Premature camshaft chain wear
Often reportedMany 1.5 BlueHDi units experience premature wear of the camshaft timing/drive chain; this can lead to abnormal engine noises and potentially engine failure due to chain breakage.
Timing chain
The most frequently mentioned issue when buying a used DS 6 1.5 BlueHDi Automatic 2020: premature wear of the camshaft chain. Additionally, carbon buildup in the EGR valve is also commonly reported.
Caution advised
Most reported issue: Premature camshaft chain wear. Service history and a test drive matter.
Listed from most frequently reported, each with its source.
Many 1.5 BlueHDi units experience premature wear of the camshaft timing/drive chain; this can lead to abnormal engine noises and potentially engine failure due to chain breakage.
Timing chain
In modern diesel engines, the EGR valve can become clogged with carbon deposits, worsening the air/fuel mixture, increasing particulate emissions, and making the DPF regeneration process more difficult.
Exhaust Emissions
The 1.5 BlueHDi engine can experience DPF clogging, especially with city driving or short trips that prevent full regeneration. Software updates may be required for proper diagnosis of emission control systems (DPF/SCR) or monitoring strategies may need to be adapted.
Exhaust Emissions
Ds 6 1.5 BlueHDi Automatic (2020): boot 350 L; fuel use 4,8 l/100 km (urban 4,2 l/100 km · extra-urban 3,6 l/100 km); 0–100 in 9.9 s.
Same trim, different year
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