Soot filter full

Mikesmith181 · Mar 7th, 2017, 15:21

Afternoon guys. Was just driving my car and the soot filter full just popped up on the info display, I've just had a look on google but can't find much on them, can anyone help me with where they are located and if it needs to be replaced or just cleaned out? It's a 62 plate XC60 2l D4 5 cylinder Diesel engine.
Thanks in advance.

colinbos · Mar 7th, 2017, 17:19

Hello Mike,

Me again.

Soot filter full is normally associated with small local journeys where the soot doesn't get regenerated in the DPF, because it never gets hot enough, or, you have an air leak that means to much rich fuel is going in the engine and causing sooty deposits.

Normally, the best way to get it to Regen is to take the car on a decent drive on a motorway. Give it about 30-40 mins of a decent 70 on the motorway in 5th preferably, not 6th (get the engine to push soot out if you will) and it should regenerate. If its doesn't, then you have an air leak or other associated issue. The diesel engines with DOPF like a decent run once a month to keep soot levels down.

Did you ever get to the bottom of your car stuttering ? Maybe this is one in the same issue ?

Mikesmith181 · Mar 7th, 2017, 20:18

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Originally Posted by colinbos

Hello Mike,

Me again.

Soot filter full is normally associated with small local journeys where the soot doesn't get regenerated in the DPF, because it never gets hot enough, or, you have an air leak that means to much rich fuel is going in the engine and causing sooty deposits.

Normally, the best way to get it to Regen is to take the car on a decent drive on a motorway. Give it about 30-40 mins of a decent 70 on the motorway in 5th preferably, not 6th (get the engine to push soot out if you will) and it should regenerate. If its doesn't, then you have an air leak or other associated issue. The diesel engines with DOPF like a decent run once a month to keep soot levels down.

Did you ever get to the bottom of your car stuttering ? Maybe this is one in the same issue ?

Hi Colin, yes it was broken wires to the air flow meter, massive headache!
The car has had a forced regen with the snap on OBD II, that was about 5 months ago. Is there an actual filter that can be cleaned or replaced?

colinbos · Mar 7th, 2017, 20:47

Good to hear you sorted the hesitation, even if it was a pain !

The DPF is a filter you don't want to have to replace. They are circa £1000. Its a large part of the exhaust thats is designed to stop harmful deposits going into the atmosphere, hence it captures the soot, and burns it off.

You need to look at why its getting full.

Are your journeys mostly small local journeys, where your car isn't getting hot enough to cause the car to regain, or long enough for it to take place ?

I would suggest you need to give the car a blast once a month for a good 45 mins on a motorway, rather than a forced regen anyway.

For now, a decent run as suggested will get rid of the soot build up, so long as you don't have any other issues such as an intake air leak or on the intercooler.

Any other noises or symptoms on the car ?

Mikesmith181 · Mar 9th, 2017, 09:23

So my car has lost all power now, and the engine system service light has come up in the info display, no engine management light tho, I'll try to post the fault codes at some point today. Car won't go over 80, but it's got no pull at all, almost as if it's not got a turbo I guess, and sounds like it has a bit of a misfire, just sounds weird for a 5 cylinder.

skippyfox · Mar 9th, 2017, 10:42

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Originally Posted by Mikesmith181

So my car has lost all power now, and the engine system service light has come up in the info display, no engine management light tho, I'll try to post the fault codes at some point today. Car won't go over 80, but it's got no pull at all, almost as if it's not got a turbo I guess, and sounds like it has a bit of a misfire, just sounds weird for a 5 cylinder.

sounds like the car has gone into limp mode. I had very similar symptoms with my xc90 not very long after picking up from the dealer. Turns out the previous owner did about 15 miles a day on the yummy mummy school run. Ended up having a forced re gen and a sensor on the exhaust system replaced, luckily under warranty. Hope you get sorted, happy motoring.

Golden · Jul 11th, 2019, 14:39

Hi guys, a few days ago i was on the motorway and my turbo to intercooler hose came off meaning i had to limp to the services and call assitance as i had no tools. I almost got home and it happened again. Second recovery guy couldnt fet it back on so tailed me home. Fast forward a few days and i have replaced the hose and all is well, no leaks etc.
BUT, car keeps coming up with soot filter and when reset with OBD2 willcome back within meters of driving. I do a lot of motorway driving and the dpf is regularly cleared through this, 250 miles just last weekend! Car only has 72k on the clock so i really cant understand it being the dpf, anyone have any ideas what i should do?
Not sure how relevant but the car has just had major service with new filters all round and oil change.

Mikecarp · Apr 14th, 2020, 12:09

New here, thanks for having me. I'm a novice Volvo owner, having bought my first, a 2008 XC70 D5 less than 3 years ago. This morning, on my drive to work, the dreaded Soot Filter Full see manual warning came up. I kept driving, and the message stayed there for about 10 minutes. Just before my journey ended (my commute is about 20 minutes) the warning disappeared, and it hasn't come back. My question is, should I go for good highway run at 100kph for half an hour to give the DPF a cleanout? My normal work commute involves a short run home along a highway at 100kph (in case you guys in the UK don't know, we in Australia have been fully metric for nearly 50 years, unlike your half hearted effort lol) but only for about 5-10 minutes. The car wasn't used for 3 days over Easter (we can't go anywhere or visit anyone during this pandemic) but yesterday I went for a long drive around our beautiful Swan River, but never going over 70kph. My car has done 128,000 kilometers.

