Friday 27 February 2015

Problem with a VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.9 CDTi 2008 90K

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 Clean & Protect  was carried out and Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment was added to the fuel tank.

After treatment an extended road test was carried out and the vehicle performance was restored.

Friday 20 February 2015

Problem with a VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2 TWINPORT 2004 45K

Lack of power, misfire and engine also burning oil. Management light on and fault codes stored P0300 random/multiple cylinder misfire, P0301, P0303 cylinders 1, 3 misfire, P0171 system to lean. ECU shutting off injectors due to misfire.

The fault was cured by carrying out an extended Forté Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Forté Advanced Formula Gas Treatment and Forté Specialist Injector Cleaner to the fuel tank and carrying out a 15-20 mile road test.

Thanks to Alan at Pinpoint Diagnostic Services in Kirkcaldy, Fife.

Friday 13 February 2015

Problem with a KIA RIO 1.3L AUTO 2004 68K

Automatic gearbox not changing into second gear and poor gear change, suspect fault due to a sticking solenoid due to contamination build-up.

Automatic transmission fluid replaced but fault was not cured.

The fault was cured by adding 2 x Forté Automatic Transmission Treatments and carrying out a 40-50 mile road test.

With thanks to Mick at QCR Car Repairs & Sales in Rainham, Kent.

Friday 6 February 2015

Problem with a FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 1.8TDCi 2006 118K

Hesitation and lack of power.

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 was added to the fuel tank.

After treatment an extended road test was carried out and the vehicle performance was restored.