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I am thinking of buying a diesel car. either honda civic or toyota avensis dated before DPF fitted. 5 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking about buying a Honda Civic or Toyota Avensis diesel car dated before the fitting of DPF. I am concerned about the Dual Mass Flywheel and... -
Can I remove the DPF from my Renault Laguna? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been having problems with the DPF on a Renault Laguna diesel. I have had it regenerated twice and now someone has suggested having it taken out.... -
BMW diesel particulate filters 29 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My BMW 525 diesel ( 04/54 ) has now covered 73,000 miles mainly around town with occassional long runs and the service computer is showing 90,000 miles... -
The Someday Smut 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me what a particulate filter does and why and how often they need replacing? -
No particulate place to go 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am changing my car this year (2006/56 Mercedes E280CDI with 30k miles) and am considering either Jag XF, BMW X3 or perhaps another Merc. My concern is... -
Do I drive enough miles a year for a diesel? 12 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a Citroen C3 Picasso, it's a 2015 diesel, and I was worried I may not do enough miles in it to keep the DPF healthy. I'll be doing about... -
I didn't know short runs could damage a diesel car - should I change my diesel Mazda 6? 4 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
Although I really like my diesel Mazda 6, I had no knowledge regarding the DPF i.e. short runs not doing it any good. Are there any other cars with as... -
I want a 2007 diesel Honda CR-V for towing - will there be heavy tax penalties on old diesels? 8 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I cover about 10,000 miles per year, mostly journeys of 50+ miles. I need a 4x4 to negotiate muddy/slippery tracks and to tow a trailer. I'm looking at... -
Can I remove the DPF from my Jaguar XF? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Jaguar XF 2.7 Diesel and probably do too many short runs for the diesel particulate filter, averaging only 8000 miles a year. So far the light... -
Buying a used medium sized diesel - what would you recommend? 8 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a medium sized diesel without DPF. After reading too many internet forums I am now unable to decide what to plump for given that there... -
Thinking of buying a secondhand diesel - when did DPFs and DMFs appear? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am driving a 2004 Ford C-Max 1.6 diesel which is giving excellent service and fuel economy. I will keep it for a year or two longer, but I wonder about... -
Will the Hyundai i30 make a good driving school car and will any DPF problems be covered by a warranty? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently asked for advice on the best car for a driving instructor, and one of the recommendations was a Hyundai i10. I dismissed this as having no student... -
Why is my Vauxhall Combo van losing power? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Please could you advise what to do about a new Vauxhall Combo SE 1.3 van I bought in May 2010? It is hesitating and losing power, and our local dealer... -
DPF questions 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am buying an Alfa Romeo Giulietta diesel. The dealer says that the DPF problem is lessened on this car as it is higher up the exhaust system. Is that... -
I tried to safely assist my Ford Galaxy's passive DPF regeneration - is my engine okay? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've recently purchased a 2011 Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi. After the local Ford dealer changed oil and all filters they advised me to (as the car was immobile... -
Does our Mercedes-Benz C220 diesel need a new DPF? 15 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have had a 2004 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDi automatic diesel in Spain for the last 10 years. All was fine until a week after its annual MOT last May, when... -
Can I remove the DPF from my Land Rover Defender? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am on my second Land Rover Defender after owning many saloon cars and two SUVs. The Defender is an excellent, simple vehicle, which was the main reason... -
Six months of apparent DPF problems with an Astra 3 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 diesel. It started to cut out in March 2013 and became unreliable. Vauxhall assistance (AA) said it was supermarket fuel.... -
How does the DPF work in my Peugeot 3008 diesel? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a lady driving a Peugeot 3008 1.6 diesel EGC doing about 10,000 miles a year, mostly on short runs of between 10 and 15 miles with only an occasional... -
Buying used car - diesel or petrol? 23 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used car/SUV. My budget is around £11,000 and I do a short commute five days a week (under 2.5 miles) - will this cause issues if...
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