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.

Tuesday 26 March 2013

Problem with a BMW 318i 2000 1.9L

BMW 318i 2000 1.9L 122K

Engine knocking noise coming from lower part of the engine.

The fault was cured by using Clean and Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil. The owner was very happy, saving the expense of an engine strip down to repair.

Thanks to Terry at Two Techs Ltd in Dartford, Kent.

Problem with a AUDI A4 2.0L TDi 2008

AUDI A4 2.0L TDi 2008 35k

Lack of power, engine management light on and DPF warning light on, fault code stored for DPF fault. Vehicle check at dealer showing the DPF filter soot loading 126%, recommending a new DPF is fitted.

The fault was cured by adding 2 x DPF Cleaner and Regenerator into the fuel tank and carrying out a 20-30 mile road test at 50-60 mph 2,500 rpm. After the road test the DPF was re-checked showing the filter soot loading at 18% and power restored.

Thanks to Neville at Prestige Car Repair Ltd in Ipswich, Suffolk.

Monday 25 March 2013

Problem with a BMW 525d 3.0L

BMW 525d 3.0L

Diesel Particulate Filter fault, warning light on and fault code stored for DPF blockage.

The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and DPF Cleaner and Regenerator and Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment added to the fuel tank. The fault codes were cleared and the oil service counter was reset, the car was then taken for an extended road test to allow regeneration of the particulate filter.

Thanks to Keith at Charles Braddock Cars in Sale, Cheshire.

Problem with a JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD

Excessive carbon deposits around all injectors and injector wiring due to failure of injector copper washer seals. The fault is caused by contaminated injectors causing an excessive increase in combustion pressure.

The fault was cured by using Air Intake Cleaner to soak into and soften the carbon deposits to remove the injectors and wiring, replacing the injector copper washer seals and adding Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank to clean the fuel system and restore the injector spray patterns.

Thanks to Jackson & Phillips Ltd in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Friday 22 March 2013

Problem with a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.9 TDi

VW GOLF 1.9 TDi 2001

Lack of power and unable to run engine above 3,000 rpm, suspect fault due to sticking variable vanes on turbo.

The fault was cured by adding Diesel Turbo Cleaner and Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment into the fuel tank and carrying out a 10 mile road test the fault was cured and lack of power restored.

Thanks to Michael at D M C Service Centre in West Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Problem with a AUDI A3 2.0L FSi 2003

AUDI A3 2.0L FSi 2003

Poor running at idle and emissions readings checked indicated an air leak. No air leaks found,
suspect fault due to sticking valves.

The fault was cured by cleaning the intake system with Petrol I.M.V. Cleaner as per instructions, Clean and Protect (Advanced Formula Motor Flush and Oil System Protector) carried out and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment added to the fuel tank. After treatment the vehicle was running smoothly on idle and the emission readings restored.

Thanks to Mark at Prestige & Performance in Northfleet, Kent.

Friday 1 March 2013

Aftermarket's Editor Impressed by Forte

The March 2013 issue of the Aftermarket magazine features an article about the visit of Aftermarket's editor to a Technical Training Day at Forté headquarters.

Forté's Technical Training Days aim to show how contamination occurs, the effects this has, how that translates into everyday problems in a workshop and how our products effectively remove that contamination. 

Our technical team carried out a number of checks and tests on the test vehicle, provided by Aftermarket's editor, Greg Whitaker. Then a demonstration was given to show the benefits gained by flushing the engine's oil system with Advanced Formula Motor Flush.

The magazine issue can be viewed online here. Please turn to page 56 of 60 for the full article, entitled "Oil be blowed".