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• Volvo V50 1.6D (Not DRive) (2008 Model Year) - DPF (again!) 29 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  The DPF replacement cost is apparently "around €500".  So, at around 120k, the servicing bill looks like DPF €600, Eolys top-up €120 plus routine service €175, total €895. Curiously, Mr Volvo has never made mention of these (DPF replacement and Eolys top-up) lofty costs in his sales blurb on the vehicle.
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  Will a MINI Countryman diesel be ok for 7000 miles a year? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a MINI D4 Countryman (and spare winter wheels/tyres) as I live in the Scottish Highlands, but most journeys will be only 15-20 miles...
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  The DPF has failed on my car for the second time. What can I do? 3 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Just over a year ago, I wrote to you to flag a DPF issue with my 30k mileage 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport. After a massive fight, Land Rover replaced...
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  I've been given a DPF surcharge on an exchange basis for a new one, is this correct? 6 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  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...
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  Could a DPF problem be misdiagnosed as needing a new turbo 6 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Following a dramatic loss of power on the motorway in July my Ford Dealer replaced the turbo in my 2008 Focus Td 109. Cost £900. This week the engine malfunction...
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  Which diesel compact SUVs do not have a DPF? 3 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am now 70 and looking to the future I am thinking of buying a compact SUV for easier access. Looking from these cars - Skoda Yeti, Kia Sportage, Hyundai...
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  Quick fix for my Jaguar XF's DPF fault. 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Jaguar XF 3.0D kept coming up "restricted performance" and yes I have been using it for short runs. However, I got a bottle Forte turbo cleaner and...
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  How can you tell which cars have DPFs? 16 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any easy way of telling which diesel cars have a DPF? I had assumed it was only those that were Euro V compliant but when browsing some second...
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  Will the Skoda Octavia Estate diesel be suitable for my seven-mile daily commute? 26 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’m interested in purchasing a new Skoda Octavia Estate with the 1.6 CR diesel engine, but I'm concerned whether my daily drive to work is suited to a...
• Peugeot 607 - Peugeot 607 failed MOT because of no DPF! 27 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  I thought to go to Peugeot dealer ask for advice. The dealer man said that is sure the car year doesn't have DPF as standard. He said he will ask one of his mechanical to look under the fuel tank to see if there is elyon tank (I don't know what this is) he confirmed this car doesn't have DPF.   Do I find info like on my V5 or Tax check online for to see if my is register to have DPF?
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  How do I keep my DPF working properly? 5 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2022 Dacia Duster Blue dCi. I was told to take it for a motorway run at least one a month. I only do 8500 miles per annum but half of that is...
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  Does my car have a DPF? 26 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My friend has ownes a 10-plate Kia Soul diesel automatic for years, he drives around town all the time and never has any DPF problems, so he thinks that...
• BMW 5 Series F10 - BMW 520d DPF issue 15 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Ran a cleaner  programme and forced regeneration but the regen did not work. I like the car to drive,but concerned that the dpf issue will become a bigger problem. Ran the car to Newcastle from Sussex last week, but no improvement in mpg. Is there an option to replace the DPF or is it better to sell and find a replacement?
• peugeot and citroen - DPF issues 3 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  I've been reading various horror stories about dpf issues. I had never even heard of dpf until a few months ago. For years now I have had diesel cars becauseI need a decent size practical car for the family and to keep my income tax down on my company cars.
• any - DPF removal Part of the MOt Feb 14 12 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  I have always found it very easy to spot a de-catted diesel. For those that suddenly find themselves needing a DPF may also find it expensive when they dont have a complete unit to exchange !  The above applies to those cars where a DPf was fitted from new and since removed  Oh and the fines now run into a heathly 4 figures + for vehicles caught with DPf's removed and a prosecution follows
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  Has my car got a DPF? 6 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Has my car got a DPF? It's a Ford Focus Studio estate 1.6 TDCI (57 plate), first registed 17-01-2008)?
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  Can I remove my DPF? 20 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As the owner of a 2011 520D BMW touring automatic I only do about 5000 miles a year mainly City driving. I see advertisements for removal of DPF, is this...
• Mazda 5 - Mazda DPF oil return to sump 8 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I have a Mazda 5 which has a DPF on it.  I understand that during the regen process diesel is added to the DPF filter and this assists with the process.  Should the engine be switched off mid way through the process it dumps the diesel into the oil sump.
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  Has my Kangoo got a DPF? 2 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Which, if any, from your list of possible problems for EU5 diesels applies to my van: Kangoo SL17 DCi70+ on a 54 plate. I do annual mileage below 5000...
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1.6 DPF failure 24 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  m assuming that the DPF is located as part of the exhaust system. Is it possible to fit a non DPF exhaust to the car to get it running again for less than it costs to replace the DPF? Any help would be most appreciated.