Sharonr · Jun 7th, 2023, 19:44

Hi I am new to this forum but I have a volvo xc60 2014 and since February I have had the soot full and engine service required message it has been into to volvo and so far they have said its the manifold which was replaced for free then 6 weeks later same message had a new EGR at a cost of £800 then Monday had DPF filter at a cost of £1700 I picked the car up Monday 20 minutes on motorway back in Thursday Help

Mar 7th, 2017, 15:21	#1
Mikesmith181 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2019 00:08 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Southport	Soot filter full Afternoon guys. Was just driving my car and the soot filter full just popped up on the info display, I've just had a look on google but can't find much on them, can anyone help me with where they are located and if it needs to be replaced or just cleaned out? It's a 62 plate XC60 2l D4 5 cylinder Diesel engine. Thanks in advance.

Mar 7th, 2017, 17:19	#2
colinbos 2008 XC90 D5 SE Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 20:27 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Formby	Hello Mike, Me again. Soot filter full is normally associated with small local journeys where the soot doesn't get regenerated in the DPF, because it never gets hot enough, or, you have an air leak that means to much rich fuel is going in the engine and causing sooty deposits. Normally, the best way to get it to Regen is to take the car on a decent drive on a motorway. Give it about 30-40 mins of a decent 70 on the motorway in 5th preferably, not 6th (get the engine to push soot out if you will) and it should regenerate. If its doesn't, then you have an air leak or other associated issue. The diesel engines with DOPF like a decent run once a month to keep soot levels down. Did you ever get to the bottom of your car stuttering ? Maybe this is one in the same issue ? Last edited by colinbos; Mar 7th, 2017 at 17:27.

Apr 14th, 2020, 12:09	#8
Mikecarp New Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2020 03:30 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Perth	Soot Filter Full New here, thanks for having me. I'm a novice Volvo owner, having bought my first, a 2008 XC70 D5 less than 3 years ago. This morning, on my drive to work, the dreaded Soot Filter Full see manual warning came up. I kept driving, and the message stayed there for about 10 minutes. Just before my journey ended (my commute is about 20 minutes) the warning disappeared, and it hasn't come back. My question is, should I go for good highway run at 100kph for half an hour to give the DPF a cleanout? My normal work commute involves a short run home along a highway at 100kph (in case you guys in the UK don't know, we in Australia have been fully metric for nearly 50 years, unlike your half hearted effort lol) but only for about 5-10 minutes. The car wasn't used for 3 days over Easter (we can't go anywhere or visit anyone during this pandemic) but yesterday I went for a long drive around our beautiful Swan River, but never going over 70kph. My car has done 128,000 kilometers.

Mar 7th, 2017, 20:47	#4
colinbos 2008 XC90 D5 SE Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 20:27 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Formby	Good to hear you sorted the hesitation, even if it was a pain ! The DPF is a filter you don't want to have to replace. They are circa £1000. Its a large part of the exhaust thats is designed to stop harmful deposits going into the atmosphere, hence it captures the soot, and burns it off. You need to look at why its getting full. Are your journeys mostly small local journeys, where your car isn't getting hot enough to cause the car to regain, or long enough for it to take place ? I would suggest you need to give the car a blast once a month for a good 45 mins on a motorway, rather than a forced regen anyway. For now, a decent run as suggested will get rid of the soot build up, so long as you don't have any other issues such as an intake air leak or on the intercooler. Any other noises or symptoms on the car ?

Mar 9th, 2017, 09:23	#5
Mikesmith181 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2019 00:08 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Southport	So my car has lost all power now, and the engine system service light has come up in the info display, no engine management light tho, I'll try to post the fault codes at some point today. Car won't go over 80, but it's got no pull at all, almost as if it's not got a turbo I guess, and sounds like it has a bit of a misfire, just sounds weird for a 5 cylinder.

Jul 11th, 2019, 14:39	#7
Golden New Member Last Online: Jul 14th, 2019 20:58 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: London	Hi guys, a few days ago i was on the motorway and my turbo to intercooler hose came off meaning i had to limp to the services and call assitance as i had no tools. I almost got home and it happened again. Second recovery guy couldnt fet it back on so tailed me home. Fast forward a few days and i have replaced the hose and all is well, no leaks etc. BUT, car keeps coming up with soot filter and when reset with OBD2 willcome back within meters of driving. I do a lot of motorway driving and the dpf is regularly cleared through this, 250 miles just last weekend! Car only has 72k on the clock so i really cant understand it being the dpf, anyone have any ideas what i should do? Not sure how relevant but the car has just had major service with new filters all round and oil change.

Jun 7th, 2023, 19:44	#9
Sharonr New Member Last Online: Jun 8th, 2023 07:31 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Dover	Hi I am new to this forum but I have a volvo xc60 2014 and since February I have had the soot full and engine service required message it has been into to volvo and so far they have said its the manifold which was replaced for free then 6 weeks later same message had a new EGR at a cost of £800 then Monday had DPF filter at a cost of £1700 I picked the car up Monday 20 minutes on motorway back in Thursday Help

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