Cats on Diesels

[The_Burg]

Currently running a 120k Passat. MPG has dropped off markedly in the last few months. Rarely getting over mid 40s MPG was getting mid 50s previusly.
No errors showing on diagnostic and MAF sensor was replaced less than a year ago.

DO cats clog up with age? I assume they must.
Does nayone make a CAT bypass for a Passat Diesel estate? If so will it make any difference anyway?

[The_Burg]

tr7v8 said:

Probably needs an injector clean & service. Also these run VTG turbos so possibly getting coked up.

Use injector cleaner every few tanks so hopefully should be alright.
Coked up turbo sounds expensive, never even though about anythihg like that.

Surely though the cat must get clogged with age and soot?

[The_Burg]

liner33 said:

I got rid of the cats on my diesel , helps the turbo spool up a little earlier and they arent needed for the mot (check with your tester first though)

So anyonw know where i can get a bypass for a 2000 Passat 115 Sport?