Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Problem with a LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2.7L TDV6 2006

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2.7L TDV6 2006

Lack of power and management light on, fault code stored for EGR valve fault.

The fault was cured by adding 2 x Diesel Turbo Cleaner and Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment into the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test.

Thanks to Paul at PJN Motor Engineering Ltd in Halesworth, Suffolk.

Friday, 29 March 2013

Problem with a HONDA CRV 2.0L AUTO 2008

HONDA CRV 2.0L AUTO 2008 35k

Noisy rear differential.

The fault was cured by replacing the differential oil and adding AutomaticTransmission Treatment to the new oil. Within a few miles the noise had gone.

Thanks to Jason at Marshams in Maidstone, Kent.

Problem with a FORD FUSION 1.6L

FORD FUSION 1.6L

Failing emissions test on fast idle CO 0.7% HC 250.

The fault was cured by carrying out a 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Advanced Formula Gas Treatment and Specialist Injector Cleaner to the fuel tank, extended road test carried out emissions re-tested and passed CO 0.1% HC 9.

Thanks to Gareth at Autologik Ltd in Guildford, Surrey.

Thursday, 28 March 2013

Problem with a PEUGEOT 307 2004 1.4L

PEUGEOT 307 2004 1.4L

Failed MOT emissions test CO at 1.6%.

The fault was cured by adding Specialist Injector Cleaner and carrying out a 10 mile road test.

Emissions re-tested and passed.

Problem with a VAUXHALL MOVANO 2008

VAUXHALL MOVANO 2008

Hesitation, misfire and general lack of power. Possible sticking valve. EGR valve blocked.

EGR Valve removed and manually cleaned with Diesel I.M.V. Cleaner. The vehicle intake system was cleaned with Diesel I.M.V. Cleaner as per instructions. Clean and Protect (Advanced Formula Motor Flush  and Oil System Protector) carried out and Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment added to the fuel tank.

After treatment a 25 mile road test was carried out, vehicle performance was restored and hesitation when driving gone. The driver reported the vehicle was driving like a new van.

Wednesday, 27 March 2013

Problem with a FORD TRANSIT 2.5L TDCi 2004

FORD TRANSIT 2.5L TDCi 2004 130K

Engine misfire on idle, misfire disappears when clutch pedal depressed.

The fault was cured by the dual mass flywheel. Clutch and dual mass flywheel replacement cured the fault.

Thanks to John at Parkhouse Garage in Salford, Manchester.

Problem with a SAAB 9-3 1.9L TiD 2006

Problem with a SAAB 9-3 1.9L TiD 2006 20K

Lack of power and engine management light on. Fault code stored for Diesel Particular Filter, suspect particulate filter blocked due to very low mileage and stop/start driving. Extended road test carried out to allow regeneration of the DPF, fault not cured.

The fault was cured by using Clean and Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank to restore combustion efficiency and exhaust gas temperature. An extended road test was then carried out to initiate regeneration of the particulate filter.