after first regeneration i spotted that after decreasing soot mass from about 42g before cleaning to 5g, it has after few kilometers again slowly rised to 24g +-.. iam guessing that dpf is most likely kinda halfway filled. But now it doesnt afect my power and consumption any much so i will keep it under control with my app. Once again, bimmertool expert. With dpf, ive heard that until you have stable 40g permanent sooting level, you should be Okay. Anyway my differential backpressure at idle is 5mbar, which supposed to be more than good. New has 1.5-2.5mbar and the top limit is about 20mbar i think. Hope that helps.
@@davidstauber5288 top man. Yeah my tool is the launch crp123 and I can request it in the DDE It says it’s been requested and it’s waiting to do it but for some reason it just won’t say ‘active’ as in actually do a regen. I was tempted to but and autel pro which does the same thing as yours but not sure it tell me soot levels etc. I will find out what the m-bar is and soot/ash levels on a mates two tools and get back to you. I’m beginning to wish I kept the petrol E46 328i se If all else fails I will buy a dead 2nd had dpf and take out the inside and do a stage 1map ! That’ll put the missus back in the seat! Ha
I have a 2008 X3 20d euro4 N47 with 220,000 km, and about 33,000 km left to the "limit" that means "service". So, you can calculate that BMW has "set" the limit to approximately 250,000 km which is about 155,000 miles. Then I don't know if they have changed this "limit" sometimes later on. The problem here is that the DPF must not be full of ash, which is the main problem, if everything has worked properly through out the years. If everything works properly the regeneration works perfectly and there will be no extra soot build up.
I think they haven't change the milage on replacing the dpf yet. Even if it hits the max life, most people are giving it a chemical cleaning to clean the ash. After reset, you can use it like brand new. Thanks for your explanation on this serious matter 👍
@@bmwsolutions7880 in brand new BMW X1 U11 via bimmrlink is 300.000 Km for DPF (minus the km already done: in my case 7K less). In this engine iteration seems 38g of ash to trigger DPF regeneration and can be completed, after matching the temperature, in 10 km up to 60Km/h). Quite easy. The only cons is that even after 600/800Km in motorway you can reach trigger grams value and it will start only after new travel....(regen request set to 1 ): you should always keep an eye on it
Hi, i have an e90 330d m57, sorted thermostats waterpump glow plugs etc, i can get the car to regen, but when it finishes, and drive home, check it again, soot levels are already on 18 percent again, any idea why would this happen? Thank you in advance!
Hi, it depends on the distance you're covering after regen is finished. Under normal conditions, first a few grams ( %15-20 ) of soot build up is normal. It happens to me as well, so everything is fine with your car. It's good that you can at least keep an eye on the level.
@@bmwsolutions7880 thanks for the reply. done 40 miles all together and checked it today, its on 41 percent, i will force regen it two more times once it gets to 75-80 percent and if this problem still occurs, i will gut it and get it remapped, shame as i wanted to keep it stock :(
Hi, if you do regular short journeys in the city , regeneration gets triggered by the car when over 25gram of soot to clean dpf. If the soot level is much higher, car starts regen at random intervals to clean dpf and maintain engine power. In other words, car can trigger forced regen based on driving habits and soot level.
Regeneration may not happen if your car doesn't meet the regen conditions in the beginning of the video. Also, make sure you scan your car too see any fault codes that may affect the regen time period.
SO !!! I will seek advice from you again! the car will not be driven for about 6 months! should my wife start the engine on the spot in the garage, and how often?
I agree with you, but bmw recommends 60mph due to not knowing the age of your car, dpf condition, soot and ash level. However, bimmerlink dpf regeneration app recommends 62mph 😅🤷♂️
@@bmwsolutions7880 Do you know if can regen when you stop ? I mean if you have a red light and you need to stop ? There is no was ( exept Germany ) can drive 20min at 60+mph every week or so.... so i think this filter can regen regardless the speed :) i guess
My regen process takes 10min or so max. So I believe it differs from car to car. In case you have to come to a stop or reduce speed below 60mph, you can send a regen request (forced) and complete it.
I am a bit confused about how the DPF Regen works? I have a 2018 BMW F30 320d. When I measured the Soot level with BimmerTool, it showed 28 gram (over 40%). With that level, I drove 9.2 miles in stop and go traffic mostly in urban areas (30mph) and in dual carriage ways with 50 mph speed limit. After I had reached my destination, turned off the car for about 10 minutes then again drove 9.2 miles back home. In total, I drove 18.4 miles in stop and go traffic with a top speed no more than 55 mph at any time. After I came back home I have checked the soot level again and to my surprise the level dropped below 10 gram. I was not expecting any regeneration because according to the video the car needs to maintain at least 60 mph without any stopping. Can anyone please explain how the DPF dropped the soot level?
