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  Can premium fuel prevent a DPF from clogging up? 29 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have read that buying premium diesel will help prevent the DPF from blocking up as it has additives in it. Is this true or am I wasting my money?
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  Is there an alternative to replacing my Fiat Sedici's DPF? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Arnold Clark has confirmed that a new Diesel Particulate Filter for my Fiat Sedici 1.9 Multijet diesel will cost £3300, plus fitting. Is it cast in gold?...
• Buying a diesel car - DPF problems 13 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  A pity about DPF diesels. Brought to the market and sold to a largely unsuspecting public - and often unfit for the purpose of general use. It seems a scandal of manufacturers using the customer to complete testing. Many Motorists are currently selling a non DPF diesel - still
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  Will my Focus have a DPF? 24 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a Ford Focus 1600 of about 2008/9 vintage. I understand that some of the diesel engines don't have a DPF filter. I presume that...
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  Jaguar XF - can I remove the DPF? 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I keep getting a DPF warning light on my 2008 Jaguar XF. Can I have it removed and have the ECU remapped? I've found lots of websites offing this service....
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  Has my car got a DMF/ DPF? 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Ford Focus 09 1.8TDCi hatchback. Has this model got a DMF?
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1997 DPF or not? 27 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Hi , I have a 2005 55 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCI. Will this model have a dpf fitted as standard. If so what is the procedure for renewing the dpf and where on the car is it? Thanks.
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  When were DPFs introduced? 3 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  When were DPFs introduced?
• Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 115 - DPF on new Focus 22 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Hello all, We have ordered a new Focus MK3 (2011) and would like to know which DPF the Focus will be fitted with. I know that it will either be the Eolys fluid dpf or the newer C-DPF but I'm not sure as the new 1.6 TDCi 115 is basically a revised version of the 109 TDCi.  I
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  Are diesel DPFs evolving to the point where problems are disappearing? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read your recent comments about certain vehicle models appearing to be DPF trouble-free. Is this because they have markedly different...
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  Is a DPF essential? 3 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A warning about particle filter failure has started to show up intermittently. My garage tells me it needs replacing but there is possible chance that...
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  Is this DPF failure linked to my injectors? 14 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my 57 plate Passat 11 months old from main dealer, a Volkswagen demonstrator, serviced by them since. I have had major problems since day 1:...
• VAG - EURO5 DPF info 6 May 2017 (Forum)
  For ages Ive been looking for a better understanding of how the DPF works and what things affect it and what style of driving is best for it. In my searching I found this that could be of onterest to some
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  Will my BMW require a replacement DPF? 29 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 BMW 320d. It's the N47 engine and had the timing chain done last year at 130k miles and was done at 80k miles. It's now covered 182k miles...
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  Skoda Octavia DPF warning light 7 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Skoda Octavia 1.6 diesel is six months old and the DPF light has started to come on. I use it for daily commuting and school runs. About once a week...
• 260, 2.0D portfolio XF - Jaguar DPF 11 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  The car registered an amber warning ‘ engine/transmission’ book says take to garage. Error msgs read ‘DPF’ failure. warranty claim with XXX company - claim refused as DPF had deteriorated  they say. They asked for all error msgs first, then wanted the DPF
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  DPF removal - is it legal to do so? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What is the legal requirement in regards to the MoT, road tax and insurance, if you remove the diesel particulate filter and remap the engine of a Nissan...
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  Why don't I see any mention of DPF issues in pick-up trucks? 24 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  There must be a lot of pickups used for short journeys, yet I haven't seen anyone mention DPF issues. Why is this?
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  How can I avoid DPF problems? 21 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The manual for my Ford Focus Estate 1.6 TDI instructs to occasionally run in lower gears at high revs but does not say how high for the revs or over what...
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  Will I have DPF problems with this driving style? 3 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm tempted by a 2010 36k Qashqai 2.0-litre diesel with FSH. I like everything about it but concerned whether I might have DPF issues. Annual mileage...