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  How long will the DPF last on a Volvo C30? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have always had petrol engine cars myself, but my dad has recently purchased a 2010 (60) plate Volvo C30 D2 (1.6 diesel engine, facelift model, R-Design)...
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  Mazda 6 diesel engine/system does not have DPF - good thing? 19 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have been advised that the Mazda 6 diesel engine with SkyActive technology does not have a DPF and therefore avoids associated problems of other diesel...
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  DPF regeneration 29 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 CLS 350 CDI. My concern is the DPF having read your column for a while. Even at speeds beyond legal limits, with the nine speed gearbox,...
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  Can I remove the DPF from my car? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Are DPFs a legal requirement? What do you think of ECU-Flash's DPF removal service, please?
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  How can I tell if a DPF regen is taking place? 15 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Do any vans tell the driver when a DPF regeneration is starting or taking place?
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  Eolys Fluid - will it help DPF regeneration? 24 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Citroen C5 Estate 1.6 HDi. It uses Eolys fluid to assist combustion, does this in turn mean that the DPF will not need to be replaced or...
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  Clearing a DPF 4 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been told that if I do several short trips in a 4x4 with a dpf i can un block it by engaging low in theauto box and then driving flat out up a steep...
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  Does active regeneration of the DPF happen automatically? 7 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Does active regeneration of the DPF happen automatically? And should I put additives into the fuel?
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  Can I leave my car running overnight to clean the DPF? 14 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics that has done 102k miles so far. The garage I gave my car for servicing said there was a yellow warning about...
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  My Mercedes-Benz has constant DPF issues that aren't due to my driving - what should I do? 24 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I brought a brand new Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d last September. Within three months of ownership my engine management light came on and the cars power was...
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  SEAT Leon DPF troubles - what should I do? 8 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a SEAT Leon diesel with 52k on the clock. Within 2 weeks the DPF yellow light came on. The car had a couple of hundred motorway miles in...
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  How can I fix DPF issues? 17 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 2014 Mazda CX-5 with 80k on clock. We have Been advised by a garage that the DPF is more or less knackered and causing turbo failure. One...
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  Can a diesel van be used for short journeys? 24 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Can the Toyota Proace diesel van be used for short journeys? I believe it has a DPF.
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  What sort of speed and for how long do I need to be driving for the DPF to be working? 30 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What sort of speed and for how long do I need to be driving for the DPF on my diesel to be working?
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  Dashboard symbol for DPF regeneration? 28 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to retro fit my 2011 Ford Kuga 2.0TDCI with a dashboard symbol that will warn me when the ECU triggers a DPF regeneration, so that I know...
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  DPF on a Skoda 1.9 TDI 1 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 60 plate Skoda 1.9 TDI PD and can't get a definitive answer to the question of does this engine have a DPF fitted. I've asked...
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  Can I remove the DPF from my car? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have 2010 Ford Focus and am considering a DPF removal. The system itself hasn't given my any issues, but I am worried about future problems. Is this...
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  Looking for a late car without a DPF 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Currently looking to replace a 53 Plate Mazda 6 with a similar car. Have found a local Mazda 6 2.2d TS2 with 35,500 miles on clock. I do around 12,500-15,000...
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  BMW 1 Series DPF problems 30 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 1 series 118d (2009) and the DPF warning light has come on. It pops up after every four or so miles per journey. I haven't noticed any difference...
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  How do I know if my car is in a DPF regeneration cycle? 29 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  How do I know if my car is in a DPF regeneration cycle? It would appear that the engine should not be switched of while this process is taking place but...