The DPF light is showing on my 2008 Mazda 5 diesel. Some say it is the better option (and legal) is to remove the filter altogether. Any suggestions? Can I have the DPF removed from my Volkswagen Golf ...

The MOT test for diesel cars will be tightened up from February 2014 and any car that is missing a diesel particulate filter (DPF) once fitted as standard will fail. Currently a car is only tested on ...

It is illegal to drive a diesel car with the particulate filter removed Thousands of motorists are breaking the law by driving diesel cars without pollution filters, experts have told BBC 5 live ...

A diesel particulate filter captures small soot particles, preventing them from being expelled into the atmosphere Credit: Photo: ALAMY Removing your car's diesel particulate filter (DPF) might be ...

How DPFs trap soot and ash to reduce emissions. How regular maintenance acn prevent DPF failure and costly replacements. Signs of DPF issues that should prompt immediate attention. How proper oil and ...

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 have owned a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CDI 7-seater for three years but recently it has displayed the engine management light. Our dealer carried out a diagnostic check and revealed it was a ...

Modern medium- and heavy-duty trucks have sophisticated exhaust aftertreatment systems that can include a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), diesel particulate filter (DPF) and selective catalytic ...