i have a 2006 1.9dci laguna it has done 70000 miles and my particulate filter is blocked is this normal for the mileage or is there another problem for this

graeme crawford, October 2009

drive it on the motorway at 70 mph until it clears

sue, September 2010

The AA have a good article on DPFs...

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/fuels-and-environment/diesel-particulate-filters.html

They all get clogged - they all need regeneration - much seems to depend on the style of driving - short journeys don't give them the chance to self-clean.

Peccavi, October 2009