Most recently answered diesel particulate filter questions
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 averaging 45mpg after 400mile combined cycle. I was...
I recently had to have a new DPF fitted to my Zafira 1.9cdti (120bhp). It has been on the car less than a month and now suddenly the car goes into limp mode and I get a fault code which relates to the...
I am looking to buy a Ford Mondeo. I was wondering what year of vehicle did the diesel particulate filter and the dual mass fly wheel start to be fitted as standard on the diesel engines, as I understand...
Just passed 51k miles and now using oil at a guess of about 1 litre/500 miles. Poor fuel consumption - and when in second gear (as in going around a corner, then faced with an incline) very slow to pick...
I'm considering buying a Ford Focus 1600 of about 2008/9 vintage. I understand that some of the diesel engines don't have a DPF filter. I presume that they do have a dual mass flywheel. Also do any of...
I wondered if you were getting any feedback on breakdowns caused by DPF problems for the Golf Mk6? Our two year old average mileage model broke down recently and it needed regeneration and a new DPF sensor....
I have recently bought a Peugeot 307 SW estate (1.6 HDi 110). Although the bodywork and interior are absolutely fine I have found two problems with the engine. One is an oil leak that seems to come from...
Do all early Corsa D diesel models have dpf filters? If not which ones dont have them?
I came across the term 'diesel particulate filter' and associated problems for the first time reading your excellent column in the DT, and wonder if one of these is fitted to my camper van, which is based...
My 59 Volkswagen Transporter is very lumpy at tickover, is hesitatant to accelerate and smells 'hot.'
Dealer says I should live with it! I'm not so sure, what do you think?
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