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Saab 9-3 Vector Sport 2007 Tid - Occasionally smoke and acrid smell from exhaust 21 Sep 2015 (Forum)
Please help. Occasionally my Saab gets very Smokey and its smells quite acrid. Then engine not shambles and the revs are slower to die down. After about 5 to 10 mins it clears and goes back to normal. No smoke and engine note back to normal. I don't know if my car has a dpf. If it has could -
vw golf 1.6tdi 2011 - cambelt change 1 Feb 2015 (Forum)
is the dpf a real problem on this model. Is it the speed of the engine that determines a regen or temp of exhaust. Would a normal 20 mile journey to work be ok. Thanks for replies. Sparky100. -
Kia Sorento - Change from X-Trail to 7 seat kIA Sorento 26 Jan 2015 (Forum)
We are thinking of replacing our Nissan X-Trail 2003 model with 105k miles as it is getting a bit long in the tooth and we need to go to a 7 seater. We fancy a Kia Sorento 2.2 2011/12 model KX2 standard. Can you see any problems with this plan, in particular does it have DPF issues and does -
Toyota Corolla 2.0L D4-D T Spirit - 2005 - Problems with diesel? 22 Jan 2015 (Forum)
I'm thinking of buying the above which is relatively low mileage at around 70K and has had a recent cam belt change. I read about problems with diesels every week in the Honest John motoring section of the Telegraph on Saturday particularly re emissions, environmental and DPFs -
Ford Focus - 2.0TDCI vs 1.6TDCI reliability 22 Nov 2013 (Forum)
: the DPF etc? I'm looking to keep it for a few years, and the last thing I want is a huge garage bill at 100K. Cheers, Tim -
Skoda Fabia vRS - Fabia Vrs - Tech - Does it have 14 Sep 2010 (Forum)
Hi Guys, Im hoping someone on here can help me out with a question on a Fabia VRS, (any Briskoda Forum bods here??) Can anyone tell me if it had a DPF fitted and wether it has a Dual Mass Flywheel, Ive got a funny feeling yes may be the answer, However dont hear about as many -
Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 06 1.6 Diesel Particle Filter 13 Feb 2010 (Forum)
Hi All, I have a 2006 06 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI. Is this engine fitted with a dpf, I just need to know for sure. It is used for mainly motorway journeys so does a good number of miles, When would it HAVE to be changed and how expensive is it to replace? I take it, it has to be done at fords -
I need a petrol van for working in London - what do you recommend? 3 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm builder working in London. I have a 17 year old Volkswagen Transporter pickup that I use, but - due to living in Islington and the T Charge - I need... -
Would a petrol SUV be okay for towing? 11 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a Volkswagen Tiguan that has been okay on a mixture of short trips and towing a caravan. We've never experienced any DPF issues, but since... -
Emissions software has increases the fuel consumption on my Audi A1 - what can I do? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A1 Sportback, bought new in 2012. Current miles on clock just under 33,500. Last month it went in for the emissions software installation... -
Should I have the emissions fix on my Audi A4 and, if so, why? 3 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
Should I have the update to my Audi A4 2.0 and, if so, why? I can see no benefit for me and only risk that it causes a future problem that Audi disown.... -
Buying a used car - Lexus or Peugeot? 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
We have a 'next-car' conundrum that we can’t stop agonising over and we really need some independent impartial advice. We would like a raised-height... -
Did my Honda CR-V's DPF cause a hesitation under acceleration? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
NB of Littlebourne’s email was timely for me since, that very day, whilst driving my 2010 diesel automatic Honda CR-V in sub zero conditions, I experienced... -
Which Skoda Superb Estate is reliable? 21 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would love to buy a Superb Estate as a family car to keep it for a long time. Resources are not limitless, so I have to keep overall cost over 10 years... -
Do our Jaguar X-Type diesels have DPFs and how do they work? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
When my wife's 12-year-old BMW needed replacing she was delighted to acquire an 18-month-old Jaguar X-Type diesel. The car joined my own 9-year-old petrol... -
Why don't salesroom staff do more to inform customers about the need to regenerate diesel DPFs? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I’m no great fan of the EU, but I think your reply to GR of Warrington blaming them for the clogging of particulate filters was a bit off the mark. Yes,... -
No particulate place to go 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2006 Focus 1600TDCI 110 with a relative’s help at a car auction. It was cheap at £4,000 because it had 139,000 miles on the clock. It came from... -
Sootable case for treatment? 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
In April 2009 I bought a one-year-old Nissan X-trail. At the end of July, having covered 2000 miles in France in just over a week the particulate light... -
Jaguar XF - P052F Glow Plug Module Fault Code (No symptoms) 28 Dec 2022 (Forum)
thinks that fitting a new Glow Plug Module will cure this fault. There are no warning lights on the car and it drives 100% fine but if the Glow Plug Module isn't working, DPF regenerations won't take place - indeed, I haven't noticed a DPF regen for a few weeks. Has anyone else had -
Will I get better mpg in a hybrid than a diesel or petrol? 31 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
Would a hybrid non plug-in give me better fuel efficiency over a round trip of 40 miles than a diesel or petrol car?
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