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.
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Problem with a NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5L DCI 2009 60k
Excessive smoking and rattle from engine on start up.
The fault was cured by using Forté Clean & Protect, a 45 minute Forté Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Forté Oil System Protector to the new oil and Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test.
Thanks to James at Eric Falce Auto Services in Sidcup, Kent.
Monday, 22 August 2016
Problem with a VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.4L TDi 2008 166k
Lack of power due to engine running in limp mode, engine management and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning light on.
Fault code stored for DPF blockage, unable to carry out regeneration of DPF due to excessive soot loading.
The fault was cured by removing the DPF to manually clean using Forté DPF Off-Car Cleaner as per instructions, carrying out an oil & filter change and adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner, Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment, Forté DPF Cleaner & Regenerator and Forté Diesel Turbo Cleaner into the fuel tank.
The vehicle was then taken on an extended road test with the engine power and performance was restored.
Thanks to Tony at Moss Motor Repairs Ltd in Bridport, Dorset.
Friday, 19 August 2016
Problem with a SEAT IBIZA 1.4L TDi 2005 138k
Vehicle service was carried out a few days previously.
Engine misfire and hesitation, suspect fault due to dirty injectors.
The fault was cured by adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner into the fuel tank and carrying out a 5 mile road test.
Thanks to Arthur at K & A Autos in Milton Abbas, Dorset.
Monday, 15 August 2016
Problem with a LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 2.4L TD 2009 115k
Vehicle was unused for a year and had poor running and stalling.
The fault was cured by adding 2 x Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment, Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté Diesel Turbo Cleaner into the fuel tank. The car was then taken on an extended 30 minute road test.
Thanks to James at Forge Garage in Ipswich, Suffolk.
The fault was cured by adding 2 x Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment, Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté Diesel Turbo Cleaner into the fuel tank. The car was then taken on an extended 30 minute road test.
Thanks to James at Forge Garage in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Wednesday, 10 August 2016
Problem with a FORD MONDEO 2.0L TDCi 2006 113k
Lack of power and engine running in limp mode. Suspect fault due to sticking variable vanes on turbo.
The fault was cured by adding Forté Diesel Turbo Cleaner and Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment into the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test.
Thanks to Paul at Bond Motor Services Ltd in Kingswood, Bristol.
The fault was cured by adding Forté Diesel Turbo Cleaner and Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment into the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test.
Thanks to Paul at Bond Motor Services Ltd in Kingswood, Bristol.
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