What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
Is rising oil level a symptom of a DPF fault?
In September 2010 we bought a new Skoda Yeti diesel. All was well for a few months, then the diesel particulate filter light started coming on. We had the filter cleared professionally but it happened again. We also noticed that the oil level was too high on more than one occasion. Why is this happening? Can you please advice us on how we can make sure the car does not keep breaking down and is repaired under warranty?
Asked on 6 September 2012 by PR, Boston, Lincs.
Answered by
Honest John
Despite your 14,000 miles a year, this would normally indicate that you are not driving the car far enough or at high enough engine speeds. A succession of short runs from cold starts will clog the DPF, then the extra fuel injected into the engine for the active regeneration will sink into the sump, raising the oil level. Either take the car for more long runs, or sell it and buy a 1.2TSI or 1.4TSI petrol model.
Similar questions
I am writing you regarding my Ford Focus 1.6TDCI. I purchased it in April 2012 with 38,000 miles on the clock. In October the engine malfunction light came on. I took it into the Ford garage we purchased...
My partner drives a 2006 Audi A4 2.0-litre diesel and the DPF light is now appearing on every weekend. The light very rarely appeared on whilst it was under warranty and the first time it did after the...
My son’s Peugeot 307 diesel particle filter additive low-level warning light has come on. Is this a major problem that only Peugeot can deal with? Or are there alternative mechanics that might be able...
Related models
Unique styling. Solid build. Excellent petrol engines including frugal yet peppy 1.2 TSI. Good space in the back. Frugal 1.6 TDI Greenline can return 60mpg+.
Elsewhere on 
.jpg)
