Friday 15 February 2019

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

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 & Regenerator into the fuel tank. The vehicle was then taken on an extended road test.

Friday 8 February 2019

Problem with a VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.4 16v Twinport 2006 89k

Excessive noise from hydraulic valve lifters and timing chain noisy. Suspect fault due to heavily contaminated oil from lack of servicing.

The fault was cured by adding Forté New Generation Engine Flush and flushing the engine for 2 ½ hours and adding Forté Top End Treatment and Forté Oil System Protector to the new oil. The vehicle was taken on an extended road test, the engine noise had gone and the customer was very impressed with the results.

Friday 1 February 2019

Problem with a BMW 530D 3.0L 2006 148K

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.