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• Jaguar X type diesel - Your views please 17 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  Been offered a 2008 model estate with 50k miles by an acquaintance. Well maintained and new clutch last year . Your views please and approx value. It is in very nice condition. Assume it has no Dpf ?
• 24 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  It is a very simple matter to fit a temperature warning system to show a driver that his/her DPF was actively regenerating, so best not to switch off the engine, but that would not go down too well with harassed mums delivering their little darlings to the prep-school. Is that really
• Honda CRV - diesel v petrol 15 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  What's better? I've never had a diesel engine in 45 years driving. Concerned about DPF reports. Should I now go for diesel or stick to what one hears is a poorer performing petrol version? Graham Upson
• Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 cdti - Z19DTH exhaust temperature 1 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Hi What is normal (working) exhaust temperature readings from Bank 1 Sensor 1 and Sensor 2, when DPF reheneration IS NOT present? Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTI with Z19 DTH engine.
• In general - Diesels 12 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  . The one thing I'd like to ask is I have just read an article on the rac website about dpf and it mentions how long they should last and cost to fix and the way I see it a dpf 100k miles, replace at a cost of 1k on some cars 100k mile means a new cam belt and around that mileage ish a new clutch all
• Vauxhall Astra J 1.7CDi - New Engine Waranty Claim 24 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  to take the engine apart. The mileage is 77,000 and during the year the dealer has replaced the DPF, the EGR valve and one injector. I have only paid for the cost of the DPF, £1,000. Should I give the OK to take the head off for inspect even though I may be left with and engine in bits and liable
• Hyundai Tucson - Diesel Particulate Filter in Hyundai Tucson 22 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  my choice to the petrol engine. However speaking to someone today who has a diesel tucson (his is automatic) and they do similar mileage to me with no issues or concerns regarding the DPF. They seem to think the Tucson DPF is designed in such a way that it doesn't require regular
• Petrol or Diesel? 21 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  will be looking for a car about 2-3 years old) but most diesels now have a dpf as standard which can get clogged.   Most days i have a 22 mile round trip to work on a mix of roads (dual carriage way then 30mph through a village followed by 60mph single carriageway roads before a short spell
• Ford Euro IV Diesel Info 3 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  emissions. Developed with PSA Peugeot Citroën and introduced at last month's Frankfurt Motor Show, the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) makes its debut in the Focus C-MAX Duratorq TDCi engine lineup. Available in selected European markets, the new DPF system is targeted to reduce particulate emissions
• Volvo S40 - Any good versatile diagnostic tool? 21 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Could anyone recommend a good diagnostic tool? Ideally one I could read into the dpf (not necessarily for forced regeneration) just blocked/partially blocked/air flow... I also have citroen DS4 diesel 18months old.
• XTrail - Best diesel engine cleaner 28 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  I am looking for a diesel engine cleaner and I have seen the following popup regularly on the web :-   Halfords Millers Diesel Power Sport  Forte DPF Cleaner and Regenerator PowerEnhancer BG 244 Diesel Fuel Cleaner   Anyone have any
• Volvo C30 - Pat (Eolys) Fluid 10 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  Following ongoing issues with the DPF on my volvo. Almost ever since I bought it it’s has some sort of issue/regen/replace. Been advised it’s all sorts of issues from injectors to sensors to the DPF itself I have been given what I think is some plain sound advice from my local garage. I had
• Astra, but any Diesel with DPF - How much for a forced regen. 30 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  Waiting at an indy garage yesterday for a job to be done on our car, noticed a man bought an 11 plate Astra Diesel in, judging by the work being done...
• Skoda Roomster - VW Recall list 20 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, I have just read Honest John article on VW recall but the Skoda Roomster is not listed, I have a 2014 105 BHP 1.6 TDI and my daughter a 2013 I.6 105 TDI both with dpf. Are these engines affected? From Wiki I gather they are the same engine, I understand
• Mazda 6 2.0 Diesel 2006 123550 miles. - Mazda6 EM Light is on 19 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  level fine and only 7000 miles old. The wife says the DPF light was flashing for her earlier as well as EM light, but i cant get it to replicate that for me. Side note, the DPF has been removed so i know its not that thats blocked. So my thoughts are: - - How do i find out
• SAAB 9-3 - Not any old white smoke problem! but a problem! 2 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Hi I would be extremely grateful for any input as i have a puzzling situation with my car. I have a saab 9-3 1.9 tid 2005 and 105,000 miles I purchased the car and discovered during its first MOT that the dpf innards had been probably removed (weld marks on dpf
• Mazda CX5 - Commitment to Diesel 11 Feb 2022 (Forum)
  Surprising to see Mazda s commitment to diesel after all the negative comments reported by owners on this site about major problems whilst shortly out of warranty . Lets hope they have finally sorted the DPF issues as the road tests indicate that the extra power from the diesel gives
• Mazda 3 - The Japanese are back 1 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Stunning new model now launched AND with a diesel option surprisingly. Would have thought they have had enough grief with their DPF problems ? And with the Skyactive engine having a switchable function on the spark plugs this car is state of the art. But its refreshing to see
• Volkswagen Tiguan - turbo 24 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Im currently changing the turbo on a 2009 tiguan 2.0 tdi. Has anyone done one before? It looks abit of a nightmare. Ive started by removing the rocker cover which has given me more access to the manifold but it looks like i need to remove the dpf? Any advice would be much appreciated, thanks.
• 2010 citroen c3 picasso 1.6 diesel 90bhp - how often must timing belt be changed 27 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  does this model have a DPF, how often does the timing belt have to be replaced, what with having a dual mass flywheel, is this a sensible buy.