Monday 31 October 2016

Problem with a SAAB 9-3 1.9 TiD 2007 134k

Lack of power due to engine running in limp mode, engine management and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning light on. Suspect DPF heavily blocked.

The fault was cured by removing the DPF to manually clean using Forté DPF Off-Car Cleaner as per instructions, carrying out an extended Forté Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Forté Oil System Protector into the new oil and adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté DPF Cleaner and Regenerator into the fuel tank.

The DPF was then regenerated and reset using diagnostic equipment, showing 0% soot loading and taken on an extended road test with the vehicle power and performance restored.

Thanks to Dominic at Chris Hamley Saab Specialist Ltd in Yelverton, Devon.

Monday 24 October 2016

Problem with a NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5L DCi 2012 36k

Diesel particulate filter (DPF) warning light on, fault code stored P2002. DPF efficiency was below the threshold. Unable to carry out regeneration of DPF due to 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 extended Forté New Generation Engine Flush and adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté DPF Cleaner and Regenerator into the fuel tank.

The DPF was then regenerated and reset using diagnostic equipment and taken on an extended road test with the vehicle power and performance restored.

Thanks to Globe Garage in Crawcrook, Tyne & Wear.

Monday 17 October 2016

Problem with a BMW MINI COOPER 1.6L 2010 36k

Poor running and poor idle, engine management light on.

The fault was cured by carrying out a 1 hour Forté Advanced Formula Motor Flush and replacing the oil and filter.

Thanks to Jamie at Andy’s Kars in Cambridge.

Monday 10 October 2016

Problem with a LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2.7L TDV6 2007 79k

Top end noise, suspect fault due to noisy hydraulic valve lifters.

The fault was cured by carrying out a 30 minute Forté Advanced Formula Motor Flush and adding Forté Top End Treatment to the new oil.

Thanks to Dan at Benington Land Rover Centre in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

Monday 3 October 2016

Problem with a BMW Z4 2.5L 2004 50k


Top end noisy, suspect noise due to contamination build-up in the hydraulic valve lifters.

The fault was cured by carrying out a 2 hour Forté Advanced Formula Motor Flush and adding Forté Top End Treatment to the new oil.

Thanks to Gerry at Evergreen Garage Crowfield Ltd in Ipswich, Suffolk.