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.
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, 26 June 2020
Monday, 22 June 2020
Problem with a CITROEN C3 1.6 L HDI 2004 68K
Failing emissions test due to excessive black smoke,
vehicle only used for short journeys.
The fault was cured by adding Forté Advanced FormulaDiesel Treatment into the tank and carrying out a 20-mile road test. After the road test there was only slight black smoke from the exhaust, emissions retested and passed.
The fault was cured by adding Forté Advanced FormulaDiesel Treatment into the tank and carrying out a 20-mile road test. After the road test there was only slight black smoke from the exhaust, emissions retested and passed.
Friday, 12 June 2020
Probem with a MINI 1.6L 2006 50K
Erratic idle, suspect fault due to dirty injectors.
The fault was cured adding Forté Petrol Specialist InjectorCleaner to the fuel tank and carrying out a long road test.
The fault was cured adding Forté Petrol Specialist InjectorCleaner to the fuel tank and carrying out a long road test.
Friday, 5 June 2020
Problem with a RENAULT SCENIC 1.6L 2004 63K
Poor running and misfire, no fault codes stored.
Injectors checked showing injector pulse too long.
The fault was cured by adding 2 x Forté Petrol SpecialistInjector Cleaner and carrying out a 25-mile road test.
The fault was cured by adding 2 x Forté Petrol SpecialistInjector Cleaner and carrying out a 25-mile road test.
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