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Please explain why Mazda 6 2.2L diesels do not have the same DPF problems as the Mazda 6 2.0L diesel (where the sump can fill up with diesel oil)?

Asked on 1 June 2011 by Torque Torque

Answered by Honest John
Completely different diesel engine. Different generation. Chain cam rather than belt cam. 2nd generation DPF.

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