No particulate place to go

I am changing my car this year (2006/56 Mercedes E280CDI with 30k miles) and am considering either Jag XF, BMW X3 or perhaps another Merc. My concern is they all have this DPF nowadays and as I only do 9k or 10k pa it may damage the engine because many of the runs are under 10miles. Should I just avoid diesel altogether and go for petrol?

Asked on 5 February 2011 by PN, Dunbar

Answered by Honest John

If the engine and exhaust system does not regularly get hot enough and if the DPF is not self-heating to clear itself of smuts then you will have DPF problems. Before anyone buys a diesel engined car these days they need to get a guarantee in writing that it will be suitable for the type of motoring to which they want to put it, and make that part of the purchase contract.

Tags: diesel particulate filter

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