Yes, you're right. It looks a bit confusing but same thing happened to me as well. If you have a modern Euro6 diesel engine, dpf can trigger at lower speeds by increasing the exhaust temperature without speeding to 60mph, thinking that you forgot to regen. This is a precaution by the engine to prevent dpf blockage. However, it is not recommended to let your car do that regularly when the engine is not warmed up properly and below 60mph.
@@bmwsolutions7880 @BMW Solutions I mean the numbers which appear on the Bimmerlink app (assuming you are using that app), like soot levels, ash oil, coolant temp, etc.
I see, what you see there was a live data when you're connected to the app using Bluetooth adaptor. For the video, our interest is soot level only. When it hits 20grams or 40%, natural regen should start, if it doesn't you can trigger forced regen. Ash level is not important until it reaches over 100 grams which indicates a chemical cleaning of dpf. Rest of the numbers/values you see are my main screen of the app. It can be adjusted to whatever you want to see.
Hi, if you mean the remaining life of DPF, the ash level is the best indicator to see it. Bimmertool app also shows the total remaining distance in options. , All DPFs have 250000km. Then they need to be replaced or cleaned.
This is all because the entire dpf idea is just a gimmick . if I fill a rubbish bin with rubbish until it is full then I take it out on the street and tip it back out how have I helped with the litter problem .
Better than Carly app for sure. Thanks for the video
I was looking for this info but finally found it! Thanks so much for this!
You're welcome 👍 I'm glad you find it useful 🤠
There are a few more useful videos for bmw diesel users on my channel. All the best🖐
Usefull video, thanks mate!
What are you using to monitor the dpf levels? , I just replaced the egr and within a week the dpf threw a code , I drive about 1.5 hours at 55+ every day since I’ve replaced the egr . I also have a code for my def tank , I’m not quite sure if the code for the def tank would stop regeneration but I was not aware of how or when the dpf regenerated until the code came up , I am running a program tomorrow to do a dpf regen. I have a 2011 335d with 160k miles
Loved it
Helped me big time
I'm glad to hear that 👍
Can you share info on what your using to do the regen please
What program are you running to complete and monitor the soot levels?
Hey, what are you using to connect the phone to the car? There's so many obd Bluetooth devices.
Yo, good video, thank you. I recently bought a BMW which was used for very short journeys for the majority of the past year. I know the previous owner very well, upon buying the car he mentioned it has a little which happens around 1000 revs from time to time. The owner noted a filter is the issue, he’s had it check twice and he’s been told to give it a good run out. I did 1000 miles in the past 2 weeks and noticed no difference. I then started looking into this filter issue and come across a number of videos including yours.
This evening I took the car out at 60 mph for 30 mins with revs no lower than 3000.
I think it’s solved the issue! Well I hope at least.
Fortunately I know about this issue now, and how to resolve it. I hit around 500-600 motorway miles a week for my job, so shouldn’t have an issue keeping it under control.
Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the comment and sharing your experience 👍
What gear was you on? 4th?
@@klassencosta1815 I believe it was 4th yes. This didn’t resolve the issue, I had to replace the EGR filter. Not had the issue since
@bmwsolutions7880
Could you please provid me with some info on what product you are using to do this
does anyone know what exhaust gas pressure triggers the regeneration? or what would the value of a healthy exhaust gas pressure at idle would be?
what is the different between natural and forced i dont understand ?
hi, i have an obd 2 bluetooth adaptor wich is elm 327, it will works with the app?
I have bmw 730d and my soot level is 60
I put request to dpf regeneration but not happening , you think would be the thermostat?
I just got my egr replaced and got me thinking about dpf... I thought the car needed to be driven at higher than 3000 rpm, but its actually just fast enough to start the regeneration.
What is the app or ODBII used for this video?
thanks for the useful video. at just under 100k mi, my 535d has thrown egr codes and dpf codes. my first thought is that the dpf is clogged, since i've read and seen so much about this. i'm currently in the process of removal and will be doing a couple chemical baths; de-grease/de-soot, then de-ash. also, manifold, egr and port cleaning will be part of this effort as well. upon taking apart the intake system, i wasn't surprised to see a massive soot buildup in the manifold and egr, but it does make me wonder if my egr faults were preventing a re-gen. i've driven it 30k mi in 4 years, numerous long trips, but in those 4 years, i've only ever seen the re-gen light on once. 🤷🏻♂️
Thanks for sharing your experience.
