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  Will the new MoT changes affect my diesel car? 5 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI. It is not fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) as standard so how will the May 2018 MoT changes affect...
• Skoda Octavia / VW Golf - VAG 1.9 PD engines and no DPF 2 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  I am trying to find a reliable diesel engined car of the most recent registration that does not have a DPF. I have read extensively throughout many forums that the VAG 1.9PD engine (particularly the 130HP version) was the best in terms of frugality and reliability. I know this engine
• Mazda 6 2.0D (2007) - DPF,TCS,ECL Lights !!! 29 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Was driving home the other day, when the TSC and Engine Check Lights came on, plus the DPF light flashed a couple of times. Got home and turned off, came to it the folllowing day and all lights were out. Went for a run down the motorway about 12 miles 15 mins and all was fine
• Mazda3 - MAZDA diesels DPF problems still 31 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Hello all, I am down in OZ As I see many people with DPF issues in UK forums, I thought I would share! My pain
• Focus 1.6 tdci 06 - Focus tdci turbo and dpf problems 14 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  that the dpf is blocked or needs replacing heathen replaced the blown off pipe and I drove It home with no problems then took it for a mot passed with flying colours even with the emissions which I thought it would have failed cause of the blocked dpf he said to me the turbo is getting hot cause the dpf
• VW Tiguan - DPF light/warning 16 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  Hello all The dreaded DPF light and message came on today on the Tiguan 14 plate - 65k miles. I'll try the Italian tune up, but I don't expect results from that, as I try and do that every so often anyway. What's the current thinking about the best way to sort it out? I know HJ
• BMW 3-Series E90 (2005 - ) - BMW 318d DPF 22 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  A short and sweet question about my Dads car- with all the mither about DPFs is there a quick way of telling if a car is fitted with one? Hes got a 2007 318d built in march 2007 ie pre efficient dynamics and all that malarkey and I'm not sure if it has one or not. It doesn't seem to smoke much
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  What diesel cars, with no DPF, are economical and could tow a small caravan? 20 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm having difficulty finding a reliable, economical car for under £2000 which meets all my criteria. It needs to have a high seating position, high ground...
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  Increasing oil level - any idea why and is it serious? 16 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Car was serviced 5000 miles ago. The oil level has now risen. I have checked the dipstick so it is not a faulty sensor. Any idea why and is it serious?
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  DPF additives 1 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Yeti 2.0 Diesel with DSG. 5,000 miles a year, 40% of my journeys less than 5miles. Would a fuel additive reduce the chance of clogging and,...
• 56 Mazda6 2.0D sakata - Mazda6 DPF light flashing plz help 30 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Hi I bought a 56 Mazda6 2.0D sakata last week from a garage who also changed the oil and filter and now the dpf light is flashing. The previous owner had it as a company car and did over 25k a year and i also drive mainly motorway miles and over 2000rpm and since ive had it the oil level has
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2008 -) - 08 2.0d People with Mazda 6 DPF problems 5 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, i have posted previously about my mazda 6 & everyone else's DPF or related problems. If you have not already done so you have to get in contact with watchdog even if your claim is resolved. Even people who dont have mazda's but are having the DPF problem. I've been trying as well as another
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  Does my SEAT Altea XL have a DPF? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I drive an 09 SEAT Altea XL. Does this car have a diesel particulate filter?
• 2013 Honda CRV, 2.2 iDTEC, manual. 93k.. - New DPF fitted by Honda but still in limp mode. 9 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  months. 2. Cleaned by chemical spray and a 'Hydrogen clean' performed by a local independent. Error cleared for a few weeks. 3. DPF removed, washed in a 'state of the art DPF cleaning machine the new DCS-20'  Error not cleared, still in limp mode. A large non dealer garage. 4
• Ford Focus 1.6TDCi 105PS - 2013 Focus DPF problems 2 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Hi I've been struggling with DPF regeneration on my company car that the lease company refuses to take seriously. It's at just over 90k miles and is regularly serviced by independent garages. So... About 2 months ago I started having issues with a warning of "engine
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  Diesel or petrol? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a van for a new venture, pet services. I will be driving short journeys visiting pets in their own home and collecting dogs to walk....
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  I only do 8000 miles a year and want a 4x4 - should I go for a diesel? 30 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need a 4x4 with a high seating position but only cover about 8000 miles a year. I have been offered a good deal on a BMW X1 20d. Do BMWs have the same...
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  Does the Mazda CX-5 suffer from DPF problems? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Mazda CX-5 2.2 diesel automatic (2WD). I have two questions :- (a) Will the above vehicle be adequate to tow a caravan, 1300kgs...
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  Does the Nissan Juke suffer DPF issues? 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a commute of eight miles a day, five days a week. Over the course of a year, I cover 8000 miles and I rarely do journeys of more than 10 miles....
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  DPF regeneration and low oil 16 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had my 2010 plate Volvo XC90 serviced by our local Volvo dealer. On returning home (seven mile trip) I checked the engine oil. It was black...