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• 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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  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,...
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  Does the Nissan Qashqai suffer with DPF problems? 27 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Nissan Qashquai 2.0 petrol auto which is nearly four years old and is due to be replaced. We love the comfort of the car and would have replaced...
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  Does the Land Rover Discovery suffer from DPF problems? 26 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been worried about replacing my 2006 Land Rover Discovery 3, which I believe doesn’t have a DPF. I want to buy a newer Discovery, but am fearful...
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  Is it legal to remove the DPF from a car? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a little confused. I know that removing a Diesel Particulate Filter is a modification and would have to be declared to my insurance, but as it is...
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  DPF fault on a Peugeot 307 9 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a Peugeot 307 SW estate (1.6 HDi 110). Although the bodywork and interior are absolutely fine I have found two problems with the...
• BMW x5 e70 2009 - DPF - Sooty tailpibe 14 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Hi, I've been looking at a BMW X5 E70 3.0 diesel 2009. I noticed the exhaust tailpipes were black with soot. Did X5 of this vintage have a DPF fitted ? if they did , why would the tailpipes be sooty ? Thanks
• Ford Focus Diesel 2016 (16) - DPF 21 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  My daily driving has now dropped to 4 x 2mile journeys. Up to now I haven't experienced any problems with the dpf unit. The engine is rated as a Euro 6. Whats best, a weekly longer journey or look at a petrol car?
• Ibiza 2011-1.2 TDI 75hp - Does it have a turbo an dpf ? 2 May 2017 (Forum)
  Hi! Does anyone know of this car is equiped with a turbo and dpf? It's hard to belive that it gets 75hp form a 3 cylinder 1.2 liter without a turbo, but couldn't find anything about this engine. 
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  Can I remove a DPF from a new car? 21 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a new car, preferably a larger SUV style vehicle (I don't like the smaller versions) but I am worried about DPF filters as I work for...