The 2010 520D E60 - It's engine-like! Already had the DPF replaced..

[Uneripty]

Hello everyone, it became audible in December and has already completed 200k. The mechanic had to replace the DPF since it had become completely blocked. It worked OK for three weeks, but now it's acting up again, and I'm not sure whether it's worth mending because of how much it would cost. Please let me know your opinions on this.

[Startle]

It seems like they didn't address the underlying problem and instead addressed the symptom by installing a new DPF if it began happening again after the replacement, even if it was due to a clogged DPF.

[Uneripty]

I see your point. I have to figure out the root of the problem! Best regards

[Mezuzzi]

It's clearly a big issue when it takes three weeks to clog a dpf.
Honestly, I'd give it back to them.

[Dudeta]

Similar to what Johnny said, I doubt it would be possible to block a real DPF in that amount of time unless it was a knockoff. Any decent technician would first try to figure out why it was blocked, then address the underlying problem, before considering replacing the DPF.

[Uneripty]

Since it hasn't been examined recently, I can't say for sure if the present DPF is blocked; however, I can say that he installed a cheaper, non-genuine BMW one. Is anybody aware of anything that could be triggering the problem? There could be a few possibilities, I suppose!

[Mezuzzi]

Without a fault code scan, you'd have to guess, which may be costly.

[bourhay]

The hardships of diesel ownership...why subject life to more strain for a few more miles per gallon?