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  DPFs and DMFs still an issue? 30 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've read with interest your advice regarding low mileage and the problems with DPFs and also your view of the potential expense of failing dual density...
• Peugeot 307 Hdi 1.6 - DPF cleaning 27 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  Hi any advice to re cover oil contanminated DPF after turbo blew and had to drive 300 miles home pouring black smoke, antipollution warning and eng icon, many thanks. mike.
• Vw golf - Volkswagen Golf - dpf opinions 21 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Quick question,  been quote £1500 for new dpf today,  found this online that fits the spec but is an aftermarket alternative. http://www.cats2u.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=37110  Anyone replaced theirs with one of these? Experienced  Any problems? 
• tdi 1.9 - VW Golf dpf problems 30 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  I have been told that to replace the faulty dpf unit on my golf will cost me 1500 for the part. This seems high to me, but i have no way of checking it. Does anyone have any advice?
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  Do I buy a diesel? 12 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Is it worth buying a diesel car with a DPF?
• vw golf 1.6 diesel - dpf 12 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, my daughter is thinking of buying a vw golf diesel. But her journeys are mostly about 12-15 miles each way. I know everyone says you need a long run to keep the dpf clean but is it a long journey or the engine temperature that determines if a dpf is kept clean. She does these trips
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  Vauxhall Zafira 3 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 2007 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 diesel and the oil level has risen is this down to the DPF?
• Volkswagen Golf V - Best Golf TDI 1.9 Mk5 Engine and DPF 27 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  of current reliablity? 2)What is likely to go wrong with the engine and how can I best check this? 3)Do all the Mk5 TDI 1.9 have a DPF or did the earlier one's not have a DPF, if so when did the DPF come in?   Any help would be appreciated Cheers
• Volkswagen Golf - dpf recall on volkswagen golt 30 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  my golf tdi gt sport 170 was recalled by Vokswagen due to a fault with the piezo injectors - three of which were repaired. I have had problems ever since - the dpf light stays on and it will not self regenerate. The light now comes on on a daily basis and although the garage manage to clear
• 1.9 cdti with dpf - Dpf and/or engine experts please help 22 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  as it can be from an engine and just stopped. Towed, although when cooled could be started again. Into Vauxhall, changed manifold and dpf and they said I had a lot of excess oil. Genuine manifold, aftermarket dpf. Since then, when regening, huge blue smoke comes out and doing the process for way too long
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  Ford C-Max - will it suffer DPF problems? 20 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Motability scheme car is up for renewal and I’m considering a Ford C-Max diesel. Should I worry about DPF problems? I only do 5000 miles a year.
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  How far do I need to drive to regenerate the DPF? 28 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to buy a used Skoda Octavia estate. This will be my first diesel and I’ll be driving eight to nine miles a day. Does it make sense to buy a...
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  Honda CR-V DPF filter problem 2 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Honda CRV has been in the dealership for six weeks now with a DPF emissions filter problem. This has been a recurrent issue with the vehicle since...
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  Our diesel Ford Focus suffered a big DPF fault with other damage - is the trader who sold us the car liable? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am writing you regarding my Ford Focus 1.6TDCI. I purchased it in April 2012 with 38,000 miles on the clock. In October the engine malfunction light...
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  DPF issues with BMW 520d 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2010 BMW 5 Series. In recent months the car has reported high oil levels after a DPF regeneration. I presume fuel is now mixing with engine oil....
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  Ford Focus DPF problems 24 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my Ford Focus in 2008 when it was approx six months old and had 6000 miles on it. I've done 77,000 miles on it now (six years later) and have...
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  My Passat diesel's fan stays on after I switch off the engine - is this related to the DPF? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Passat Estate diesel and have read your comments regarding the problems of the DPF. On a couple of occasions recently the engine fan has continued...
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  Time to replace the DPF 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have Focus Estate 1.6tdi(110) which is due for its 6-year service and my local Ford dealer tells me the DPF is due for replacement at a cost of several...
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  What motability car? 23 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have ordered a Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel from Motability. Do these cars have any dpf problems? I do aproximately 15 miles each way on the motorway a...
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  Mazda 3 2.2 Diesel DPF problems? 2 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was quite tempted in buying a 185 2.2 diesel engined Mazda 3 as I fancied something with a bit more power than my 1.6 crdi Hyundai i30. Do these suffer...