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Is my commute enough for a DPF to work?
I am looking for a fuel efficient and low tax family car. I am looking at 2008+ diesel cars. I drive into and out of the city centre from Adamstown every day along the N4 taking 30 mins + each way. Should I be concerned about diesel particulate filters clogging up or should that be sufficient to regenerate? I'm looking at Passats, Mazda6s and Audi A4s.
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Ollie Sinnott (Dublin)
Dec 2012 Filed under: DPF issues
Why did my diesel Peugeot lose power?
Why would a 2009 diesel Peugeot with 66,000km on the clock lose power and stop on the motorway at 100km/h? I turned it off and restarted it and it was perfect for about 40km then it happened again.
Michelle Roche (Limerick)
Mar 2013 Filed under: DPF issues
Issue with 1.9 TDI VW Group engines?
Is there an ongoing problem with the 1.9 diesel 'BXE' engines fitted in Skodas and VWs?
Michael Hogan (Donegal)
Apr 2013 Filed under: DPF issues
Tell me about DPFs and short journeys...
How far do you need to drive a Hyundai i30 to help the diesel particulate filter regenerate, and how often does it perform this action? If you only do mainly short journeys are you better of with a petrol engine?
Jan Taylor (Lincoln)
Jun 2013 Filed under: DPF issues
Does the VW Transporter have a DPF?
Does the 2010 2.5-litre Volkswagen Transporter have a partical filter?
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John Mceleney (Ballyliffin)
Sep 2013 Filed under: DPF issues
What mileage to prevent DPF issues?
I have heard that low mileage on a diesel car can be bad for it. I have heard this can damage the DPF and other things. Many people think about the maximum mileage they consider to be ok when they purchase a used car. My question is this: take the popular BMW 520d for example. What is the minimum mileage I can consider as being ok on a 2010/2011 car?
Bill Hughes (Dublin)
Jan 2014 Filed under: DPF issues
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