Does my car have a DPF..?

Virdi · 20 Mar 2015 at 09:54

Hi all,

How do I know if my car has a DPF?

It's 2010 Fiesta 1.4 TDCi (68 bhp model)

Thanks

Blackhawk47 · 20 Mar 2015 at 10:05

Most likely?

andicole0 · 20 Mar 2015 at 10:07

I believe DPF on Ford cars built from March 2010 you'll need to check build date not registration date. Your local Ford dealer could confirm given chassis number.

Andi.

snips86x · 20 Mar 2015 at 10:08

Yes. All Diesel cars from or around 2006 have one!

Virdi · 20 Mar 2015 at 10:16

Thanks guys!

Super Tigers · 20 Mar 2015 at 10:26

snips86x said:
Yes. All Diesel cars from or around 2006 have one!

That is not correct, my wife's 58 reg C4 Picasso HDi doesn't have a DPF, it means the tax is more expensive though.

fadetoblack · 20 Mar 2015 at 10:58

snips86x said:
Yes. All Diesel cars from or around 2006 have one!

You sure?

My car 58 plate does not

delta0 · 20 Mar 2015 at 11:01

DPF versions of cars tend to have exhausts that do not point down at the end.

Gambisk · 20 Mar 2015 at 11:40

snips86x said:
Yes. All Diesel cars from or around 2006 have one!

My November 2008 civic doesn't have a DPF, I think the rule of thumb is if the car model was introduced after 2006 then its likely to have a DPF but not guaranteed. Similar to DRL being mandatory on new models introduced after 2011.

delta0 said:
DPF versions of cars tend to have exhausts that do not point down at the end.

Again not always, my civic has exhausts that exit horizontally through the rear bumper. The only sure fire way is to ask the dealer if they can pull it up on the build order.

sparkymark75 · 20 Mar 2015 at 11:45

Stick your reg number into http://www.etis.ford.com/ and it'll tell you what your car left the factory with.

delta0 · 20 Mar 2015 at 12:01

Gambisk said:
My November 2008 civic doesn't have a DPF, I think the rule of thumb is if the car model was introduced after 2006 then its likely to have a DPF but not guaranteed. Similar to DRL being mandatory on new models introduced after 2011.

Again not always, my civic has exhausts that exit horizontally through the rear bumper. The only sure fire way is to ask the dealer if they can pull it up on the build order.

The Civic has a pseudo exhaust section at the back on the diesel. It is there for looks. Look under the bumper and you will see the actual exhaust, if you don't then yours has the DPF option added.

Scania · 20 Mar 2015 at 12:52

snips86x said:
Yes. All Diesel cars from or around 2006 have one!

Doubtful imo, for example,Scania (the HGV manufacturer) only started to fit DPF's to trucks in 2014!

I've got one in my steed today!

Joe T · 20 Mar 2015 at 13:22

Trucks =/= cars

, and even LCVs have only just gone to Euro 5.

He's still wrong though!

Scania · 20 Mar 2015 at 13:53

Any excuse to post truck stuff Joe, you know my form I'm sure!

This ones Euro 6.....

Joe T · 20 Mar 2015 at 17:45

Sagalout · 20 Mar 2015 at 19:34

snips86x said:
Yes. All Diesel cars from or around 2006 have one!

My 2011 Range Rover Sport doesn't (luckily!)

OpenToSuggestions · 21 Mar 2015 at 09:53

Super Tigers said:
That is not correct, my wife's 58 reg C4 Picasso HDi doesn't have a DPF, it means the tax is more expensive though.

A DPF and Tax are not related.
A DPF is due to Euro emissions legislation. Tax is due to CO2.

Chances are the engine had a refresh when it got given a DPF.