Trying to find out a bit more information about what model years had DPF's installed from the Factory, or earlier vehicles had them installed at point of entry (similar to the 80 series moon roofs?) as a retrofit.
My 2011 VDJ200, I initially thought did not have a DPF fitted, but Euro 5 which demands a DPF came out in 2009, so according to Euro 5 it should have one installed. I know for Australia, the DPF's were not fitted until 2015 model year.
Going through my Owners handbook there is no mention of DPF at all, there is also no regeneration button, like I had in my 2014 Hilux, and I have never noticed any type of regen. being performed in the 18 months of my ownership. Additionally, checking TOYODIY against my VIN number shows a non DPF pair of front pipes as standard for my LC.
However! Also within my document pack I have found the following Toyota publication:- AIM 001 057-3 - Land Cruiser V8 Diesel Particulate Filter Installation Instructions
And sure enough, under the truck, my standard system has been replaced with the DPF option as per below screen snip taken from AIM 001 057-3.
What I don't understand is, how can this be a true DPF? There is no connection for the extra injectors, there is no DPF button in the cab for initiating a forced regen and as far as I can see, no warning lights in case the DPF is blocked. I know that before the advent of Euro 5, Toyota was trialling a DPNR (Diesel Particulate NOx Reduction) and this appears similar to that, as that was a fully maintenance free ceramic filter.
Looking at the test results, before and after, the DPF option I have installed (it's a Twintec PMFA Type TA apparently) only seems to reduce CO2, the mass emissions and Fuel consumption actually increase after replacing the OE exhaust!
Test Report here: Comparitive Measurements with and without Toyota Particulate system
Does anyone know anything more about these? Is there any maintenance required?
My 2011 VDJ200, I initially thought did not have a DPF fitted, but Euro 5 which demands a DPF came out in 2009, so according to Euro 5 it should have one installed. I know for Australia, the DPF's were not fitted until 2015 model year.
Going through my Owners handbook there is no mention of DPF at all, there is also no regeneration button, like I had in my 2014 Hilux, and I have never noticed any type of regen. being performed in the 18 months of my ownership. Additionally, checking TOYODIY against my VIN number shows a non DPF pair of front pipes as standard for my LC.
However! Also within my document pack I have found the following Toyota publication:- AIM 001 057-3 - Land Cruiser V8 Diesel Particulate Filter Installation Instructions
And sure enough, under the truck, my standard system has been replaced with the DPF option as per below screen snip taken from AIM 001 057-3.
What I don't understand is, how can this be a true DPF? There is no connection for the extra injectors, there is no DPF button in the cab for initiating a forced regen and as far as I can see, no warning lights in case the DPF is blocked. I know that before the advent of Euro 5, Toyota was trialling a DPNR (Diesel Particulate NOx Reduction) and this appears similar to that, as that was a fully maintenance free ceramic filter.
Looking at the test results, before and after, the DPF option I have installed (it's a Twintec PMFA Type TA apparently) only seems to reduce CO2, the mass emissions and Fuel consumption actually increase after replacing the OE exhaust!
Test Report here: Comparitive Measurements with and without Toyota Particulate system
Does anyone know anything more about these? Is there any maintenance required?
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