I’ve read of quite a lot of non-HEVs suffering from this and not even one of them have managed to clear the filter themselves and had to visit dealership, who then burn a load of fuel to clear it. I’m hoping some have managed to clear it, but haven’t posted their story.
I’m going to drive from West Yorkshire to Blackpool and back today. I don’t actually want to go to Blackpool today, but just trying to think of reasons to go on a long run.
I am very nervous as I don’t want to set off limp mode whilst on the motorway. If that happens and I don’t cause an accident, I’ll be outside waiting in near freezing temperature for a recovery truck. I won’t bore people with my medical history, but freezing temperatures don’t mix well.
Although you state “I have decided to run the car as I run it and if it breaks down then get recovery to uplift. There is no point in me wasting money to solve a Kia issue.” It cost end up costing us money. The manual states that continued use with the PPF lit can cause damage and “undermine” fuel economy. So we will end up paying in higher fuel costs. My avg. 29mpg has already dropped to 25mpg.