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Motoring magazines often refer to taking the car for a fast run to clear the DPF. Surely a better way would be to drive in 4th or 5th gear with increased revs but slower speed since it is the increase...
My wife and I own a 2020 Focus and 2022 Kuga both with the 1.5 Ecoblue diesel engine. Both are lovely cars with enough power, though the engine seems better suited to the Focus. We are looking at changing...
Can you store a part used container of AdBlue in its original sealed container indefinitely in your garage or shed, or does it over time 'go stale' like petrol?
I know that if you drive less that 10000 miles a year, a diesel isn't the right choice. What about a diesel hybrid engine? Does that have a minimum recommendation?
What are the benefits of V Power diesel?
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 garage advises a DPF delete but another said not...
I normally do 7000-8000 miles a year, mostly 5-10 miles journeys regularly and 5-6 trips of 150-200 miles in a year. I know people generally say diesel engines are good doing for high mileage but many...
Should i buy a diesel if mostly doing short journeys?
I own a 2017 BMW 640d Coupe. It easily reaches 70 mph at 1500rpm in auto mode. I think you advise drivers to maintain 2000rpm for 15 miles or so on a dual carriageway or motorway. Should I do this in manual...
Am I able to monitor the ADBlue my car has in reserve within its vehicle tank and if so how do i do this