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The individual who specialises in performing diverse chiptunes and other electronic augmentations said that Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) have a potential lifespan of 300-400k, and maybe even beyond that duration. On one occasion, I had a conversation with an individual who had a vehicle with a mileage of 300,000 and still had the original Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) intact, without any modifications. Surprisingly, this person never expressed any grievances or issues about the vehicle. Personally, I still have the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) installed in my vehicle, but because my car has a relatively low mileage, I may not be the most representative example in this case.

Based on your statement, it seems like you own the 218 horsepower engine, which implies that your Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) may be readily accessed. To retrieve the DPF, just elevate the vehicle using a jack, detach the 8 head screws, and the component will be within your grasp. Thoroughly clean it and be sure to have a set of gaskets prepared for when you reassemble it. Performing a normal regeneration should suffice if the whole regeneration mechanism is functioning properly, eliminating the need for an annual repetition.

Thank you for your input. I agree with the previous commenter regarding the issue with the thermostat. I recently had to have the coolant drained and replaced due to sludge, which resolved the air conditioning problem. However, the heaters still do not reach high temperatures. I was informed today that this could be due to faulty thermostats. If it turns out that the thermostats are indeed the problem, it would be quite obvious why they may have been removed. I am not particularly skilled in hands-on tasks, although I am capable of diagnosing and fixing these issues myself. Unfortunately, my left arm is impaired, preventing me from performing certain tasks that require raising it. Therefore, I must rely on others for assistance. I traded my CLK for this car, so I am willing to spend up to 4k to rectify the situation.

The local garage billed me £100 for performing flap and coolant maintenance, £70 for the oil service, and £130 for installing two front Landsail LS588 tires. These tires have proven to be highly effective on high-performance vehicles in the past. Additionally, I purchased a new PDC Module for £100 and a new DPF for £180, which included a complimentary remap. In total, I paid £580, along with an additional £25 for the thermostats. Overall, this appears to be an excellent deal for a remarkable car thus far.

If you need a complimentary recharging of your air conditioning system, it is worth noting that many air conditioning technicians are unaware that if the temperature control is set to hot, the air conditioning will not emit cold air. Consequently, this service is provided free of charge at all times for models E60 and E61.

How is the condition of your motor, friend?
The DPF is functioning well. Is there anything else you would want to know?

I have a question.

Thank you.