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2010 citroen c3 picasso 1.6 diesel 90bhp - DPF 28 Apr 2013 (Forum)
does this car have a DPF fitted? -
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (110) - DPF removal of. 5 Jan 2011 (Forum)
Does it infringe on any legal requirement if you remove the DPF? -
How can I fix DPF issues? 17 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 2014 Mazda CX-5 with 80k on clock. We have Been advised by a garage that the DPF is more or less knackered and causing turbo failure. One... -
Honda CRV 2005 2,2 diesel - misguide of DPF -have replaced the pre-converter 1 Dec 2014 (Forum)
I bee missguided by a pal and have replaced the pre-converter to my CRV instead to replace the right DPF ; the problem - light glow in the dash board - occured a while ago when the engine lost power and I have been to dealer and have performed the regeneration but didn´t last much -
Can a diesel van be used for short journeys? 24 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
Can the Toyota Proace diesel van be used for short journeys? I believe it has a DPF. -
What sort of speed and for how long do I need to be driving for the DPF to be working? 30 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
What sort of speed and for how long do I need to be driving for the DPF on my diesel to be working? -
Dashboard symbol for DPF regeneration? 28 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible to retro fit my 2011 Ford Kuga 2.0TDCI with a dashboard symbol that will warn me when the ECU triggers a DPF regeneration, so that I know... -
DPF on a Skoda 1.9 TDI 1 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a 60 plate Skoda 1.9 TDI PD and can't get a definitive answer to the question of does this engine have a DPF fitted. I've asked... -
Can I remove the DPF from my car? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have 2010 Ford Focus and am considering a DPF removal. The system itself hasn't given my any issues, but I am worried about future problems. Is this... -
Looking for a late car without a DPF 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Currently looking to replace a 53 Plate Mazda 6 with a similar car. Have found a local Mazda 6 2.2d TS2 with 35,500 miles on clock. I do around 12,500-15,000... -
BMW 1 Series DPF problems 30 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 1 series 118d (2009) and the DPF warning light has come on. It pops up after every four or so miles per journey. I haven't noticed any difference... -
How do I know if my car is in a DPF regeneration cycle? 29 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
How do I know if my car is in a DPF regeneration cycle? It would appear that the engine should not be switched of while this process is taking place but... -
How do taxi firms get around DPF problems? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering purchasing a used Renault Trafic, although my question is about DPFs in general. So to start regeneration you should be driving motorway... -
Should I buy a car if the DPF light is on? 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am considering purchasing a 2005 Volvo V70 2.4 D S for about £5000. The dealer allowed me to take the car to my mechanic to give it the once over and... -
DPF problems - on all cars? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
You often point out the problems of failing DPFs on higher mileage diesels, especially in Volkswagen models. Does the same apply across all manufacturers... -
How to fix a 307's worn our DPF? 28 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 307 SW HDI, bought new, 2002 or 2003 (not ex fleet!). 83,000 miles. I know the DPF needs dealing with but can a local service centre clean... -
DPF replacement - what needs to be done? 20 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm having the DPF replaced on my 2005 Ford Focus 1.6TDCI as I have a fault saying that the DPF has reached its maximum regenerations. I'm having it... -
Will a pick-up's DPF be okay with mostly short trips? 15 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a BMW 1 Series diesel that has a DPF fitted. I drive two daily trips of 15 miles with quite a bit of traffic. Over six years of ownership,... -
Ford Focus - Maintaining a DPF ? 13 Sep 2012 (Forum)
My 2009 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI has 92,000 miles. I have just had the DPF replaced by Ford. I'm wondering are any products suitable for adding to the fuel tank to increase the life span of the new DPF ? I've seen the cleaner additives but I'm unsure if they're any good ? Cheers -
Kuga - Ford dpf removal 13 Feb 2017 (Forum)
Hi has anyone removed the insides out of there dpf on a ford just wondering do you remove everything inside it