Monday 27 February 2017

Problem with a PEUGEOT RCZ 1.6L 2010 60k

Vehicle in for replacement timing chain. After replacement, fault code stored P1385 super knock fault. Contacted dealer who advised they had possibly damaged the rocker cover crankcase ventilation system. New rocker cover fitted but fault not cured. Contacted dealer again advising they had possibly damaged the crankshaft pulley, new crankshaft pulley fitted but fault still not cured. Advised by another dealer the fault was due to sticking 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 and Forté Petrol Specialist Injector Cleaner was added to the fuel tank.

After treatment the vehicle was taken on an extended road test, and the vehicle performance was restored.

Thanks to Simon at Tatsfield Garage Ltd in Tatsfield, Surrey.

Tuesday 21 February 2017

Problem with a VOLVO C30 1.6L D 2010 69k

Lack of power and EML on due to blocked Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).
Diagnostic check carried out showing 80% 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, 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 Steve at D S Autos Ltd in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Monday 13 February 2017

Problem with a FORD MONDEO 2.0L TDCi 2010 167k

Lack of power due to excessively blocked Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). Diagnostic check carried out showed 210% 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 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 Pete at M D T Auto Engineers in Iron Acton, Bristol.

Monday 6 February 2017

Problem with a BMW E90 320i 2.0L 6Cyl 2008 101k

Engine management light on, fault code stored for catalytic converter fault.

The fault was cured by adding Forté Petrol Saver and Forté Petrol Specialist Injector Cleaner into the fuel tank, running the engine on idle for 30 minutes and carrying out a 20 mile road test.

After the road test the engine management light remained off with no fault codes stored.