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  How do you advise I drive my diesel Peugeot 2008 to avoid DPF issues? 10 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 2008 1.6-litre BlueHDI. I'm aware that travelling very short journeys is not good for diesel cars. However, occasionally it is unavoidable...
• SantaFe 2.2-155-4x4-no dpf - Oil specifications 29 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Hi,  Looking to change all fluids on my car. Managed to find the specs for power steering,engine oil and coolant but can't seem to find anything...
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  Can I use BP Ultimate diesel in my Skoda Yeti? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can I use BP Ultimate diesel in my Yeti? The DPF rules say no biodiesel. I understand that BP Ultimate is also biofuel-based?
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - 06 2.0d Dexelia DPF Engine Oil 4 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  The time has come again where my sump is full to the brim, and requires an oil change. It seems like only yesterday that I had the last change carried...
• 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 2.0 VCDI AUTOMATIC - Engine won't start after breakdown with DPF fault 24 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Hi. I am new to the forum and would appreciate your advice please. My Captiva recently broke down. The DPF warning light came on and the car went into limp mode. I tried to do a regen by switching to manual and driving above 4000 revs. After a few minutes the engine started self-revving
• Nissan Qashqai - Prang - damage not immediately obvious 2 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  My car's EM light came on a couple of weeks ago - AA said it was a DPF issue. Tried regeneration the DPF myself but no joy, so took it to the garage. Garage have now discovered a damaged intercooler, leaking coolant (and leaking AC) afftecting the turbo, which is likely why the DPF
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  Peugeot Partner DPF problems 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Peugeot Partner Teepee 1600 diesel. The DPF was recently changed (108,000 miles) but the warning light has just come on saying chance of...
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  Can you recommend a sporty estate? 21 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife wants a new (sporty) estate with expected 10,000 annual mileage. The budget won't stretch to a BMW 5 Series, so am thinking of something more in...
• Ford Mondeo IV (2007 - ) - 2.0 TDCi -- Oil Service message. 22 May 2013 (Forum)
  and an ECU update, they say. The service manager says it's an oversensitive sensor relating to the DPF, which reports the oil has become contaminated and is putting the DPF at risk. The ECU update is supposed to reset the parameters for the sensor. Oil drop, filter & update is free, under warranty
• VW/Toyota/Ford/Renault - Diesel Vans 7 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  & shuffle about the site on very short distances. I assume they all have dpf's & it's always fascinated me if they have any problems. l recently had the opportunity to speak with a couple of the drivers & the manager of the site, who stated they haven't experienced any issues with dpf's.
• Peugeot 308 SW - Diesel Particle Filters - not fit for purpose? 7 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  My 2008 Peugeot with 40,000 miles had just cost me £4000 for a new Turbo and Engine becuase of this DPF thing. The fault occurred as a loss of power, no fault lights or any other warning sign that there was a problem. I bought the car second hand from a dealer who didn't offer any advice re DPF's
• Peugeot 206 1.6 HDi 2006 - DPF / FAP / Fuel Additive ECU Location 25 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  Hello guys, I am having problems with my 206 1.6hdi van of 2006 for more than 2 months now and i still wasnt able to fix everything up. Basically, what...
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  Toyota Auris - is the 1.4 diesel engine any good? 8 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  How good is the Toyota Auris 1.4 diesel and what do I need to look out for on inspection?
• Audi A4 TDI S LINE - DPF Filter on Audi A4 5 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Have just been reduced to limp mode on my A4 due to 'particulate filter' needing changed! I have been gobsmacked to find out this will cost over £1000!...
• Mazda 6 - Mazda 6 Won't start after changing oil 11 May 2012 (Forum)
  I have a 58 plate Mazda 6 2.0L Diesel. I have had the dreaded dpf light come on and took it to the Mazda dealer. They advised changing the oil and filter and regenerating the dpf. I opted to change the oil and filter myself and return it for them to them to do the regeneration. Having changed
• Peugeot 207 1.6Hdi 110bhp Sport - 35,095miles - DPF Removal 16 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  went through when I had the DPF removed on my Peugeot 207 1.6Hdi 110bhp Sport and, had it not been for OMG! PERFORMANCE ( www.omg-performance.com ) who
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  Can you provide more details of the emissions testing that the Wolfsburg Volkswagen engineers carried out? 3 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm experiencing a lot less mpg, more noise, more DPF regeneration and less power since my car had the emissions update in August 2016. If you are in touch...
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  Turbo seals and DPF blown by oil overfill on Audi A1 1 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my 2011 plate Audi A1 March 2014 from Volkswagen Swansea. Since purchasing the car any problems or any work done has always been carried out by...
• Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 2008 DPF and Turbo Woes 25 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  ?) and codes showed a DPF unable to regenerate. After reading DPF horror stories and in an effort to save cash, I changed the eolys fluid myself and attempted a manual regeneration along the motorway to no avail. Fortunately the garage I took it to were successful and managed to perform a static regen
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  On the level 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a Mazda 6TS2, purchased in April 2008. It has just been in to the local Mazda main dealer have a few faults fixed under warranty one door...