Friday 28 December 2018

Problem with a LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 3 2.7L TDV6 2007

Tapping noise on engine and slight lumpy running. 

The fault was cured by cleaning the injectors using the Forté Power-Clean Diesel Injection Cleaner

After cleaning, the vehicle ran smoother and the mpg increased from 26 mpg up to 31.5 mpg. 

Friday 21 December 2018

Problem with a FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 1.8L TDCi

Lack of power and engine management light on, fault code stored for DPF. Suspect DPF heavily blocked. 

The fault was cured by cleaning the DPF using the Forté Power-CleanDPF Cleaner and Forté DPF Flush, carrying out an extended road test and resetting the DPF fault codes.

Thanks to Ian at Cotton Motor Services in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. 

Friday 14 December 2018

Problem with a SUZUKI GSX KATANA 750cc 1986 60k

Lack of power and high pitched engine vibration. 

The fault was cured by adding Forté MotoPower 1Forté Moto Power 2 into the fuel tank and the owner carrying out a 300-mile trip. The owner reported that the power had improved, the engine was smoother and the engine vibration had stopped.

Thanks to Malcolm at Bideford Motorcycle Centre in Bideford, North Devon. 

Friday 7 December 2018

Problem with a NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 L DCi 2011 68k

Vehicle non-start due to excessively blocked DPF, engine management light on, fault code stored for glow plug fault. After further investigation there was also a split air intake pipe found. 

The fault was cured by replacing the glow plugs and air intake pipe, removing the DPF and manually cleaning with 2 x Forté DPFOff-Car Cleaner as per instructions, carrying out an extended Forté Advanced Formula Motor Flush 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 with the vehicle running well and full power restored.

Thanks to Cliff at Pengelly Garage (SW) Ltd in Callington, Cornwall.