Diesel Particulate Filter

[dundee]

How do I know if there is a DPF?

Hi, my name is Ray.
I have recently purchased a late 2006 golf 2.0 TDI for my wife. I am trying to ascertain whether the vehicle has a DPF fitted. The VW literature gives specs for the 2 litre engine with and without a DPF. Is it possible to tell by the engine code or do I have to remove covers and look for the dreaded bloated down pipe.
My interest stems from the fact that I would like to run Biodiesel in the vehicle. I produce my own biodiesel and run it in my F250 7.3L Powerstroke diesel. To date I have had no problems with the truck but have only recently progressed to running 100%. I pay particular attention to the purity of my biodiesel and control water content and PH very carefully. I filter it to 5 microns before it goes into the vehicle, and have an additional filter on the truck, pre lift pump.
Any help or comments about running Bio in the VW would be much appreciated.

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum, just recently got a Mk5 Golf TDI 2.0 08 built 09 complied.

I've been reading on here, trying to figure out whether the car has DPF fitted or not and so far I cannot tell. What exactly am I looking for? Does anyone have a picture of the DPF?

Called VW, the service department seemed to have no idea what I was talking about, and said that all VW mk5 tdi come with the DPF.

Thanks

Michel

[mtj007]

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum, just recently got a Mk5 Golf TDI 2.0 08 built 09 complied.

I've been reading on here, trying to figure out whether the car has DPF fitted or not and so far I cannot tell. What exactly am I looking for? Does anyone have a picture of the DPF?

Is it a normal 2.0 TDI (Comfortline/Pacific model) or a GT TDI?
The normal 2.0 TDI Mk 5 doesn't have a Particulate filter while the GT TDI does.

[Greg Roles]

You're safe, but at MK6 level all diesels suffer even more complicated DPF's I believe.

[Transporter]

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum, just recently got a Mk5 Golf TDI 2.0 08 built 09 complied.

I've been reading on here, trying to figure out whether the car has DPF fitted or not and so far I cannot tell. What exactly am I looking for? Does anyone have a picture of the DPF?

Called VW, the service department seemed to have no idea what I was talking about, and said that all VW mk5 tdi come with the DPF.

Thanks

Michel

Look in the owner’s manua where you will find the symbol for DPF warning lightl. Cars with DPF box have extra yellow warning light in the instruments, which you should also see when you turn the ignition ON; it goes OFF when you start (don't confuse it with the glow plugs indicator light).

[dundee]

Can also tell by engine codes?

Is it a normal 2.0 TDI (Comfortline/Pacific model) or a GT TDI?
The normal 2.0 TDI Mk 5 doesn't have a Particulate filter while the GT TDI does.

Thanks mtj007.

It is a Pacific 2.0 TDI.

Just found out that you can also tell by engine code whether you have the DPF or not.

BKD - no DPF (2.0 TDI 103KW)

BMM - DPF (2.0 TDI 103kw)

BMN - DPF (GT TDI)

Not sure if anyone can confirm the above information?

[dundee]

Look in the owner’s manua where you will find the symbol for DPF warning lightl. Cars with DPF box have extra yellow warning light in the instruments, which you should also see when you turn the ignition ON; it goes OFF when you start (don't confuse it with the glow plugs indicator light).

Thanks Transporter, checked on ignition, don't have the light, just the usual glow plugs indicator comes on.

[benough]

Thanks mtj007.

It is a Pacific 2.0 TDI.

Just found out that you can also tell by engine code whether you have the DPF or not.

BKD - no DPF (2.0 TDI 103KW)

BMM - DPF (2.0 TDI 103kw)

BMN - DPF (GT TDI)

Not sure if anyone can confirm the above information?

You are correct on the BKD and BMN codes as I have owned both.

[oracle1]

Mazda 3

I know its not a vw but my mum's mazda 3 is down on power after 30,000k 2.0 CR TD and went into the dealer to quiz them. 60,-000 is the regen cycle and its done on a computer at the dealers and takes about an hour? The price for a new dpf? 6000 grand

[gregozedobe]

The price for a new dpf? 6000 grand

Are you sure you didn't add in a few (like about 3) zeroes in your (understandable) shock ?

[Transporter]

Apparently TReg is 5,000 Euro. I don't know how much it would be in here.