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• Any - Marketing speak - when reality departs 20 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Could any members please enlighten me as to the specific handling merits of the Diesel Particulate Filter?  Is this a feature of all DPFs or only VAG ones? ;)
• Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi - Diesel Smell 5 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  The engine shows no signs of malfunction when the smell 'appears' however I'm worried that something isn't right. Does a 2004 (53) plate 2.0 TDCi 130 (6) have a dpf and would this be the beginning of an expensive failure? Any help much appreciated.
• Kia Sportage / Hyundai Tucson advice please 2 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if they have any major faults? I believe that the common rail fuel system is from Bosch. Does anyone know if it has a DPF (it is Euro IV)? I believe that the camshafts are chain driven. Does anyone know if it uses a DMF? Thanks in advance for any thoughts or advice.
• Vans over 3.5 ton 3 Jul 2024 (Forum)
  Hi all. Sorry to join and go straight into asking for help but I'm looking for a pre dpf van with a gross weight of more than 3500kg. I've been looking for weeks,  trying to find info about what is available.  Unfortunately I can't find any sites that give general information,  like a list of what was available in this class before about 2010.
• 2019 Mazda CX5 2.2D Sport Nav + AWD Auto - 2019 Mazda CX5- engine issues 20 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  Just wondering if anyone has anything sensible to say about the later versions of these, has the issues with sump filling / DPF been resolved? Do the facelifted cars ( post2019) still report as having the same issues as the pre 2017 models? Anyone got a 2019 2.2D CX5 in ^^^ spec and got anything positive / negative  to say about it?
• Mazda CX-5 - High Mileage Diesel Cars 27 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  I am looking for a Mazda CX-5, and i have seen a few 3 and 4 year old ones, with 90k-100k miles on the clock but with Mazda full service history. My initial thought is that the DPFs are likely to be in good condition, and the engines are likely to have had fewer stop start journeys, so hopefully in reasonable condition.  I can save £2k by going for a high mileage version, but is it a false economy?
• Good car buyers? 19 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  I want a used small/crossover SUV and had almost settled on a Mazda CX-5 but they don't do petrol auto (that I can find in my 14k budget). Doing mostly short stop/start journeys I've ruled it out over the dpf thing. Now looking at Rav4 and Qashquai. Looking for decent size SUV (not huge), economical but wit a little bit of zip and good handling....
• Future Diesels? - Diesel Repreive? - Soot at the end of the tunnel 13 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  Don't think its in an engine yet, but the hope/speculation is that it could reduce the need for / load on the DPF. Gas co-combustion also reduces diesel emissions and has been used in operational engines (was poipular in Australia) but seems to ibe more complex. 
• Octavia / Superb - 1.4TSi / 2.0TDi 25 Sep 2018 (Forum)
    Maybe the 2.0TDi is the way to go - especially if I can stretch to a VRS... My mileage is around 10k but with good motorway runs, so a DPF shouldn't be an issue. 
• Mazda 6 - Mazda 6 sport estate killed by too much oil! 9 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Managed to stop and all lights on dash. It now will try and start but not turn over... Garage have mentioned dpf and rocker.... Anyone know if this is fixable or if I am in mega trouble just before Christmas!! Please help!
• Saab 9-3 Vector Sport 2007 Tid - Occasionally smoke and acrid smell from exhaust 21 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  After about 5 to 10 mins it clears and goes back to normal. No smoke and engine note back to normal. I don't know if my car has a dpf. If it has could it be regen?   Many thanks.
• vw golf 1.6tdi 2011 - cambelt change 1 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Some say 4-years or 60000 miles, others 100000 miles and no time limit, and some say it's there for life. Surely vw should know. Also is the dpf a real problem on this model. Is it the speed of the engine that determines a regen or temp of exhaust. Would a normal 20 mile journey to work be ok. Thanks for replies. Sparky100.
• Kia Sorento - Change from X-Trail to 7 seat kIA Sorento 26 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  We fancy a Kia Sorento 2.2 2011/12 model KX2 standard. Can you see any problems with this plan, in particular does it have DPF issues and does it have a belt or chain? many thanks. Dave.. 
• Toyota Corolla 2.0L D4-D T Spirit - 2005 - Problems with diesel? 22 Jan 2015 (Forum)
   I read about problems with diesels every week in the Honest John motoring section of the Telegraph on Saturday particularly re emissions, environmental and DPFs.   Should I have any concerns in that regards for this vehicle? Not much of a motoring expert so would appreciate some advice. Thanks
• Ford Focus - 2.0TDCI vs 1.6TDCI reliability 22 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I'm looking at buying a 2.0TDCI Focus 2009 with 54K and ford FSH, but seeing all the bad stories about the 1.6 has put me off a bit . Is the 2.0 TDCI likely to throw up the same issues as the 1.6 TDCI re: the DPF etc? I'm looking to keep it for a few years, and the last thing I want is a huge garage bill at 100K. Cheers, Tim
• Skoda Fabia vRS - Fabia Vrs - Tech - Does it have 14 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, Im hoping someone on here can help me out with a question on a Fabia VRS, (any Briskoda Forum bods here??) Can anyone tell me if it had a DPF fitted and wether it has a Dual Mass Flywheel, Ive got a funny feeling yes may be the answer, However dont hear about as many issues with them on the 1.9 Tdi as you do on the 2.0 Tdi why is that? Regards P
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 06 1.6 Diesel Particle Filter 13 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Hi All, I have a 2006 06 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI. Is this engine fitted with a dpf, I just need to know for sure. It is used for mainly motorway journeys so does a good number of miles, When would it HAVE to be changed and how expensive is it to replace? I take it, it has to be done at fords.
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  I need a petrol van for working in London - what do you recommend? 3 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm builder working in London. I have a 17 year old Volkswagen Transporter pickup that I use, but - due to living in Islington and the T Charge - I need...
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  Would a petrol SUV be okay for towing? 11 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Volkswagen Tiguan that has been okay on a mixture of short trips and towing a caravan. We've never experienced any DPF issues, but since...
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  Emissions software has increases the fuel consumption on my Audi A1 - what can I do? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A1 Sportback, bought new in 2012. Current miles on clock just under 33,500. Last month it went in for the emissions software installation...