I'm sure your car will run better after dpf and egr cleaning. I'm glad you chose yo do chemical cleaning rather than pressure water which damages the elements in dpf.
@@bmwsolutions7880 Thanks I'll let you know how it goes!
@@IzziedeDhow did it go?
Yet another mathematician obsessed with numbers... There is no way on earth any manufacturer could tell you how clogged your DPF is,unless you have your car plugged into OB diagnostics. The man from BMW was very correct to tell you to drive your car once a while on a long journey,and if you couldn't find the logic in his advice,then you are just another noob who has extra time to spend asking questions just to make himself feel special. Just drive the damn car,would you!!@@bmwsolutions7880
I have my first BMW which is a 420d. I don’t do very long journeys so want to learn the process of keeping the DPF clean. I read somewhere you should drive at least 2,000 rpm for around 15 minutes
I'm sure you'll enjoy your new bmw🤠 as you said if you're doing regular short journeys, you'll need to keep an eye on the dpf. Similar adaptor and the app will keep it safe and in good condition. Also, driving at higher RPM is for older E series cars when they don't do natural and forced regen. It doesn't apply to F series like mine and yours.
Glad you find it useful 👍
Dpf temperature goes up to 600C degrees when regeneration takes place, so yes that's what happened when you observed high temperature.
Very, very useful video, thank you.
I have one question - my g31 has faulty active grille flaps (they are open all the time) - I was told that it may prevent DPF cleaning process. Do you know if that is true? My car normally reaches operating temperature (about 95 °C or whatever it is) and there are no idrive error messages. There are, however, two error messages in diagnostics (DDE 32C300 - bottom radiator blind, plausability: control deviation; and DDE 279B00 - radiator shutter, activation: electrical fault). There are no other error messages.
So, can these errors prevent DPF cleaning? And would failed DPF cleaning produce any error codes, or there is no way of knowing if it works or not (except checking the debris level with this App)?
Thank you! This is the best explanation on BMW DPF cleaning I have found!
Hi, thanks for your comment, always happy to hear that I'm being helpful to the community.
Dfp regeneration is a very sensitive process in modern cars and a great care and caution must be taken to avoid further and more expensive repairs. As you and I said, there's no other way to see your dpf regen status or soot level on the car, so best solution is to use a simple app and adaptor to keep an eye on that. I can't confirm if your dpf regen process is working properly due to flaps staying open all the time, but I don't think it should be a problem.
This app and adaptors also help you see many other things in your car with details, do yourself a favour and you'll be very happy.
All the best 👍
hi, need help with my F16 : I have soot level 95%, soot mass 50gr, ash mass 24gr. - I'm confused with these numbers and also drive 95% shorts dist.
My icarsoft says to turn off terminal 15 and terminal R. How do I do that? Thanks for your video.
Great informing video thx. I have f30 lci with an b47 diesel engine. Do i need an obd device in order to activate natural/passive regen while im cruising around 120 km/h in normal circumstances?
Thank you 👍
The only reason I use it because I want to know more about my car and observe certain operations live. Otherwise, if you're sure that you're doing long journeys regularly, you may not need it.
Thanks for great video! I’m looking at an 2016 X5. If I get the Bimmer Tool, can I use it to check the vehicle I’m looking at? Might the dealer have issues with me doing this? What would I want to check? Thank you!!!
Thanks for the comment and a good question 👍
Short story is 'yes' you can see all the fault codes using bimmertool on any BMW with no restrictions.
However, the seller may not agree on such a check on their car for reasons ranging from not being able to understand the adaptor you're trying to connect to their car and carry out some checks, not familiar with the check process people are doing in this generation or simply they don't want you to check the car because the car has serious faults. If any of these scenarios happen, I'd draw my attention elsewhere without arguing. That's why uou should shortlist a few cars at least.
Finally, if you're buying from BMW dealership which I highly recommend, you also get 100% convenience. BMW dealers make sure their cars tick all boxes before leaves the dealer including, fault free ecus, good mechanical checks, new tyres and conditioned alloys, valleting ect. You may find BMW delaers a bit more expensive but they give you a huge piece of mind. Hope this is helpful ✌️
Hi
A very knowledgeable video, thank you. For iphone what program can I use?
