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Can you give me some advice on buying a used motorhome? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking at a used motorhome. Most of what we are looking at seem to be based on a Fiat Ducato diesel chassis. In general, are there any older motorhomes... -
My Peugeot 807 diesel loses power and belches smoke - is this a DPF fault? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Peugeot 807 2.0 HDI. Every 400 miles or so, the car will suddenly lose power when driving and stutter intermittently for the next ten miles.... -
Is my Jaguar XF about to suffer a DPF problem? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just read your comments on diesel particulate filters and am a little concerned as I have a 2010 Jaguar 3.0d XF Premium Lux which I bought new,... -
Concerns over the DPF on my C-MAX 31 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1.6TDCI C-MAX on 2011 plate. The mention of DPF keeps rearing its ugly head. Diesels use less fuel so pollute the planet less (in theory),... -
You must be choking 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
After exchanging my wonderful Volvo 940 Celebration for a 2008/58 V70 diesel estate last November, I took your advice and have always run it on BP Ultimate... -
When were petrol particulate filters introduced? 13 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I’m thinking of buying a used Toyota Corolla hybrid and I noticed it has a Gasoline Particulate Filter. I thought only diesels had this type of filters?... -
VW Sharan 2011 - Turbooverboost/DPF problems 15 Apr 2019 (Forum)
was still going into limp mode, so the garage put another 2 turbos in, with the code then saying underboost. Still engine light would come on and go into underboost. The garage now thinks the DPF needs replacing. They removed the "I think" the lambda sensor, which on a test drive allowed -
Ford S-MAX - S-Max 2.0 Diesel or Petrol? 4 Sep 2016 (Forum)
? Have done the math with my average 9.5-10k anual mileage + road tax and the petrol is coming in at around £600 more per year to run over the diesel. However this doesn't take into account the cost of a replacing the DPF should I go for the diesel. Looking on eurocarparts, a "React -
What should I check when buying a used Audi? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm planning to buy an Audi A3 from the year 2012 onwards. I'd like a diesel, but can't decide between the 1.6TDI or the 2.0TDI engine. Which is more economical?... -
Need a car for a 14k commute - what do you recommend? 24 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
Which small/medium sized car is best for a 14,000 miles commute to work? I have £5000 to spend. -
Can you recommend a comfortable estate car which won't suffer any DPF problems? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have two large dogs and moved from a 2007 1.9 auto diesel Golf estate to a 2010 Passat, but find the seats uncomfortable and are unhappy with the DPF.... -
Is a diesel suitable for me? 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm an estate agent who drives 5 miles to get to work and 5 miles back, together with numerous local appointments throughout the day with engine on/engine... -
Does the 2009 Peugeot 207 SW have a DPF and a dual mass flywheel? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 2009 Peugeot 207 SW but I have a couple of questions. Does it have a dual mass flywheel and are there any known problems? Does... -
Why is my 2007 Astra Twintop diesel so problematic? 21 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Astra Twintop diesel with 51,000 miles that I love, apart from a recent problem with the emissions warning light frequently lighting up.... -
Mazda 3 - mazda 3 1.6 diesel oil temp minus 40? 1 Nov 2019 (Forum)
Hi Guys, i was having problems with my turbo, after some checking and plugging in the snap on machine it turns out that my DPF was so clogged up the turbo would -
Should I buy my company Ford Focus 1.6 and does it have a DPF? 10 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I retire in October and I'm considering buying my company car, a 57-reg Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI 90ps which has done 45,000 miles (I'm currently getting 64.8... -
I'd like to buy my friend's Fiat Doblo 1.9 diesel, but should I expect DPF problems? 25 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of getting rid of my faithful SEAT Arosa 1.0 and buying my friend's Fiat Doblo 1.9 diesel, on a 53 plate with 94,000 miles. My driving is... -
Getting dealt a choker 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can explain this. We have a FIAT Multipla 1.9 JTD Eleganza, 58 Reg, 15,000 miles on the clock. Last Thursday while my wife was driving,... -
Obsessed with smutt 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I understand you have recently written on the subject of DPFs. My particular experience of the current X-Trail diesel (and my ongoing quarrel with Nissan)... -
Is there a major fault with the DPF-equipped Mazda 6 diesel engine? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
The Mazda 6 diesel engine, from its first incarnation to the current model, has a new form of diesel engine with a diesel particulate filter. According...
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