[mcderms]

This page from the AA website might be interesting/helpful for fellow diesel Ateca owners

http://www.theaa.com/driving-advice/fuels-environment/diesel-particulate-filters

 

[Saggy]

thank you

 

[Dougie]

This page from the AA website might be interesting/helpful for fellow diesel Ateca owners

http://www.theaa.com/driving-advice/fuels-environment/diesel-particulate-filters

I'm sure I've seen that link before!

 

[Saggy]

From the manual

Diesel particulate filter

The diesel engine particulate filter eliminates
most of the soot from the exhaust gas system.
Under normal driving conditions, the filter
cleans itself. The diesel particulate filter is
cleaned automatically without need for indication
by the warning lamp . This may be
noticed because the engine idle speed increases
and an odour may be detected.
If automatic filter purification cannot be carried
out (because only short trips are taken,
for example), soot will accumulate on the filter
and the Diesel particulate filter warning
lamp will  switch on.
Facilitate the automatic filter cleaning process
by driving in the following manner: drive
for approximately 15 minutes at a minimum
speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) in 4th or 5th gear
(automatic gearbox: gear S). Maintain the engine
speed at approximately 2,000 rpm. The
rise in temperature causes the soot on the filter
to burn. On completion of the cleaning
the warning lamp will switch off. If the warning
lamp does not switch off, go immediately
to a specialised workshop to rectify the problem.

 

[Saggy]

so I shouldn't get an issues if I slap her in sport mode on the way home from work sometimes (as long as not stuck behind a tractor lol)

 

[Dougie]

so I shouldn't get an issues if I slap her in sport mode on the way home from work sometimes (as long as not stuck behind a tractor lol)

Did you treat Yoda any differently?

 

[mcderms]

From the manual

Diesel particulate filter

The diesel engine particulate filter eliminates
most of the soot from the exhaust gas system.
Under normal driving conditions, the filter
cleans itself. The diesel particulate filter is
cleaned automatically without need for indication
by the warning lamp . This may be
noticed because the engine idle speed increases
and an odour may be detected.
If automatic filter purification cannot be carried
out (because only short trips are taken,
for example), soot will accumulate on the filter
and the Diesel particulate filter warning
lamp will  switch on.
Facilitate the automatic filter cleaning process
by driving in the following manner: drive
for approximately 15 minutes at a minimum
speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) in 4th or 5th gear
(automatic gearbox: gear S). Maintain the engine
speed at approximately 2,000 rpm. The
rise in temperature causes the soot on the filter
to burn. On completion of the cleaning
the warning lamp will switch off. If the warning
lamp does not switch off, go immediately
to a specialised workshop to rectify the problem.

Thank you, too

We're all very sensible this evening

 

[Saggy]

so I shouldn't get an issues if I slap her in sport mode on the way home from work sometimes (as long as not stuck behind a tractor lol)

Did you treat Yoda any differently?

nope, or the car before , or even the ne before that

never had an issue

 

[Saggy]

Thank you, too

We're all very sensible this evening

its because i'm tired lol
make the most of it :lol:

 

[Dougie]

so I shouldn't get an issues if I slap her in sport mode on the way home from work sometimes (as long as not stuck behind a tractor lol)

Did you treat Yoda any differently?

nope, or the car before , or even the ne before that

never had an issue

It'll go back in 3 or 4 years. Drive it like you stole it!

 

[Dougie]

Thank you, too

We're all very sensible this evening

its because i'm tired lol
make the most of it :lol:

No it's not!

 

[Saggy]

I am meant to keep this car 5 years.

I've thrown far too much away over last few years - I'm a dealers dream lol

 

[Dougie]

I am meant to keep this car 5 years.

I've thrown far too much away over last few years - I'm a dealers dream lol

In 5 years time Sally/Rebecca will still be fairly current I'd have thought.

It's more a question of how quickly you get bored?

 

[Tell]

I didn't get that light so my 7th gear run on Sunday, and going through a market town road system at rush time must have triggered it off. I do like to hear the engine growl... .

Now Saggy is quite today, which is unusual, Sally / Rebecca must be playing tricks on her or she's gone for a long run. I pity the dogs if the dog carriers aren't tied down on the standard boot mats they will be sliding about and yelping.....

 

[Kindness71]

Now Saggy is quite today, which is unusual, Sally / Rebecca must be playing tricks on her or she's gone for a long run. I pity the dogs if the dog carriers aren't tied down on the standard boot mats they will be sliding about and yelping.....

maybe the guys at the dealership liked her Mrs santa outfit a bit too much and have not let her leave :shock: :lol:

 

[Saggy]

Now Saggy is quite today, which is unusual, Sally / Rebecca must be playing tricks on her or she's gone for a long run. I pity the dogs if the dog carriers aren't tied down on the standard boot mats they will be sliding about and yelping.....

maybe the guys at the dealership liked her Mrs santa outfit a bit too much and have not let her leave :shock: :lol:

you're a day early .............. I was at work and it was busy lol :lol:

 

[Tell]

Hah.... when you are retired the days merge in to each other .

 

[Dougie]

Hah.... when you are retired the days merge in to each other .

Have you been retired long Tell?

 

[Tell]

If you'd read the other piece you would know... and that was an answer to a question from you.

 

[Dougie]

If you'd read the other piece you would know... and that was an answer to a question from you.

That was the one I still haven't read then I guess. I was waiting until I have some time off work over the Christmas break!
Did you also talk about what you used to do for work before you retired?