I own a 2008 Mazda 6 2.0-litre diesel with 77,000 miles. A little while ago a DPF warning light came on and the car went into 'limp' mode. I spoke with the Mazda dealer who suggested the DPF filter ...

The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is an important part of modern diesel vehicles that many people don’t understand. The DPF’s main job is to catch harmful soot and ash from the exhaust stream before ...

Diesel trucks are built tough and can last up to five years without issue. However, I've worked on trucks — both professionally and in my garage — for a decade, and I've seen how long they can last ...

Despite their dwindling popularity among new car buyers, there are approximately 11 million diesel-engined cars on the UK’s roads. Many owners drive diesel cars because they typically return excellent ...

When an orange engine warning light suddenly appears on the dashboard of a diesel vehicle, it can be alarming. If the light turns off after high-speed driving, it usually means that soot accumulated ...

DPF Filters - Just how bad are they? - Bladerrw I've had a diesel for 3.5 years and 38k miles (mixed town and motorway). I reckon I'm over £2,600 better off so far on fuel and tax alone, compared with ...

HOLLY, Mich., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Like many filters on a diesel truck, car or SUV, the diesel particulate filter (DPF) requires periodic cleaning to function properly. In normal use, ...

In recent years, a bigger focus has been put on the reduction of harmful pollutants emitted by cars. Diesel cars use what’s known as a DPF or ‘Diesel Particulate Filter’ to reduce air pollutants ...

We appear to be learning from our mistakes in aftertreatment system maintenance, but we still have a way to go before we’re at peace with the things. Ad Loading... Strictly speaking, diesel ...

DPF technology is fast becoming the bane of turbo-diesel owners. The filter is designed to trap some of the nasty exhaust emissions of a diesel engine and then automatically burn them off at high ...