Hi 👋 you're welcome.
You can use Bimmerlink for ios, it's very similar if not identical to bimmertool. Have a look at my video to see both apps.
ua-cam.com/video/JL2m4iN7KU0/v-deo.html
All the best👍
Great video can you send the link which application you used
Many thanks
Thanks, it's BimmerTool in google play store.
Adapter ? Whre can i find it ?
Where ı can found adapter and software?
Is this app on IOS? I have an android phone spare but not an OBD reader what can work with android :/
B47 520d f11, how often do you guys get DPF regenerations doing short journeys? I seems to have a regen every 150-200km. When it happens the exhaust sound very deep and bassy. Some write the sound is normal some wtite they dont even notice when the regen happens. 🤷♂️ How is it then?
It is worthwhile to get an ODBII scanner and app for your car. You don't want to regen too often, but at right intervals. In BMW they measure back pressures before starting a regen. Here with the ODBII scanner (and the corresponding app for your car) they measure soot and ash levels. As it said in the video the app normally tells you when it is time to start the regen. But there is nothing you can do with the ash except taking the DPF off and immersing it in a bucket of chemicals to dissolve the ashes. That job is for professionals in BMW garage or other dedicated mechanics. Also be aware that BMW also provides two kinds of services for DPF regen: one is to inject some chemicals to clean the soot and the other is to wash the whole thing. The former is somewhat similar to the regen that you can do yourself, the latter is the wash, which cost about a few hundred dollars for BMW to do it.
I know this is very subjective, but after how many short journeys - lets say like 2km the dpf soot level is high to require a DPF regeneration? If I will be making just short trips lets say 2km x 2 for 2 weeks. Then I have overally done around 56 km in really short journeys. Will the soot level be already high?
Is it enough to take it on the long journey every month (generally), when the mileage isn't very high? I have never owned a diesel engine car. Thanks for reply!
I understand you're trying to learn more about your car and its components but this dpf regen is a very grey area in which the exact values may change from model to model, so short answer is yes, it is ok to take it to a long journey once a month but you wouldn't know if the car needs regen, so if you want to be clear about it buy an adaptor and the app, trust me it's a great investment 👍
Hi
What do I need to buy to make the app work on my android device please, I have an X5 F15.
Great video
Hi, any obd 2 bluetooth adaptor works with this app. You can check my other video for a better explanation about bimmercode, bimmerlink and bimmertool. ua-cam.com/video/JL2m4iN7KU0/v-deo.html
Great video very very useful.....I have ordered the adaptor and I am planning to carry out this process this weekend.however, not sure why on the same video or same time you have done both, the natural regeneration and the forced one? Can you please clarify....do I need to do both? I have no idea what's the soot level as am still waiting for the adaptor. Thank for the useful tips and advices on the other videos
Thanks very much for your comment🤠👍
This adaptor and the app are must have tools for all bimmers.
To clarify the situation, natural and forced regenerations were done 6 weeks apart not on the same day. It looks like they're done on the same day as I didnt indicate that in the video. Also, it's impossible to get the soot level over 40% on the same day.
I guarantee that you'll enjoy your adaptor and the app a lot🤟👋
@@bmwsolutions7880 awesome.... absolutely clear now. Thank you for the prompt response. I will be in touch soon 😊 can't wait for the adaptor....
@@bmwsolutions7880 Got the adaptor and the App. Going for a spin tomorrow with the force generation approach.... let's see how it goes....
@@bmwsolutions7880 Hi, I have done the regeneration and the soot level is about 1.5g now. While the Ash level is 20.4g. any advice please ? When should I carry the cleaning and what do you think my next action should be?
Hi, looks like everything's fine in your car. Ash level is what remains in the dpf filter after burning the soot, so it will increase over time up to 90-100 grams or 125000 mile. After that limit, you can take off dpf and carry out chemical cleaning and reset/register it then use the same dpf again for another 125000 miles. Bimmertool also has option to reset dpf adaptation.
So the app can be running while im driving to check the soot mass decreasing? Do i turn engine on before connecting or doesn't matter? Great video btw!!
You can use the app in any state, it still works👍
What’s the app called please
hello I am impressed by your video and it will be very useful for me! I just want to ask which application should I use to monitor DPF? because the function is there in Bimmer Tool and Bimmer Link. And in Bimer tool it doesn't allow me to use it until I buy it. Anyway, I have to pay one or the other! So which one is better to use? thanks for the tips and usable videos you made for us !!!
