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Important note about the information below:
The information was correct at the time it was posted, and technically it still is correct, but it is stressed that anyone who has the option of filling with
either Infineum
or Powerflex should fill with
only Infineum. This is to ensure that subsequent fillings of the additive tank are only done with Infineum and that there is no possibility of traces of Powerflex in the tank being mixed with Infineum or vice versa.
If you have the option of filling with
either Infineum
or Powerflex and you have already refilled the additive tank with Powerflex, then you need to ensure that all subsequent refills are done with Powerflex.
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Are you sitting comfortably ? Then I shall begin........
I've edited out a couple of references which don't add anything to the understanding of what goes where, but basically this is what Cit Docbackup has to say on additives....
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1. The new 3rd generation particle filter additives
Factory-fitted application between RPO 12110 and 12166 (According to vehicle).
Suppliers and brands :
RHODIA : EOLYS POWERFLEX
INFINEUM : F7995
2. Previous type of additive
Additive DPX 42 is still available and must be used for all servicing on vehicles that have DPX 42.
When stocks of additive EOLYS 176 run out, it will be replaced by the 3rd generation additives.
N.B. : From 15/07/2010 onwards: Additive EOLYS 176 will no longer be available to order from Replacement Parts.
3. Compatibility between additives
Additive DPX42 cannot be mixed with any other additive.
Additive EOLYS 176 can be mixed with additives EOLYS POWERFLEX and INFINEUM F7995.
Additives EOLYS POWERFLEX and INFINEUM F7995 cannot be mixed with each other.
N.B. : As the additive concentrations between EOLYS 176 and the two new additives are identical, there is no impact on the operating calibrations of the engine ECU.
CAUTION : It is not permissible to mix additives INFINEUM F7995 and Rhodia EOLYS POWERFLEX with each other.
4. Filling or topping up with additive
4.1. Identifying the type of additive present in the vehicle
CAUTION : Prior to any operation on the additive reservoir, it is necessary to identify the type of additive present in the vehicle.
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RPO Number Vehicle Additive Type
Prior to RPO No. 9492 All types DPX 42
Between 9492 and 12110 or 12166 depending on version All types EOLYS 176
From RPO number 12 116 C6 INFINEUM F7995
From RPO number 12 125 C5 (X7) INFINEUM F7995
From RPO number 12 152 C8, DISPATCH EOLYS POWERFLEX
From RPO number 12 166 C4, CITROËN C4 PICASSO, BERLINGO(B9) EOLYS POWERFLEX
CAUTION : The only clue is the colour of the clickfit union on the filler interface..
4.2. Rules for choice of additive for after-sales operations
N.B. : These rules only concern the filling of rigid reservoirs with particle filter additive.
Conversion chart for filling or topping-up operations:
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Additive present in vehicle Colour of clickfit on filler Additive to be used in all operations
DPX 42 Intentionally left blank DPX 42
EOLYS 176 Green clickfit EOLYS 176 - INFINEUM F7995
INFINEUM F7995 Green clickfit INFINEUM F7995
EOLYS POWERFLEX Blue clickfit EOLYS POWERFLEX
5. Identification and packaging of the particle filter additives
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Type of additive Cap colour in additive kit part no PR
EOLYS DPX 42 White 9979.95
EOLYS 176 Green 9736.86
INFINEUM F7995 Green 9736.97
EOLYS POWER FLEX Light blue 9736 A1
N.B. : For any maintenance operation requiring filling of the rigid additive reservoir, it is essential to refer to the conversion chart for the colour coding between the clickfit union on the rigid reservoir filler interface and the cap colour in the 3rd generation additive kit.
6. Recommendations/precautions
CAUTION : It is not permissible to mix additives INFINEUM F7995 and Rhodia EOLYS POWERFLEX with each other.
If the additives should be reversed, the filter becomes clogged with particles.
Use these products exclusively ; any other product causes a mmalfunction of the filtration system.
Use clean additive only as any particles risk causing the additive injector to seize.
N.B. : The soft additive pouches have a Part No. and must be replaced with respect to that Part No..
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Does that help to muddy the waters a bit ?
cheers,
Robin
