Friday 19 October 2018

Problem with a YAMAHA R1 1000CC 2006 3.5K

Bike had a period of standing and little use. Low mileage vehicle. Poor running and misfire.

Fuel tank drained and fresh fuel added. Spark plugs replaced, treated with Forté Moto Power I and Forté Moto Power II.

After a road test performance was restored and misfire stopped.

Thanks to Bideford Motorcycles in Bideford, Devon

Friday 12 October 2018

Problem with a BMW 318I 2011 52K

Failing MOT emissions test on high CO and lambda readings.

The fault was cured by adding 2 x Forté Petrol Specialist Injector Cleaner and 2 x Forté Advanced Formula Gas Treatment into the tank and carrying out a 20-mile road test.

Thanks to Paul at Automobile Engineering in Sevenoaks, Kent.

Friday 5 October 2018

Problem with a ROVER 25 2002 1400CC 74K

Failed emissions test for MOT on CO% (carbon monoxide) and lambda.

Vehicle treated with Forté Advanced Formula Gas Treatment and taken for a road test.

CO% reduced from 4.82% at idle and 2.43% at fast idle to 0.16% and 0.13% respectively, lambda 0.94 to 1.01 passing the test.

Thanks to Hampton Motors Ltd in Warrington, Cheshire.