ASX 3 1.8 DIESEL 2WD - Mitsubishi

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Fri 22 Oct 2010 22:08
ASX 3 1.8 DIESEL 2WD - Mitsubishi - The Idlar

Can anyone tell me if this vehicle has a particulate filter?. The reason I ask is I am retired and will not cover the miles necessary to keep this type of filter clear of contamination. The dealer I spoke to reckons it doesn't but wasn't 100% sure.

Would be grateful for any info.

Regards

Robert

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Sat 23 Oct 2010 00:41
ASX 3 1.8 DIESEL 2WD - Mitsubishi - Dutchie

Hello Robert checking on various sites this engine has a dpf filter.There is also a petrol version,nice car the ASX,

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Tue 21 Dec 2010 16:40
ASX 3 1.8 DIESEL 2WD - Mitsubishi - Markoose

I realise this post is a little old now, but for anyone else worrying about this I don't think you have to unless all your driving is stop/start driving in town. Check out the link to the AA website:

"It should be possible to start a complete regeneration... ...simply by driving for 10 minutes or so at speeds greater than 40mph."

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/fuels-and-environment/diesel-particulate-filters.html

If your driving habits don't fit this criteria then they say this:

"If your own car use is mainly town-based, stop/start driving it would be wise to choose petrol rather than risk the hassle of incomplete DPF regeneration."

And as Dutchie says, they have a petrol too, which would probably be the more sensible option anyway if you only expect to cover a low mileage as it will have a lower list price and you won't miss the extra performance of the diesel.

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