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• Audi A3 - 2008 Audi A3 1.9TDIE Engine 20 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  generation I assume this is because it's had a DPF fitted?  My question is, what is the differend between the 1.9TDIE and the original 1.9 TDI?  And i the newer 1.9 TDIE engine as reliable as the older model ? Or is it one to be avoided and best to stick with the tried and trusted
• Ford fiesta 1.4 TDCI - Egr valve block / delete 1 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  Good morning folks, today i have a question to ask and seeking advice. I think my egr valve is sticking on my fiesta 1.4 tdci. So im looking to find out what is the consiquence of blocking off the egr or deleting it from the system. Ive heard of vw owners deleting it and the dpf when remapping
• passat 05/pd130 or mondeo mk4 58 tdci 140 ? 7 May 2017 (Forum)
  Hello All,    I'm on the lookout for used diesel car, and the 2 above are front runners, I actually prefer an 05/pd130 passat, 5speed, rather than a 6speed Mondeo/140/DPF. But advertised locally is a mondeo zetec 58reg/140/42kmiles, good cond, nice drive. A low mileage
• SEAT Leon - Looking for a new car - advice? 14 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  long journeys down to Cornwall.  After all the recent u-turns about diesel cars and the stories I've heard about DPF's I've thought about going for petrol.   I've had a look around and the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI seems a decent car.  Anyone got any advice on this car or any others
• Citroen c4 - Citroen c4 hdi starts for 4 seconds idles and cuts 10 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Hi all new to this! Had a can belt change done by a friend of mine (trusted and a good guy) but after what seems the normal bleeding issue it will start perfectly but will idle for 4 seconds then stop won't Rev the crank sensor has been replaced we have Han it with out the dpf and checked the egr
• Ford Focus TDCI 1.6 2006 - Powertrain light on. No codes! 1 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Hi peeps. I had the dpf removed, engine remapped and turbo replaced (with uprated bits and bobs) all about 18 months ago. Now, the powertrain light comes on and the car goes into limp mode but here's the thing. Even the local Ford dealership equipment won't show up any codes. Oddly
• Any - Deadly diesel ! 8 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  As a diesel pilot I'm feeling a bit guilty about starting up today. I appreciate that no car with an IC engine is emission free, its a price we have to pay for our necessary mobility. I did however think that a modern diesel fitted with the sometimes unpopular DPF, was the best
• Mazda 6 - Mazda 6 estate buying advice 18 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Ive been looking to upgrade my Old 306 estate and originally was looking at an a4 avant but got put off by the oil pump failures on the 2.0 td Ive now turned my attention to a mazda 6 estate. When im researching this car there are a lot of reports about the dpf clogging up and dumping loads
• For focus titanium 1.6 tdci - Help !! 16 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Hi , I was wondering if anyone could offer a little advice .. The problem I have is that after having a new dpf fitted , the turbo has died as well and have decided that enough is enough and not to keep chucking money at it . I'm not best versed in motoring matters and wondered if anyone could
• Mazda 6 - Mazda 6 SL 2.2D 185 130K miles - Go for it? 24 May 2013 (Forum)
  Hello, I just a saw an interesting Mazda 6 2.2D SL 185bhp, 59 plate, for £6000, however it has 130.000 miles, that is like 32K per year. The interior seems to be in pretty good condition and the exterior as well. I am aware that this is a good engine (hopefully without the epic DPF
• Ford Focus - 90 bhp or 110 bhp 1.6 TDCi ? 15 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Hi there, I have narrowed my car search down to a Focus 1.6 TDCi hatch or estate of around the 2005/early 2006 vintage.  My question is whether to go for a 90 bhp model or a 110 bhp one (one without the DPF if I can). Is the 110 bhp model a step increase in drivability over the 90
• Ford Focus TDCi 1.6L 2006 - Knocking/tapping and misfire under load. 3 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all My Focus developed a misfre under load (worst at 2500rpm in 4th) and within days a tapping at idle . I've done a DPF regeneration during that time with Forte fluid (powertrain and engine lights came on) but the misfire was there before just not as noticable along
• 16 motorway mile commute on a modern diesel 8 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, I was wondering if a 16 mile each way commute would be a problem for the DPFs in modern diesels? My commute is roughly 15 motorway miles and 1 on the access roads so about 20 minutes door to door. I've always bought petrols for myself and diesels for my parter (her commute
• CRV etc - CRV or not CRV 9 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  other probs? Am I right in thinking diesel is probly not the way forward for low mileages (i've got 55k in 8years on the RAV4) because of DMF probs (which I've had with RAV4 :<(() and DPF on newer diesels? So anything else to consider a contender - IX35? Sonata? others? Any (helpful) comments, links
• Skoda Octavia 1.6CR / DSG - In praise of the DSG gear box 6 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  for the benefit of those who may have notions as to how I drive)) And her be dead economical forby Cheers PS Yes I know DPF/DSG/DMF/ESP and a whole other raft of acronymns that I do not even understand, mind you still got a proper key & mechanical handbrake.
• Mazda 6 - -- Watchdog Visit -- for Mazda owners 4 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Hello Everyone, For those of you who are aware of the current Mazda problems whether it be the famous DPF problem to tyre wear & valves snapping off - i have waited long enough for a government agency to do something about it after ignoring all of our complaints and stories. I
• Filth beyond belief - descending gaga to cylinders 16 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  .. I`m amazed engines keep running... Now add DPF.. Engine designer thinking... "Well. we`ve got filth descending from the EGR on the intake stroke - lets squirt neat derv into the bores on the exhaust stroke" Engine oil really must be amazing stuff these days, don`t you think? To say nothing
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - 06 2.0d Reset Computer After Oil/Filter Change 4 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Having read all the troubles about DPF's and all, I've decided to change the oil and filter myself after 6000 miles between dealer services. I gather that somehow I need to tell the computer the oil and filter have been changed. Is there a way I can do this, has anyone else experience of this? I'm
• Which car next??? 22 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  in for a medium sized car. Now I like the kia ceed, Honda civic and mazda 3 but I'm not sure about petrol or diesel and what kind of REAL mpg I'll achieve or even if the dpf or egr will give problems! Now I know petrol VS diesel has been covered a lot but never to everyone's circumstances... So basically
• Ford Focus Mk2 Hatchback - Advice On Which Car To Buy 23 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  some posts about the diesels and starting to get worried as this model around 2010 has alot of possible diesel issues i.e DPF, injectors etc. I have always driven petrol cars from starting to drive but now want something econmical, reliable and affordable. Alot of people i speak to say the 1.6