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  Can I remove the diesel particulate filter on my car? 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need a diesel car for towing a caravan, and have been considering a 2010 XC70 with the 205ps Geartronic D5 engine. I don't use the car for really short...
• Renault Captur - DPF Regen 10 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Has anyone here any current or recent experience of running a Renault/Nissan with a DPF equipped 1.5dci? It’s a fifth injector set up, so regen diesel injection can’t dilute the engine oil, and I’m looking for real world experience of the frequency of regenerations.
• RR Evoque post 2015 DPF and Oil dilution issues 10 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Range Rover Evoque post 2015 Ingenium 2.0 Diesel, DPF and Oil dilution issues. Are these issues solely applied to the type of 'Shopping or School runs' or does it also apply to regular 'Motorway driving' too. ?
• Anyone missing a Cat/DPF 8 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  At a recent car boot sale some lads were discovered sawing off DPF/Cats from parked vehicles. The site owner apprehended the culprits and called the police whose response was just to issue a crime reference number over the phone Not a great outcome for the car owners !    
• Audi A4 1.9TDI 2007 - Will This Audi I am about to buy have a DPF? 10 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Recomended  by HJ as VAG's finest diesel engine which was dicontinued as they could not get it to meet Enviromnmental standards. But how can I be sure that it does not have a DPF?
• Citroen C3 -1.6 HDi 90 engine - DPF matters 14 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  I have been told that this engine has the option of NOT having a DPF.  Can any of you good folk tell me if this is so  as I have looked at the Citroen website but to no avail.  Many thanks.
• DPF filters - : ADVICE FOR CUSTOMERS 31 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I was having a little chat with a "customer services" person about this and that and dealers are going to be "requested " to ask people to sign a disclaimer that will say they have been advised about the usage of cars with dpf systems..dealers currently receiving training.. Stable door clanging
• Ford Kuga - dpf problems 23 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Been thinking about replacing  my 2ltr petrol G Vitara with a new Kuga but only do about 3000 miles per year mainly short trips and i am a little concerned about dpf probs.Can anyone put my mind at rest.
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  Why is the EA889 manifold so important when it comes to DPFs? 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 12 month old Audi A3 1.6 TDI. Does this car come fitted with the EA889 manifold? Why is this manifold so important when it comes...
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  Is the Mazda 6 Tourer automatic known for DPF problems? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Mazda 6 Tourer, but the auto version that I want is only available with a diesel engine and 19-inch wheels. Have the DPF problems...
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  Best fuels for Mondeos? 5 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mondeo Mk4 TDCI which has more than 110K miles on the clock. Although the majority of my driving is on the motorway, I’m conscious that I’m likely...
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  Is the KIA cee'd Sportswagon suitable for low mileage driving? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I was looking to buy a KIA Sportswagon, but am disappointed to find it is only offered in the UK with a diesel engine. I wanted a petrol fuelled car as...
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  Avoiding a DPF - what do I need to buy? 19 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What year were DPF filters introduced and what age Mondeo or Passat cars do not have them fitted?
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  Mazda CX-5 - petrol or diesel? 8 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a Mazda CX-5, which I’ll drive for 8000 miles per year. You say the diesels should not be subjected to short runs if at all possible,...
• DPF Cleaning 26 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  I've never owned a diesel so a blocked DPF has never been an issue for me. Whilst out walking the dogs this morning, I noticed a neighbour was having their's cleaned by a company whose van proclaimed they fixed DPFs. Apart from the van, the tell tale signs were a fast revving engine and clouds
• Honda Accord 2.2 I-CTDI EX EXECUTIVE - DPF question please please help 14 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Hello John   We do approx 10 k miles in a year, we have seen a car we love which is the  Honda Accord 2.2 I-CTDI EX EXECUTIVE 2007   Can someone please confirm if this has  DPF fitted or not, i have searched everywhere and cant find
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 06 1.9 CDTI Estate - DPF or not? 13 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  I'm looking to buy a 06 Vectra 1.9 cdti Estate, with the 120bhp engine. Can anyone tell me a) if it has the DPF (I suspect it has) and b) what maintenance the infernal thing would require? I've tried ringing a couple of local Vauxhall dealers and after being told I would be called back twice
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2008 -) - 2.2 Diesel - what is a closed DPF system? 29 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  that the new Mazda 2.2 diesel is a closed DPF system. What is a closed DPF system and will it be better for longativity?
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  What are the drawbacks with DPFs? 1 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What are the drawbacks with particulate filters?
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  Can a blocked DPF cause cam belt failure? 17 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2010 Ford Fiesta 1.6 diesel with 101,000 miles. Recently the cam belt failed. The car is back with the dealer who tell me that the DPF is blocked,...