Can I remove my DPF?

As the owner of a 2011 520D BMW touring automatic I only do about 5000 miles a year mainly City driving. I see advertisements for removal of DPF, is this a solution to avoid impending major problems?

Volvo V50 reliability after three years

In your summary of the Volvo V50 you state as a 'bad point' that diesels are expensive after 3 years. I have a 40 month old Volvo V50 2.0 diesel with 22k miles and and no problems so far. I need to decide...

Car computer not reconnected after a service

Flashing DPF dasboard light came on at 23400 miles on 15/02/12. Mazda dealer diagnostic check showed that they had not reset the car computer(?) after the service in July 11, no actual fault with DPF....

Is this DPF failure linked to my injectors?

I bought my 57 plate Passat 11 months old from main dealer, a Volkswagen demonstrator, serviced by them since. I have had major problems since day 1: Almost all major components have been replaced, ie...

New Ford Ranger DPF

I have just watched your excellent video on the new Ford Ranger. You make the point that, when cruising on the motorway, the engine will be revving at 2000rpm. Will this be enough to activate the DPF?...

When to sell and what to buy?

I'd apprecate advice, please. Have had a 2005 Mondeo TDCI LX from one year old; now done 60K gentle miles, 1500 of them towing lightweight caravan (950kg). Main concern is cheapness to run, mainly avoiding...

Regenerating my DPF

I seem to remember you saying that if there is a period of low speed, short journeys the engine should be run at 2000revs+ for a period of 15 minutes each week in order to regenerate the Particulate Filter. My...

Time to replace the DPF

I have Focus Estate 1.6tdi(110) which is due for its 6-year service and my local Ford dealer tells me the DPF is due for replacement at a cost of several hundred pounds. The car has only done 55k and...

How do I keep my new i40 healthy?

I take delivery of a Hyundai i40 diesel in March and have read your posts about Particulate Filters with interest. 4 My mileage has fallen dramatically since retirement and I now complete small journeys...

Injector replacement linked to DPF problem?

Just had 23H9 VW Passat injector recall done at Local VW dealer, after a couple of weeks and long distance runs DPF and engine management lights lit up. Is there any possible link between the newly replaced...