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Vehicle just did another DPF regen yesterday for the usual 15 minute drive. Bonnet and headlights were indeed hot to the touch.

I think it's normal that engine temps are much higher. It has to burn off the soot accumulated inside the DPF or else it will clog. If it's not showing any codes, I don't see any problem. Will check my unit if it gets too hot to touch during regen cycle.

Pretty sure your car is doing a DPF regen which is normal for the diesel. In my case, it occurs every 200km for about 10-15 mins to burn off the soot. Signs are the higher engine temp, higher fuel consumption, foul-smelling exhaust, and i-stop indicator is unlit even if you didn't switch it...

I received this update together with the intake shutter valve service for my 2016.5 KE a few months ago. I noticed that it drives different, like there is less initial pull when you floor it, but it does feel a bit smoother. I'm not familiar with the intake shutter valve and its connection to...

Hello guys, I'm an owner of a 2016.5 model (KE) CX-5 Skyactiv Diesel from the Philippines. Unit is an updated version with electronic parking brake already. It's run 55,000 trouble-free kilometers since taking ownership three years ago, only had rear pads replaced apart from regular servicing...