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• Audi/VW - Identifying a DPF Diesel 1 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Been told that the way to spot whether a VW/Audi has a DPF fitted (around the changeover period of 2007) is to look at the tail pipe. Non DPF has a curved down pipe fitted as OE. DPF has a straight pipe fitted. Is this correct or is there any other way of finding out ?
• Modern diesels and DPFs 4 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Someone told me that recent diesel cars - especially VAG ones - have no issues with the DPF, and you can happily do no longer journeys and the DPF will be fine. Is this true? 
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  Do I need to reset the ECU after having a new DPF fitted? 13 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The DPF on my 2010 Ford Mondeo TDCi burnt out, glowed red, smoked and then the exhaust dropped after 109,000 miles. No warning lights came up on dash....
• Audi A4 B7 - DPF 22 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  They are saying that can remove it and there will be no problems in future. Does any one knows about this company or have removed DPF? How is it? Any help much appreciated.
• Audi A4 B7 - DPF 30 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  They are saying that can remove it and there will be no problems in future. Does any one knows about this company or have removed DPF? How is it? Any help much appreciated.
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  Is a large increase in fuel consumption a sign of the DPF regenerating? 28 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2016 Toyota Yaris diesel fuel consumption meter indicates a large increase in consumption for about 25 minutes every 350-400 miles. Is this the DPF...
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  Does my Kia cee'd have a DPF fitted? 3 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to be 100% sure whether my Kia has a DPF or not. The details are: Kia Ceed Hatchback (07-12) 1.6 CRDi LS (113bhp) 5d Date of Registration:...
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  Audi A3 diesel - does it suffer DPF problems? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a new Audi A3 diesel, can you tell me if this car has any DPF problems? And is it ok for regular short trips?
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  Injector replacement linked to DPF problem? 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Just had 23H9 VW Passat injector recall done at Local VW dealer, after a couple of weeks and long distance runs DPF and engine management lights lit up....
• Deleting a DPF 2 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  Heard on the local grapevine that a local garage is offering a service to delete the DPF function from diesel cars for around £330. With genuine replacement DPF s costing around £2000, is this something worth considering?
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  Affect of diesel additives on DPF 11 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my second hand Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDi 170 in December 2009. Have had no problems with the DPF until last week. DPF totally clogged -...
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  Zafira diesel particulate filters 31 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had to have a new DPF fitted to my Zafira 1.9cdti (120bhp). It has been on the car less than a month and now suddenly the car goes into limp...
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  How do you know if your DPF is regenerating while driving? 4 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How do you know if your DPF is regenerating while driving?
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  Can I remove the DPF from my BMW X3? 30 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently replaced the DPF on my BMW X3, due to the car having a lack of power above 3000rpm. I assumed that the new DPF would fix things however...
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  I do mostly short journeys. Can I remove the DPF to stop it clogging? 10 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any reason not to have the DPF on my car removed? I do a lot of short journeys. The garage would charge £600 + VAT.
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  Does £900 for a DPF replacement seem expensive? 10 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I just had my car plugged into a diagnostic computer at a garage and the mechanic said the DPF is blocked. I asked if it could be regenerated, but he said...
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  How do I regenerate my vehicle's DPF? 7 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please advise how to regenerate the DPF on a Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
• honda crv - dpf problem on crv 14 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  had car from new - always missdiref intermitently. this is getting worse car now done 37000 miles, dealer aware of fault from new. DPF warning light hasd come on twice in last 3 weeks 500 miles. Missfire getting worse and worse. Does the dpf need replacing
• DPF or not? 6 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  About to buy a lovely Transit and I need the vehicle for local deliveries. So a DPF is non negotiable. My main dealer says that DPF's were not fitted until 2012 at the earliest and the vehicle has no DPF icon on the dash. Can anyone advise please and as this is a private sale what else should i be checking. the van has done 28 K and is immaculate.
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  DPF regeneration problem with Passat 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The DPF light suprisingly came on after a motorway run between Liverpool and Northumberland. I tried the usual of driving as the manual stated, but an...