Top end noisy, suspect noise due to contamination build-up in the
hydraulic valve lifters.
The fault was cured by carrying out an extended
Forté Advanced Formula Motor Flush and adding Forté Top End Treatment to the new
oil.
Thanks to Rob at Sommerville’s Service in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire.
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, 30 January 2017
Monday, 23 January 2017
Problem with a MAZDA 6 2.0L D 2007 100k
Lack of power due to excessively blocked Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), unable to carry out DPF
regeneration.
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 and adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté DPF Cleaner and Regenerator into the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken on an extended road test with the vehicle power and performance restored.
Thanks to Dave at C T Garages in Bedminster, Bristol.
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 and adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté DPF Cleaner and Regenerator into the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken on an extended road test with the vehicle power and performance restored.
Thanks to Dave at C T Garages in Bedminster, Bristol.
Monday, 16 January 2017
Problem with a PEUGEOT 207 SW 1.6L HDi 2011 37k
Lack of power due to engine running in limp mode, engine management
and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning light on. Diagnostic check carried out showing 100% soot
loading in the DPF.
The fault was cured by removing the DPF to manually clean using 2 x Forté DPF Off-Car Cleaner as per instructions. The vehicle was taken on an extended road test with the vehicle power and performance restored.
Thanks to Ian at Ian Brown Services in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.
The fault was cured by removing the DPF to manually clean using 2 x Forté DPF Off-Car Cleaner as per instructions. The vehicle was taken on an extended road test with the vehicle power and performance restored.
Thanks to Ian at Ian Brown Services in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.
Monday, 9 January 2017
Problem with a VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.9 CDTi 2007 126k
Lack of power and engine running in limp mode due to blocked Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). The
fault was found to be caused by a split vacuum pipe preventing
regeneration.
The fault was cured by replacing the split vacuum pipe and removing the DPF to manually clean using Forté DPF Off-Car Cleaner as per instructions, 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 taken on an extended road test with the vehicle power and performance restored.
The fault was cured by replacing the split vacuum pipe and removing the DPF to manually clean using Forté DPF Off-Car Cleaner as per instructions, 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 taken on an extended road test with the vehicle power and performance restored.
Tuesday, 3 January 2017
Problem with VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T5 2.0L TDi 2010 82k
Lack of power and engine running in limp mode due to blocked DPF,
unable to carry out DPF regeneration.
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 Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Forté Oil System Protector into the new oil and adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and 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 Marcus at Westfield Motors in Truro, Cornwall.
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 Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Forté Oil System Protector into the new oil and adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and 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 Marcus at Westfield Motors in Truro, Cornwall.
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