Technical Running in mJET?

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Technical Running in mJET?

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What precautions need to be taken when running in a mJET?

Also is it worth performing an oil and filter change earlier than the prescribed mileage; not for fuel or carbon ingress which I'm lead to believe is very low; but for particle contamination from the running in process?
 
No.

If it has DPF cluster informs you of oil filter change (or 2 years) or without DPF 2 years.Remember if the oil filter is changer the ECU must be informed of this change by using examiner.
 
No.

If it has DPF cluster informs you of oil filter change (or 2 years) or without DPF 2 years.Remember if the oil filter is changer the ECU must be informed of this change by using examiner.

hence why i dont buy new cars, i like to change my oil every 3k. this whole you need this done at dealer stuff or this happens is just stupid.
 
You have missed the point,the service schedule/oil change interval has been extended therefore you dont need as much servicing thus reduced cost.Achieved by more reliable components & better lubricants.
 
But surely if it must be informed you've changed a £10 filter and £10 worth of oil by putting it on a £40 a go machine it makes it a bit pointless?

You will also find on a car like the multijet it is not a cheap oil change either. The latest specification oils are all expensive (budget on £50 for 4 litres) for a modern common rail engine but have much better ageing properties, hence no real benefit to changing the oil frequently.
 
You will also find on a car like the multijet it is not a cheap oil change either. The latest specification oils are all expensive (budget on £50 for 4 litres) for a modern common rail engine but have much better ageing properties, hence no real benefit to changing the oil frequently.

I'm already giving the Marea 5.5litres of Millers XFD fully synthetic. Blooming thing takes more than a single bottle :(
 
You only pay for oil change not to reset ECU

what happens when they get to an age where few people go to dealer for service. will DIYers need to go to the dealer after they do a filter change? are there any other similar issues that require examiner?

i assume if you dont tell ecu the only problem will be the service light coming on? if thats the case it will be cheaper to live with the service light and only get it reset once before selling.
 
Never thought about that Jug,as a guideline if degredation index is 25% or less (remember counter counts down) at time of service you change the oil anyway (which I reckon 99% of cars will be except taxis,maybe delivery drivers etc).

Most diesels will have this soon I reckon with euro 5 emission laws etc...so remember at service to get service & oil counters reset.Out of warranty services I dont honestly know.
 
im going to change the oil in my GPS petrol in a few days when it gets to 6k, dont really like the colour its gone so may as well protect my investment, it may be worth checking the colour of it at around the same mileage and if you find it necesary then do it, and why not!

On a seperate note, my Punto takes 2,9 litres of oil, but serviced my dads 7-Series V12 the other day and that takes 8 litres!!!
 
There's no actual sensor in the sump for DPF. It's all based around how many times the particulate filter in the exhaust has been purged by the injection system carrying out a regeneration procedure.

Over time the excess fuel collects in the engine oil and 'degrades' it, hence why there's a light to say you need an oil change (before the oil thins out and risks damage).

Oh the joys of EU emission laws!:rolleyes: :cry: :cry:
 
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