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• Kia Carens - 'safe' motoring 5 Apr 2016 (Forum)
    So, I'm considering chopping it in for something a little simpler, and definitely not diesel so there's no DMF or DPF etc. I no longer do enough miles to justify diesel, but I do prefer how they drive.   I'm attracted to Kia, mainly for value and the warranty. In particular, the Carens 1.6GDi. A 2014 model with c.20k can be had from a franchised dealer for c.
• £4.5k, which family car to keep long term? 2 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  I really want a diesel, as I love the power delivery and fuel economy, but I am scared of buying because of the dreaded four (DMF, DPF, Injectors and Turbos). I really don’t fancy a gutless petrol that’s bad on fuel either. I don’t have a spare £1000 in my back pocket for a diesel repair bill either. Not a good situation!
• Vw Golf mk5 - Vw Golf mk5 boost issues 5 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Having boost issues in lower gears where the turbo struggles to kick in but once it does it works fine and works fine in higher gears.  Had turbo actuator replaced,  egr replaced,  dpf checked.  Started a little self diagnosis today.   Here is a little video of what it is doing   https://youtu.be/-we_2hbi6kM  Needs sound but,  to clarify,  start of video the turbo actuator is unplugged.
• Reliabilie and economical - Buying a used car for taxi used 23 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Hi everyone I'm having a hard time choosing a next workhorse with negative feedbacks about diesel cars manufactured since 2009 due to its DPF while I'm running more than 25000 a year mostly town driving, I'm not sure if petrol will be a good idea. I'm driving a 1.9 passat with 5 speed at the moment and it never lets me down. I only have 7000 budget for a used car but it has to be atleast 7 years old.
• Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI 2006 - Exhaust gas temperature sensor 23 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Does anyone know how I could test the exhaust gas temperature sensor on my Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI 2006 plate? It sits in the cat/dpf box just after the manifold. I'm suspecting it could have failed as when I put a meter across it it reads open circuit. There's two wires on its connector, one receives 5 volts (from the ECU) and the other zero.
• Skoda superb 2.0 diesel - Skoda Superb 2.0 spluttering at low rpm 1 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  I bought my superb in May of last year with 50k on the clock. A few weeks after buying it it started spluttering at low rpm. Shortly after the DPF light came on. I naturally regenerated it but the fair came back. I had it regenerated at the garage and within 2 miles of the garage the problem was back. The light has only come on once but the symptoms keep happening.
• Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Powershift Titanium Auto 5 - Have I made a mistake buying an automatic diesel? 30 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Since then I have done 7000 miles, including approx two 30 mins journey per week, and the occasional long journey. I thought this would be enough to avoid DPF problems, but it looks like I need a new one. Clearly I have to fix but should I 1. Retain and make sure once per week I drive for min 15 mins on manual and keep revs up or 2.Sell and switch back to petrol?
• Any - Best LPG system and car 23 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  After many days of reading and deliberation I have opted to go down the LPG route. Reason being I heard diesel cars to have issues with DPF's and petrol cars just not giving me the best MPG for my needs. I do around 20K a year, mainly motorway mileage but I'm looking for advise on which are the best systems out there. I hear BRC and PRINS are the best.
• VW Crafter - High Oil Consumption 4 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  We have a 2008 VW Crafter van, with 120K on the clock.  Our DPF caused it to go into limp mode and it wouldn't regenerate, so the garage suggested removing it - which they did.  We continued to see a lot of black smoke, and returned the van to the garage, who diagnosed a turbo issue.
• Diesel Cars - HJ's Car Reviews 14 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I've been thinking of buying a diesel although my annual mileage does not justify it but i enjoy the power delivery. However I am put off by the problems logged with DPF, DMF, blown turbos, injector issues etc. and going for the prestige German marques or Japanese does not make for any better reading! Is it the  case that many people have relatively little problems and those who do make a song and dance about it?
• Mazda CX-7 (2007 - ) - Engine emission at low revs 30 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  The thing that concerns me is that I see nothing similar with other cars on the road. Have read the discussion thread on Mazda 6 DPF filter problems and am concerned that this could be something similar although it is a petrol DISI engine. Anybody have any thoughts?
• Mazda5 or Ford S-Max 6 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Has anyone got any thoughts on these models?  I think we'd prefer to stick to petrol models (too many issues with DPFs on both of these) in either the sport/furano or titanium spec. Are there any alternatives to these (7 seats but not full size mpvs)  I'd also prefer steer clear of the french offerings. Budget is up to 10k Thanks Rev
• Mazda MPV - What's making that noise under the bonnet 12 May 2010 (Forum)
  It happened this morning and I stopped to check that it wasn't the radiator fans coming on, and it wasn't. I know this car shares the same engine as the Mazda 6 which has the DPF regeneration thingimibob and I wondered if it was connected to that. There's no indication of anything malfunctioning at all, just an odd noise and there's nothing in the owners manual about it at all.
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 2004 CDTi 120 Power Loss 22 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Questioned GF technician who was at a bit of a loss. Any suggestions/ advice would be appreciated. Car has no DPF. Run on non supermarket fuels. Proper history etc Billy
• Random choice ? - Replacement (proper) 4*4 1 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  The conundrum is what for ... It only does about 5-6k per annum, so anything diesel and DPF is out. Realistically, even a pre-DPF diesel is out, due to the increased probability of EGR problems with that low mileage, short trips from cold, etc. So, petrol. Obviously, with low annual mileage and a petrol engine we know we aren't going to be getting brilliant fuel economy figures.
• Volvo V60 - Fault tracing and misleading diagnostic codes 11 Nov 2013 (Forum)
     Fault is finally traced to a dodgy pressure sensor on the DPF, which has been replaced.     It just shows how diagnostic codes are just the start of a fault-finding process.
• Mazda 6 Diesel 2008 - Mazda 6 Diesel computer glitch or serious problem? 25 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Anyway, after 1 week and driving it 320 miles everything seems fine.  The first weekend take it home for 120miles and on the motorway the DPF light comes on.  I run it for the weekend hoping that i can regenerate it. Phoned the garage to let them know on the Monday that there was a DPF issue.  Obviously i'm not going to drive it 320 mile back to the garage so opt for the local Mazda dealer.
• Looking for older joyful car 21 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  And the joy was gone..I need powerful (cheap, not on finance) car, that will have a quick reaction, fast pull, strong uphill, spacious boot. I was looking for above 2008 Mondeo td, but, reading about dpf, and only averaging 15-20 miles per day (city, bypass mostly), it's probably not a good idea. But there must be something better than my current focus..Here I am looking for make and model suggestion (year 2007 and Up), under £4000 (preferably way under ??).
• Tow car for 8k budget. Diesel or petrol? 24 Jul 2022 (Forum)
    I will use if for towing, weekly 30 odd mile drive and the occasional long motorway run. The mpg of a diesel is appealing but everything i look at people warm me off for DPF, EGR, etc. issues. I was looking diesel versions of Subaru Outback, Rav4, Avensis, CRV, V70 2.0. These all have about 80k miles for around 8k. Am i asking for trouble? Should i just get petrol and stomach the bad mpg in the hope of good reliability?
• Vauxhall Vivaro - Loss of power 3 Mar 2022 (Forum)
  I also had check Anti Pollution System filter flash up on screen, took to my usual garage and was checked and cleared from dashboard but today was the worst! Reading various reports I don't know whether it's the MAF filter, injectors, DPF or Turbo? Has anyone encountered this? If so would appreciate some tips or go to areas to help fix. My Taxi has 186k on the clock and has ALWAYS had a major service every 10k regardless and always maintained regularly.