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  What sort of journey is sufficient to allow the DPF to clear in a diesel BMW 3 Series? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read the question titled "Agriculture club" that concluded "you bought completely the wrong engine for your type of use". I'm currently...
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  Zafira vs Touran - which should I choose? 23 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  An enlarging tribe of grandchildren means I need to change my 3yr old 2-litre diesel Vauxhall Antara for a seven-seater. I have good offers on new...
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  Diesel or petrol? 17 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to go 'eco.' Better for the enviroment and better for my wallet. I currently drive a 2.0litre Hyundai Coupe which is far from green and loves...
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  Should I have the oil changed in my Volvo V70 following the DPF recall related to oil contamination by fuel? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You probably know that Volvo have issued a safety recall related to rising sump oil levels in their D5 Diesel engines with a DPF, which is caused by excess...
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  Issues with Fiat 500 Diesel 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Fiat 500 Diesel car, which is currently having white smoke coming from the exhaust. It is also over revving and the DPF warning light has come...
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  What is your advice on buying a 2013 Citroen Dispatch Combi? 17 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Do you have any advice on buying a 2013 Citroen Dispatch Combi? It's done 45,000 miles. Are they expensive to repair?
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  Which diesel car should I buy? 14 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  What would be the best car that meets the following criteria? - has a Diesel engine with lots of torque - can return at least 45mpg on the motorway -...
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  Selling a diesel 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a BMW 330d E90 LCI model. It's done 86k and am now beginning to wonder how long the DPF will hold up. It's run exclusively on Shell V...
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  Buying used - Civic or BMW 318d? 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need to change my car and have a choice between a 2010 Honda Civic 2.2 I-ctdi se (95,400 miles) or a 2009 BMW 318d with 114,300 miles. I understand...
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  Why is the Nissan Qashqai diesel suitable for shorter journeys? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to see that you think the Qashqai 1.6DCI would be suitable for an annual mileage of 8500 with only two 20 minute regular journeys per...
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  Mazda Timing Belt Issues 22 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a Mazda 6 2.2 TS2 Diesel. With Full service history. The DPF light has come on at 65,000 - The dealership has adviced this it...
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  Which SUV? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want an SUV type vehicle, about 2 years old, with decent space and access, pothole friendly wheels, tyres and suspension and good reliability. I...
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  Should I get a diesel or petrol van for short journeys? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have often read in your column of the shortcomings of diesel engines when used for frequent short runs, particularly the huge expense of replacing a...
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  Does the Qashqai's Renault engine avoid DPF problems? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2002 diesel, and do a lot of journeys of only two miles and a few journeys of nearly 1000 miles. I assumed I could not buy a new diesel...
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  Qashqai or Golf? 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have test driven the Golf 1.4 TSI and Qashqai 1.5 dCi N-TEC and love them. This car purchase will be for the next 5 years plus. We are husband and...
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  Poor economy on a Focus 1.6 TDCI 1 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI Econetic. I bought it because it was meant to be averaging 65.6mpg combined, only to find that it was barely...
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  I need a £6000-£7000 reliable estate car 8 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for an economical and inexpensive to run estate car for the family. Maximum budget is £7500. Preferably diesel but not a deal-breaker. Priorities...
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  Should I go for the 19-inch wheel option when I buy my new Honda CR-V? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a top-of-the-range Honda CR-V 2.2 Diesel Auto with the Advanced Anti Collision system. This is probably the most expensive car...
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  Should Skoda contribute to a failed DPF in my Octavia vRS diesel? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 07-plate Skoda Octavia vRS diesel. It has a full Skoda service history with 72,000 miles (the next service is due at 78,000). Recently, the particulate...
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  Filter cough 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise concerning a blocked DPF, on our 2006 Jaguar S Type 2.7 diesel that caused a major breakdown at the end of a holiday on which we travelled...