Most recently answered dpf questions
I’m after an estate to replace my 1996 Audi A4 Avant 1.9TDI. My priorities for the new car are reliability, low running costs and one or two driver comforts. I am not bothered by what badge it wears, nor...
Could you recommend a reliable small to medium car or SUV for an average of 10,000 miles per year, primarily consisting of short journeys for a couple of OAPs? We wish to avoid expenses associated with...
I was interested to read your recent comments about certain vehicle models appearing to be DPF trouble-free. Is this because they have markedly different systems for regeneration of the filter, or some...
We are looking at a used motorhome. Most of what we are looking at seem to be based on a Fiat Ducato diesel chassis. In general, are there any older motorhomes that could suffer from Dual Mass Flywheel...
I notice you were yet to be made aware of any DPF issues with Mazda Skyactiv diesels so I thought you might like see the attached which comes from the May 2013 issue of Diesel Car. Are you seeing any evidence...
I have recently moved from France to Guernsey and from reading your Daily Telegraph column am concerned about potential DPF problems due to low usage. However I am not sure if DPFs were fitted back in...
I have noticed while travelling between 50-70 mph that the engine of my Mondeo 1.6 TDCI seems to hesitate or cut-out momentarily, and then cut back in immediately without any dashboard indication. What...
My postman tells me that Royal Mail recently took delivery of new Fiat vans fitted with diesel particulate filters. Now postal workers on suburban stop-start 'walks' are sitting revving the engines to...
A friend is purchasing a Porsche Cayenne diesel with a stop-start fuel saving cut-out facility. Firstly, does this rapidly destroy a battery (with all the re-starts)? Secondly, as a diesel with a DPF,...
It is now time to change from my nine-year old BMW 525 diesel. I am retired and do about 4000 miles per year. I do lots of short journeys of around seven miles, with very occasional longer trips. The dealer...
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