Skoda Octavia Mk4 DPF / GPF Filter cleaning – Diesel / Petrol
Despite the Skoda Octavia Mk4 only hitting forecourts last year, we’ve already seen reports...
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Tag: diesel particulate filter
Our top 5 tips on looking after your diesel car’s DPF during lock down
Since your diesel particulate filter’s health relies on usage to burn off all that nasty...
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Skoda Octavia VRS Petrol and diesel MK3 / FL buyers guide <2013
With prices of the mighty MK3 Octavia VRS becoming more affordable every day, the market for...
Read MoreVolkswagen get the green light from US regulators to sell “fixed” diesel vehicles
Over in the US, Volkswagen have been given the green light to “flog” their fleet of “fixed” diesel vehicles by the EPA. In what seems as a massive turn around by US regulators, VW have been given...
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Dieselgate: How the emissions “fix” will affect your DPF Diesel Particulate Filter in your VW, Audi, Skoda & Seat
The public outcry over failed EGR valves post the VW emissions fix continues to dominate our web...
Read MoreWhich oil should you use in your diesel Skoda CR170 / CR 184 VRS?
There’s some confusion when it comes to which oil you should use in your diesel Skoda Octavia VRS. There’s very little reference to the spec other than VW 507 00 in the manual. We found this a little worrying when...
Read MoreFord Diesel Particulate Filter DPF FAQ – Fiesta / Focus / Mondeo
We’ve being doing lots on DPF issues in the last 6 months but for some reason we’ve completely ignored the top selling car manufacturer in the UK. Well that’s all about to change with our mighty Ford DPF...
Read MoreUK Advertising Standards Agency bans advert for DPF removal by Bristol based Avon Tuning
The UK ASA (Advertising Standards Agency) has banned an advert by a Bristol based garage Avon Tuning advertising misleading (and illegal) DPF removal services. The advert as seen on the Avon Tuning website claims that...
Read MoreHypermiling Top Tips: Top 5 causes of blocked / Failed DPF diesel particulate filters
In light of the recent scandal revolving around the VW diesel #emissionsgate, diesel cars are firmly in the spot light for all the wrong reasons. Sure, diesel cars use less fuel, save us money at the pumps and offer...
Read MoreNew wireless sensors to make DPF filter regeneration more efficient.
An MIT startup in the US – Filter Sensing Technologies (FST) has developed a new sensor which could help diesel engines manage DPF regeneration much more efficiently. The new sensors utilize wireless signalling directly...
Read MoreHalfords Autocentre now offering DPF cleaning services… but beware
Halfords Autocentre has now become one of the many UK garages / auto centres offering DPF cleaning services to motorists. They claim that this new service in response to concerns over diesel car pollution, however our experience...
Read MoreIndependent Investigation reveals over 1000 UK firms offering DPF removal services
An investigation by the Independent has revealed that over 1000 UK garages, back street mechanics and tuning firms are offering DPF removal services. Official figures show that Air pollution caused by diesel cars (diesel...
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