jockmalotty Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Looking at one of these but heard different opinions on the diesel particulate filters (dpf) any advice if I should go for one or no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Darren Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 DPFs are ok so long as they can regenerate, which involves around 20-30 minutes (in one go) driving at motorway speeds a month. They also need a regen fluid refil every 75000 miles. Failure to regen properly will eventually lead to needing a new DPF, which I believe is about £1000 at a Ford dealer. ...or, you can take it off, cut off the top, pull out the insides, weld in a pipe connecting the front and back which is the same diameter as your standard pipe, weld the top back on, and have the DPF deleted in the ECU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 The above advice regarding D.P.F.'s is illegal & newer Fords do not have the eolys fluid reservoir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockmalotty Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 In a month I usually do 2 trips to aberdeen and back which is about 128 miles each trip plus the usual trip into town so wasn't sure if dpf would clean itself out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 The DPF on the diesel ST are a lot better designed than earlier versions as they are Euro6 spec. The Euro4 spec needed Eolys fluid and the Euro5 had a tendency to not want to carry out a regen when needed. The Euro6 DPF is easier to maintain and will cause far less problems and seeing as it will be on a ST you will be more likely to give it a bit of a boot on a motorway anyway ;) . Put simply, GO FOR IT!!!. Don't get put off a great car because of a minor thing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Man Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I have a ST TDCI and really recomend it,as said don't be put off by the DPF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockmalotty Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 Probably go for it anyway to much story's of the dpf being a pain made me think but can't resist a st lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Man Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 now Is the question, will it be a ST2 or ST3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockmalotty Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 st2 I'll be picking but hard choice is colour partner doesn't like the yellow but I do so might have agree on some other colour lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Don't go for Stealth, it's a decent enough colour but not striking enough for an ST. I went for Deep Impact Blue and it is a stunning colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockmalotty Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 Partner said deep impact blue quite like it in that blue or the black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 In the blue you'll be washing it all the time but it draws the eye without being too 'in your face'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockmalotty Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 Wasn't wanting a colour that really stands out to much but I agree blue seems more subtle a bit plus partner likes it so best keeping her happy to lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Just to tempt you a bit more ;) - 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Man Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Oi Clive I like my stealth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Oi Clive I like my stealth! I have said before that the colour grew on me while I had a Stealth one for 3 days however it isn't striking enough to tempt me away from my blue one. It does show the cars lines nicely but it is a bit flat, maybe if it had been a bit more sparkly I may have made a different choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Man Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I'll stick with mine thank you :P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Man Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I have said before that the colour grew on me while I had a Stealth one for 3 days however it isn't striking enough to tempt me away from my blue one. It does show the cars lines nicely but it is a bit flat, maybe if it had been a bit more sparkly I may have made a different choice. Haha only playing with you fella, it's all personal opinion, otherwise this world would be a very boaring place. Tbh I like all the colours on the ST except Race Red. My only thing with the Tangerine Scream is it says scratch me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Haha only playing with you fella, it's all personal opinion, otherwise this world would be a very boaring place. Tbh I like all the colours on the ST except Race Red. My only thing with the Tangerine Scream is it says scratch me! Totally agree. Tangerine is very striking but just asks for a yob to apply his bail hostel key to it. Mine only attracts attention from people who actually know about cars and are more likely to appreciate it rather than damage it. I have had 3 local car clubs stick business cards under the wipers so far so must be drawing the right 'sort' . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockmalotty Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 Did also look at the stealth grey colour but on the ford configurater it's not showing up in colour choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Man Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 It's definitely still available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockmalotty Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 It's all fine found the stealth colour on the brochure must have not updated the configurater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Stealth is the only scheme that isn't charged as an extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Man Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Saw a ST in moondust silver today looked very smart with the Priv glass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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