Volkswagen Passat CC engine problems - what's the fault?

I have a seven year old Volkswagen Passat CC. It has covered 140,000 miles and had no issues until now. The last two journeys, of approx 200 miles, the engine has 'missed', only for about 20 seconds each...

Can a failed DPF regen cause oil contamination in the engine?

My 2013 Mazda 6 diesel recently had a low oil pressure warning light come on. I stopped driving immediately and got towed to my Mazda dealer. They changed the oil and said it was contaminated (they didn't...

Buying a second hand estate for £10k - any recommendations?

My wife and I are in the market for a second hand estate; we want a car that's three to five years old and costs up to £10k. We are happy to have a fairly high mileage car (up to circa 100k). We've just...

How long will the DPF last on a Volvo C30?

I have always had petrol engine cars myself, but my dad has recently purchased a 2010 (60) plate Volvo C30 D2 (1.6 diesel engine, facelift model, R-Design) from a car supermarket. It has around 54,000...

DPF lifespan?

Hypothetical question: If driven in the absolute WORST possible way for a DPF filter, how long would it take for a brand new DPF (DNPR in Toyota speak) to clog up with ash/soot? I asked this question of...

Diesel Particular filter

My beloved C30 does 600miles a week. 120 round trip commute. I had heard about cars not running because the filter blocks up, in the city as short journeys, low revs, the engine never cleans. I do travel...

Should I be worried about my car's DPF?

I am becoming increasingly concerned about potential problems with my Ford Mondeo's DPF. My 2008 car is used on weekdays on a 12 mile commute. The route involves lots of traffic lights apart a short motorway...

Ford Mondeo DPF problem

The engine management light on my 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI came on last week so I took it to an independent garage and they said the code indicated "DPF efficiency" and that they would try some additive....

Does the Alfa Romeo 159 have any DPF issues?

Can you tell me if there are any technical or DPF issues relating to the Alfa Romeo 159?

Best fuels for Mondeos?

I have a Mondeo Mk4 TDCI which has more than 110K miles on the clock. Although the majority of my driving is on the motorway, I’m conscious that I’m likely to be having DPF problems before long. Is there...