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  I'm thinking of replacing my Mercedes-Benz E280CDI with a BMW X3 - does the X3 have a chain cam and DPF? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am retired and do approx 9,000 miles per year (mixed miles, mainly short) and am thinking of trading my Mercedes-Benz E280CDI for a new BMW X3. Does...
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  Stilo’s wheels 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my Fiat Stilo Estate with a Skoda Octavia Estate and considering one with the 1.6 diesel engine with DPF (Particulate Filter) especially...
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  DPF solution 21 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The solution to the particulate filters dislike of cold engines is to fit a diesel-fueled water heater. Webasto and Eberspecher.
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  How can I fix my Volkswagen Golf's DPF problems? 18 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Volkswagen Golf Plus diesel with approx 54,000 miles on the clock. It has a problem with the DPF (diesel particulate filter) light which...
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  How easily does the Fiat 500 1.3 Lounge diesel's DPF clog up? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We tried out the Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge petrol but found it to be very sluggish, especially as we live in Devon with loads of hills. You mentioned that there...
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  My garage fitted a new DPF recently, but the same fault has reoccurred - do they need to fix it? 1 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  In June, on long trip, my 2010 Nissan Qashqai+2 lost power and ground to a halt. I got the car back to my local garage who fitted a new DPF and EGR on...
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  Should I buy a high mileage Jaguar XF or XJ6? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in buying a Jaguar XF or an XJ6 2.7 diesel. I've seen plenty of 2008 to 2010 models that have done in excess of 100,000 with most saying...
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  DPF problems on a Mondeo 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The car is used mainly for "shopping". Engine malfunction display and warning light came on and the car has lost power. 25 minutes run on motorway at more...
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  Removing a DPF - what repercussions? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any repurcussions on MOT renewal, and exhaut emmissions if I have my DPF removed and replaced with a SS pipe then remap. For how long will this...
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  Exhausted exhaust 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My son-in-law’s Peugeot 307SW has a light flashing saying the particulate filter wants servicing. He contacted his local Peugeot dealer who wants £400...
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  My diesel car doesn't have a DPF, why has it failed the new MoT emission rules? 12 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI has failed its MoT due to excessively high smoke. It was registered on 3 July 2008 and the MoT tester says it has failed the new...
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  Should I have paid for a new DPF for my X-Trail when the old one could have been cleaned? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan X-Trail diesel that had a DPF problem, cleared by JFE Nissan at Exeter. They cleared the warning, but after a few weeks, it came on again....
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  Why is my car trying to regenerate constantly after the DPF was cleaned? 29 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Focus 1.5 diesel, which I bought very recently second-hand from a main dealer. A couple of weeks ago a fault code indicated a blocked DPF....
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  Can I reject my secondhand diesel because the DPF light keeps coming on? 20 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve recently bought a used car on finance with a deposit of £1000. On day three of having the car (less than 50 miles later), the engine management light...
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  Will my Volkswagen Golf Plus pass its MoT without having had the emissions fix done? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Given the recent complaints of cars breaking down or going into limp mode following the emissions fix, I'm considering not proceeding with my own recall...
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  I'm worried that my 2008 BMW 520d may have a DPF fault - should I have the oil changed? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Six weeks ago I purchased an August 2008 BMW 520d Touring from a BMW main agent. It was supplied having being maintained from new by the same BMW dealer....
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  Obsessed with smut 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been investigating details of new cars, though I do not expect to buy one yet. On the whole, diesel cars are more economical and may produce less...
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  Nothing in particulate 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Thank you for your recent answer about DPF problems with my 56 reg Zafira Design CDTi (150). I have decided to sell it. Your website comments regarding...
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  Should I replace my 2014 diesel Fiat 500 in a couple of years to avoid major expenses? 17 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 diesel Fiat 500 1.3 .I purchased it with 35,000 miles on the clock and have now covered 48,000 miles. At what mileage would it be advisable...
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  What's a suitable reliable upgrade from a Honda Accord? 9 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned a 2005 diesel Honda Accord Tourer since new. I'm thinking of upgrading it to a more recent 2010 model Accord Tourer. I'm concerned that this...