Wednesday 24 December 2014

Problem with a VW GOLF 1.8L TURBO 2002 150k

Lack of power, poor idle and engine will not rev up.

The fault was cured by cleaning the intake system with Forté Petrol I.M.V. Cleaner as per instructions, Forté Clean & Protect carried out and Forté Advanced Formula Gas Treatment added to the fuel tank.

After treatment the vehicle was taken on an extended road test and the vehicle idle and performance was restored.

Thanks to Martin at Alma Motor Company Ltd in Leigh on Sea, Essex

Friday 19 December 2014

Problem with a VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2L 2006 52k

Intermittent poor running and misfire, fault codes stored P0300 random / multiple cylinder misfire, P0302, P0303, P0304 cylinders 2, 3, 4 misfire. New plugs and coil pack fitted fault not cured, suspect fault due to sticking valves.

The fault was cured by cleaning the intake system with Forté Petrol I.M.V. Cleaner as per instructions, Forté's Clean & Protect carried out and Forté Advanced Formula Gas Treatment added to the fuel tank.

The owner reported after 150-200 miles the fault was cured and vehicle performance restored.

Thanks to Ian at Murray Auto Services in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute

Friday 12 December 2014

Problem with a VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.9 CDTi 2007 106k

Lack of power on acceleration.

The fault was cured by removing and cleaning the EGR valve with Forté Air Intake Cleaner and cleaning the intake system with Forté Diesel I.M.V. Cleaner as per instructions. Forté's Clean & Protect service was carried out and Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment added to the fuel tank.

After treatment a 6 mile road test was carried out and the vehicle performance was restored.

Friday 5 December 2014

Problem with TOYOTA HIACE 2.5L D-4D 2008 94k

Lack of power and engine management light on in a TOYOTA HIACE 2.5L D-4D 2008 94k, fault code stored P0400 EGR system flow malfunction. New EGR valve fitted at Toyota dealers, fault still present.

The fault was cured by cleaning the intake system with Forté Diesel I.M.V. Cleaner as per instructions, Forté Clean & Protect carried out and Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment added to the fuel tank and a 50 mile road test was carried out.

After treatment the fault code cleared and the vehicle performance was restored.