I was only made aware of this app (Android app) the other day - thought i would share it on here because I don't think it's widely known about. VAG DPF
There is an Android app called VAG DPF that allows you to connect to an OBD dongle such as Carista or OBDLink and it allows you to see certain parameters on the DPF. I already had the Carista OBD dongle so the cost of the app is very minimal for getting this information.
I downloaded the free version of the app to try it last night. My car was not listed as being supported but it works. After playing around with the free app last night, I have now purchased the full app (only $5) which gives you much more insight into the DPF such as:
Free version:
Soot Mass (g)
Regen duration (min)
Distance since last regen (km)
Paid full version:
Soot Mass (g)
Regen duration (min)
Distance since last regen (km)
Time since last regen (min)
Oil ash residue (g)
Low pressure EGR closing (%)
DPF input gas temp (degrees c)
DPF output gas temp (degrees c)
Soot mass measured (g)
Post injection 2 (mg/str)
Post injection 3 (mg/str)
Differential pressure (hPa)
Very interested to keep an eye on this app over the coming weeks and months and would love to catch a regen in progress and see the data during this time.
Excuse the poor quality photo - using an iPhone at night to take a photo of a cheap Android phone....
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