Poor running and flat spot.
The fault was cured by adding Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment and carrying
out an extended road test.
After the road test the engine was running smooth and the performance restored.
Forté's Technical Helpline receives over 300 calls per month. This blog shares solutions for garage workshops on common driveability concerns that can be quickly and effectively treated. The vast majority of those identified are caused by fuel and oil borne contamination formed by natural degradation or via the combustion process. This is a fact of life for internal combustion engines where fossil fuels and oils are used.
Friday, 30 August 2019
Friday, 23 August 2019
Problem with a SEAT IBIZA 1.4 TDi 2005 138k
Vehicle service carried out a few days previously. Engine misfire and hesitation, suspect fault due to dirty
injectors.
The fault was cured by adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner into the fuel tank and carrying out a 5 mile road test.
The fault was cured by adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner into the fuel tank and carrying out a 5 mile road test.
Friday, 16 August 2019
Problem with a VOLVO XC90 2.4L D5 2004 120k
Lack of power, running in limp mode and engine cutting out. Fault codes stored relating to fuel pressure.
The fault was cured by adding 2 x Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté Diesel Turbo Cleaner into the fuel tank, the car was then taken on an extended road test.
The customer also reported that the fault was cured and the vehicle performance was restored.
The fault was cured by adding 2 x Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté Diesel Turbo Cleaner into the fuel tank, the car was then taken on an extended road test.
The customer also reported that the fault was cured and the vehicle performance was restored.
Friday, 9 August 2019
Problem with a SKODA OCTAVIA TDi 2010 160K
Failed diesel emissions test at 3.6m-1.
The fault was cured by adding Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment into the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test.
Emissions retested and passed at 0.8m-1.
The fault was cured by adding Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment into the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test.
Emissions retested and passed at 0.8m-1.
Friday, 2 August 2019
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.
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.
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