Monday 23 May 2016

Problem with a VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.9L 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 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.

Wednesday 18 May 2016

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.

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.