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• BMW 320 I and Suzuki Swift - James May's recommendations 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Well Captain Slow has been put on the spot in his latest Drivetribe. Can someone provide a link please ? But can you recommend a 3 series diesel going back to pre Dpf days that does not have the dreaded chain problem. Also do the more recent 320 D s have Dpf problems? Would welcome your recommendations.
• Vauxhall Zafira - Fault code P1180 13 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  There was no smoke before it went into the garage to have the DPF done. After spending £900 on the last repair I really cannot afford another one.  
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  Changing a 2003 Golf TDI 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am confused by the market. My wife wants to change her 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI auto for a similar model.
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  Which oil for a Nissan Note? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What grade oil should I use in a Nissan Note 1.5DCi 2010. The vehicle does NOT have a DPF fitted.
• Smart Fortwo (2007 - ) - Smart Petrol or Diesel 1 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, My girlfriend's considering a brand new Smart on the scrappage scheme. The question I have is should she go for a diesel or not as they have the dreaded DPF. This seems a strange thing to fit to a car destined for short urban journeys. How long would the car need to be driven for at speed to regen the DPF? Also, does anyone know is the warranty 2 or 3 years?
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  I want to replace my Focus ST - what will offer better fuel economy and should I buy a diesel? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2006 Focus ST which I've owned for four years, and apart from a replacement alternator and door strap the only cost has been routine...
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  Are my driving habits likely to be causing DPF problems on my Mondeo? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Over the recent past I have read what to me seem conflicting views on diesel-engined cars and the problems that different types of driving and mileage...
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  Does my Peugeot 807 need a new DPF? 5 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2-litre 2003 Peugeot 807 LX HD. In March we were driving on a motorway when the engine light came on, and the computer read "anti pollution fault"...
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  Should I buy a diesel if I only do short trips? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Should i buy a diesel if mostly doing short journeys?
• BMW 330d - Disabled EGR results in signifcant DPF mileage 24 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  Having had the EGR function removed from the vehicle, the amount of increased miles i get before the DPF becomes full of soot is outstanding, before the most i could get was around 300-320 miles before the soot quantity was c.26-28 grams (the point where mine tends to regen), now with the EGR disabled, i am well over 300 miles and the DPF is only at 10 grams of soot.
• Ford Focus Estate 1.6 TDCI - Fumes inside car. In need of some clarification! 16 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  Or am I missing something basic here? So any explanations would be welcome. Can the issues with DPF and EGR on their own lead to fumes in engine area? Or is the mechanic on the wrong track?! AND... is having an artificial regen on the DPF likely to help the sooty fumes issue? Thanks!
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  What are the consequences of doing low mileage in a diesel car? 21 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to buy a diesel BMW X3 2.0 but most of my journeys are short. What would be the negative effects on the car from my driving pattern? Are there...
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  Have other people experienced the Volkswagen Scirocco DPF regenerating every 150 miles after the emission fix? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI DSG recently went for its emissions recall fix and since then it has gone into DPF Regeneration mode every 150-200...
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  Volkswagen Passat CC engine problems - what's the fault? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a seven year old Volkswagen Passat CC. It has covered 140,000 miles and had no issues until now. The last two journeys, of approx 200 miles, the...
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  Should I buy a Honda CR-V or something else? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have avoided the Honda CR-V in the past due to high running costs but the 2015 changes seem to have sorted that problem. Is this the right 4x4 for comfort...
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  When to replace a diesel car 8 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 VW CC diesel 140bhp diesel and return 51mpg. Most of my mileage is on motorways and fast A roads. I do approx. 18k annually and my current...
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  Buying a used Mercedes - should I avoid the diesel? 20 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a three year old Mercedes-Benz C-Class. I have about £12,000 to spend and would normally would choose a diesel, as I do about 15- 20,000...
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  Can you recommend a car that's suitable for motorway driving? 20 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m searching for a car that’s suitable for motorway driving. I will cover around 90 miles each day and have £2000 to spend, plus a 2005 Nissan Micra to...
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  Will my daughter's CX-5 have a problematic DPF? 3 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter plans to buy a Mazda CX-5 with 2.2 150ps diesel. They only do one or two long runs a month (+25 miles), most of the trips will be 4 to 5 miles...
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  Petrol or diesel Sportage? 8 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have chosen the '3' spec Sportage 2wd but it only comes in diesel, the '2' spec comes in 1.6 petrol but all reports say it is underpowered. I've...