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• Volkswagen Golf - dpf recall on volkswagen golt 30 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  my golf tdi gt sport 170 was recalled by Vokswagen due to a fault with the piezo injectors - three of which were repaired. I have had problems ever since - the dpf light stays on and it will not self regenerate. The light now comes on on a daily basis and although the garage manage to clear
• vw golf 1.6 diesel - dpf 12 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, my daughter is thinking of buying a vw golf diesel. But her journeys are mostly about 12-15 miles each way. I know everyone says you need a long run to keep the dpf clean but is it a long journey or the engine temperature that determines if a dpf is kept clean. She does these trips
• tdi 1.9 - VW Golf dpf problems 30 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  I have been told that to replace the faulty dpf unit on my golf will cost me 1500 for the part. This seems high to me, but i have no way of checking it. Does anyone have any advice?
• Renault Captur - DPF Regen 10 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Has anyone here any current or recent experience of running a Renault/Nissan with a DPF equipped 1.5dci? It’s a fifth injector set up, so regen diesel injection can’t dilute the engine oil, and I’m looking for real world experience of the frequency of regenerations.
• RR Evoque post 2015 DPF and Oil dilution issues 10 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Range Rover Evoque post 2015 Ingenium 2.0 Diesel, DPF and Oil dilution issues. Are these issues solely applied to the type of 'Shopping or School runs' or does it also apply to regular 'Motorway driving' too. ?
• Anyone missing a Cat/DPF 8 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  At a recent car boot sale some lads were discovered sawing off DPF/Cats from parked vehicles. The site owner apprehended the culprits and called the police whose response was just to issue a crime reference number over the phone Not a great outcome for the car owners !    
• Audi A4 1.9TDI 2007 - Will This Audi I am about to buy have a DPF? 10 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Recomended  by HJ as VAG's finest diesel engine which was dicontinued as they could not get it to meet Enviromnmental standards. But how can I be sure that it does not have a DPF?
• Citroen C3 -1.6 HDi 90 engine - DPF matters 14 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  I have been told that this engine has the option of NOT having a DPF.  Can any of you good folk tell me if this is so  as I have looked at the Citroen website but to no avail.  Many thanks.
• DPF filters - : ADVICE FOR CUSTOMERS 31 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I was having a little chat with a "customer services" person about this and that and dealers are going to be "requested " to ask people to sign a disclaimer that will say they have been advised about the usage of cars with dpf systems..dealers currently receiving training.. Stable door clanging
• Ford Kuga - dpf problems 23 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Been thinking about replacing  my 2ltr petrol G Vitara with a new Kuga but only do about 3000 miles per year mainly short trips and i am a little concerned about dpf probs.Can anyone put my mind at rest.
• DPF Cleaning 26 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  I've never owned a diesel so a blocked DPF has never been an issue for me. Whilst out walking the dogs this morning, I noticed a neighbour was having their's cleaned by a company whose van proclaimed they fixed DPFs. Apart from the van, the tell tale signs were a fast revving engine and clouds
• Honda Accord 2.2 I-CTDI EX EXECUTIVE - DPF question please please help 14 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Hello John   We do approx 10 k miles in a year, we have seen a car we love which is the  Honda Accord 2.2 I-CTDI EX EXECUTIVE 2007   Can someone please confirm if this has  DPF fitted or not, i have searched everywhere and cant find
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 06 1.9 CDTI Estate - DPF or not? 13 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  I'm looking to buy a 06 Vectra 1.9 cdti Estate, with the 120bhp engine. Can anyone tell me a) if it has the DPF (I suspect it has) and b) what maintenance the infernal thing would require? I've tried ringing a couple of local Vauxhall dealers and after being told I would be called back twice
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2008 -) - 2.2 Diesel - what is a closed DPF system? 29 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  that the new Mazda 2.2 diesel is a closed DPF system. What is a closed DPF system and will it be better for longativity?
• BMW x5 e70 2009 - DPF - Sooty tailpibe 14 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Hi, I've been looking at a BMW X5 E70 3.0 diesel 2009. I noticed the exhaust tailpipes were black with soot. Did X5 of this vintage have a DPF fitted ? if they did , why would the tailpipes be sooty ? Thanks
• Ford Focus Diesel 2016 (16) - DPF 21 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  My daily driving has now dropped to 4 x 2mile journeys. Up to now I haven't experienced any problems with the dpf unit. The engine is rated as a Euro 6. Whats best, a weekly longer journey or look at a petrol car?
• Ibiza 2011-1.2 TDI 75hp - Does it have a turbo an dpf ? 2 May 2017 (Forum)
  Hi! Does anyone know of this car is equiped with a turbo and dpf? It's hard to belive that it gets 75hp form a 3 cylinder 1.2 liter without a turbo, but couldn't find anything about this engine. 
• SEAT Leon - Custom Exhaust/DPF 21 May 2024 (Forum)
  Car info: SEAT LEON FR 2.0 TDI 2012 Hello. So I'm wanting to get a full exhaust kit on my car. YES I know it's a diesel blah blah. But I want some sound on my car.. My question is would my car output some decent sound (better than stock lol) or not as I still have the DPF intact? Yes I know I can
• Toyota Auris Touring Sports - DPF Issue - EML AUris 12 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Hi All , I have a 2014 Auris estate 1.4 Diesel...The Engine light has come on. Got it checked by a mechanic who said it's the DPF and advised to run it hard on the motorway. (I've noticed much lower MPG and the start stop doesnt work since the light has come on) I also bought a few
• Mazda 6 - Mazda 6 DPF light help! 17 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  I have a question. My dpf light is flashing on my 57 plate mazda 6, bought it a few month ago full mazda service history aside from the service done by the garage I bought it from