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[witneydave]

I have just joined, I live in Oxfordshire UK and currently have a 2009 Jaguar XF 3.0 D with 85,000 miles on the clock. Only had it for 6 months and prior to that I had a 1999 XJ8 4.0 with LPG conversion for 7 years and loved that car!
Looking to soon change the cam belt, already had the gearbox oil changed and put new brake pads on all round. Concerned about the DPF as I don't do many long journeys any more now I'm retired.

 

[Aerial Andy944]

Hi and welcome to the TC forum.
DPFs can be a troublesome. You can risk having it removed but this is illegal and expensive if caught although many have done it. Alternatively put a bottle of BG244 cleaner in the tank each service and this will help lower the burn temperature of the carbon build up to help clear the filter plus clean through the whole fuel system. Get on EBay through our link here

 

[obi_waynne]

Try this once in a while to keep the DPF clear

Hello and a warm welcome to TorqueCars from me the admin! Really nice to have you along.

Keep reading the articles on our site and this forum... you'll pick up loads of good common sense tips.

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Enjoy your time with us, post loads and feel free to ask any questions or begin new threads and discussions. We're always interested to hear your comments and views on our existing topics and in the hot polls.

 

[Aerial Andy944]

Try this once in a while to keep the DPF clear.

Cheers Waynne. Knew we had a link to the Power Enhancer stuff somewhere. Highly recommended Dave

 

[T9 man]

Greetings witneydave and welcome to our TorqueCars forum

 

[Georgieboy]

Welcome!

 

[HDi fun]

I hope your surname isn't Cameron

Any cerium based additive will help the DPF.

 

[Yugguy]

Give it a good steady run on a dc or motorway for 20 miles or so every month and I reckon you'll be ok.

Alternatively swap it for a nice V6 petrol.

 

[HDi fun]

Good advice from Yugguy. When doing the steady elevated speed run get down the box, get it over 3000rpm for the whole duration.

 

[BadcarEUROPE]

Hello and welcome!
Remember to document all things you do with car - picture stories are great for every user - not only for advanced ones.