maintaing highish revs in a low gear without stopping for 30-40 min is more akin to cleaning DPF. Where as with a GPF frequent deaccelerating creates more oxygen which burns at a higher temperature, hopefuly clearing the GPF.
I have the Hyundai Tuscon which has the same engine as the Sportage and never had a problem since I have had it (March) and covered just under 5k miles, nor has it really seen a motorway Previous car was a Skoda Superb 190tdi and I cant say I ever had an issue with the DPF, but there again I’m never in a rush to get into sixth gear (manual). I take it you all have auto that wants to get in as high gear soon as possible depending how you drive it. Try drving in manual mode now and again.
@gliders Yes the mpg is sh!t to say the least I’m averaging between 26-29, if Im lucky 32. On a run visiting parents I can get around 40 and the long term average is 32.
May as well had a V8 and at least had some fun ?