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Old Nov 28th, 2020, 13:25   #5
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Originally Posted by adsk View Post
There are several ways to tell if a regen is underway.

- the engine note changes but only really noticeable around town
- instantaneous MPG will drop like a stone
- if you are stationary and external to the vehicle you will notice a loud fan noise from the engine compartment and you definitely smell burning.
- last of all, and most fun if not very 'green', if you plant the accelerator pedal you will see a huge plume of smoke from your exhaust. Particularly vivid on sunny & cold winter day!
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