Problem with a MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2.0 L Di-D 2008 103k

Lack of power and excessive black smoke.

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.

After 20 miles the smoke stopped and the power and performance was restored.

Thanks to Jake at Bond Motor Services Ltd in Kingswood, Bristol.

Problem with a NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 L DCi 2012 48k

EML on due to a DPF fault and vehicle unable to run due to excessively blocked DPF. Fault code stored P047B exhaust gas pressure sensor range/performance. The fault was caused by a broken pipe between the intercooler and throttle valve preventing regeneration.

The fault was cured by replacing the pipe and removing the DPF to manually clean using Forté DPF Off-Car Cleaner as per instructions, carrying out an oil and filter change and adding Forté DPF Cleaner & 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 Richard at Martin Pilley Services in New Milton, Hampshire.

Problem SAAB 9-3 1.9 L TiD 2007 160k

Lack of power due to engine running in limp mode, engine management and DPF warning light on. Oil level checked and over maximum due to fuel dilution, suspect DPF heavily blocked.

The fault was cured by removing the DPF to manually clean using Forté DPF Off-Car Cleaner as per instructions, cleaning the intake system with Forté Diesel Intake Cleaner as per instructions and carrying out an extended Forté Advanced Formula Motor Flush and adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté DPF Cleaner & Regenerator into the fuel tank.

The vehicle was then taken on an extended road test with the vehicle power and performance restored.

Thanks to Geoff at Tyneside Taxi Hire Ltd in Ryton, Tyne & Wear.

Problem with a VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 L CDTi 2006 104k

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) fault and vehicle unable to run due to an excessively blocked DPF.

The fault was cured by removing the DPF to manually clean using 2 x 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 & Regenerator into the fuel tank. The vehicle was then taken on an extended road test with the vehicle power and performance restored.

Thanks to Tony at Pat Lavery Tyre & Exhaust Centre in Peterlee, County Durham.