Friday 28 April 2017

Problem with an AUDI TT 2.0L TFSi 2007 71k

Excessive oil burning 1 litre every 6 weeks, suspect fault due to bore lacquering and sticking piston rings.

The fault was cured by using Forté Clean & Protect, 1 hour Forté Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Forté OilSystem Protector to the new oil and Forté Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test.

Monday 24 April 2017

Problem with a BMW X3 2.0d 2006 60k

Rough running, poor starting and misfire when cold.
New injectors fitted at BMW dealers costing £2,500, but fault was not cured.

Dealer advised vehicle required the engine replacing. Customer advised to get a second opinion at another garage.

The fault was cured by adding Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment with Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner into the fuel tank, adding Forté Advanced Formula Motor Flush and carrying out a 50 mile road test and replacing the oil & filter.

The customer also reported the vehicle’s performance was restored.

Tuesday 18 April 2017

Problem with a FORD MONDEO 2.0L TDCi 2006 103k

Loss of power and engine going into limp mode, engine management light coming on and glow plug light flashing. Fault code stored P123A turbo actuator fault.

After further investigation the turbo actuator was disconnected revealing that the turbo vanes were sticking due to carbon build-up.

The fault was cured by applying Forté Diesel Intake Cleaner into the intake system as per instructions, adding Forté Diesel Specialist InjectorCleaner and Forté Diesel Turbo Cleaner into the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test.

Monday 10 April 2017

Problem with a NISSAN QASHQAI +2 1.5 dci 2011 41k

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) fault and vehicle unable to run due to excessively blocked DPF.
Fault caused by an air intake system leak preventing regeneration.

The fault was cured by repairing the air leak and removing the DPF to manually clean using Forté DPF Off-Car Cleaner as per instructions, carrying out an extended Forté New Generation Engine Flush, adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté DPF Cleaner and Regenerator into the fuel tank.

The vehicle was then taken on an extended road test.

Monday 3 April 2017

Problem with a PEUGEOT 308 1.6 2008 30k

Lack of power and erratic idle. After further inspection it was found that the fault was caused by excessive carbon build-up on the valves.

The fault was cured by cleaning the intake system with Forté Valve Cleaner as per instructions, Forté Clean and Protect was carried out and Forté Advanced Formula Gas Treatment was added to the fuel tank.

After treatment the vehicle was taken on an extended road test.