Tuesday 29 March 2016

Problem with a FORD FIESTA VAN 1.4L TDCi 78K

Slight hesitation and misfire under light acceleration, no fault codes stored.

The fault was cured by adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner into the fuel tank and carrying out a 15 mile road test. Customer reported that both the hesitation and misfire had disappeared and that performance had been restored.

Thanks to Paul at VW Audi Workshop in Ipswich, Suffolk.

Monday 21 March 2016

Problem with a FORD FIESTA 1.4L TDCi 2012 41K

Engine management light on. Fault code stored for turbocharger boost control performance. Suspect fault due to sticking variable vanes on turbo.

The fault was cured by adding Forté Diesel Turbo Cleaner and Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner into the fuel tank and the customer was advised to use premium fuel and run for a week.

After a week no further faults appeared and the customer reported car was running fine.

Thanks to Craig at Purling Transport Ltd in Ipswich, Suffolk.

Friday 4 March 2016

Problem with a CITROEN XSARA 1.4L 2000 154k

Intermittent misfire, fault code stored for random/multiple cylinder misfire. Coil pack and spark plugs replaced, misfire still present.

The fault was cured by adding Forté Advanced Formula Gas Treatment into the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test.

Thanks to Adam at Fast Test Ltd in Ipswich, Suffolk.