OK, it's not actually mine, but a friends Peugeot 807 Diesel. They've done about 50k miles and the reservoir of DPF cleaning catalyst has run out, and they've now got the "fuel additive low" warning on the dash.
The dealer want about $500 to refill the additive. I've had a look, and it doesn't look too hard to get to the reservoir, which is inside the wheel arch. So, take the wheel off and the arch liner out, and you should be able to get to the reservoir for refilling. However, the dealer want about $250 just to buy a bottle of additive from the parts counter.
I suspect the additive has run out, as he now seems to be getting the DPF regeneration warning light a lot, and his fuel consumption has shot up.
So, can you buy generic DPF cleaner catalyst solution, suitable for an in-car reservoir? Or is it possible to get this direct from the emissions system manufacturer?
Or would it just be easier just to get some off the shelf DPF cleaner solution and chuck some in the tank each time he fills up?
The dealer want about $500 to refill the additive. I've had a look, and it doesn't look too hard to get to the reservoir, which is inside the wheel arch. So, take the wheel off and the arch liner out, and you should be able to get to the reservoir for refilling. However, the dealer want about $250 just to buy a bottle of additive from the parts counter.
I suspect the additive has run out, as he now seems to be getting the DPF regeneration warning light a lot, and his fuel consumption has shot up.
So, can you buy generic DPF cleaner catalyst solution, suitable for an in-car reservoir? Or is it possible to get this direct from the emissions system manufacturer?
Or would it just be easier just to get some off the shelf DPF cleaner solution and chuck some in the tank each time he fills up?