Most recently answered dpf questions

How do vans used for short journeys cope with DPF contamination?

Arnold Clark has confirmed its £3300 plus quotation for a new DPF for a Fiat Sedici. Is it cast in gold? What are your thoughts on the DPF being professionally cleaned, such as by the DPF Clean Team, as...

I was interested to see that you think the Qashqai 1.6DCI would be suitable for an annual mileage of 8500 with only two 20 minute regular journeys per week. I am thinking of replacing my X-Trail with a...

I have a Nissan X-Trail diesel that had a DPF problem, cleared by JFE Nissan at Exeter. They cleared the warning, but after a few weeks, it came on again. JFE said they were unable to clear it and said...

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? What are your thoughts on a DPF being professionally...

I'm looking at the Mazda 5. From what I can see the 2.0i 150PS is from 2012 onwards? Would it be fatal if I considered the 1.8i petrol? Should I automatically be looking for a deal or, as I am being picky,...

Are DPFs a legal requirement? What do you think of ECU-Flash's DPF removal service, please?

Whether dealers try to force regeneration of DPFs or Eolys fluid top-ups, at some stage the DPF will need either replacing or cleaning because of a build-up of ash inside. With trucks, we find it's between...

I purchased my Fiat 500 diesel Multijet in April this year. It's about five years old. According to the service history, the oil was changed in October last year. The flashing oil light came on in May,...

I have driven a Saab 9-5 Vector Estate 2.3t from new since 2002. I love the car and have put off changing it because I cannot replace it with another. What do I replace it with? Mercedes-Benz, BMW or Audi?...