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How often should I change my Peugeot 206's oil and air filters?

Please can you tell me how often should I get the oil and oil filter changed on my 2003 Peugeot 206 SW? Should I get the air filter done at the same time?

Can I use home-processed biodiesel in my Skoda Superb?

I have a Skoda Superb 2.0 diesel, 2005-6. Needing to save money, I can buy a biodiesel kit and buy the used filtered oil. I have a spare garage to do it in and am told I can make up to 2500 litres for...

Why is my Vauxhall Combo van losing power?

Please could you advise what to do about a new Vauxhall Combo SE 1.3 van I bought in May 2010? It is hesitating and losing power, and our local dealer can't detect a fault.

Can I replace my Volkswagen Passat's broken Siemens injector with a Bosch item?

I've got a 56-plate Volkswagen Passat 2-litre TDI. It's got Siemens injectors at the moment and one of them has broken. Can I replace the broken one with a Bosch injector or does it have to be a siemens?

How should I drive my Citroen C5 diesel in order to avoid potential DPF problems?

A couple of months ago, I bought a secondhand 2007 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi auto. This is obviously a rep's car, given the 72,000 miles on the clock. Again, no problem, as this is good, honest mileage and the...

Will a Jaguar XF diesel be ok used for weekend and evening journeys?

If I treat myself to a new or nearly-new Jaguar XF 3.0 diesel and only drive it at weekends and maybe some evenings, will the DPF be ok as long as those journeys are not short stop-start and the revs are...

Does my SEAT Altea XL have a DPF?

I drive an 09 SEAT Altea XL. Does this car have a diesel particulate filter?

Does my 2002 Volvo S60 D5 have a particulate diesel filter?

Which 4x4s don't have a DPF?

Where can I get a list of new 4x4 diesels that do not have a DPF fitted?

Is a blocked DPF causing my 2004 Ford Mondeo to smell of diesel?

I have a 2004 (53 plate) Mondeo Ghia X 130, and recently I have noticed a smell of diesel at the end of a long run on A-roads and motorways when I get to a standstill, which then disappears once I move...