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Range Rover Evoque L538 2.2 TD4 / SD4 / eD4 diesel: dpf & egr health check

Engine · Range Rover Evoque L538 (2011–18) · 2011–2015

How often: every 16,000 mi or year, whichever comes first. Short trips stop the particulate filter regenerating. A blocked DPF puts the engine into limp mode and can dilute the oil with diesel.

Work safely: support the vehicle on axle stands, never a jack alone; let it cool first. Check figures against your workshop manual. You do this work at your own risk.

Parts

None

Tools

Diagnostic tool with live data

Step by step

Check for any DPF or engine warnings.
Read the soot loading and regeneration history with a diagnostic tool.
If you mostly do short trips, drive at a steady speed on a main road for 20–30 minutes every week or two.
Check the oil level is not rising (a sign of fuel dilution from failed regenerations).

More Range Rover Evoque L538 2.2 TD4 / SD4 / eD4 diesel servicing

Service: engine oil & filter every 16,000 mi or year
Pollen (cabin) filter every 16,000 mi or year
Air filter element every 32,000 mi or 2 yrs
Diesel fuel filter every 32,000 mi or 2 yrs
Timing belt (and fuel pump belt where fitted) every 112,000 mi or 7 yrs
Auxiliary belt & tensioner check every 16,000 mi or year
Coolant change (10-year) every 10 yrs
Brakes, tyres & suspension inspection every 16,000 mi or year
Brake fluid change every 3 yrs
Automatic gearbox fluid & differentials every 60,000 mi or 6 yrs
Haldex coupling oil & filter every 36,000 mi or 3 yrs
Underbody & corrosion check every year
Annual safety inspection every year
Monthly walk-round checks every month

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