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How to Clean the DPF with SINTOFLON Products
This video demonstrates how to clean the intake system with Carboclean Sintoflon, a cleaning product for both petrol and diesel systems available on Amazon …Read all…
Posted on 20 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Fiesta (2002-2008 / Fiesta5, MK 5, MK V)
How to Replace the Cabin Filter on a Ford Fiesta MK6
Let's see how to replace the cabin filter on a Ford Fiesta MK6: the entire operation takes place on a right-hand drive vehicle, so move the driver's seat all …Read all…
Posted on 15 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
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The best methods to clean the particulate filter
The particulate filter (DPF) traps soot particles, but over time it can become clogged. There are three main cleaning methods, depending on the level of …Read all…
Posted on 31 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Perform DPF Regeneration on a MAN Truck
Let's see how to start the manual DPF regeneration on a MAN truck: press and hold the DPF regeneration button (marked with the filter symbol) on the dashboard …Read all…
Posted on 15 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
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Signs Indicating a Blocked DPF
Let’s look at the signs that indicate the diesel particulate filter (DPF) in your vehicle is blocked: the first is obviously a drop in performance. When you …Read all…
Posted on 12 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (2009-2016 / Astraj)
How to Drive a Diesel Opel Astra J When the DPF is Full
When the DPF of your Opel Astra J is full, the vehicle will prompt you with a message on the central display: "particulate filter full, proceed with …Read all…
Posted on 14 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2012-2019 / Golfvii, MK 7, Golf7)
How does DPF regeneration work?
How can you tell when the DPF is undergoing regeneration? Unfortunately, there is no warning light on the dashboard to indicate this, but we have learned to …Read all…
Posted on 12 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Citroen Ds4 (2011-2018 / MK 1)
How to Top Up the Additive for the Diesel Particulate Filter in the Citroen DS4?
The diesel particulate filter is a device installed on diesel vehicles produced in recent years, which serves to block particles emitted by exhaust gases, …Read all…
Posted on 5 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Citroen C4 Picasso (2013-2022 / MK 2)
How to Refill the DPF of the Citroen C4 Picasso with PatFluid Eolys
PatFluid Eolys is a catalyst liquid, essential for the proper functioning of the DPF system on many diesel cars; it lowers the combustion temperature of soot …Read all…
Posted on 15 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
Citroen C4 (2010-2018 / MK 2)
How to Clean the Particulate Filter in the Citroen C4
Cleaning the particulate filter in the Citroen C4 is similar to the procedure for the Citroen DS4. First, lift the car on a ramp and on stands to access the …Read all…
Posted on 7 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

How to Reset the Tyre Pressure Light on the Opel Grandland X

While driving, if you notice the tyre pressure warning light coming on, first check the actual inflation pressure of the tyres and, if necessary, restore the pressures recommended by the manufacturer. After restoring the correct pressures, you need to reset the warning light that has illuminated on the instrument cluster. To do this, locate the reset button on the lower central console. Press this button and hold it down for at least 3 seconds, after which the low pressure indication will turn off.

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