Particle Filter

[nebc100]

Hello All,

I am sorry if this question has already been asked, but I cannot really find an answer (yes... I have looked)

I have a V50 1.6d that has currently done 85000Km. According to my handbook, the diesel particle filter need changing every 100000 Km, and the eolys fluid needs filling every 60000Km.

Is it me, or does this not add up?

So either:

The fluid was filled at 60000Km and should be good for another 60000Km. if the filter is good for 2 fillings of the fluid, then the filter should be replaced at 120000km surely???

OR

The fluid was filled at 60000Km. The filter is then replaced at 100000Km. When do you next will up the fluid? At 120000Km or at 160000Km?

Which is correct?

Also ... How much does the particle filter cost? I have just managed to buy one on ebay (brand new from a Volvo parts dealer) for €150. Is this a good price??

Thanks for you comments.

Nicholas Cross

[maleercan]

First up, that's an amazing price - was it a Buy It Now? If so do they have more?!
If so could you send me the link, please?

Those numbers could make perfect sense - if the DPF gets less efficient at it's job, it might use more fluid. Who knows though, but I am sure they have reason... perhaps even good reason!

[nebc100]

Sorry... they don't have any more. It was the last one.

I have seen them for sale on ebay.de quite a few times for around the €200 mark, but in this case I made an offer of €150 and they accepted.

I don't mind!!

Regarding my question though, do you have to refill the eolys fluid when you change the filter? If not, then that would answer my question because it would mean that the filter only lasts 100000Km even if (end of discussion).

I find it very interesting that Peugeot only replace the Particle Filter every 160000Km and have to refill the EOLYS fluid every 80000Km. I thought that the 1.6d engine was a peugeot engine??

[maleercan]

Ah well - worth asking!
Do you have the part number for it on the box? Sometimes eBay listings aren't too clear...

I would expect that Volvo are just being more cautious. Funny though that they are all different...

[nebc100]

I have sent the seller an e-mail asking if he still has more (or if he can get more) and at what price. If I get an answer, I will post here to let you all know.

Here is the auction that I bought. It clearly shows the part, and he has given the part number etc. The seller has 100% feedback, so I don't think that I need to worry. It is also nice that you can see that it really is a Volvo part (going by the box).

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...EOIBSA:GB:1123

[Clan]

The additive is topped up at 36000 mile intervals and particle filter due for replacement at 75000 mile intervals .. In UK anyway ..

[faffi]

Anybody know if the current D2 engine also has additive or if it does without?