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Hi all,

I am new to the forum and I am looking for some advice about buying myself a second hand XF. I am currently looking at the 3.0l diesel luxury version, and have found a few around the 2010 year that are ticking all the boxes. I just wanted to know if there is anything I should be particularly weary of when i get to the point of going to view and take for a test drive. Also, I would be using it for my commute which is about 10 miles into the City and was wondering if the DPF issues mentioned in some of the threads would be a problem over this kind of distance?

Thanks in advance for any help or tips!

K

Posted

Hi Kris.....welcome to the Club

I would probably advise that unless your commute mostly involves extra-urban driving then the DPF will more than likely suffer.

Otherwise, regular blasts up the motorway at the weekend may keep it clear.

Good luck with your search

Cheers,  Trevor

Posted

Thanks Trevor. I have heard that could be a potential issue. I think I’d be more than happy to take it for a wee blast at weekends anyway so hoping it’s not a problem. Still trawling through websites trying to find one that suits. It seems that there are a lot of options at each trim level so trying to find one that covers all the little things I’m looking for. I’ll be sure to update this thread when I find one!! 

Posted

Welcome to the club, Kris.

The DPF and the EGR valves are there for a purpose, and they do appear to do their job.  But like all mechanical parts they need some attention. My s type 2.7Diesel has sometimes had  sticky EGR valves which can be cured by a blast on faster roads, but I have never had a DPF problem as i make sure there is a longer run once a month or so, just over 40 mph  for 20 minutes will do the job.

I also use Shell V power plus a ship of a Millers additive to keep the DPF in order,

Regards,

Peter.

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Posted

Thanks Peter! Apologies for the delay in getting back to you there... but the good news is I now own my very own Jaguar XF. I went for the 3.0. D version. Only had it about 3 days but so far I am loving it!! 


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