Eldorado Posted March 29, 2020 #1 Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) "Diesel drivers need to get ready for a very specific coronavirus complication, experts have warned. "That's because a particular part of their car isn't remotely designed to be only used for short runs to the shop or park. "And it's all thanks to something fitted to the exhaust designed to make them better for the environment. "The Diesel Particulate Filter, or DPF, has been fitted to all diesels since 2009, and is present on a lot of older cars too." Full report at the Mirror UK: Link “There’s a number of ways you’ll know you’ve got a DPF problem," O'Malley said. “You might see a filter-shaped warning sign on your dash, you might notice stilted performance or strong smell from the exhaust, or your car might even go into limp mode. “It might not start at all." At Birmingham Live: Link All about Diesel Particulate Filters, at the RAC (UK auto club): Link Edited March 29, 2020 by Eldorado 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piney Posted March 29, 2020 #2 Share Posted March 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Eldorado said: "That's because a particular part of their car isn't remotely designed to be only used for short runs to the shop or park. Diesel engines aren't designed for short runs, period. Except for ones with combustion ignition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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