Looking to buy the Carista OBD2.
Can anyone answer this please-
- can you start a DPF regen on the free version?
- can you do the DPF regen using the iphone app only (no mobile service) when remote for example? Or do you need a data connection to use it?
-Does the free version...

Hi all,

I'm new to auto service/repairs, and just took my 2010 VW Polo Diesel to a 3rd party brand specialist(Melbourne) for a major service(timing belt replacement was due). After some complications, total came up to $2100.

Here's the service receipt:
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Hi all,


I'm new to auto service/repairs, and just took my 2010 VW Polo Diesel to a 3rd party brand specialist(Melbourne) for a major service(timing belt replacement was due). After some complications, total came up to $2100.


Here's the service receipt:...

Hi All,

Is anyone currently using VAG DPF / VCDS & tracking a baseline for their DPF regens?

What are your values for V6 3.0L TDI Amarok?

1. Km's per regen
2. approx exhaust temps when 80+ km/h (not in regen) / have you seen a passive regen?
3....

I was only made aware of this app (Android app) the other day - thought i would share it on here because I don't think it's widely known about. VAG DPF

There is an Android app called VAG DPF that allows you to connect to an OBD dongle such as Carista or OBDLink and it allows you to see...

Hi All,



did a search regarding smoke, but could only find a couple posts referring to PD engines, not CR.
also had a search around Briskoda and couldn't find anything consistent with the behaviour I am observing.



09 Skoda Octavia...

You know you go into a showroom and a sales guy approaches you real coy like....can I help you?? That's what happens a lot,but when I got my new (demo 5.8Ks on the clock,13 months old)I new what I wanted and who I had to speak to.The modern cars these days are getting pretty tech...

Hi team,

I have wayyy too much smell coming into my car when my car is doing a DPF regen.

When doing a regen, after my cat back straight pipes and intake, there is a very deep exhaust note which is nice, however on idle, or from the outside, the smell is just crazy!!...