| ALFA ROMEO - 155 16v - Excessive oil usage. Advised to carry out extended Advanced Formula Motor Flush and add Top End Treatment to new oil, add Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to fuel tank and monitor oil consumption over next 2000 to 3000 miles. |
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| ALFA ROMEO - 156 - Noisey Hydraulic Valve Lifters. Carry out extended Advanced Flormula Motor Flush add Top End Treatment to the new oil and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank |
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| ALFA ROMEO - 156 2000cc 2002 85k - Engine misfire, lack of power, top end noise and failing emissions test. Engine management light on fault codes stored for misfire on all cylinders and catalytic converter efficiency. The fault was cure by using Clean and Protect adding 2 x Advanced Formula Motor Flush for 45 minutes, and adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. The customer reported he was very happy and the car had never driven so well. |
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| ASTON MARTIN - DB7 -
Gel in cooling system afetr the mixing of incompatable coolants. Carry out cooling System Service using Cooling System Flush and Cooling System Conditioner.
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| AUDI - A6 1900TDi 2002 70k. - Holding back suspected sticking waste gate on turbo. Advised to add Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to fuel tank and carry out long road test. |
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| AUDI - A6 1900TDi 2002 70k - Misfire and cutting out. Difficult to restart. Advised suspect sticking valves carry out extended Advanced Formula Motor Flush for 45 minutes, add Top End Treatment to new oil and add Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to fuel tank. |
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| AUDI - A4 1800cc 20 V Turbo 2003 - Excessive oil burning and blue smoking, suspect fault due to bore lacquering and sticking piston rings. The fault was cured by carrying out a 1 hour Advanced Formula Motor Flush and adding Top End Treatment to the new oil and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. |
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| AUDI - A4 Quattro 3000cc 2001 - Power Steering Pump Noisy. The fault was cured by adding Power Steering Treatment and running the engine on idle for 1 hour, Pump noise gone and steering operation smoother. |
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| AUDI - A4 1800cc Turbo 2002 - Oil warning light on intermittently and top end noisy. Suspected fault due to excessive oil sludge build up in the sump and oil strainer/pickup blocked. The fault was cured by following the procedure on the Forté Technical Bulletin. The sump and oil strainer pick up were removed and cleaned, a 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush was carried out and Top End Treatment added to the new oil. |
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| AUDI - A4 2000 TD - Oil cooler failure causing oil in the cooling system. Replace oil cooler and add 3 X Bio Degreaser and water to the cooling system. Run engine for 20-30 minutes at operating temperature at 12-1500 Rpm, drain system and flush with clean water. |
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| AUDI - A3 1800cc turbo 2004 70k - Excessive oil burning 1 litre every 1000 miles, suspect fault due to bore lacquering and sticking piston rings. The fault was cured by using Clean and Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out and Oil System Protector added to the new oil and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment added to the fuel tank. |
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| AUDI - A4 1800cc TURBO 2004 70k - Poor idle and hunting, management light on fault codes stored P1297 pressure drop between turbo and throttle valve, P0507 idle control speed to high, P0300,P0301,P0302,P0303,P0304 cylinder misfire 1,2,3,4. The fault was caused by a faulty one way crankcase breather valve under the inlet manifold, part number 035103245G. |
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| AUDI - A3 2000 TDi 2007 58k - Oil burning, 1 litre every 1,000 miles and poor running, suspect oil burning due to bore lacquering and sticking piston rings. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and adding Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank. The oil level was checked at 400 miles and at 1,000 miles which showed no loss of oil. The owner reported the car was running a lot better. |
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| AUDI - A4 1800cc Turbo 2000 90k - Failing emissions test CO 2.35% Lambda 0.90, catalytic convertor, oxygen sensor and coolant temperature sensor replaced, emissions still the same. The fault was cured by adding Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out a 12 mile road test, emissions retested and passed. |
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| AUDI - A4 2700TDi 2007 24k - Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning light on, and slight lack of power. Suspect Diesel Particulate Filter blocked. The fault was cured by adding a bottle of Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment into the fuel filter and 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment into the fuel tank, after a spirited 20 mile road test the DPF warning light went off and lack of power restored. |
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| AUDI - TT 1800cc Turbo 2000 - Excessive oil burning, 1 litre every 1,000 miles. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and adding Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. The oil level was monitored and after 400-500 miles showed no loss of oil. |
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| AUDI - Various Models - Turbo fault. Suspect sticking Variable Vanes. Carry out an extended Advanced Formula Motor Flush and add Oil System Protector to clean oil. Add 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Trteatment to the fuel tank and carry out an extended road test. Re-treat fuel tank with 1 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment on next fill. |
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| AUDI - Various Models - Excessive oil burning, suspect oil burning due to bore lacquering and sticking piston rings. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and adding Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank. |
