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• Skoda superb 2.0 diesel - Skoda Superb 2.0 spluttering at low rpm 1 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  I bought my superb in May of last year with 50k on the clock. A few weeks after buying it it started spluttering at low rpm. Shortly after the DPF light came on. I naturally regenerated it but the fair came back. I had it regenerated at the garage and within 2 miles of the garage the problem
• Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Powershift Titanium Auto 5 - Have I made a mistake buying an automatic diesel? 30 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  I bought this in May last year. Since then I have done 7000 miles, including approx two 30 mins journey per week, and the occasional long journey. I thought this would be enough to avoid DPF problems, but it looks like I need a new one. Clearly I have to fix but should I 1. Retain
• Any - Best LPG system and car 23 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  After many days of reading and deliberation I have opted to go down the LPG route. Reason being I heard diesel cars to have issues with DPF's and petrol cars just not giving me the best MPG for my needs. I do around 20K a year, mainly motorway mileage but I'm looking for advise
• VW Crafter - High Oil Consumption 4 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  We have a 2008 VW Crafter van, with 120K on the clock.  Our DPF caused it to go into limp mode and it wouldn't regenerate, so the garage suggested removing it - which they did.  We continued to see a lot of black smoke, and returned the van to the garage, who diagnosed a turbo issue
• Diesel Cars - HJ's Car Reviews 14 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I enjoy reading HJ's reviews of cars which are comprehensive. I've been thinking of buying a diesel although my annual mileage does not justify it but i enjoy the power delivery. However I am put off by the problems logged with DPF, DMF, blown turbos, injector issues etc. and going
• Mazda CX-7 (2007 - ) - Engine emission at low revs 30 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  , although they did say that the oil levels were high so have taken it back to the garage that serviced the car to rectify. The thing that concerns me is that I see nothing similar with other cars on the road. Have read the discussion thread on Mazda 6 DPF filter problems and am concerned that this could
• Mazda5 or Ford S-Max 6 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  on the reasonably frequent trips with extended family and friends. Has anyone got any thoughts on these models?  I think we'd prefer to stick to petrol models (too many issues with DPFs on both of these) in either the sport/furano or titanium spec. Are there any alternatives to these (7 seats
• Mazda MPV - What's making that noise under the bonnet 12 May 2010 (Forum)
  , it lasts for about ten minutes or until you turn off the engine. It happened this morning and I stopped to check that it wasn't the radiator fans coming on, and it wasn't. I know this car shares the same engine as the Mazda 6 which has the DPF regeneration thingimibob and I wondered
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 2004 CDTi 120 Power Loss 22 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  but still virtually no power. Called Green Flag no fault codes found through their dignostics and when GF chap re-started after 30-45mins fault cleared. Questioned GF technician who was at a bit of a loss. Any suggestions/ advice would be appreciated. Car has no DPF. Run on non supermarket fuels. Proper
• Random choice ? - Replacement (proper) 4*4 1 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  not very reliable. So, we're thinking it's time for a change. The conundrum is what for ... It only does about 5-6k per annum, so anything diesel and DPF is out. Realistically, even a pre-DPF diesel is out, due to the increased probability of EGR problems with that low mileage, short
• Volvo V60 - Fault tracing and misleading diagnostic codes 11 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  V60 D3 when I was in the middle of a 200 mile journey.   The DPF was regenerating at the time, and the regeneration stopped when the lamp lit
• Mazda 6 Diesel 2008 - Mazda 6 Diesel computer glitch or serious problem? 25 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  . Anyway, after 1 week and driving it 320 miles everything seems fine.  The first weekend take it home for 120miles and on the motorway the DPF light comes on.  I run it for the weekend hoping that i can regenerate it. Phoned the garage to let them know on the Monday that there was a DPF issue
• Looking for older joyful car 21 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  a quick reaction, fast pull, strong uphill, spacious boot. I was looking for above 2008 Mondeo td, but, reading about dpf, and only averaging 15-20 miles per day (city, bypass mostly), it's probably not a good idea. But there must be something better than my current focus..Here I am looking for make
• Tow car for 8k budget. Diesel or petrol? 24 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  me off for DPF, EGR, etc. issues. I was looking diesel versions of Subaru Outback, Rav4, Avensis, CRV, V70 2.0. These all have about 80k miles for around 8k. Am i asking for trouble? Should i just get petrol and stomach the bad mpg in the hope of good reliability? What petrol car would suit my needs
• Vauxhall Vivaro - Loss of power 3 Mar 2022 (Forum)
  garage and was checked and cleared from dashboard but today was the worst! Reading various reports I don't know whether it's the MAF filter, injectors, DPF or Turbo? Has anyone encountered this? If so would appreciate some tips or go to areas to help fix. My Taxi has 186k on the clock and has ALWAYS had
• Secondhand Jaguar XE vs New 2021 Dacia Sandero - Luxury Secondhand vs New Small Car 9 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  and more luxurious but what about reliability and cost of unforeseen things like clutch etc on the Jaguar. Both cars space wise are ok for me. Also considering a Secondhand Mondeo for same price but don’t know what engine to consider as I am also worried about DPF filters. Any advice would
• Suzuki SX4 2013 1.6 Petrol, 35,000 miles any good? 15 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  I'm going to look at one this afternoon with a view to parting company with the diesel corsa and migrating back to petrol.  Mainly as the price difference is quite noticeable and as I do the majority of short town runs it won't have the EGR/DPF troubles of the newer diesels.  My
• Maybe a CR-V - £5k Diesel Dilemma 28 May 2018 (Forum)
  Does the advice of don't by a diesel for school runs & shopping extend to older cars ('08-'09)? I seem to read a lot on the subject that, when you drill down, appear to be talking about newer cars fitted with a DPF (I had to look that up) so I haven't been able to make a positively direct
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - Focus 1.6,1.8,2.0 MPG 9 May 2017 (Forum)
  I'm looking to buy a 2006-ish Focus petrol (had enough of diesel DMFs,EGRs,DPFs etc!) and assumed the 1.6 would be the most economical. However a few forum searchs show many people are disappointed with their 1.6 economy - never reaching the 40mpg figure. I know these figures are a guideline
• VW polo TDI 1.6 - 2012 VW Polo 1.6 tdi rough running 10 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  it started again, I have had it serviced recently & no codes in error log book, I have cleaned out the dpf but still happened this morning, She now refuses to drive it & the garage says they dont know why its doing it,  Can any body help or had the same problem, Cheers