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Does the Mini have any DPF issues? 22 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife has bought a 2012 Mini Countryman with a diesel engine. She does about 3000 miles a year on local trips; what problems can she anticipate with... -
Can I expect DPF and dual mass flywheel problems on my Subaru Outback? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Subaru Outback Boxer diesel which has covered 23,000 miles. I had planned to keep it for a further two years but due to the possibility of... -
How can I tell when the DPF is regenerating? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible to purchase anything that lets you know when your diesel particulate filter (DPF) is regenerating e.g. something simple like a bulb lighting... -
DPF light keeps coming on after the emissions fix - did they do a botch job? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm having problems with my DPF light coming on after the emissions fix. Is this a typical occurrence with the SEAT Toledo 1.6 TDi? What do they do to... -
DPF Problem 2 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
The DPF warning light appeared on the dash for the first time with no other issues at all with car. I checked with my handbook for advice which l followed... -
Does the Land Rover Freelander 2 suffer from DPF problems? 18 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
My father is about to change his Land Rover Freelander 2 for a new car and has offered me his old car. I am very tempted by this kind offer as it will... -
How should I ensure I don't have any DPF problems with a KIA Cee'd diesel? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a 2012 KIA Cee'd 1, 1.6 diesel manual. My mileage is approx 8000 - 10,000 miles per year, roughly 50/50 short journeys and motorway.... -
Will the DPF on our new Qashqai develop problems following 20 minute trips? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Despite planning to buy a new petrol car because of our average annual mileage of 8500, we have chosen the Nissan Qashqai 360 1.6 dCi 130PS + with 'stop-start'... -
What DPF servicing is needed? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Focus 1.6TDCI 110 will be coming up to 75,000 miles in a few months. I understand that replacement of the DPF is reccomended by the manufacturer at... -
DPF - should I change to petrol? 19 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 2.0-litre TDI 170 6sp A4 has been perfect so far whilst commuting 20 miles each way. Now at three and a half years old and 41,000 miles my new commute... -
Smokeless moans 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
As a pensioner I have understood diesels to be less efficient than petrol on short journeys as they take awhile to warm up. Can you explain what EGR and... -
Does my car have a DPF fitted? 4 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me if the Toyota Avensis T27 2.2 D-4D has a diesel particulate filter? -
How do I know when the DPF on my car is regenerating? 3 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I read a lot about diesel DPFs but how do I know when the fuel system is regenerating? I drive a Toyota RAV4 2.2-litre diesel. Nothing comes alight on... -
Our BMW 1 Series is showing a DPF light - is this because we only use it for short journeys? 20 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought my son a BMW 1 Series for his 18th birthday. Soon after the filter light came on. We took it to a garage to be looked at and the turbo... -
How can I fix the DPF fault on my Citroen C3 Picasso? 15 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen C3 Picasso has completed 47,000 miles without anything major going wrong. But now I have a dashboard warning light saying "SERVICE" and a message... -
Excessive white smoke from Lexus (06) IS220d - any advice? 21 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I had the same problem as most people do with a puff of white smoke after engine got a little warm and then it went away. I searched online and found... -
What can I do to solve my DPF problems? 15 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a Ford Focus 1.6TDCi (2009). I am fed up with the constant DPF issues, so firstly is it worth replacing the DPF (I don't think removal... -
Should I remove the DPF from my Mazda 5? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
The DPF light is showing on my 2008 Mazda 5 diesel. Some say it is the better option (and legal) is to remove the filter altogether. Any suggestions? -
What are the manufacturers doing to improve DPF technology? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Although living in a rural situation most of my journeys are short, which seems to suggest that my diesel engine and exhaust system does not reach the... -
Does my Focus have a DPF? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2009 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI Style 90. There is no mention of a DPF on any of the documents I have. Please could you advise, as there...
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