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DPF problem
I have just been quoted £2300 to replace the DPF filter and EGR valve on my 2007 Fiat Multipla diesel.
The car has done 10,000 miles in a year, the majority of which were in the city but with a 100 mile plus motorway run every two weeks.
Dealer has tried regeneration without success. Can I avoid this huge bill? Am very angry since warning light only came on AFTER the problem became critical.
The car has done 10,000 miles in a year, the majority of which were in the city but with a 100 mile plus motorway run every two weeks.
Dealer has tried regeneration without success. Can I avoid this huge bill? Am very angry since warning light only came on AFTER the problem became critical.
Asked on 14 March 2011 by JohnP63
Answered by
Honest John
That's what will happen if the car does a succession of short runs from cold starts. Diesels with DPFs are not suitable for this type of use.
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