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  Ford Focus - Warranty on DPF which has failed 9 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In Nov 2009 an error message on my Ford Focus TDCI (56 plate, 65k miles) subsequently indicated that i needed the Diesel Particulate Oil changing. My local...
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  Is it illegal to remove a DPF? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 118 ES Coupe, which I purchased new in 2011. I love the car and would like to keep it over the long term, but I would like to try and avoid...
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  Is it legal to take out a DPF? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Is it legal to have a DPF removed? Are there any likely negative consequences with the EMS? Vehicle is a VW Jetta.
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  My BMW 5 Series' DPF fault also caused the turbocharger to fail - is this to be expected? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2007 5 Series BMW diesel automatic. The car has a full service history, but is high mileage at 85,000. The DPF light came on and the message said...
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  How often should my DPF need regeneration? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  How often should DPF regeneration occur? I bought a new Vauxhall Corsa in November 2012, 2 days after having the car and only driving about 10miles the...
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  What's the best way to maintain a DPF? 9 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2007 Volvo XC90 with 118k on the clock. Lovely motor and mostly trouble free but it's recently started missing the odd beat and intermittently...
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  Buying a Land Cruiser with no DPF 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  How can I find out when the last Land Cruiser LC or Amazon without a DPF was sold in the UK?
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  How do I get rid of my van's DPF warning light? 9 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter T5. The DPF warning light has come on four times since last December. I do a lot of short journeys, but try to do...
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  Just had the emissions fix on my Golf - is a faulty DPF sensor the start of many more problems? 5 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI had its emissions fix in January 2017. Prior to this, I've owned it for five years with no issues. Last week, a flashing...
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  How long does it take to clear a DPF? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Judging by the times Diesel Particulate Filters are mentioned in your columns, your mailbox must clog up with them. My question involves the distance one...
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  Buying used 4007 - should DPF put us off? 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are considering buying a used Peugeot 4007 2.2 HDi 156 SE 5dr - 74,500 miles, 07 plate, full Peugeot service history, local car. Recently serviced,...
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  Will a MINI Countryman diesel be ok for 7000 miles a year? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a MINI D4 Countryman (and spare winter wheels/tyres) as I live in the Scottish Highlands, but most journeys will be only 15-20 miles...
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  The DPF has failed on my car for the second time. What can I do? 3 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Just over a year ago, I wrote to you to flag a DPF issue with my 30k mileage 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport. After a massive fight, Land Rover replaced...
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  I've been given a DPF surcharge on an exchange basis for a new one, is this correct? 6 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Has anyone ever heard of DPF surcharge. I discovered my DPF had the filters removed and I needed a new one. I was then told when the part was returned...
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  Could a DPF problem be misdiagnosed as needing a new turbo 6 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Following a dramatic loss of power on the motorway in July my Ford Dealer replaced the turbo in my 2008 Focus Td 109. Cost £900. This week the engine malfunction...
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  Which diesel compact SUVs do not have a DPF? 3 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am now 70 and looking to the future I am thinking of buying a compact SUV for easier access. Looking from these cars - Skoda Yeti, Kia Sportage, Hyundai...
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  Quick fix for my Jaguar XF's DPF fault. 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Jaguar XF 3.0D kept coming up "restricted performance" and yes I have been using it for short runs. However, I got a bottle Forte turbo cleaner and...
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  How can you tell which cars have DPFs? 16 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any easy way of telling which diesel cars have a DPF? I had assumed it was only those that were Euro V compliant but when browsing some second...
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  Will the Skoda Octavia Estate diesel be suitable for my seven-mile daily commute? 26 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’m interested in purchasing a new Skoda Octavia Estate with the 1.6 CR diesel engine, but I'm concerned whether my daily drive to work is suited to a...
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  How do I keep my DPF working properly? 5 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2022 Dacia Duster Blue dCi. I was told to take it for a motorway run at least one a month. I only do 8500 miles per annum but half of that is...