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What to do if we have problems with the FAP

Model: Fiat Punto 199, MK 3, Grandepunto , Punto EVO - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Diesel particulate filter

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In this video, we will see how to behave when our vehicle signals the regeneration of the DPF. Now, anyone buying a diesel car must be aware that these vehicles are not suitable for short trips or city driving, but are intended for long-distance travel.

There is little information on this, even from sellers, who prefer to sell one more car rather than avoid a customer who comes to complain about a vehicle with a constantly clogged DPF. On some vehicles, there is a light that signals when the DPF is regenerating, while on others, one must sharpen their ear and listen to what the car communicates: an increase in RPM, a faint smell of burnt oil, the fan always on. In this case, we should not stop but drive a few kilometers on an open road between 2000 and 3000 RPM; moreover, we should change the oil every 10,000 km, regardless of what the manufacturers tell us, to avoid finding residues in the oil, which would no longer be able to lubricate effectively.


Posted on 13 January 2026 by ScegliAuto


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