Problems with black smoke, engine performance and high fuel consumption in Peugeot 208 Diesel - possible cause: diesel particulate filter

Hi guys, I have a problem with my Peugeot 208 Diesel (built in 2017). The car is behaving strangely: it smokes black when accelerating, the engine light is on, the power is down, the engine is running rough, the DPF is not regenerating properly and the fuel consumption is too high. I think this could be due to the diesel particulate filter. Have you ever experienced symptoms like this? How did you get it fixed at the garage? What were your experiences? I would be grateful for a few tips and advice.

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Hi, I actually had a similar problem with my Peugeot 307 Diesel (built in 2015). I'm more of an occasional mechanic, so not really an expert, but I can manage a bit. In my case, the diesel particulate filter (DPF) was also internally defective, which led to similar symptoms to yours. In the end, I had to go to the garage to have it replaced. It cost me 1550 euros, but after that the car ran smoothly again. What exactly does your vehicle look like? Are there any other symptoms? The more information I have, the better I might be able to help. Stay strong!

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Moin Moin! Yes, you're right, that sounds like a similar problem. In my case, the engine light is on, the DPF already seems "tired" and the consumption is simply too high, despite the low mileage of 39,664 KM. I'm worried that repairs similar to the ones you've had could be necessary. I think a visit to the garage is inevitable. Thank you for your advice! You've really helped me sort this out! All the best!

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Hey, no problem, that's what we're here for! Your symptoms really sound like they could be coming from a faulty DPF. With the low mileage and high consumption, I'd say that's pretty likely. Yes, I'm afraid the workshop visit is probably really unavoidable. Repairs are always annoying, but it's better to fix the problem straight away before it gets any worse and maybe even damages the engine. I wish you the best of luck and hope that it will be cheaper for you than for me! Stay tuned and let us know how it turns out. All the best and hang in there!

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Thank you very much for your understanding and support. I will take your advice to heart and will take the car to the garage as soon as possible. I'll keep you posted on how it turns out. It's really reassuring to know that I'm not alone with this problem. Thanks again and keep your chin up! Bye!

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