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• Why can’t the Japanese make a good diesel engine 19 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  Now we hear about Subaru s dissasterous  attempts , Mazda CX5 destroying themselves and even the Yaris diesel with DPF breaking the tradition of peerless reliability. But at least Toyota accepted the criticism and arranged a generous claim arrangement. OK diesels are not popular in the US, Japan or Australia but it’s so unusual to level a complaint across all these Japanese Marques .
• Mazda 3 - Fuel economy worries 30 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  I own a focus diesel at the moment which after its second mot is falling to bits leaking gearbox oil injector seals leaking the list goes on all this and it only don 45k. The main reason I’m looking at Mazda is no turbo or dpf to concern myself about...but saying that are these gdi engines prone to carbon build up. Thanks for reading.
• Skoda superb - Oh and another thing..... 19 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  When the skoda comes off lease i want to buy a car that will; only be used to pull a 1500kg caravan twice a year, be used for short town based comutes(10-15) the rest of the time, is quiet and comfortable and has a large boot. I was thinking of petrol as i am concerned about dpf issues. Budget about £8,000. Your thoughts....(can include sell caravan!).
• Kia Rio @ 20000 miles - New Tyres 21 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Treated myself to 2 new front tyres before our predicted "bad winter" as tread down to less than 3mm, and the original fitting kumhos have developed cracks between the treads Car still as boringly efficient as ever. 45 mpg local and 50 on a run, with no dpf/egr etc. Bought tyres online 195/55/17 Avon zv5  from F1 autocentre here in Colchester, Used voucher code found on vouchercode site and tyres were a mere £113.81 for 2 fitted and balanced and quicly done.
• legality of 'chipping' an engine 1 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  I see that it cinsidered illegal to remove the DPF partly because do so interfers with the emissions. So why does not 'chipping' an engine fall into the same category, because I cannot believe that this action does not affect the emissions? Maybe this is considered a grey area?
• Ford Focus 1.6tdci - Diesel intermittent lack of power 31 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  From the cold start and driving off Ive also noticed a power drop for a few seconds and it can be a bit sluggish when im on the accelerator. Have recently had a Maf sensor change(new one bought off ebay) and months back a DPF filter removal. Does anyone know what this could be please?
• Renault Scenic - Diesel vs Petrol - Fairly specific scenario 12 May 2012 (Forum)
  However, I'm after an MPV like a scenic, if the initial car cost is the same, then all I can see are savings by getting a diesel, especially if I go for one without a DPF (or FAP as the french call them). Are there any disadvantages to a diesel for daily short town runs, usually with 3-4 people in the car, and the occasional bi-monthly motorway run?
• Are diesels truly dead? 25 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  More so, when people are not commuting long, especially the situation now, car will be used for short journeys which is bad for DPF. So why one would go for diesel - unless having specific needs like large 4x4 in farms etc.?
• 2006 Kia Carens Diesel 27 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  My question is would this car with a diesel engine be ok for a daily commute round trip of 15 miles or do you think the DPF would get clogged in the long run? Thanks as always for your help peeps and enjoy the rest of your Christmas!! :)  
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 07-05-2016 Part 2 3 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  It only had 5700 miles on the clock. I have had it 6 weeks and done 800 miles in it mostly short journeys. The DPF light flashed on briefly last week so i took it on the dual carriageway for 30 mins doing 4th gear at 60mph which cleared the light. Going to start using quality diesel and an additive but now im worried about short journey's.
• Volkswagen Passat B5 Highline 2.0TDI CR 140 - Passat 2.0TDI CR - Burning Smell 12 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Also the car is producing a burnt ceramic smell only starting from cold when the outside temperture is below 4C. Has anyone else had this. Been wondering if there is a problem with the DPF. Smell was also there before the car went in for the recent repairs.  
• Subaru Forester - Fuel Additives 7 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  I just wondered if there is a reason for this as my previous car was a nissan xtrail and I used to add millers eco to the fuel, I did not add this for extra power it was for keeping fuel system clean which at mot time mechanic commented that  emmisions were extremely low and dpf light hardly ever came on whilst using this. So for these reasons I would like to use in the subaru but just wondered why they state no additives to be used, thanks in advance, Terry
• Audi A3 - High mileage petrol Audi - Mercedes 20 Aug 2015 (Forum)
   on further research came to know that the Euro 5 diesels with high mileage might mean that  you could be looking at big bucks to replace the EGR, the DPF, the injectors, the glowplugs and maybe the turbo, so could set you back £5k. What about high mileage petrols are they safe to buy ? Seems like 2009 A3 with 110K mileage I could easily find
• Engine size Nissan QQ 17 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Had this engine in a Micra a much lighter car and was not impressed with its ,poke, A qq is much heavier than a Micra so I do not see any improvement in performance of even keeping the status quo of the 1.5.cc Can any current owner of the 1.2.QQ assure me that it has .getupand go,? Would like the 1.6. diesel but short runs I fear would lead me into conflict with the DPF. hfp
• C3 Picasso or Kangoo - Newish diesel for me? 5 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I've been looking to buy a car up to 5 years old .. Diesel (cheaper tax reasons) But I've been told the DPF on diesels isn't for me .. I will literally drive the car for about 10 mins  day (loading up parcels to take to the PO literally 4 minute drive away) ... weekends I would use it for longer trips, days out etc ... and only about 3 times a year to load up with camping stuff and go on long journeys..
• Volvo S40/V40 - Is Volvo S40 a Volvo ? 8 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    I did not know it was a Peugot engine - which I've recently heard has potential problems.  Having just spent last year £1,000 on new DPF and last week £1,300 on new clutch, dmf and one wheel bearings I would prefer to keep the car a while.  However, are there other possible expensive problems to avoid by changing cars ? Also is the S40 a complete Volvo - love the comfort ?
• Vectra C 2.2 DTi, 2003 - Diesel particulate filter 28 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I don't use this car very much any more - it's more like a van for when I need to buy something dirty or heavy and so it probably only does about 2000 miles a year - if that. I think that the problem might be the DPF but don't really know if this is likely. Can anybody help and is the replacement a DIY job? Cheers   
• Are Diesel Owners In For A Rise in VED? 3 May 2014 (Forum)
  More eco stuff in the Mail today, whilst it may be true, is this just another ruse to get older diesel vehicles off the road and drivers into new vehicles to boost the economy ? Should we expect a rise in VED for older pre DPF diesels, of which many are long lasting and ecomonic. Maybe its the only way to part us from our PD's ? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2617425/The-deadly-diesel-deception-We-bullied-buying-diesel-cars-help-fight-global-warming-Now-experts-say-green-fuel-killing-thousands-us.html
• mazda 5 , zafira or astra estate 10 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  I have seen following cars and wanted any advice as to which best option. Only doing 3000 miles per year so a dpf diesel is not an option. Choices so far are a mazda 5 2.0 petrol 2008 with 35k at £5950 Mazda5 1.8 2009 newer shape 52k £5450 Zafira 2.0dti 2003 77k ex motorbility £2400 Astra 1.7 110 2009 with 76k £5600  
• Skoda Octavia Estate or Ford Mondeo Estate - Advice needed! 7 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Am looking at diesel in both cases, and around £6k mark generally with about 80,000 on the clock. Is there anything I should be considering? DPF Failures etc? Any help would be gratefully received. Even after a day spend at Car Giant I'm none the wiser! Thanks so much.