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  Recall for new DPF and parts on six month old car? 6 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Booked my Nissan Juke 1.5 DCI in with a franchise for a handbrake adjustment, and dealer said they'd need it longer so as to carry out an engine management...
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  Our Audi A4 is developing a DPF fault - how can I repair it? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My partner drives a 2006 Audi A4 2.0-litre diesel and the DPF light is now appearing on every weekend. The light very rarely appeared on whilst it was...
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  Should I worry about DPF and DMF? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a June 2010 C Max, manual, 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (136PS) - DW10, old model, with DMF and am pretty certain a DPF. The car has done 34k and I usually...
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  Will my new Nissan Qashqai diesel develop DPF problems doing short journeys? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered a new Nissan Qashqai 1.6DCI 4WD, which has a delivery date coming soon. Having seen recent bad publicity regarding DPFs, have I ordered the wrong...
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  DPF block caused by oil overfill 19 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle TDI has covered 37000 miles and has developed a partially blocked DPF following and oil overfill at the last main dealer VW...
• Ford Focus 1.6TDI Zetec - 2005 - Discovered DPF Has Been Removed! 28 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  and on resets the EML, also wipes any code it may be logging.   Upon learning that the DPF has been cut out, and the fact it can ping on only at 70mph (when the DPF would usually regen?), would you guys think that the ECU hasn't been remapped properly when the work was done?   Seems to me that the EML is being pinged because it's forcing the DPF regen, when there isn''t a DPF there?
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  How does a DPF function? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI diesel. I understand that the car needs to travel a reasonable distance, say 20 or 30 miles, to ensure that the...
• Peugeot 308 2.0 Bluehdi 2016 - Weird values from ECU 19 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  The DPF has recently been taken off the car and manually cleaned of ash and the DPF sensor is new. I also believe 600 grams is a wildly unrealistic number for soot in the DPF?)    Even stranger, the reported distance since last DPF regeneration rises much faster than the distance I travel.
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  Is a diesel van a no go if I only do journeys of 10 miles? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I want to change my Ford Connect for a Transit or Transit Custom. Most of my journeys are less than 10 miles - will I have DPF problems?
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  Why doesn't Volkswagen do a petrol Passat? 5 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a new Volkswagen Passat, however no petrol engines are available and I am a little concerned about the SCR/DPF issues that are frequently...
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  Passat warning light - dpf fault? 12 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had a fault light come on the dash of my Passat CC and a message saying diesel-particle. Would you have any idea what this means , as the light...
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  When did Lexus fit a DPF to the IS 220d? 2 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering replacing my 140,000 mile Vauxhall Omega V6 with a Lexus IS. Can you tell me when Lexus first fitted a DPF to the IS 220d?
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  Should I replace my diesel Qashqai with the petrol version to avoid DPF problems? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a Nissan Qashqai 2.0-litre manual diesel. Long runs are now less frequent and I am considering changing to the petrol version to avoid...
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  DPF problems on VW Golf 1.6 TDI 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. The problem is I do very low mileage (approx. 5000 miles per year). One Volkswagen salesman told...
• Astra H 1.7 izuzu pre dpf - Is it worth a punt 6 Jan 2025 (Forum)
  Seen a few of these Astra h diesel pre dpf 1.7 for cheap. Just wondering if it’s worth a punt for couple of grand. Decent miles. Or is it too risky? If it needs a bit spending on it I’m not bothered for that money. I’d try and get the newest one I can.
• Citroen c3 1.6 HDI.. - Dpf clean 5 Jan 2025 (Forum)
  Hello, Anti pollution warning on dash, EML and restricted to about 2.5k revs. Looking to pull dpf and do out of car cleaning. Anybody suggest good product for this or alternative method or any other ideas? I've blanked the EGR with no difference, aim to remove blank. Any advice most welcome.
• Astra Focus etc - Used diesel DPF 24 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  [endif]--> I am considering buying my first diesel car. It will be used, 2004/5. Given all the negative press about DPF’s on this site I’m wondering if this age of car is likely to have one. I;m thinking Astra, Focus, Mazda3 or Leon. Possibly Almera. Thanks in advance for any sound advice   Regards , Mike    
• Vauxhall Astra - 1.3CDTi - Does it have a DPF? And general opinions 5 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, Does any one know if the 1.3CDTi engine in the Astra has a DPF? The model I am looking at is the 2006 version and its in tax band D if that makes a difference? Also is this a good engine? Does it have anything to look out for or is it a steer clear engine like the 1.9CDTi?
• Citroen C4 Picasso - DPF and sensor issue 3 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  My 2016 C4 was recalled to have the cat replaced under warranty. Whilst at the garage i asked if the recently illuminated warning light showing a DPF fault was anything related and was advised that it was not. I went to another independant garage that i've used before and asked them to clear the errors, DPF and sensor, to see iof they returned after the new cat was fitted and they have.
• Ford Mondeo Estate - Does this car have a DPF?. 22 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Knowing whether it has a DPF or not will be a major influence in my descision to purchase this vehicle, or stick with my non-dpf focus estate. Thanks in anticipation of your kind replies.