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• Volvo C30 - Car buying lack of thought /knowledge 16 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  and type, diesel was not suitable. I have had to pay for a new DPF.  When the clutch went the cost was increased for having to pay for a dual mass flywheel.  There have been other costs as well which I had not anticipated. When back at the dealer/ garage I had said about looking
• Vauxhall Zafira B 1.9CDTI (2010) - Starnge Oil Levels 17 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  was concerned it may be the DPF problem dumping diesel back in so I have spoken to a local garage who I know well. They suggested draining the oil and re-filling to the correct level  (which they did free of charge I might add so no incentive for them to mis-advise me). They said the old oil looked
• Ford C-MAX 1600 TDCi - Ford 1600 TDCi diesel performance issue 6 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  peak torque from 270 Nm to 285 Nm for up to 15 seconds""   It smacks to me of being a fuel supply issue / software issue. Its not a blocked DPF cat or mass airflow meter
• The neurotic dipstick 2 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  - dang! Peter pulls the dipstick for the 20th time and it`s spot on. the level that is. Until a couple of drops of oil drop off the crankshaft webs.. The worry, is it overfull? But what if......if  it`s one of THOSE, with the DPF . In that case, the engineering of the century - elegant
• Stiff upper lip car stories - free pink gin 9 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  . Surely more concern than a stone chip? Or a heart attack (or other) over the motors DPF? Anyway, now that you are in the mood (hopefully) do you know any stories of motoring that demonstrate the stiff upper lip of the British motorist? ( I know you just had a mental image of your Uncle Bert wearing
• Skoda Yeti - EA189 Emissions Update - my experience 2 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  ) with those from 2015, 2016 and 2017.  I also became aware the car was actively regenerating the DPF on a much more regular basis. I downloaded the full version of the VAG DPF app (Android) and it became apparent the DPF was becoming 100% full after around 80-90 miles. It was regenerating
• Live within your means 19 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  folks reign in your ambitions. If you've a £20k budget then the world is your oyster but if you're spending £4K or less then forget turbocharged hot hatches, luxury executives and DPF equipped diesels of any kind. Set your sights on what your budget can reliably provide and buy a simple normally
• When does a diesel become 'worth it'? 24 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  on the main 'selling' sites. The main reason I ask is due to being interested in older petrol versus diesel cars, and as someone who will do mostly 30-40 min commutes on A & B roads (40-60 MPH) is the likes of a DPF of concern, still? It will get short runs at weekends.  I really like
• Citroen relay - Citroen relay 2015 2.2l p0016 dtc 17 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  engine light etc), I’m convinced that there are no more air leaks, I have disconnected the dpf (but not the pre cat) without change, I decided to buy a Lexia 3 last week which gave me a couple of codes relating to the maf so I replaced the earth strap and put the old maf sensor back in which cleared
• Ford Focus TDCi 1.6 2006 - MOT fail excessive metered smoke 21 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  This is my daughters car who is learning to drive. She does potter around on short trips as a learner which is not good. It's had a new EGR valve recently as the EMS light was on. It runs very well but is a bit smokey at times considering it does also have a DPF. No EMS lights have ever come
• Honda/Mitsubishi/Kia. - 2WD Petrol SUV Advice. 21 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  I recently posted a question regarding the 'dreaded dpf filter' as I was looking for a 4X4 diesel SUV without one. Many of you good chaps were more than helpful with your replies and I thank you for that. Having taken note of the advice given, I have finally slapped myself around the back
• Citroen C5 estate 1,6 Hdi (2006) - Engine cutting Out 4 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  this.   Reluctantly considered trading it in, fearing the expense after reading other posts about DPF's injector rails, turbo, fuel pump etc, but the price offered was frankly insulting!  I'd use her as a garden shed before accepting what I was offered!  Please help!!!
• BMW X1 2016 SDrive - Help with BMW x1 Sdrive Diesel 13 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  , there are 4 short trips, each about 10 mins. Weekends, we tend to do a little more driving, so minimum, we will drive for about 30-40 mins. I was reading about how diesel engines work and about DPF. This is a little worrying. Would you think my current life-style would end up messing the expensive filter
• VW Golf GT Diesel - VW Customer Service - RNS 510 Satnav unit failure 23 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  - but I feel less than happy with  VW quality and reliability  - the vehicle itself has covered only 27K miles since new but had two reasonably major issues within warranty, relating to the DPF filter and the need to replace the secondary coolant pump. Maybe I should just be "grateful
• VW Passat 1.9 TDI Estate 11 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  -£800 better off (and that is a conservative estimate) by going diesel. However I'm also aware of potential pitfalls, especially with newer engines with DPFs, and with certain problems with older engines (i.e. 2 litre VW units). I've noticed a couple of the older 1.9 TDIs for sale
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - petrol or diesel? 25 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  at the weekends. We also have to tow our 1325kg caravan about 10 times a year. We have had diesels for a while, but with all the DPF, DMF etc debate I'm not sure it's worth it. In the S-Max, the 2.0 diesel would suffice but I would really like the 2.2 for a bit more shove especially towing. However, while
• Volvo S60 (2010 - ) - Direct injection petrol engine - a good idea? 17 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  showcase a technology that is inherently flawed. Or has the green argument won over common sense (as with DPF)? Thoughts? Cheers DP
• Focus TDCI LX - 90ps or 110ps fitted? 10 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  as this was what was shown on their stock sheet. Following further checks by the dealer using the system ford use to track the details of each car they make (forget the name of the system now) they have the car down as having the 1.6 tdci 110ps LX (with DPF). However im getting a bit worried as all
• Ford C-Max 1.6 Petrol Year 2008 - Intermittent rough running / cutting out with EML 5 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  and condensers so I’m a bit out of touch with modern petrol cars but with DPF’s on modern diesels  and only doing about 7000 miles a year thought petrol was the way to go. I have a warranty with the car but the dealer is 50 miles from me and was hoping someone might be able to offer some idea
• Confused - second hand diesel or petrol estate 22 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  I'm confusing myself now. I think I need a diesel due to the mileage I travel to work, 62 miles round trip daily 75% of which is dual carriageway and motorway. I'm now worried about DPF and how it's been driven previously obviously affects that. It has to be an estate because I have dogs