The UK MOT (Ministry of Transport) test will finally get tough on DPF cheats with a new rules coming into force to ensure diesel particulate filters have not been tampered with. The new test will require MOT testers to check…
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UK government gets tough on DPF tampering – Updated MOT test coming 20th May 2018
Tagged with: DPF filter, failed MOT], gutted DPF, may 20th MOT, MOT, MOT changes 2018, MOT test, tampered DPF
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VAG DPF (VW): Which OBD2 II ELM327 Dongle should I use? Bluetooth / Wifi?
We’re big fans of the VAG DPF app (full review coming very soon) its a great tool for tracking DPF regeneration and soot loading – the problem is we’re constantly being asked which dongle to choose. There are literally a million…
Tagged with: Bluetooth dongle, diesel particulate, DPF, ELM327, OBD2 II, soot, VAG DPF
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Nissan Juke DCi Diesel DPF Regeneration FAQ
You’ve probably found this page because like me you were looking for some solid information on how the Nissan Juke DCi DPF system works. Either Nissan are having a laugh at the our expense or the internet has truly failed…
Ford 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 frequently asked…
Tagged with: cleaning, diesel particulate filter, DPF, Eolys, fiesta, Ford, Ka, Kuga, regeneration, Transit
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UK 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 their DPF removal service is…
Tagged with: Advertising Standards Agency, ASA, Avon Tuning, diesel particulate filter, DPF, DPF removal
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Volvo diesel 1.6 2.0 DPF Filters FAQ Regeneration
As is often the case, our vehicle specific diesel particulate filter FAQs for help are published after a heart felt plea for information and a shoulder to cry on. This time it’s a close friend who has been gifted a…
Tagged with: diesel, DPF, DPF additive, Eolys, regeneration, Volvo
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How to use a manual DPF regeneration button / switch FAQ
Not a day goes past without some form of DPF tweet, email or message from fellow motorists suffering at the hands of a clogged filter. Normally its the same old thing but yesterday I got an email that broke the…
Tagged with: DPF, dpf button, dpf cleaning, manual DPF regeneration, manual regeneration
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