Category - Diesel Cars

What Is a Diesel Particulate Filter (And Why Should I Care?)

By Eve McPherson - May 3rd, 2024 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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A diesel particulate filter (DPF) is a vital component of modern diesel engines. Read on and find out what a diesel particulate filter is, what it does and why you should care. What Is a Diesel Particulate Filter? If you own a diesel car that ...

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What Do Car Dashboard Warning Lights Mean? (And How to Turn Them Off)

By Eve McPherson - May 1st, 2024 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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Do you know what the lights on your car dashboard mean? These warning lights are there to help you take good care of your vehicle and prevent unexpected breakdowns. If you've noticed an illuminated light on your dashboard, you can book a diagnos...

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Should I Worry About My Car's DPF Warning Light?

By Eve McPherson - April 30th, 2024 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

A lit-up diesel particulate filter warning light looks like a piped box with dots in the middle, but this can vary by manufacturer. It lets you know there is an issue with your vehicle's DPF, usually indicating that it's blocked with soot or str...

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Active vs. Passive Regeneration: DPF Explained

By Eve McPherson - March 27th, 2024 - 2 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

If you own a diesel car, then you need to know about active and passive diesel particulate filter regeneration. In diesel cars, the DPF captures and stores exhaust soot to reduce the levels of harmful emissions produced. For your DPF to run a...

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The Ultimate Guide to AdBlue: 20 Things You Need to Know in 2024

By Eve McPherson - February 23rd, 2024 - 42 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

If you drive a diesel car, you need to know about AdBlue. Not only does it play an important role in keeping your exhaust emissions under control, but your car won't go anywhere without it. Read on and find out the 20 (or more!) things you need ...

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Your Car's Blocked DPF: The Cause and the Solution

By Eve McPherson - August 8th, 2022 - 2 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Are you worried that your car's diesel particulate filter is becoming blocked? Read on and find out what causes your DPF to become blocked, and what you can do about it.

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