Hi 👋 thanks for the comment. I personally have both apps but using bimmerTool for dpf regen. It's just because I can monitor the level of soot better while driving as it shows the percentage bar in blue. You make the choice but I'd recommend all bimmer apps icluding Bimmercode. You will definitely need them all three apps at some point of your life, and since we can afford a BMW, buying these non-subscription apps will be a very good investment.
@@bmwsolutions7880 Thanks for the quick answer !!! Today I measured the DPF with a bimmer link and it showed me the soot mass of 24.10 g and 27.71 g for oil ash mass in the DPF! regenerated on average about 445 km. The data are after 251 km from the last regeneration. There are 139,120 km left on the VPF. The car is 2016 with B47 engine. What is your opinion ?Thanks again!!
currently the car has an error in the oxygen sensor ... i need to replace it!
All sounds good as it is. You've got exact same year and model of bmw as mine. Everything seems ok with the dpf regen process on your car .
@@bmwsolutions7880 QUICK QUESTION? if I change my phone, can I transfer the already paid beamer code application to the new mobile? or do I still have to pay ....?
Quick answer: you can still use your bimmer apps as they're tied to your google account.
Hi can someone help me understand. First he said natural regen occurs when going over 60mph for at least 20 minutes. So when bmw said to drive the car on a long journey once a month, why does he then say they don’t offer a good approach to cleaning? Yes I understand you can’t see the numerical value for how much soot is blocking but if you’re an asmatic are you dusting the house every week or when the dust finally blocks the hvac air filter? With that, I appreciate this videos data and explanation
Suppose it's a consumer rights thing, it's my car, i want to k ow if a part if wearing out and how to fix it, some of may want to clean it wver week to keep the car in tip top performance, some ppl might wanna do juts the monthly drive. Some ppl, like me, only juts found out this is a thing, so it's very relative to each person
hi again!! i need your opinion. i have oil ash mass 34.35g in dpf (showing in bimmerlink ), the soot mass is about 23g or 24g ,before regeneration.after regenerate dropping by about 2g. but the oil ash mass not. it is a normal? oil ash mass not dropping at all, 520d b47 2016 ..Thank you
Soot and ash levels are different. The reason your soot level is going down during regen is because exhaust temperature is burning it. So, you get left with ash in the dpf. This ash doesn't go away until you remove your dpf and do chemical cleaning. Typical max ash level on a dpf is 100 grams, so don't worry about it for now 👍
Good video. My f30 n47 has 42g of oil mass compared to 21g of ash mass which will disappear after a regen. However oil mass remain unchanged. Is My dpf gone bad?
Thanks 👍
There's no such thing as oil mass! Only data you see in dpf regeneration is "Soot mass and Ash mass". Check the information and I'll try to answer your question then.
How many kilometr you can drive without forced DPF then you have a 40% soot level in Bimmer app or you use every time a automatic Regen?Mě first time THX fór. Video
I don't use forced regeneration, my car does natural regeneration when soot level is around 40%. If the car doesn't meet natural regen requirements (old or completely blocked dpf, broken sensor etc) you need to manually trigger forced regen.
How many miles/km you can drive depends on your journey habits. If you do lots of short drives, soot level goes up very quickly (within a few hundred miles).
I've found since I've deleted the EGR the DPF regens a lot more frequently and the exhaust gas temp isn't as high as beforehand. Will probably bring the EGR back as a result.
Unfortunately you're correct, especially euro5 and 6 engines are so tightly constructed, so any mods on the engine might cause a serious problems somewhere else in the car. In my experience, I like the way egr works, keeping the emissions low etc. But also I took it out to clean and it wasn't difficult at all.
Just a tought: shouldn't it be vise versa ? Because EGR is supposed to lower EGT and thus reduce NOx. Theory says EGR introduces less O2 in the engine and lowers burning temperatures. I think higher EGT means more "natural" burning of soot.
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Is it 60mph or a certain amount of constant revs
@@markneedham2287 Not necessarily no. DPF regens can happen while driving around town and also with less than a quarter tank of diesel. On the automatics you'll definitely notice it as the behaviour of the gearbox changes.
@bmwsolutions7880 could you give me some information on what product you are using in this video please
How far would you class a long journey once a month to clean DPF.
