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  Do I need to get my DPF cleaned when I service my car? 19 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I had a DPF clean, sensor change, timing belt and service done at 86,000 miles on my 2012 Mazda 6. It had returned to the garage with the DPF light on...
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  Solving DPF problems 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My son, who lives in Switzerland, has recently swapped a UK registered Mercedes-Benz R-Class to a locally registered diesel Range Rover. He is now having...
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  My car went into limp mode with no warning - why has the DPF filled up so fast? 18 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The DPF on my 2009 Jaguar XF was professionally cleaned after going from amber to red. The car had done high mileage (104,000), so I was kind of expecting...
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  Where should DPFs be mounted? 1 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any diesel engines where the regen fuel is not injected directly into the engine on the exhaust stroke? To my mind a DPF should ideally be as...
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  Will Kia's warranty cover a faulty DPF? 28 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new Kia Soul diesel, but I will only cover 6000 miles a year. If the DPF gives problems will the seven-year warranty cover it? Or would...
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  DPF issues with my Jetta on St Helena? 27 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I had my car - a Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI DPF - transported to St Helena and now it never exceeds 30mph. Following short trips the light on dash has come...
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  Does the previous Qashqai have a DPF? 18 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a used Nissan Qashqai and I tend to only make short journeys. Will I get DPF problems with a diesel?
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  Buying an MPV with sliding doors without DPF and DMF worries. 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any other vehicles similar to my Caddy,(smaller considered) that may fit the bill.
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  Does my VW California have a DPF? 7 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  How do I found out if my 2011 VW California 2.0lt Diesel is fitted with a DPF?Because I am trying to sort out the recommended engine oil.
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  DPF damaged by bodyshop 22 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a car on lease from Masterlease. Someone drove into it and hence it had to be picked up from my house by the bodyshop. When it was returned to me...
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  Will my Golf TDI suffer from DPF problems? 19 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My father bought a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI a few months ago with 22,500 miles on the clock. It now has 31400 miles and he does 25,000 miles a year...
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  Are there DPF problems with the Accord? 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a Honda Accord Estate. Ideally I want a diesel for the economy, but having read many issues on DPF (diesel particulate filters)...
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  Can premium fuel prevent a DPF from clogging up? 29 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have read that buying premium diesel will help prevent the DPF from blocking up as it has additives in it. Is this true or am I wasting my money?
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  Is there an alternative to replacing my Fiat Sedici's DPF? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Arnold Clark has confirmed that a new Diesel Particulate Filter for my Fiat Sedici 1.9 Multijet diesel will cost £3300, plus fitting. Is it cast in gold?...
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  Will my Focus have a DPF? 24 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a Ford Focus 1600 of about 2008/9 vintage. I understand that some of the diesel engines don't have a DPF filter. I presume that...
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  Jaguar XF - can I remove the DPF? 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I keep getting a DPF warning light on my 2008 Jaguar XF. Can I have it removed and have the ECU remapped? I've found lots of websites offing this service....
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  Has my car got a DMF/ DPF? 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Ford Focus 09 1.8TDCi hatchback. Has this model got a DMF?
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  When were DPFs introduced? 3 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  When were DPFs introduced?
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  Are diesel DPFs evolving to the point where problems are disappearing? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read your recent comments about certain vehicle models appearing to be DPF trouble-free. Is this because they have markedly different...
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  Is a DPF essential? 3 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A warning about particle filter failure has started to show up intermittently. My garage tells me it needs replacing but there is possible chance that...