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  • Corsa 1.3 CDTi 2012 model - DPF issues 11 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    waiting for a new catalytic converter as a result of the DPF hose blowing and tearing. This is it's 5th time in the garage and I would like some advice of why this may have happened to a car which is just turning 1 year old and only completed 8600miles on the clock. I am well aware of the DPF issues
  • Which three-year-old diesel auto? 16 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We want to buy a 3-4 yr old diesel auto and have narrowed the choice down to a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Ghia or Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Elegance with 12-month...
  • Which modern manual diesel MPV doesn't have a DPF or DMF? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have not once had a diesel engine related problem despite having diesels since 1985. In an attempt to preserve this record, the replacement for my 2007...
  • Can I get a diesel MPV without a DPF or DMF? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have not once had a diesel engine-related problem despite being a diesel driver since 1985. In an attempt to preserve this record, I want to replace...
  • Question in respect of DPFs in new Freelander 2 11 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have read your general advice. Can you advise how the regeneration of the DPF in a Freelander 2 works? Does it regenerate anyway when one goes on...
  • Is a diesel Jaguar XF a wise buy for 7000 miles a year? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned a 3-litre S-Type Jaguar for the last 10 years and absolutely love it, but the time is coming when I would like to change it. My first (and...
  • Mazda 6 - Mazda 6 dpf/power loss problems 4 Mar 2017 (Forum)
    2007 Mazda 6 diesel, 98k miles. One year ago, car would slow down approaching even slight gradienst needing many downward gear changes. This followed by all the DPF problems finally needing new filter , sensors etc. new filter (patterned version) clogged twice, patterned sensors failed
  • Toyota Avensis 2006 - I hardly know anything about cars 13 Dec 2015 (Forum)
    I'm thinking of buying a Toyota Avensis 2006 Diesel, but the only reason why i'm not sure whether to buy it or not is because I don't know if all diesel have something called a DPF. Does the Toyota Avensis 2006 Diesel have a DPF? The reason why I ask is because a few weeks back I
  • Audi A4 Avant - Which a4 avant should I look at? 4 Dec 2013 (Forum)
    Im looking at possibly upgrading my estate car and really like the look of the a4 avant b7 model. I think this goes from 2005-2008. I definatly want a diesel and like the idea of a quattro. I know that there is no DPF on the 140bhp model but there is on the 170bhp. Ideally I dont want a DPF
  • Are there any new vans available without a DPF? 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Can you tell me if there is van available that does not have a DPF? I drive 10 miles per day, with the odd run of 35 to 60 miles every six weeks.
  • Should I repair my car or scrap it? 17 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Volkswagen Golf estate that’s covered 88,000 miles. The car is a diesel, with a DPF, but I haven’t had any problems bar a hole in the engine block....
  • MINI Cooper S - Paint - DPF - Automatic 19 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    the diesel version (understand it uses 2litre engine from BMW 1-series) have any problems ref DPF - I see there's been lots of discussion on problems with this : are they resolved? 3. If I choose an automatic gearbox: how does this affect resale values - I've had conflicting views from Mini dealers
  • Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1.6 How do I tell if 1.6 TDCi has DPF or not? 14 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    Hi folks first time poster but this forum has been amazing for answers to some questions recently. I'm looking at a car listed as "2006 FORD FOCUS 1.6 TDCi Ghia 5dr [110] [Euro 4] Diesel Estate" and wondering if it's possible to tell from this if it will have a DPF fitted? Heard too many horror
  • Peugeot 307 SW - dpf 15 Nov 2017 (Forum)
    Hi, exhaust stinks, think its PDF and CAT, is it goosed or can it be recovered?, EML is on with the antipolution warning, had to drive home...
  • BMW 520d F10 2013 - Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration 2 Aug 2013 (Forum)
    Does anyone know how the DPF on this model regenerates itself? Does it trigger by mileage covered from the last regenaration, by differential pressure sensors in the exhust system or by some other means. Where is the DPF located in this model? 
  • I have just discovered that my used car was sold to me with the DPF removed - who is responsible? 10 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a used Jaguar XF from a garage a year ago and it has just failed its first MoT since I've owned it. On investigation, it turns out that the Diesel...
  • How long does a DPF regeneration take? 30 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2012 Mondeo 1.6 TDCi. I was in a traffic jam and the stop start was not working - the disable light was on and it would not turn off. I assumed...
  • Why don't diesel cars come with an option to manually regenerate the DPF? 12 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I'm interested in understanding why a driver cannot request their car to kick off a regeneration manually, for example, when they get on the motorway for...
  • I need a large 4x4 but only do short journeys - would a pick-up be suitable? 8 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I need a large 4x4 vehicle (we live on a farm), that will be used mostly for short journeys, that I can throw my gardening kit in - I'm a self employed...
  • The catalytic converter light has come on - is this related to the emissions fix? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2011 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI. It had the Volkswagen emissions fix about six months ago and I have not had any noticeable problems with it. There...
 

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