Friday 27 July 2018

Problem with a BMW 530d 3.0L 2006 148k

Lack of power due to engine running in limp mode, engine management and DPF warning light on. Fault code stored for DPF blockage, unable to carry out regeneration of DPF due to soot loading.

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 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.

Friday 20 July 2018

Problem with a HONDA CIVIC 2.2 CTDI

Poor performance, EGR valve sluggish in operation and sticking.

Forté Power-Clean Diesel Injection Cleaner, Forté Power-Clean Diesel Turbo Cleaner and Forté Power-Clean Diesel Intake Cleaner carried out. EGR valve operated with Mityvac vacuum /pressure tester during Diesel Turbo Treatment and noticeable change in operation identified.

The fault was cured and the performance restored.

Friday 13 July 2018

Problem with a FORD FIESTA 1.4L TDCi 2012 41k

Engine management light on, fault code stored for turbocharger boost control performance. Suspect fault due to sticking variable vanes on turbo.

The fault was cured by adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté Diesel Turbo Cleaner into the fuel tank and the customer advised to use premium fuel and run for a week. After a week no further faults appeared and customer reported car was running fine.

Friday 6 July 2018

Problem with a BMW 120i 2.0L 2005 53k


Excessive blue smoke from exhaust due to engine oil burning. 

The fault was cured by adding 2 x Forté Advanced Formula Motor Flush and flushing the engine for 1 hour and adding Forté Oil Fortifier to the new oil.