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I'm really concerned and embarrassed with my 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.3 JTDM producing clouds of white smoke during DPF regen. After removing the DPF and chemically cleaning it, it still smoked badly. I...
I have a 2012 Honda CR-V and the Diesel Particulate Filter Warning Light keeps coming on. I get it recharged and it has had the ERG valve replaced recently. Can you tell me why it keeps coming on? I admit...
Do DPF fuel additives work? If so which are the best?
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 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...
Has anyone ever heard of DPF surcharge. I discovered my DPF had the filters removed and I needed a new one. I was then told when the part was returned to the main dealer in exchange for the new one I was...
I own a Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav DCI with a 1461cc engine on a F plate. It is in what I believe is known as Limp Mode. There are 2 warning lights showing...'check injection' and 'check anti-pollution...
I have an 8-speed automatic Ford Transit Connect. A NOX sensor recently failed and resulted in diesel finding its way into the oil because a regeneration was being called for but not triggered. I contacted...
I own a 2007 Volvo XC90 with 118k on the clock. Lovely motor and mostly trouble free but it's recently started missing the odd beat and intermittently going into limp-mode. The other day, when in limp-mode,...
Is there a diesel car yet that can cope with town driving/short journeys without clogging the diesel particulate filter (DPF) and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) components?