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We need a large MPV, but do low mileage - what do you recommend? 1 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
We have four children and are struggling with our Citroen C4 Grand Picasso. We need a secondhand replacement with space and a decent boot, so very few... -
Which used estate would you buy-petrol or diesel? 26 Aug 2016 (Forum)
and expensive DPF problems. The whole experience has REALLY put me off ever owning another diesel. I am really only considering it because of my increased mileage on the horizon. Can anyone tell me if the newest versions -
Used estate/MPV - holy grail sought. 16 Mar 2013 (Forum)
quite like it but I realise my usage and driving style probably isn't best suited to modern diesels with pesky DPF timebombs etc. waiting to empty the wallet. I like easy, relaxed driving and tend to drive in low revs when I can but like to have a bit of power in reserve for those occasions when we -
When was ‘peak petrol’? 27 Jan 2024 (Forum)
Seems to be a consensus of opinion that ‘peak diesel’ was the early 2000s. Common rail or PD injection systems that give relatively quiet running, easy cold starting, plenty of torque, tall gearing, decent fuel economy and none of the emissions related DPF and AdBlue problems that blight newer -
Economy run 12 Sep 2023 (Forum)
Pug 207SW diesel 1.6 HDi, 83K miles, no DPF. Last Thursday did round trip Fordsham - Shrewsbury - Wenlock - Craven Arms and return by A49, 140 miles, mostly A roads with about 20% B roads, mostly light traffic, with short hold-up on Shrewsbury east bypass. Total 4 hours driving - I -
Mitsubishi L200 - L200 noise help 11 Jul 2022 (Forum)
the engine. A local garage has had a look and they think it could be the DPF causing the noise. They informed me they took the turbo apart to see if anything there is causing it and they put a smoke machine on the car to see if any holes are present, they could not find any issues. They have just told me -
Renault Captur 1.3 Red Edition - Can this be real? I’m impressed with a French Car 11 Jul 2021 (Forum)
cylinder and is the diesel beset with DPF problems if used locally ? -
Mazda 3 1.5 petrol - Mazda 3 to buy or not to buy 10 Apr 2021 (Forum)
for for this at this age (5 years) and mileage. I am aware of DPF problems on the diesel versions of these cars but wondered if there are any known issues with the petrol engines. The car is only likely to do around 5k a year and so I am happy to get a higher mileage car provided its mechanically sound -
Skoda Fabia - Buying 57 plate fabia 1.9 tdi pd2 12 Aug 2020 (Forum)
Pls could somebody help - i know nothing about cars. I have a 51 plate fabia 1.9 tdi pd its got 280k ans runs fine unfortunately abs pump has failed. I guess time for newer car. I have found 57 plate non dpf tdi pd 1.9. Is there a way to find out if this is the same ultra -
KIA Pro_Cee'd - MOT emissions fail - Scrap or Not 6 Jul 2019 (Forum)
be over £1000 plus possibly injectors at £600 - and even then it may not fix the issue. Have i got any hope of giving the car to one of these DPF cleaning companies (Halfords do it i've seen) or is this reading way of the scale and I may as well scrap the car as its only worth -
Audi A4 B6 - Time to replace my A4 B6 Tdi 2003 6 Jul 2019 (Forum)
through the system. But I'm finding it difficult to find a car to replace it with because of the fabulous performance of the PD 130 bhp engine and general refinement. Short listed cars are Rover 75 and any diesel without a DPF with a budget of £5000. Had the new cars and don't want to return . A day -
Volvo XC90 - Non regulated Business Hire Contract Termination 11 Jan 2019 (Forum)
Hi, I took out an unregulated agreement to Hire a new car last September on a business contract from via my own limited company. Subsequently the car has developed an emissions fault, warning light and has to go back to dealer (not the DPF). The dealer has made three attempts to fix under -
Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 27-01-2018 Part 1 30 Jan 2018 (Forum)
that a diesel stops because fuel stops being injected, so turning it off during a cycle will be trivial in comparison. My Mazda 6 oil level rises irrespective of driving style, and DPF regeneration varies between160-230 km seemingly irrespective of driving style, so it is crazy to drive another 15km every time -
Ford Focus Estate 2008 1.6tdci - ENGINGE MALFUNCTION- NO FAULT CODE 3 May 2017 (Forum)
Hi! Recently fixed all the major problems with my ford, Dpf, Additive module, Turbo charger, Controll valve for tubo(overboost situatoion), and EGR circuit low wich was given by Blocked Intercooler by-pass valves. I still have a problem that seems to be coming form nowhere -
Kia Carens - 'safe' motoring 5 Apr 2016 (Forum)
chopping it in for something a little simpler, and definitely not diesel so there's no DMF or DPF etc. I no longer do enough miles to justify diesel, but I do prefer how they drive. I'm attracted to Kia, mainly for value and the warranty. In particular, the Carens 1.6GDi. A 2014 model with c -
£4.5k, which family car to keep long term? 2 Dec 2015 (Forum)
like a nice Mondeo/Insignia for comfort, space any toys. Trouble is, I only average 10-12k max mileage, mostly local driving, 18 mile round trips. I really want a diesel, as I love the power delivery and fuel economy, but I am scared of buying because of the dreaded four (DMF, DPF, Injectors and Turbos -
Vw Golf mk5 - Vw Golf mk5 boost issues 5 Sep 2015 (Forum)
Having boost issues in lower gears where the turbo struggles to kick in but once it does it works fine and works fine in higher gears. Had turbo actuator replaced, egr replaced, dpf checked. Started a little self diagnosis today. Here is a little video -
Reliabilie and economical - Buying a used car for taxi used 23 Aug 2015 (Forum)
Hi everyone I'm having a hard time choosing a next workhorse with negative feedbacks about diesel cars manufactured since 2009 due to its DPF while I'm running more than 25000 a year mostly town driving, I'm not sure if petrol will be a good idea. I'm driving a 1.9 passat with 5 speed at the moment -
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI 2006 - Exhaust gas temperature sensor 23 Jun 2015 (Forum)
Hi folks. Does anyone know how I could test the exhaust gas temperature sensor on my Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI 2006 plate? It sits in the cat/dpf box just after the manifold. I'm suspecting it could have failed as when I put a meter across it it reads open circuit. There's two wires on its
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