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 Intake Cleaner as per instructions. Forté's Clean and Protect was carried out and Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment was added to the fuel tank.
After treatment a 6 mile road test was carried out and the vehicle performance was restored.
Forté's Technical Helpline receives over 300 calls per month. This blog shares solutions for garage workshops on common driveability concerns that can be quickly and effectively treated. The vast majority of those identified are caused by fuel and oil borne contamination formed by natural degradation or via the combustion process. This is a fact of life for internal combustion engines where fossil fuels and oils are used.
Monday, 23 May 2016
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
Problem with a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 2006, 133,000 miles, Diesel
Fault with sticking turbo.
Forté Diesel Turbo Cleaner and Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment added to fuel tank and vehicle road tested.
Results: smooth performance, no lack in power, all ok.
With thanks to Bond Motor Services, Bristol BS15 4AJ
Forté Diesel Turbo Cleaner and Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment added to fuel tank and vehicle road tested.
Results: smooth performance, no lack in power, all ok.
With thanks to Bond Motor Services, Bristol BS15 4AJ
Monday, 16 May 2016
Problem with a TOYOTA HIACE 2.5L D-4D 2008 94k
Lack of power and engine management light on, fault code stored P0400. EGR system flow malfunction.
New EGR valve was fitted at Toyota dealer but fault still present.
The fault was cured by cleaning the intake system with Forté Diesel Intake Cleaner as per instructions. Forté Clean and Protect was carried out and Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment was 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.
New EGR valve was fitted at Toyota dealer but fault still present.
The fault was cured by cleaning the intake system with Forté Diesel Intake Cleaner as per instructions. Forté Clean and Protect was carried out and Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment was 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.
Monday, 9 May 2016
Problem with a FORD MONDEO 2.0L TDCi 2007 173k
Lack of power on acceleration, going into limp mode and engine management light on, fault code stored for turbo boost actuator. No fault found with boost actuator when checked. The turbo was also checked with a camera scope showing carbon build-up on turbo vanes.
The fault was cured by cleaning the intake system with Forté Diesel Intake Cleaner as per instructions. Forté Clean and Protect carried out and Forté's Diesel Turbo Cleaner and Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment were added into the fuel tank.
After a week the owner reported the fault was cured and vehicle performance was restored.
Tuesday, 3 May 2016
Problem with a FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 1.8 TD 114k
Hesitation and lack of power.
The fault was cured by cleaning the intake system with Forté Diesel Intake Cleaner as per instructions. Forté's Clean and Protect was carried out and Forté's 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.
The fault was cured by cleaning the intake system with Forté Diesel Intake Cleaner as per instructions. Forté's Clean and Protect was carried out and Forté's 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.
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