That was bmw dealerships' statement when I bought the car which didn't make sense to me. Dpf regeneration takes about 15-20 min usually as in the video. That's the reason I made a video about it
Hi. Is this the free bimmer tool app you're using or the paid version. I want to do exactly what you have done in the video once I've bought my obd adapter. Thanks.
Hi there, it's the paid version. It was £13 at the time and it's worth every penny.👍
@@bmwsolutions7880 that's great thanks for the reply. I car pro and bimmer code it is then. Hope it works OK on my F36. I literally want it for the dpf regen.
Can I change in car settings with the same app as well like stop/start function, display settings, auto folding mirrors etc or do I need bimmercode for that?
Yep, it's a great app for dpf regen, service functions and fault code readings. It works with all obd2 port cars.
You need bimmercode to code and tweak other functions. They're all great apps and must have for bimmers. 👍I've got them all covered in my channel, check them out😎
@@bmwsolutions7880 I've just had the adapter delivered and paid for the bimmer tool app. Connected perfectly. Only had 25% Soot Level so didn't need to regen really but I took it for a spin anyway. 25 mins later and on 0%. Seemless bit of kit!!! Great tutorial I'll be checking out your other videos. Thanks. 👍👍👍
Great to hear that, hope more people realise how important the dpf regen is and how bmw is deliberately being careless about informing customers. Happy days for us🖐
Hey, brill vid and much appreciated... My car has almost 120k on it, the first 4 years of its life were mainly motorway miles, up to 95k, it has since done a mixture of local and motorway miles, no issues so far but I'm kinda concerned about the dpf now. I've ordered the tool and will report findings, hoping you can kindly provide me some help thereafter. It's an f series 190bhp 20d engine
Thanks for the comment ✌️
It's always good to keep an eye on certain things in our cars even when there's no problem.
Keep us updated how it goes. All the best 👍
Hey again, I've received the Vgate obd today, plugged into the car, connected, I'm using a non paid version of Bimmerlink... The dpf reading was as follows, soot mass 19.61g, oil ask mass 44.79g - lots of other measurements and the last one says the dpf has around 75000k left on it. Any comments. Also how do you force the regeneration process, do you need to be driving the car or can I leave it on the drive? Also, which app is best in your opinion as a fully paid version....
Hi, all readings look fine. Soot level should be 20gram minimum to trigger natural regen. Looks like car is healthy and doing it's regen periodically. Ash level hoes over 100gram, then dpf needs to be cleaned chemically outside the car.
Finally, I'm using bimmertool for regen as it shows all percentage values nicely. Service functions are also nicely laid out in the app.
Please let know what OBD dongle are you using? Is it bluetooth?
It is iCar pro bluetooth dongle
hi. nice video but i don understand what app you use and how you us it exacly. can you explain?
Hi, have a look at my video that explains it in detail.
All the best 👍 ua-cam.com/video/JL2m4iN7KU0/v-deo.html
What is the link for the adaptor that displays that information?
ua-cam.com/video/JL2m4iN7KU0/v-deo.html
I drive my car 2-3 times(4-12 miles each trip) short distance in every 2 weeks. Otherwise the car is used only for long distance holiday travel. It's really scary how fast the soots builds up. The last Regen took 30 minutes for the soot level to drop below 10gram from 40gm.. After driving 2 short distance it went above 22 gm.
Yes, the soot builds up very quickly after a few short journeys. That's why it is important to keep an eye on it. Some regens take 10min, some take up to 30 min depending on different variables.
Hi m8 , where i can see that gram on my BMW please , thank you
Hi 👋 , unfortunately bmw doesn't show it anywhere in the car. You need an enet cable/bluetooth adaptor and bimmerlink/bimmertool app to see it.
Check out the options in my video ua-cam.com/video/JL2m4iN7KU0/v-deo.html
@@bmwsolutions7880 cheers m8
@heisenberg how is it going with your BMW, my requirements are pretty similar to yours, short trips and once a month long distance,
How often are you doing regens and have you faced any issues with the dpf?
hello i have a bmw f10 530d year 2010.
I would like to know how long does it take to clean the passive fap?
Hi, FAP system is used in older BMW Dpf versions, so I don't have any experience about it, sorry.
Hey dude. My glow in plugs are good and so is the relay.
Been on a long journey but engine doesn’t get past 59degrees
And although I’ve requested the regen it won’t activate. My launch code reader says it’s been 2107904M since last regen!
Car goes well and I have cleaned the intake manifold but either my tool is not accurate or what else could stop it doing a regen?
