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  Buying a used 4x4 without DPF 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to but a used diesel 4x4 for towing that does not have a DPF. The car would need to have a kerbweight of at least 1800kg for safe towing...
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  Does my car have a DPF? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car is powered by a Volkswagen 140bhp diesel engine, code BRT. I need to know whether this engine has a DPF. The reason is that the oil is Volkswagen-spec...
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  Can I trust an independent garage to replace a DPF? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I keep needing to get the garage to do DPF regen on my Mazda 5. It has done 60,000 mostly city miles and I think it's time to get the DPF replaced. However,...
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  To DPF or not to DPF? 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Finally I have made my mind up to go for a used Mondeo estate, about 1 year old. I have discovered about possible problems with the DPF, as I would only...
• vw toureg - dpf removal 2 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  if i have the dpf  egr and vsl removed and the ecu remapped by an expert  will this solve the problem of the dpf getting clogged  on short journeys?
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  Is the Mazda 6 a DPF nightmare? 5 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Mazda 6 (2011 model). I love the car but have heard of a few DPF issues with this car. Did this model get improvements to the...
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  How long do I need to drive at speed to get the DPF to regenerate? 25 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I owned an Evoque that had issues with the DPF. But when a diesel flags up that the DPF needs a regen, how long time or distance wise do you have to get...
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  Which diesel car is least likely to give DPF problems? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I do about 12,000 miles a year, mostly short runs with occasional motorway long hauls. I know most (if not all) modern diesels have DPFs which can give...
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  Is there a way to cheaply maintain a DPF? 11 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I would be interested in your opinion about DPF problems and whether some mechanics and main dealers make a big deal out of problems that are otherwise...
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  Does the Citroen C3 have a DPF 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a Citroen C3 1.4 HDi 70 Airdream+ (August 2009 model). I have heard some real scare stories about DPFs costing an arm and a leg to...
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  DPF Filter problems Ford Kuga 25 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I do a 152 motorway miles every workday and I have a DPF filter light. The light comes on is then reset (for £40) ok for a bit comes on again (this time...
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  I read that engine oil is contaminated by the DPF in 4x4s - is this the case with all diesel cars? 13 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I read in a recent 4x4 review that the engine oil is quickly contaminated by the DPF. Is this the case on all diesel engines with a DPF, and can it affect...
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  Will I have DPF trouble with a CX-5? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have ordered a Mazda CX5 2.2 Diesel this weekend, I have belatedly done some research on DPF problems - can you advise as if there is an on going issue...
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  Honda iDtec DPF problems 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm reading about quite a few DPF problems on the 2008 onward Honda Accord. Drivers seem to get a blocked DPF warning message and then even if they do...
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  Jaguar X-Type: does it have a dpf? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a Jaguar X-Type estate 2.2D automatic in either SE or Sovereign trim and I believe they are all fitted with DPFs. I commute 25 miles...
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  Are there any diesel cars which do not have DPFs or DMFs fitted? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen mentioned problems with dual mass flywheels and DPF filters. Are there any diesels that do not use DPF filters or have dual mass flywheel issues?...
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  Which 4x4s don't have a DPF? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Where can I get a list of new 4x4 diesels that do not have a DPF fitted?
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  How can I fix my MINI's clogged DPF? 6 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2009 MINI Cooper D, which is suffering a bout of DPF issues. Within a few months of owning the car, the DPF light came on (regularly) and BMW performed...
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  Blocked DPF - what should I do? 13 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  The diesel particulate filter (DPF) on my BMW 520D G30 is blocked, what should I do?
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  The DPF warning light is flashing on my Mazda 6 - does the particulate filter need cleaned or replaced? 4 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda 6 has a particulate filter warning light flashing, despite two hours on the motorway. The car has never done this in four years of ownership....