Lack of power and hesitation, poor fuel economy, digital
display shows 25 mpg.
The fault was cured by adding Forté Petrol Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the
fuel tank.
A noticeable difference was made after 15 minutes running.
After
carrying out an extended road test, performance was restored, and the digital display
had increased to 40 mpg.
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, 27 December 2019
Friday, 20 December 2019
Problem with a BMW E90 320i 2.0L 6 Cylinder 2008 101k
Engine management light on, fault code store for catalytic
converter fault.
The fault was cured by adding Forté Petrol Saver and Forté
Petrol Specialist Injector Cleaner into the fuel tank, running the engine
on idle for 30 minutes and carrying out a 20-mile road test.
After the road
test the engine management light remained off with no fault codes stored.
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
Problem with a FORD MONDEO 2.0L TDCi 2011 270k
Lack of power and EML on due to a DPF fault, soot loading
checked and reading 200% blocked. Vehicle unable to carry out regeneration of
DPF due to an oxygen sensor fault.
The fault was cured by replacing the oxygen sensor, cleaning the DPF using the Forté Power-Clean DPF Cleaner, Forté Power-Clean DPF Flush and adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté DPF Cleaner and Regenerator into the fuel tank. The vehicle was given an extended road test and the soot loading was rechecked showing 0% with the vehicle power and performance restored.
Thanks to Simon at Freeborn Salisbury Ltd in Salisbury, Whiltshire.
The fault was cured by replacing the oxygen sensor, cleaning the DPF using the Forté Power-Clean DPF Cleaner, Forté Power-Clean DPF Flush and adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté DPF Cleaner and Regenerator into the fuel tank. The vehicle was given an extended road test and the soot loading was rechecked showing 0% with the vehicle power and performance restored.
Thanks to Simon at Freeborn Salisbury Ltd in Salisbury, Whiltshire.
Friday, 13 December 2019
Problem with a AUDI A3 2.0L TDi 2006 175k
Failed emissions test at 1.8m-1 plate value 1.0m-1.
The
fault was cured by cleaning the intake system using the Forté Power-Clean Diesel Intake Cleaner, adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner
and Forté Diesel Turbo Cleaner into the fuel tank and carrying out an
extended road test.
Emissions rechecked after road test and reduced to 0.2m-1.
Wednesday, 11 December 2019
Problem with a HONDA ACCORD 2.2L i-DTEC 2009
Lack of power due to DPF fault, vehicle unable to carry out
regeneration of DPF due to a leaking pipe.
The fault was cured by replacing the pipe, cleaning the DPF using the Forté Power-Clean DPF Cleaner, Forté Power-Clean DPF Flush and adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté DPF Cleaner and Regenerator into the fuel tank. The vehicle was given an extended road test and the soot loading was rechecked showing 0% with the vehicle power and performance restored.
Thanks to Martin at Geoff Kilbey Plant & Commercial Ltd in New Milton, Hampshire.Ltd in New Milton, Hampshire.
The fault was cured by replacing the pipe, cleaning the DPF using the Forté Power-Clean DPF Cleaner, Forté Power-Clean DPF Flush and adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté DPF Cleaner and Regenerator into the fuel tank. The vehicle was given an extended road test and the soot loading was rechecked showing 0% with the vehicle power and performance restored.
Thanks to Martin at Geoff Kilbey Plant & Commercial Ltd in New Milton, Hampshire.Ltd in New Milton, Hampshire.
Friday, 6 December 2019
Problem with a PEUGEOT 206 1.1L 2004
Engine misfire and management light on, fault code stored
for cylinder misfire. Coil pack, spark plugs, injectors and fuel pressure
regulator replaced, fault not cured. Suspect fault due to sticking valves.
The fault
was cured by adding Forté Advanced Formula Gas Treatment and Forté Petrol Specialist Injector Cleaner into the fuel tank and carrying out an extended
road test.
Wednesday, 4 December 2019
Problem with a FORD FIESTA 1.6L TDCi 2010 95k
DPF warning light on and lack of power, suspect DPF heavily
blocked.
The fault was cured by cleaning the DPF using the Forté Power-Clean DPF Cleaner, Forté Power-Clean DPF Flush and adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté DPF Cleaner and Regenerator into the fuel tank.
The fault was cured by cleaning the DPF using the Forté Power-Clean DPF Cleaner, Forté Power-Clean DPF Flush and adding Forté Diesel Specialist Injector Cleaner and Forté DPF Cleaner and Regenerator into the fuel tank.
Thanks to Gregg at GMK Garages in Hordle, Hampshire.
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