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• All diesels - Which driving style produces the least diesel soot 24 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Soot is a clear enemy of the modern diesel as it blocks EGR devices and DPF but how do you avoid making the soot in the first place? I have heard four theories: 1.Soot is mainly generated when a car is being driven hard which is why drivers accelerating hard from roundabouts get
• Seat Leon 1.9TDI FR - Seat Leon 1.9TDI FR 17 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  My 'new' car is a Mk 1 (2004 model) Seat Leon 1.9 TDI FR 150hp, 1 owner, 52k miles and FSH. I decided to buy an older diesel to avoid problems with DPFs and the later piezo injectors fitted to VAG diesels.  The 1.9TDI also seems to be a fairly fuel-efficient diesel. Does
• Skoda Octavia - 1.9PD injectors 2 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  customer service, gave them the registration plate of an 09 example from a local dealer and asked who made its fuel injectors. The answer was Siemens. So, the HJ car-by-car has it correct. (I also asked if it had a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and they said it didn't.) Having read a lot
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - Focus Car Manual / Maintenance Guide? 8 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  All, Following advice from HJ I purchased on Friday a 56/07 1.6 TDCi (non-DPF) from Car Giant. Having previously been a one owner company car I got the computer print out history from the leasing company but NO service book / manual etc. I am looking for the basic maintenance guides / service
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  Which family car? 7 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a young family, and now require a larger car but I want it to match certain criteria. I currently drive a Ford Fusion but this is quite a squeeze...
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  Black death 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Just over a year ago I bought a new (pre-reg) FIAT 500 1.25 diesel (I mean the type of fuel, not the confusingly ‘Diesel’ branded car). I used it as a...
• qashqai 1.5dci .. no dpf version - high pressure smoke from oil filler with cap on 3 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  hello all now this happened a few years ago and has happened again today.(sort of)...will run you through what happened. car is a 1.5dci nissan qashqai +2 ,non dpf bought from new. its not a 4wd (has the renault 1.5dci engine) 2010 reg im a very carefull driver, dont push it hard, and change
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  What is the ideal diesel hybrid annual mileage? 30 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I know that if you drive less that 10000 miles a year, a diesel isn't the right choice. What about a diesel hybrid engine? Does that have a minimum recommendation?
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  Should I buy a diesel Nissan Qashqai+2? 13 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about buying a 2011 Nissan Qashqai +2 1.5 dCi. It has done 130,000 miles and the seller is asking for £4,300. I quite like the car, it looks...
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  Should I buy a diesel or petrol Volkswagen Polo? 8 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy a Volkswagen Polo petrol 1.2 TDI Match (2017) or a Polo diesel 1.4 TDI (2016)? It will be used for city travel with three or four long trips...
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  Should I consider the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sport? 14 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at the Mercedes-Benz A-Class A180D Sport. However, I'm unsure whether running costs will be high. I've never driven a diesel before. I'm on...
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  Is there a midsize SUV with 3 full seats in the back? 8 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My budget is about £10k. I currently have a 2011 Peugeot 5008 but it's underpowered. I want an SUV with 3 full seats but not a 7-seater. However, they...
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  I want one last great diesel estate car. What would you recommend as a simple option? 1 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 25,000 business miles per year and do not think battery-electric would be suitable for my next vehicle. I recently saw an advert for the advanced...
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  I'm buying a new car, do I go for petrol or diesel? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible. Do I buy petrol or diesel? Which model do you recommend?
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  I don't drive long distances but I do a lot of miles. Should I avoid diesel? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2015 Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 diesel. I'm looking to change it this year. I don't drive long enough distances to warrant the diesel,...
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  What's the most reliable make and model for £1500? 31 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a stop gap car for under £1500 for my commute to work - which is a 30-mile round trip with the occasional 100 mile journey. It has...
• Toyota Verso - Injectors replaced - car now won't run 14 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  . August - we get a new code P2002 to do with the DPF which our local garage renewed. Then a week or two later both the injector and DPF codes are back. Our garage sends us back to the injector specialist who, for the first time, actually takes a look. He confirms the injectors are all shot and we agree
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  I do 13,000 miles per year - should I go for a petrol car or the cheaper diesel version? 24 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I do approximately 13,000 miles a year and quite a lot of motorway driving. I've seen a good deal for a 2016 Skoda Octravia vRS 2.0 TDI with only 2000...
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  Should I get the emissions update done on my 100,000 mile Skoda Suberb? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2009 Skoda Superb. It runs very well, done 110,000 miles and I plan to keep it. Skoda have invited me to bring it in for emission software change,...
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  Should I get a hybrid or a diesel car to commute? 21 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I do a 40 mile round trip every day with a mix of roads, including 70mph dual carriageway and a stretch of motorway for about 10 miles each way. Would...