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  DPF Problem 2 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The DPF warning light appeared on the dash for the first time with no other issues at all with car. I checked with my handbook for advice which l followed...
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  Does the Land Rover Freelander 2 suffer from DPF problems? 18 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My father is about to change his Land Rover Freelander 2 for a new car and has offered me his old car. I am very tempted by this kind offer as it will...
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  How should I ensure I don't have any DPF problems with a KIA Cee'd diesel? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2012 KIA Cee'd 1, 1.6 diesel manual. My mileage is approx 8000 - 10,000 miles per year, roughly 50/50 short journeys and motorway....
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  Will the DPF on our new Qashqai develop problems following 20 minute trips? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Despite planning to buy a new petrol car because of our average annual mileage of 8500, we have chosen the Nissan Qashqai 360 1.6 dCi 130PS + with 'stop-start'...
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  What DPF servicing is needed? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Focus 1.6TDCI 110 will be coming up to 75,000 miles in a few months. I understand that replacement of the DPF is reccomended by the manufacturer at...
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  DPF - should I change to petrol? 19 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2.0-litre TDI 170 6sp A4 has been perfect so far whilst commuting 20 miles each way. Now at three and a half years old and 41,000 miles my new commute...
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  Smokeless moans 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  As a pensioner I have understood diesels to be less efficient than petrol on short journeys as they take awhile to warm up. Can you explain what EGR and...
• audi a3 2.0 tdi 170 2006 - dpf problems 11 May 2012 (Forum)
  
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  Our BMW 1 Series is showing a DPF light - is this because we only use it for short journeys? 20 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought my son a BMW 1 Series for his 18th birthday. Soon after the filter light came on. We took it to a garage to be looked at and the turbo...
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  How do I know when the DPF on my car is regenerating? 3 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I read a lot about diesel DPFs but how do I know when the fuel system is regenerating? I drive a Toyota RAV4 2.2-litre diesel. Nothing comes alight on...
• Jaguar XF - DPF full, again! 1 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  They had it for another day, couldn't find any leak but did think a pipe was a bit kinked so supported it with a tie wrap. They cleared the DPF and I got the car back after handing over £60 for the new exhaust brackets. Today 26th March the damn DPF red alarm is back on. I'm really begining to wonder if they actually replaced the DPF in the first place.
• Mazda 5 2.0D sport '06 27000k - Mazda 5 DPF Flashing, but no power loss 19 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Yesterday after going round a sharp left bend in the road (probly way too fast) the DPF light started to flash, so rang my machanic friend up who said take it for a blast on the motorway to cycle it & clear out the DPF which I did (kept it about 3000rpm for 1/2 hr) but light was still flashing.
• lexus is 220d - dpf problem 9 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  vsc light appeared, then car went into limp home mode. garage diagnosed dpf, paid 800 to replace. next journey of a few miles, lots of exhaust smoke, next journey vsc light appeared again and then again into limp home mode. Garage going to do another diagnostic, would appreciate any advice
• Cost effective way to rejuvenate blocked DPF 2 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  This company has invested in flash cleaning machine, one of only two in this country, that cleans blocked DPFs, achieving 98% of the original new condition with certified results. http://www.edsnorwich.co.uk/diesel-particulate-filter-clean-norwich.php Video shows process.
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  Does my car have a DPF fitted? 4 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if the Toyota Avensis T27 2.2 D-4D has a diesel particulate filter?
• ford focus estate 1.6tdci(110) - dpf change 13 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  My 2006 focus is due for its 6 yr service and the Ford agent tells me that the DPF should be replaced at a cost of several hundred pounds.The car has only done 55k as opposed to the usual 75k or thereabouts. Is it really necessary to re;lace at this stage.
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  How can I fix the DPF fault on my Citroen C3 Picasso? 15 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen C3 Picasso has completed 47,000 miles without anything major going wrong. But now I have a dashboard warning light saying "SERVICE" and a message...
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  Excessive white smoke from Lexus (06) IS220d - any advice? 21 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I had the same problem as most people do with a puff of white smoke after engine got a little warm and then it went away. I searched online and found...
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  What can I do to solve my DPF problems? 15 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Ford Focus 1.6TDCi (2009). I am fed up with the constant DPF issues, so firstly is it worth replacing the DPF (I don't think removal...
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  Should I remove the DPF from my Mazda 5? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The DPF light is showing on my 2008 Mazda 5 diesel. Some say it is the better option (and legal) is to remove the filter altogether. Any suggestions?