This morning i came across an interesting sight. It was truly one of those things that you would never expect to see. Right up there with the news of Tony Blair having a sex change operation, and his wife Cherie looking attractive! It just won't happen!
I passed a car this morning who had had a puncture and was at the side of the road. Nothing out of the ordinary here. BUT... on closer inspection the person trying to change the wheel was not using a wheel nut tool. they were using a fork!!! A standard steel cutlery set type of fork!! I presume therefore that they had used the wheel nut tool to eat a philly cheese steak, or in some other way got the two things confused. what other possible reason could there be? I would have stopped to offer assistance, but i was too busy laughing. Thinking about it, i should have offered to provide a desert spoon and a knife, to complete their set!
I would guess they are still at the side of the road now. I will let you know tomorrow if they are, and the resulting amusement!
What a crazy world!
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Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Do I have a Diesel Particle Filter on my car?
I have recently been researching Diesel Particle Filters - which are fitted to some Diesel cars. The reason being that I have a Ford Focus, which is reaching its 75,000 mile service. If it does have a DPF then this is the time it needs replacing, and this could be up to £1000.
during the year my car was made, it seems the DPF's were optional - so I'm hoping that i do not have one!
What is it?
It is basically a filter that sits around the Catalytic Converter in the exhaust system- that collects diesel particles, and produces cleaner air from the end of the exhaust. These are now standard of diesel cars to produce less emissions. There is a system within the DPF that burns off the particles.
How do i know if i have one?
There are various ways of finding out.
1. Take note of the VIN, and phone the dealer to ask them
2. Take a look underneath the car, and the exhaust system - approximately underneath where the handbrake is there should be a small box with two tubes running to it as part of the exhaust system. If you have this, you have a DPF.
3. Do you notice white smoke coming of your exhaust sometimes for a few seconds? If yes, you have a DPF - that's the particles getting burnt off.
This is what a DPF might look like - depends completely though on car manufacturer:
Are there problems with having one?
Yes, there can be. Below are a few to be aware of
1. If you have a DPF, and just do short town journeys the filter can get blocked up and cause engine management problems. You need to take the car on a 30 minute motorway journey once a month to clear out the system. Ensure you are doing over 2,500 revs for at least 15mins.
2. Whilst your road tax may be cheaper because of the lower emissions - the servicing could be costly. The DPF's use a fluid to help burn off the particles, this needs renewing over time and is expensive. the DPF also needs replacing at some point, and this is very expensive!
3. You need to ensure your servicing is kept up to date, otherwise you may end up with some very costly bills!
Hope this helps. I for one, am hoping i do not have a DPF!
during the year my car was made, it seems the DPF's were optional - so I'm hoping that i do not have one!
What is it?
It is basically a filter that sits around the Catalytic Converter in the exhaust system- that collects diesel particles, and produces cleaner air from the end of the exhaust. These are now standard of diesel cars to produce less emissions. There is a system within the DPF that burns off the particles.
How do i know if i have one?
There are various ways of finding out.
1. Take note of the VIN, and phone the dealer to ask them
2. Take a look underneath the car, and the exhaust system - approximately underneath where the handbrake is there should be a small box with two tubes running to it as part of the exhaust system. If you have this, you have a DPF.
3. Do you notice white smoke coming of your exhaust sometimes for a few seconds? If yes, you have a DPF - that's the particles getting burnt off.
This is what a DPF might look like - depends completely though on car manufacturer:
Are there problems with having one?
Yes, there can be. Below are a few to be aware of
1. If you have a DPF, and just do short town journeys the filter can get blocked up and cause engine management problems. You need to take the car on a 30 minute motorway journey once a month to clear out the system. Ensure you are doing over 2,500 revs for at least 15mins.
2. Whilst your road tax may be cheaper because of the lower emissions - the servicing could be costly. The DPF's use a fluid to help burn off the particles, this needs renewing over time and is expensive. the DPF also needs replacing at some point, and this is very expensive!
3. You need to ensure your servicing is kept up to date, otherwise you may end up with some very costly bills!
Hope this helps. I for one, am hoping i do not have a DPF!
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