Originally Posted By: bigjl
I have read articles that state it helps the Dpf to regenerate easier and at lower temperatures.
However I have an '08 Pathfinder with a Dpf and I wouldn't risk it, I do use a proper Dpf cleaner that you add to the tank.
But DPF's can be a fickle mistress and I would err on the side of caution.
I suppose it is a case of "All Heart" in Hankock, somebody just has to go first!
I'm not sure it makes regenerations easier, that is done by your DPF cleaner which lasts after combustion and saturates the DPF and the carbon/soot build up in there lowering the temp at which carbon/soot burns off thus regenerating it when the exhaust gases get up to temp and the carbon ignites. 2 stroke oil makes the diesel burn cleaner producing less soot so filling the DPF at a slower rate. There are low ash and ashless 2 stroke oils available that won't clog your DPF especially at that dilution rate and as there is less soot the DPF will do less regenerations so if anything should prolong the life of the DPF. Has your Taxi got a DPF? Maybe try it in that?
I have read articles that state it helps the Dpf to regenerate easier and at lower temperatures.
However I have an '08 Pathfinder with a Dpf and I wouldn't risk it, I do use a proper Dpf cleaner that you add to the tank.
But DPF's can be a fickle mistress and I would err on the side of caution.
I suppose it is a case of "All Heart" in Hankock, somebody just has to go first!
I'm not sure it makes regenerations easier, that is done by your DPF cleaner which lasts after combustion and saturates the DPF and the carbon/soot build up in there lowering the temp at which carbon/soot burns off thus regenerating it when the exhaust gases get up to temp and the carbon ignites. 2 stroke oil makes the diesel burn cleaner producing less soot so filling the DPF at a slower rate. There are low ash and ashless 2 stroke oils available that won't clog your DPF especially at that dilution rate and as there is less soot the DPF will do less regenerations so if anything should prolong the life of the DPF. Has your Taxi got a DPF? Maybe try it in that?