2010 LV TDci DPF Question

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Originally Posted by russellw

1. If it's the 2.0L (DW) engine then yes it has an additive but I don't believe it's AdBlue. TGo quote:

A metallic catalyst consisting of cerium and iron is used in the fuel additive. Because of it, the soot particles can be burned off faster and the combustion occurs at a lower temperature. Each time after the fuel tank is filled, a metered quantity of fuel additive is injected into the fuel tank where it mixes with the fuel.

The fuel additive tank is located behind the fuel tank and is attached to the cross-member. The volume of the fuel additive tank is 1.8 l and is designed for an total driving distance of 60,000 km. The fuel additive must be topped up in accordance with maintenance instructions. After filling the additive tank, the software of the fuel additive control unit must be reset. This can be done with WDS or manually with the tank flap switch.

2. No.

3. Unlikely to help.

Do you have more info on this? I haven't been able to find anything. I assume the additive was just adding diesel to the filter as during a regen my fuel consumption goes up.