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Yeti 'Engine Fault' warning 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We love our two year old Yeti 4x4 diesel (or at least we did). A couple of weeks ago after a couple of hours at a steady 70mph on the A1 the glow plug... -
Post-coronavirus, I'm working from home more. Should I swap my diesel to avoid DPF issues? 8 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
At the start of the year, I bought a 2018 diesel Peugeot 3008 to cater for a daily commute of 40 miles each way and regular long distance family trips... -
Should I buy a petrol or a diesel? 11 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am soon to order a new car and am debating whether to have diesel or petrol. My driving pattern is changing as I am spending time between Italy and... -
Could you recommend a medium-size van for a delivery driver? 17 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm a delivery drive. Could you recommend a medium-size van with an automatic gearbox, please? -
Why is my Volkswagen Touran using so much oil? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2013 Volkswagen Touran 1.6 diesel with 13,000 miles on the clock. Recently the car has been giving me some problems. A while ago it was emitting... -
Should a DPF fault on my Lexus 220D have been noticed during a service? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2009 Lexus 220D went into limp mode 100 miles from home when I was on my way to France on holiday. It was the DPF filter. This was after a major service... -
Is my diesel Jaguar XF suitable for my mileage and driving style? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am retired and drive less than 6000 miles a year in a 2.7-litre diesel Jaguar XF. You always advise that petrol is better than diesel for low mileage,... -
DPF and Turbo failure on my Focus 23 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
The engine failure light came on in my 2008 Focus 1.6 TDCI and i discovered it was the additive for the DPF filter, which needed to be topped up. But... -
When is a DPF fluid change due? 10 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Ford dealer tells me that I should have completely changed the DPF oil at the 37,500 service. My village garage - who did the service - says that AutoData... -
Flat spot at around 2000rpm in X-Trail 27 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Recently bought X-trail and it has a certain degree of what I can only describe as hesitancy or very slight judder/cough and splutter, always round about... -
Is it true that diesel vehicles don't respond well to repeated short runs from cold? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have advised my wife that for only about 5,000 miles per year she needs to stick to a petrol automatic SUV because it's cheaper and diesel engines do... -
Should I be concerned about the DPF if I buy a Volkswagen Golf or Polo TDI? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am about to choose between a Golf TDI 90 PS and a Polo 75 PS TDI, but am concerned about reports concerning DPF problems with the Polo in particular.... -
How should I drive my Citroen C5 diesel in order to avoid potential DPF problems? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
A couple of months ago, I bought a secondhand 2007 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi auto. This is obviously a rep's car, given the 72,000 miles on the clock. Again,... -
Filter tip - DPF regeneration 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've run a BMW E60 525SE petrol auto from new. It's 6 years old and I intend to change it for a new F10 5-Series. There are compelling paper reasons for... -
The DPF in my Mazda 6 has failed - should the dealer replace it? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a secondhand 2007 Mazda 6 estate with 62000 miles clocked, so it's out of warranty but under three years old, from a very small dealer - they... -
Buying a small 4x4 with a small engine. 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
What options in the way of a 4X4 with a 1600cc or less engine are there? Petrol preferably, or no DPF. Offroading will be only on the ranges at Bisley.... -
Of particulate interest 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am sure that you are aware of he problem that exists with the DPF on diesel Zafiras. The Zafira in question (Elite 150 bhp) was bought brand new in May... -
Kia Ceed diesel - cam belt or chain? 30 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
Does my 2017 Kia Ceed diesel have a timing chain? Does it use additives to keep the soot particulates down? Does it need regular longer runs to keep any... -
Should I use ordinary diesel or super diesel? 1 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 V70 2.0-litre diesel with just over 70,000 miles. It's extremely quiet and comfortable with no rattles, knocks or squeaks and I fill up 2... -
Do older diesels do better with low mileage use? 4 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I know that modern diesels don't take kindly to low mileage usage but wondered whether earlier diesels weren't so intolerant (pre-Euro4). Most of the cars...
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