Problem with a LAND ROVER FREELANDER 1.8L 16v 2004 126k

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.