DEFENDER2.NET - View topic - TDCi DPF question

↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > Puma (Tdci) > TDCi DPF question

Page 1 of 1

Print this entire topic ·

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 3111

TDCi DPF question

l know that engines such as the Defender TDCi don't like constant short journeys as it can't regenerate the DPF.

If l do short journeys between customers all day, but the engine is only off for maybe 30 minutes between journeys, will this still be a problem with the vehicle?

Basically the engine stays warm all day, l am at customer between 20-60 minutes.

Also would a 10 mile journey in city driving (maximum speed 40 mph) be sufficient to clean the DPF?

l ask because l have been offered a lovely 2015 TDCi 110 XS and am considering using it for business.

3rd May 2025 10:13am

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 3111

BAS say they can remove the DPF and associated software maybe that would be the best option.

3rd May 2025 6:56pm

Dinnu

Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3548

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black

Active regens take about 15~20mins. The fact that the engine is still warm, its takes shorter time to reach temperature where it can start or resume an active regen quicker.

Mine only makes short journeys, I don’t have much options unless I convert it to an amphibian! 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black

3rd May 2025 6:56pm

Jerry

Member Since: 13 Nov 2015
Location: Cardiff
Posts: 200

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 Adventure Phoenix Orange

lightning wrote:
BAS say they can remove the DPF and associated software maybe that would be the best option.

Is that legal?

3rd May 2025 7:50pm

BrickBox

Member Since: 05 Oct 2021
Location: Wales
Posts: 956

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver

I can’t see it being an issue if the vehicle is in use all day. 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.

3rd May 2025 8:25pm

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2324

Jerry wrote:
lightning wrote:
BAS say they can remove the DPF and associated software maybe that would be the best option.

Is that legal?

The absence of a working DPF would be a MOT fail. So ok if you don’t use on the road, but not if you do.
However to pass an MOT all that is required is a visual inspection to see if a DPF is present . Therefore if someone were to remove the internals of the DPF, just leaving the outer shell looking as it were before, or replace the DPF with a new empty shell, then MAP the DPF out of the ECU ( as per some ROW configurations) then it would pass the MOT.

3rd May 2025 8:43pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8264

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

Have there actually been many 2.2 dpf issues? Seems to be the only LR product that doesn't really suffer problems? Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

3rd May 2025 10:59pm

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2324

I’ve never had any whatsoever, however my driving is generally country lanes , B roads and A roads of 20 plus minutes duration . I’ve never had an amber or red DPF light come up.

There have been a few owners reporting issues but that’s because they constantly undertake very short low speed journeys and rarely hit speeds of 50mph.

In essence, from what I’ve gleamed from the forum, it seems that the 2.2 only has DPF issues in extreme circumstances.

3rd May 2025 11:22pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8264

2.2 was the only LRE vehicle that we didn't have problems with Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

4th May 2025 7:07am

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 3111

l guess the plan would be to see how it goes, and if it's a problem then do something about it.

l would like to leave the DPF in if possible as diesel particulates aren't good for you. Since l got rid of my Defender TD5 l've not had to use either of my inhalers.
l was in the Defender all day every day Monday-Friday.
l used to have to use the inhaler before l went on a bike ride or l would get out of breath.

4th May 2025 1:06pm

TexasRover

Member Since: 24 Nov 2022
Location: Paris
Posts: 1255

2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Chawton White

Ianh wrote:
Jerry wrote:
lightning wrote:
BAS say they can remove the DPF and associated software maybe that would be the best option.

Is that legal?

The absence of a working DPF would be a MOT fail. So ok if you don’t use on the road, but not if you do.
However to pass an MOT all that is required is a visual inspection to see if a DPF is present . Therefore if someone were to remove the internals of the DPF, just leaving the outer shell looking as it were before, or replace the DPF with a new empty shell, then MAP the DPF out of the ECU ( as per some ROW configurations) then it would pass the MOT.

But still be illegal.

Is it only a crime if you get caught? Its a moral question. As a society we have made certain choices and being part of that society most people agree you should follow the rules. You might not agree with them, but overall life is better in say the UK than say Russia, exactly because overall we have a stronger moral compass.

4th May 2025 3:08pm

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2324

I stated the facts, what people choose to do is entirely their business.

As for morality. I subscribe to “let him without sin cast the first stone” so avoid making moral judgements on these particular things.

4th May 2025 5:54pm

g13non

Member Since: 27 Oct 2011
Location: Ireland
Posts: 32

Mine is a MY12. I drive it 5km twice a day, 5 days a week, combined with a longer journey every weekend. Been doing that for the past 10yrs and never an issue with the DPF. Serviced and maintained religiously though.

9th May 2025 9:38am

Vitesse

Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Sussex
Posts: 393

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Had mine from new in 2015. Now at 103000 miles as a daily driver with intermittent long distance. Never had an issue with the DPF. Oil changed every 5000 miles aswell 2015 90 XS Santorini Black

9th May 2025 12:45pm

Page 1 of 1

All times are GMT + 1 Hour

Jump to

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum