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• Peugeot 308 1.6 Hdi - Anti pollution fault 23 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm a newbie ere and would be grateful of ur advise the anti pollution light is comin on our car and it keeps cutting out its a 2008 I am aware of this warning light comin on cos of a dpf fault or lack of additive, but after checking I found that there was no dpf fitted or any elloyd (additive) tank/bag fitted I think it's called that anyway. We AV ad this car for bout 4 year now and not ad any problems like this in the past, I gave it a full engine service and the problem seemed to go away fa maybe 3 days and then today at possibly the worst place ever (big roundabout just off motorway) boom the problem was back it started juddering and cut out again and the message was back and mil light was on Managed to get home but took ages cos kept going into limp mode and juddering and cutting out then it'd clear and could get abit further.
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  Buying a new SEAT Leon ST - petrol or diesel? 2 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have noticed that SEAT Leon ST diesels are cheaper than their petrol equivalents. Should I be concerned about DMF, DPF problems on SEAT diesels as with...
• BMW 320D Touring - Petrol vs diesel. Small estate 12 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  In response to a recent query you wrote: " If you can find a 2009 or 2010 with a chain cam diesel engine that doesn't have a diesel particulate filter then that could be your best bet. KIA cee'd 1.6CRDI SW or Hyundai i30 1.6CRDI SW both delayed fitting DPFs until they absolutely had to. In the future, such cars may be banned from any city centres, but you wrote A road and country lane driving so that should not be a concern" Could you please explain why DPF's are such a bad thing.
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  Buying a used SUV - petrol or diesel? 27 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my Volkswagen Golf GTI Estate, which I really enjoy driving. I am thinking of a used Nissan Qashqai or a Hyundai ix35 but seem only...
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  headaches and fatigue - car use 28 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  while i drive my diesel car with windows open i start to feel ill experiencing fatigue and headaches. I dont know if this is usual of diesel vehicles and...
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  What are the risks of buying a car with high mileage? 8 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to by a 2011/2012 Ford C-Max 2.0 TDCi. I am set on the diesel as I do around 20,000 miles a year, mostly motorway. Should I buy an older car...
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  Peugeot 406 diesel smoking and misfiring when cold 17 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  When the engine is cold in a morning, my 1999 Puegeot 406 2.2 diesel misfires and blows clouds of blue smoke. It eventually clears, but this is happening...
• Citroen C5 2.2 HDI Auto Exclusive Estate - Citroen C5 2004 2.2HDI - Depollution Fault 26 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  The car still drives as if nothing is wrong. Any ideas? I would have thought the mileage is low enough for the DPF / Eolys to be ok unless the DPF can age without mileage?   Thanks in advance
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  Buying a small SUV - which is best? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am hoping to buy my wife a small four-wheel drive car. We live in the country and she works at a local village school, which is located six miles from...
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  Can you recommend a small and economical used car? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need a small used car with good fuel economy and easy access for three elderly passengers. I also want a decent sized boot for holiday luggage and simple...
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  How can my diesel engine become more resilient to short runs from cold? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Apparently short trips are not good for diesels. At work we use the Platinum Plus additive in our delivery van to make it burn off the soot in the DPF...
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  Honda CR-V: Diesel or petrol? 7 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We will be using the CR-V as a second car - driven once a week on the motorway for work (1/2 an hour run so an hour in total) and when the weather is bad....
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  Petrol or diesel new car? 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Looking to buy a new car, have had diesel for 20 years. Reports indicate costs will be higher for diesel repairs in c. 4 years as I drive 7000 miles per...
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  2001 Citroen C5 2.2 Anti Pollution Fault 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Citroen C5 and I was driving home the other night and the engine restricted to low Revs and it said on the display "Anti Pollution Fault." Now...
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  Petrol or diesel CLC? 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Considering Mercedes CLC '08/'10 180 Kompressor petrol auto. Daily drive is five miles, weekly some 30 mile trips, monthly an occasional 60+ miles....
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  Which Polo? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My mother-in-law might swap her diesel Jetta for a Polo. Use: mainly local trips, v rarely 40 mile motorway trip. It must be automatic. Is diesel or petrol...
• VW Golf - James May names "The peoples car" 13 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Last night's programme hosted by James May named the VW Golf as the modern day peoples car. But with concerns about DPF failures on the TDI s and DSG problems is the MK6/7 Golf really following in the tradition of this famous model? Or should be looking at entry level cars such as the Dacia Sandero?
• ford focus TDi 1600cc - diesel particulate filter - defective 5 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  My focus was diagnosed as having a faulty dpf - the cost is £800 ! I can afford it yet, but an I safely use the car without causing any damage for a week or two - I accept the loss of power but I dont want to use it if I am going to damage it
• audi a4 - euro4/152 k/gm 29 May 2017 (Forum)
  Hi all,  still trying to get to the bottom of this one, ...how can an a4  that is euro4 and 152 k/gm with tdv in its description have a DPF? When the tdi pd130 is 154k/gm.     I have read that it is the 115pd slightly tweaked round about the 06-57reg. anybody know for certain?  thanks
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  What is the best economical SUV for £12,000? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We will be looking for a family SUV around April/May and can spend up to £12,000. Will prices come down after the new reg in March? Also, with the crackdown...