Any help would be appreciated
Replace thermostats, boths, main cause why your car stucks around 60C and wont regenerate.
Cheers dude.
I replaced the stat and now it’s 88 on the motorway so all good there.
Still no regen!
It says regen active but won’t activate.
I am gonna check to see if it has pressure sensors on the exhaust because it’s an 06 plate and try my mates scan tool for a soot/ash level status and back pressure. And go from there.
Anything else you may suggest?
Top man
@@DJSpannamanUK Hey, i also have troubles with initializing automatic regeneration, even with all demands such as 75°C, 10l of fuel + etc... so i purchased an obd k+dcan cable, otg cable {usb to usb-c (my phone socket type)} and bought also a bimmertool expert app (google play) for about 15€ and now i can run regen anytime i want.
But after first regeneration i spotted that after decreasing soot mass from about 42g before cleaning to 5g, it has after few kilometers again slowly rised to 24g +-.. iam guessing that dpf is most likely kinda halfway filled. But now it doesnt afect my power and consumption any much so i will keep it under control with my app. Once again, bimmertool expert.
With dpf, ive heard that until you have stable 40g permanent sooting level, you should be Okay.
Anyway my differential backpressure at idle is 5mbar, which supposed to be more than good. New has 1.5-2.5mbar and the top limit is about 20mbar i think.
Hope that helps.
@@davidstauber5288 top man.
Yeah my tool is the launch crp123 and I can request it in the DDE
It says it’s been requested and it’s waiting to do it but for some reason it just won’t say ‘active’ as in actually do a regen.
I was tempted to but and autel pro which does the same thing as yours but not sure it tell me soot levels etc.
I will find out what the m-bar is and soot/ash levels on a mates two tools and get back to you.
I’m beginning to wish I kept the petrol E46 328i se
If all else fails I will buy a dead 2nd had dpf and take out the inside and do a stage 1map ! That’ll put the missus back in the seat! Ha
Hey what app was used for this??
Bimmer tool app
I have a 2008 X3 20d euro4 N47 with 220,000 km, and about 33,000 km left to the "limit" that means "service".
So, you can calculate that BMW has "set" the limit to approximately 250,000 km which is about 155,000 miles.
Then I don't know if they have changed this "limit" sometimes later on.
The problem here is that the DPF must not be full of ash, which is the main problem, if everything has worked properly through out the years.
If everything works properly the regeneration works perfectly and there will be no extra soot build up.
I think they haven't change the milage on replacing the dpf yet. Even if it hits the max life, most people are giving it a chemical cleaning to clean the ash. After reset, you can use it like brand new.
Thanks for your explanation on this serious matter 👍
@@bmwsolutions7880 in brand new BMW X1 U11 via bimmrlink is 300.000 Km for DPF (minus the km already done: in my case 7K less). In this engine iteration seems 38g of ash to trigger DPF regeneration and can be completed, after matching the temperature, in 10 km up to 60Km/h). Quite easy. The only cons is that even after 600/800Km in motorway you can reach trigger grams value and it will start only after new travel....(regen request set to 1 ): you should always keep an eye on it
Hi, May I ask which tool/app I will need for this process?
There's a detailed video about it on my channel ua-cam.com/video/JL2m4iN7KU0/v-deo.html
Hi where can I purchase this app from? Or are you using an adapter? Thanks
Hi, Amazon or ebay sell the adaptor. App is available on Google store, android only.
Hi, i have these errors 25C400 25C800 245400 they are all about the backpressure sensor, do they stop the car from regen. or affect it's performance ?
Hi there, not sure about the codes and if they affect the regen. I suggest you get a Bluetooth adaptor to keep an eye on regen regularly.
Hi, i have an e90 330d m57, sorted thermostats waterpump glow plugs etc, i can get the car to regen, but when it finishes, and drive home, check it again, soot levels are already on 18 percent again, any idea why would this happen? Thank you in advance!
Hi, it depends on the distance you're covering after regen is finished. Under normal conditions, first a few grams ( %15-20 ) of soot build up is normal. It happens to me as well, so everything is fine with your car. It's good that you can at least keep an eye on the level.
@@bmwsolutions7880 thanks for the reply. done 40 miles all together and checked it today, its on 41 percent, i will force regen it two more times once it gets to 75-80 percent and if this problem still occurs, i will gut it and get it remapped, shame as i wanted to keep it stock :(
Hi again.. I noticed my bmw B47 doing regeneration twice in city driving... I catching by bimmer link. It is doing every 444km.it is normal?
