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How will I know if my car's DPF is blocked?
If the DPF is blocked in my Ford Kuga, how will I know? What is the cheapest way to deal with the situation?
Asked on 19 April 2021 by Musa
Answered by
Dan Powell
A blocked DPF will usually illuminate a warning light on the dashboard. Fuel economy will also drop and there will be a lot of black smoke from the exahust. You may also have trouble starting the car (or the idling will be rough). It may be possible to clean the DPF. Otherwise, you will need to replace the entire system.
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