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Does the Nissan Qashqai suffer DPF problems?
I am thinking of buying a Nissan Qashqai diesel for towing my 1300kg caravan, but have concerns about the DPF. Would the 1.2 petrol engine be powerful enough or should I go with the 1.6 diesel?
Asked on 12 May 2015 by Bob
Answered by
Honest John
The Qashqai 1.6DCI has a Renault manifold in head engine that employs the latest technology to run cleanly and keep its DPF clear. That's the one to go for. But the latest VAG EA889 are manifold in head engines too. Arrived in 2013.
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