ANyone sorted the soot filter with the car stationary?

GerryS · Jan 24th, 2013, 13:41

My 2006 185hp D5 doeasn't get a lot of use. I try to avoid journeys in town by cycling to/from work. However, due to the bad weather I've used it more on short journeys and after a couple of weeks the soot filter full warning has just come on.

Of course, I can do a completely unnecessary journey down the motorway for 20 minutes to sort it. However, just wondered if anyone had cleared this successfully by sitting with the car in neutral, say around 2000rpm for however long it needs? Or is that mad...

Gerry

P.S. Did I read somewhere that there was a software upgrade that made this message much more infrequent?

GerryS · Jan 28th, 2013, 11:18

OK - to answer my own question: no, it doesn't work just sitting stationary.

I had a 15 minute local run in the car, which got it up to a good running temperature, then when I got home I sat in the drive with the revs around a steady 2000rpm. Gave it 15minutes, then waited a bit longer and a bit longer until finally gave up after 30 minutes! Didn't work.

15 minutes on the motorway yesterday sorted it. I guess the engine has to be under load...

Gerry

shark90 · Jan 28th, 2013, 11:35

I didn't see your post before but can confirm that sitting on the driveway revving the car can't clear the DPF.

Have you considered having it removed?

xcmarty · Jan 28th, 2013, 21:15

even if you could generate the temps needed to regen, on your drive, it wouldnt happen now with the ambient temp soo low. my leon FR wouldnt reach the normal temp at all when i worked 5 miles from home. im convinced you could start a diesel on the drive from cold and half an hour later at tickover it wouldnt reach ruinning temp...
hence the regen proceedure is to run it at circa 2500 rpm for min 20 mins....need lots of heat.

Funky Diver · Jan 28th, 2013, 21:49

I used to dump the gearbox into 2nd at 40mph to clear out my old diesel escort... used to work a treat.

Handy to know though, new to big automatic joy... thankfully the wife's on the motorway for half an hour at leat twice a week, so that should keep that clear!

XC90 V8 · Feb 1st, 2013, 12:06

I have heard that it's an hour at 3000RPM when stationary

Jan 24th, 2013, 13:41	#1
GerryS Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2023 22:15 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southampton	ANyone sorted the soot filter with the car stationary? My 2006 185hp D5 doeasn't get a lot of use. I try to avoid journeys in town by cycling to/from work. However, due to the bad weather I've used it more on short journeys and after a couple of weeks the soot filter full warning has just come on. Of course, I can do a completely unnecessary journey down the motorway for 20 minutes to sort it. However, just wondered if anyone had cleared this successfully by sitting with the car in neutral, say around 2000rpm for however long it needs? Or is that mad... Gerry P.S. Did I read somewhere that there was a software upgrade that made this message much more infrequent?

Jan 28th, 2013, 11:35	#3
shark90 Shark Performance Last Online: May 25th, 2020 21:06 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mansfield	I didn't see your post before but can confirm that sitting on the driveway revving the car can't clear the DPF. Have you considered having it removed? __________________ Shark Performance - Tuning Redefined w: www.sharkperformance.co.uk e: sales@sharkperformance.co.uk t: 01623 332233 10% off remaps and vehicle servicing to VolvoForums members

Jan 28th, 2013, 21:15	#4
xcmarty Member Last Online: May 24th, 2016 21:50 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marske by Sea	even if you could generate the temps needed to regen, on your drive, it wouldnt happen now with the ambient temp soo low. my leon FR wouldnt reach the normal temp at all when i worked 5 miles from home. im convinced you could start a diesel on the drive from cold and half an hour later at tickover it wouldnt reach ruinning temp... hence the regen proceedure is to run it at circa 2500 rpm for min 20 mins....need lots of heat. __________________ 2004 XC90 D5 SE Manual 100k mile owned since Aug '09 - SOLD 2011 XC90 D5 R-Design Auto 22k mile owned since Apr '13

Jan 28th, 2013, 11:18	#2
GerryS Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2023 22:15 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southampton	OK - to answer my own question: no, it doesn't work just sitting stationary. I had a 15 minute local run in the car, which got it up to a good running temperature, then when I got home I sat in the drive with the revs around a steady 2000rpm. Gave it 15minutes, then waited a bit longer and a bit longer until finally gave up after 30 minutes! Didn't work. 15 minutes on the motorway yesterday sorted it. I guess the engine has to be under load... Gerry

Jan 28th, 2013, 21:49	#5
Funky Diver FD Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2023 22:44 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Darlington	I used to dump the gearbox into 2nd at 40mph to clear out my old diesel escort... used to work a treat. Handy to know though, new to big automatic joy... thankfully the wife's on the motorway for half an hour at leat twice a week, so that should keep that clear!

Feb 1st, 2013, 12:06	#6
XC90 V8 V8 Member Last Online: May 7th, 2015 07:27 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: UK	I have heard that it's an hour at 3000RPM when stationary

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