Oil rising workaround

m2srt · Dec 22nd, 2020, 15:33

Last week my wife's XC60 B4 indicated that it had too much oil. I immediately knew that it was a dpf regen issue. The car promptly went in to Clive Brook Huddersfield to 'resolve' the issue. Whilst I don't think that the current solution touted by Volvo is an ideal long term fix I did come across a polish YouTube video that may actually help. Essentially all that you have to do is set the trip computer to display instant fuel consumption. Once you do that, you should be able to see when a regen is occurring and you won't switch the engine off mid regen hopefully.

Fursty Ferret · Dec 22nd, 2020, 16:32

Easier to just keep an eye on the stop/start readiness symbol. In general if it shows unavailable during a long journey (line through it), a regen is taking place.

Boatie · Dec 22nd, 2020, 16:42

Wouldn't it be much better were Volvo to display a 'regen in progress' message. This issue has been going on for years and they stubbornly refuse to do so. Why?

m2srt · Dec 22nd, 2020, 16:57

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Originally Posted by Boatie

Wouldn't it be much better were Volvo to display a 'regen in progress' message. This issue has been going on for years and they stubbornly refuse to do so. Why?

I asked the very same question to the dealer! A little warning light would be the most logical solution.

Steve XC60 · Dec 22nd, 2020, 17:08

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Originally Posted by m2srt

I asked the very same question to the dealer! A little warning light would be the most logical solution.

+1 from me too. Completely agree.

techwatcher · Dec 22nd, 2020, 17:51

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Originally Posted by Boatie

Wouldn't it be much better were Volvo to display a 'regen in progress' message. This issue has been going on for years and they stubbornly refuse to do so. Why?

I suspect that while it is an issue it probably affects only a minority of owners and Volvo don't want to spend the money to resolve it.

key76 · Dec 23rd, 2020, 19:40

Or make the process actually work so that it doesn't cause this issue.

I am in a T5 so don't have this issue thankfully but have read many posts about it on here.

I spent 10 years driving big engined diesel Mercs and never once had any sort of issue from regen, and for a lot of that time I was driving short city centre commutes with a long drive maybe once a month. If Mercedes can create a region process that doesn't cause issues, why can't Volvo.

VOLVOL0VER · Dec 23rd, 2020, 21:04

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Originally Posted by m2srt

Last week my wife's XC60 B4 indicated that it had too much oil. I immediately knew that it was a dpf regen issue. The car promptly went in to Clive Brook Huddersfield to 'resolve' the issue. Whilst I don't think that the current solution touted by Volvo is an ideal long term fix I did come across a polish YouTube video that may actually help. Essentially all that you have to do is set the trip computer to display instant fuel consumption. Once you do that, you should be able to see when a regen is occurring and you won't switch the engine off mid regen hopefully.

You didn't give details... what signals must i see on the trip computer when i choose instant fuel consumption?

BroadwayBlueshirt · Dec 24th, 2020, 09:59

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Originally Posted by m2srt

Last week my wife's XC60 B4 indicated that it had too much oil. I immediately knew that it was a dpf regen issue. The car promptly went in to Clive Brook Huddersfield to 'resolve' the issue. Whilst I don't think that the current solution touted by Volvo is an ideal long term fix I did come across a polish YouTube video that may actually help. Essentially all that you have to do is set the trip computer to display instant fuel consumption. Once you do that, you should be able to see when a regen is occurring and you won't switch the engine off mid regen hopefully.

Bump @volvolover question.

What indications are we looking for?

vman99 · Dec 24th, 2020, 14:40

Hi BroadwayBlueshirt,

I do not use this system myself, so here is the theory. During regeneration the car uses more fuel (this is injected on the exhaust stroke to burn and heat up the EGR unit, to burn up excess carbon) so you should be able the see a drop in the mpg figure.

Watching the stop/start icon seems a better way to monitor a regen.

Pete.

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key76 Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 16:59 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: South	Or make the process actually work so that it doesn't cause this issue. I am in a T5 so don't have this issue thankfully but have read many posts about it on here. I spent 10 years driving big engined diesel Mercs and never once had any sort of issue from regen, and for a lot of that time I was driving short city centre commutes with a long drive maybe once a month. If Mercedes can create a region process that doesn't cause issues, why can't Volvo. __________________ S90 T5 R-Design (MY20) in Onyx Black with Polestar Optimisation Perforated Charcoal Nappa Leather with Power Passenger Seat with Memory, Harmon Kardon, Winter Pack, Heated Windscreen, Xenium Pack with IntelliSafe Surround

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vman99 Estateman Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 20:39 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Wakefield	Regen. Hi BroadwayBlueshirt, I do not use this system myself, so here is the theory. During regeneration the car uses more fuel (this is injected on the exhaust stroke to burn and heat up the EGR unit, to burn up excess carbon) so you should be able the see a drop in the mpg figure. Watching the stop/start icon seems a better way to monitor a regen. Pete. __________________ Pete 2019 V60 D4 Manual. Fusion Red. Last edited by vman99; Dec 24th, 2020 at 14:45.

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Fursty Ferret Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 16:44 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Manchester	Easier to just keep an eye on the stop/start readiness symbol. In general if it shows unavailable during a long journey (line through it), a regen is taking place.

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