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  • Oil pressure 30 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Seat Toledo 1.6 diesel. Engine oil pressure light coming in during dpf regeneration. Only comes on during regeneration. Never any other time, and not...
  • DPF and fuel consumption 21 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I had a DPF filter regeneration last week at an authorised dealer garage and I have noticed increase of fuel consumption from around 11 l/100 miles to...
  • mazda 6 - mazda 6 08 plate dpf on and whirring noise 25 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    Need some info after reading myself to worry on here . My mazda 6is 85000 miles and bought a year ago after finishing its fleet life . Full service history and new mot last week Monday past had travelled 40 miles and was returning home when I was aware illuminated  dpf
  • Mitusbishi & Others - Diesel Particle Filter removal 30 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    Have just had my car returned from the main dealer because of sooted up DPF and engine management light, Prior to my breakdown , Had done abt 120 motorway miles. They changed the engine oil and filter after regening the DPF, apparently the oil was corrupted and had been
  • Buying a used Kia - does it have a DPF? 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Does the 2010 Rio Strike 1.5 CRD diesel have a Diesel Particulate Filter, and if that's a yes, how frequently would the regeneration oil need replacing?...
  • Of particulate interest 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Focus 1.6 diesel that has just had its 3rd major service at a Ford main dealer at 33,000 miles. The paperwork indicates that a DPF service is...
  • Why do I have an anti-pollution fault light on in my Peugeot 307? 13 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    The engine auto light is on in my Peugeot 307. The display shows 'Anti-Pollution Fault'. Can you help?
  • Is the Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 CDTi diesel engine reliable? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I understand the Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 CDTi has the new Vauxhall diesel engine. I am considering looking for one. Is it reliable and does it have a good DPF...
  • Mitsubishi Lancer 2011 - Need help with DPF removal problem 16 Sep 2020 (Forum)
    Hi all! I need some explanation and advice regarding my Mitsubishi Lancer. I'm not much of a car guy so some basic dumbing down of whats happening would be appreciated! I bought my Lancer last year, long story short it was poorly remapped, had a dpf and egr delete however
  • Why does the DPF light keep coming on in my car? 13 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Skoda Yeti 1.9 TDI I bought six months ago. In those six months the diesel particulate filter light has come on on three occasions - it is true...
  • Will premium diesel make my DPF last longer? 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    You frequently advocate the use of Shell V-Power Nitro Diesel which I have used in my Citroen C5 from new. You also state that diesel engines are prone...
  • Volkswagen DPF issue 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I've been advised to replace the DPF filter on my 2006 Passat by Volkswagen for a price of £1850 - but I am not convinced that this will improve matters. The...
  • Mazda 6 - 06 plate 2.0 TS - Mazda 6 - DPF help :( 27 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    Hi , I really need some help and advice I'm on my 5th day of losing sleep over my car, I only bought it 28/08/10 one day after buying it my DPF light came on :(, bank holiday monday I took if for a oil change hoping it was just some diesel in the oil but no, its now at the mazda dealer
  • Passat B7 2014 - Does Passat cfgc e5 177ps use dpf/fap additive? 6 Oct 2018 (Forum)
    Hi, (EN-2nd language) Just came to my knolege that VW Sharan form 2010 uses a additive for fap/dpf regeneration. Does the CFGC engine come with the same additive? What is that additive made of and how is it going through the engine and helping fap regen? Is it the same eolys
  • What if...dpf removed unknowingly 3 Jun 2016 (Forum)
    Having read on other forums boasting about dpf removal and in some cases the cat too. Just read about one guy tweaking his map so it smokes less when he sells it. Whats the situation if an innocent buyer purchases said car privately without being told its illegal status, only to have
  • Mazda 3 - Mazda 3 - 1.6 Tdi DPF filter 19 Nov 2014 (Forum)
    Does my car have a DPF filter? Most of the times throughout the week I take very short trips to work and back home, however  after a relatively long trip, eg like over 100 miles, on a sudden stop my car would occasionally cut out and wouldn't crank up
  • Ford Focus 1.6LXTDCI - Location of DPF Tank on 55 Plate Focus 16 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    I am about to refil the DPF fluid on my ford focus myself, I'll worry about resetting the ECU later. I have searched extensively on T'internet for some photos showing the exact location of the tank and the exact position of the pipes I need to disconect and reconnect, as this would help
  • Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - Golf Bluemotion and DPF 23 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    My son collected his new Golf Bluemotion on Friday. Drove it from Milton Keynes to Staffs Friday (motorway), Staffs to Slough Sunday (motorway), used it for work (3 miles each way) Monday onwards and on the way in to Work Thursday the DPF warning light came on. Should they be this sensitive
  • How do I replenish my Citroen C5's DPF additive? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Please can you advise how to replenish my Citroen C5's DPF additive, and where is the tank located?
  • Does the Nissan Qashqai suffer DPF problems? 12 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a Nissan Qashqai diesel for towing my 1300kg caravan, but have concerns about the DPF. Would the 1.2 petrol engine be powerful...
 

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