Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

Dpf filter

Discuss anything to do with the (E83) BMW X3 here
(Older F25 discussion within will ideally to be moved to F25 Sub section below)
Post Reply
mattchubb1
Member
Member
Posts: 52
Joined: Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:48 pm

Dpf filter

Post by mattchubb1 » Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:15 pm

Just wondering - I've got an 06 plate BMW X3 2.0d and was wondering if it had a diesel particle filter? Only on start up no smoke comes out of the rear which is quite different to our e91 320d 2006 which would have a little puff on start up....

User avatar
X5Sport
Global Moderator
Global Moderator
Posts: 18777
Joined: Fri Sep 03, 2010 4:09 pm
Location: Planet X6......

Re: Dpf filter

Post by X5Sport » Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:51 pm

Looking at RealOEM it would appear that you might. Use the last 7 of your VIN in the 'serial number' box and it will bring up your car spec. It probably depends upon your actual production month - which your VIN Entered will pin down, or you can look under the bonnet. That year saw the shift from EU3 to EU4 emissions approvals. The EU4 version looks as if it might have a DPF. Hard to tell though. All I can say is our EU3 approved E53 and E46 have a little puff, but our EU5 approved X6 and Mini don't smoke at all.
:ant: Never anthropomorphise computers. They hate that.

User avatar
Sanj
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 5624
Joined: Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:45 am
Location: Berkshire

Re: Dpf filter

Post by Sanj » Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:58 pm

You could also look at the exhaust...

Pointing down and no, straight out and yes.
Scn Protect,Alarm Chirp,Ashtray del,Sub install,IV2,Screens,PS2 Media,Chrome rings,Schnitzer pedals,Reverse cam,Silver Grills,F/mirrors,Comp Spkrs,Heated S/W,20"168s,Splash scn,Arches,Remap,LED Tails,ACS Spoiler,'is' Bumper Trim,Rear heated seats,Rear blinds

User avatar
X5Sport
Global Moderator
Global Moderator
Posts: 18777
Joined: Fri Sep 03, 2010 4:09 pm
Location: Planet X6......

Re: Dpf filter

Post by X5Sport » Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:01 pm

Doesn't always hold true. Our E46 330Cd M Sport has no DPF and its exhausts are straight out.
:ant: Never anthropomorphise computers. They hate that.

User avatar
Sanj
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 5624
Joined: Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:45 am
Location: Berkshire

Re: Dpf filter

Post by Sanj » Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:27 pm

Really? Can't challenge an owner just going by every one I see. Never seen one straight thru...

:worthless:

Apologies for the hijack op. :oops:
Scn Protect,Alarm Chirp,Ashtray del,Sub install,IV2,Screens,PS2 Media,Chrome rings,Schnitzer pedals,Reverse cam,Silver Grills,F/mirrors,Comp Spkrs,Heated S/W,20"168s,Splash scn,Arches,Remap,LED Tails,ACS Spoiler,'is' Bumper Trim,Rear heated seats,Rear blinds

User avatar
X5Sport
Global Moderator
Global Moderator
Posts: 18777
Joined: Fri Sep 03, 2010 4:09 pm
Location: Planet X6......

Re: Dpf filter

Post by X5Sport » Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:49 am

[quote=""X5Sport""]Doesn't always hold true. Our E46 330Cd M Sport has no DPF and its exhausts are straight out.[/quote]

Having just been out to have a look at the car properly, I stand corrected by the Master. :telloff: :bow: :bow: :bow:

The pipes do come out the back, but the tips are indeed aimed roadwards. Never spotted that one before. Shows how often I'm allowed anywhere near it (probably with good reason it seems). Apologies for the slight misdirection. :oops: It's either that or she's curbed it at the back as well as each corner!!

Image
:ant: Never anthropomorphise computers. They hate that.

User avatar
Sanj
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 5624
Joined: Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:45 am
Location: Berkshire

Re: Dpf filter

Post by Sanj » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:47 pm

[quote=""X5Sport""]Having just been out to have a look at the car properly, I stand corrected by the Master. :telloff: :bow: :bow: :bow:

The pipes do come out the back, but the tips are indeed aimed roadwards. Never spotted that one before.[/quote]

:) A true gentleman.
Scn Protect,Alarm Chirp,Ashtray del,Sub install,IV2,Screens,PS2 Media,Chrome rings,Schnitzer pedals,Reverse cam,Silver Grills,F/mirrors,Comp Spkrs,Heated S/W,20"168s,Splash scn,Arches,Remap,LED Tails,ACS Spoiler,'is' Bumper Trim,Rear heated seats,Rear blinds

User avatar
X5Sport
Global Moderator
Global Moderator
Posts: 18777
Joined: Fri Sep 03, 2010 4:09 pm
Location: Planet X6......

Re: Dpf filter

Post by X5Sport » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:54 pm

Oi! You promised not to tell anyone! Now my wife will be expecting a Valentine's gift........ :poke:
:ant: Never anthropomorphise computers. They hate that.

mattchubb1
Member
Member
Posts: 52
Joined: Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:48 pm

Re: Dpf filter

Post by mattchubb1 » Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:57 pm

i thought that was the case with the exhaust pointing down :)

Cool thanks for this guys

Post Reply