Hi, if you do regular short journeys in the city , regeneration gets triggered by the car when over 25gram of soot to clean dpf. If the soot level is much higher, car starts regen at random intervals to clean dpf and maintain engine power. In other words, car can trigger forced regen based on driving habits and soot level.
What is the name of the app and how do I connect the app to my car, which scanner tool will work
See my video for the answer ua-cam.com/video/JL2m4iN7KU0/v-deo.html
My x3 20d did a regen a day after a 370 mile motorway journey -- how can this be ???
Regeneration may not happen if your car doesn't meet the regen conditions in the beginning of the video. Also, make sure you scan your car too see any fault codes that may affect the regen time period.
SO !!! I will seek advice from you again! the car will not be driven for about 6 months! should my wife start the engine on the spot in the garage, and how often?
This guidance should help you. www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/97649/how-to-store-your-car
@@bmwsolutions7880 thanks a lot ! you are like a source of knowledge about these cars !!! thank you very much once again !!!
Got the app, but it says below 60KM\H , not 60mph :)
I agree with you, but bmw recommends 60mph due to not knowing the age of your car, dpf condition, soot and ash level. However, bimmerlink dpf regeneration app recommends 62mph 😅🤷♂️
@@bmwsolutions7880 Do you know if can regen when you stop ? I mean if you have a red light and you need to stop ? There is no was ( exept Germany ) can drive 20min at 60+mph every week or so.... so i think this filter can regen regardless the speed :) i guess
My regen process takes 10min or so max. So I believe it differs from car to car. In case you have to come to a stop or reduce speed below 60mph, you can send a regen request (forced) and complete it.
I am a bit confused about how the DPF Regen works? I have a 2018 BMW F30 320d. When I measured the Soot level with BimmerTool, it showed 28 gram (over 40%). With that level, I drove 9.2 miles in stop and go traffic mostly in urban areas (30mph) and in dual carriage ways with 50 mph speed limit. After I had reached my destination, turned off the car for about 10 minutes then again drove 9.2 miles back home. In total, I drove 18.4 miles in stop and go traffic with a top speed no more than 55 mph at any time. After I came back home I have checked the soot level again and to my surprise the level dropped below 10 gram. I was not expecting any regeneration because according to the video the car needs to maintain at least 60 mph without any stopping.
Can anyone please explain how the DPF dropped the soot level?
Yes, you're right. It looks a bit confusing but same thing happened to me as well. If you have a modern Euro6 diesel engine, dpf can trigger at lower speeds by increasing the exhaust temperature without speeding to 60mph, thinking that you forgot to regen. This is a precaution by the engine to prevent dpf blockage. However, it is not recommended to let your car do that regularly when the engine is not warmed up properly and below 60mph.
In the begining of the video says that car speed must be >60km/h, not 60m/ph
Yes, it does! But when I drive regen starts at 60mph, so it maybe because of country/region difference.
Well this has put me off buying a diesel now.alot of bother
so the trick is just above 60 km/h but the revs dont matter how high they get?
That is correct 👌
@@bmwsolutions7880 thank you, 40 minute drive?
If you're not monitoring it via app, I suggest 30-40 min should be fine. Otherwise, app would show it which may take between 20 to 40 min.
So what are the desired DPF numbers?
What do you mean by desired numbers?
@@bmwsolutions7880 @BMW Solutions I mean the numbers which appear on the Bimmerlink app (assuming you are using that app), like soot levels, ash oil, coolant temp, etc.
I see, what you see there was a live data when you're connected to the app using Bluetooth adaptor. For the video, our interest is soot level only. When it hits 20grams or 40%, natural regen should start, if it doesn't you can trigger forced regen.
Ash level is not important until it reaches over 100 grams which indicates a chemical cleaning of dpf. Rest of the numbers/values you see are my main screen of the app. It can be adjusted to whatever you want to see.
Where do we find that app?
You're welcome 👍
BimmerTool app is on android only.
Dear sir, may I know how to monitor the status of PDF?
Hi, if you mean the remaining life of DPF, the ash level is the best indicator to see it. Bimmertool app also shows the total remaining distance in options. , All DPFs have 250000km. Then they need to be replaced or cleaned.
Hello Where can I get bimmer up?
This is all because the entire dpf idea is just a gimmick . if I fill a rubbish bin with rubbish until it is full then I take it out on the street and tip it back out how have I helped with the litter problem .