Lack of power and management light on intermittently, fault code stored for EGR valve, suspected EGR valve sticking.
The fault was cured by adding 2 x Forté Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test.
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.
Lack of power and management light on intermittently, fault code stored for EGR valve, suspected EGR valve sticking.
The fault was cured by adding 2 x Forté Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test.
Lack of power under load, Management light on fault code for EGR valve. Vehicle in limp mode and will not rev above 2500 rpm.
The fault was cured by removing and cleaning the EGR valve manually. Intake system cleaned with Forté Diesel Intake Cleaner, Clean and Protect (Forté Oil System Protector and Forté Advanced Formula Motor Flush) carried out and Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment added to the fuel tank and an extended road test.
Lack of power and management light on, fault code stored for EGR valve fault.
The fault was cured by adding 2 x Forté Diesel TurboCleaner and Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment into the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test.
Lack of power, poor idle and engine will not rev up.
The fault was cured by cleaning the intake system with Forté Valve Cleaner as per instructions, Forté Clean and Protect (Forté Oil System Protector and Forté Advanced Formula Motor Flush) carried out and Forté Advanced Formula GasTreatment added to the fuel tank.
After treatment the vehicle was taken on an extended road test and the vehicle idle and performance was restored.