Black Smoke & DPF Woes: Honda Mobilio Owner Seeks Help

Hey there! I had a similar issue with my 2015 Honda CR-V diesel last year at around 175,000 KM. The symptoms were identical, black smoke, power loss, and that annoying check engine light. Took it to my mechanic and the diagnostic showed the DPF was seriously clogged with soot and couldn't complete proper regeneration cycles anymore. The fix wasn't quick, they had to do a complete DPF clean and replace some sensors. They also found that the EGR valve was partially stuck, which was making the problem worse. The whole repair was pretty serious since a failing DPF can damage other engine components if left unchecked. Got it all sorted and the car's running great now, but make sure you go to a garage that specializes in diesel engines. They'll need proper diagnostic tools to check the DPF pressure readings and sensor data. Pro tip: After the repair, keep the engine running at higher RPMs occasionally on your drives, it helps with the DPF regeneration.

Thanks for sharing your experience! That's really helpful as I'm dealing with pretty much the same symptoms. The power loss and black smoke are driving me crazy! I'm glad to hear you got yours fixed properly. Quick question, do you remember roughly how much the whole repair set you back? And has everything been running smoothly since, or have you noticed any other issues pop up? Just trying to get an idea of what I might be looking at cost-wise and if I should expect any follow-up problems.

Hey again! Glad I could help! Actually, I just got everything fixed up last week, and I thought I'd update you on the costs since you asked. The total bill came to 1550€, yeah, it wasn't cheap, but it was worth every penny. The mechanic found that the DPF was heavily loaded due to the high mileage, and they got it all sorted out properly. I'm happy to report that since the repair, my CR-V's running like a dream, no more black smoke, power's back to normal, and that annoying check engine light is finally off! Haven't had a single issue since. The engine feels much more responsive now, and fuel consumption's actually improved a bit too. Just a heads up though, to keep the DPF happy, I've been making sure to take regular longer drives and keeping the revs up a bit more than I used to. The mechanic said this helps prevent the same issue from happening again. Trust me, if you're experiencing similar symptoms, it's better to get it sorted sooner rather than later. These DPF issues can get worse and end up causing more damage if you leave them too long.

Thanks everyone for the advice! I finally bit the bullet and took my Mobilio to a mechanic. Turns out you were spot on, it was definitely a DPF issue. The whole experience was actually better than I expected! Found a really good diesel specialist who took the time to explain everything. They did a thorough DPF clean, replaced a faulty sensor, and fixed a small issue with the EGR valve. The bill came to around 1300€, which wasn't as bad as I feared. The car's running amazingly now, no more black smoke, got all its power back, and that pesky check engine light is finally gone! The mechanic gave me some good tips about maintaining the DPF too. I've been taking it on longer drives when I can and keeping the revs up a bit to help with regeneration. Really glad I didn't wait any longer to get it fixed. The peace of mind was worth every penny, and my car feels like new again. Thanks for helping me avoid another bad mechanic experience!