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| AUDI - A4 1900cc TDi 2003 - Oil cooler failure causing oil contamination in the cooling system. The fault was cured by replacing the oil cooler and adding 3 x bottles of Bio Degreaser and water to the cooling system. Running the engine for 20-30 minutes at 12-1500 rpm, drain system and flush with clean water. |
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| AUDI - A6 2000 TDi 2006 65k - Oil burning, 1 ltr every 1,000 miles and poor running, suspect oil burning due to bore lacquering and sticking piston rings. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil, Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an axtended road test. |
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| AUDI - A3 2000 TDi 2005 67k - Excessive oil burning and poor running, suspect oil burning due to bore lacquering and sticking piston rings. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and adding Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank. The oil level was checked after 1,000 miles which showed no loss of oil. |
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| AUDI - A3 2000 TDi 2005 - Lack of power and engine management light on, fault code stored for turbo under boost condition. Suspect fault due to sticking variable vanes on turbo. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test. |
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| AUDI - A4 2000 TDi 2007 40k - Diesel particulate filter warning light on, suspect particulate filter blocked. The fault was cured by adding DPF Cleaner & Regenerator into the fuel tank and carrying out a 10-20 minute road test at 40-50 mph. After the road test the warning light went off. The car was also treated using Clean & Protect to clean and maintain the oil system and Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment added to the fuel tank to clean and lubricate the fuel system. |
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| AUDI - A4 2.0L TDi 2006 58K - Diesel Particulate Filter warning on, suspect particulate filter blocked. The fault was cured by adding 2 x DPF Cleaner and Regenerator into the fuel tank and carrying out a 15-20 minute road test at 40-50 mph; after the road test the warning light went off. It is also recommended to use clean and Protect to clean and maintain the oil system and adding Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank to clean and lubricate the fuel system. |
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| BMW - 525 - Poor idle and low oil pressure.
The cause of the fault was a blocked Crankcase Breather Ventilation Valve mounted on the back of the inlet manifold. Replacing the breather cured the fault. |
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| BMW - Mini 1600cc 2004 - Power steering noisy and stiff operation, inspection also found the power steering fluid was contaminated. The fault was cured by replacing the power steering fluid and adding Power Steering Treatment. |
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| BMW - 520i 2000cc 2000 - Engine misfire and fault code stored P0300 Random/Multiple cylinder misfire detected. Cylinder 6 misfiring. Spark plugs and cylinder six coil replaced misfire briefly cured, misfire returned to other cylinders. The result was that all coils packs had to be replaced to cure. |
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| BMW - Z4 - The vehicle was presented to the garage with a noisy fuel pump. 3 X Advanced Formula Gas Treatment was added and the fault was cured. |
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| BMW - Mini 1600cc 2003 - Eratic Idle, suspect fault due to dirty injectors. The fault was cured by adding Specialist Injector Cleaner to the fuel tank. |
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| BMW - 318 2000cc 2002 89k - Whistling noise from engine, noise stops when oil filler cap removed. Suspect fault due to excessive crankcase pressure. The fault was caused by a blocked crankcase breather filter located under the inlet manifold, a new breather was fitted which cured the fault. |
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| BMW - 530D 3000cc 90k - Poor starting when hot or cold, no fault codes stored, suspect sticking injectors or piston rings. The fault was cured by carrying out Clean and Protect, 1 hour Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and extended road test. |
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| BMW - X5 2004 4600cc 70K - Excessive oil burning 1 ltr every 1,000 miles. The vehicle was treated using Clean & Protect adding 2 x Advanced Formula Motor Flush for 45 minutes and adding 2 x Oil System Protector to the new oil and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. The owner monitored the oil level and reported it was now only using 1 ltr every 3,000 miles. |
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| BMW - 318i 2000 1900cc 122K - Engine Knocking noise coming from lower part of engine. The fault was cured using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil. The owner was very happy, saving the expense of an engine strip down to repair. |
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| BMW - Mini 2004 - Engine misfire, suspect fault due to sticking valves. The fault was cured by using Clean & protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil, Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test. |
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| BMW - 320 2005 2000cc TD 93K - Lack of power, new mass air flow meter fitted at BMW dealers, fault not cured. Suspect fault due to sticking variable vane turbo. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil, Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and road tested for a few hundred miles. The owner reported the car had never driven so well. |
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| BMW - 325D 3.0L 2007 70K - Diesel Particulate Filter warning light on and lack of power, suspect particulate filter blocked. DPF differential pressure checked, idle 152 mbar, 2.000 rpm 500 mbar, full throttle 955 mbar. The fault was cured by adding 2 x DPF Cleaner and Regenerator into the fuel tank and carrying out a 20 mile road test, after the road test the DPF differential pressure was rechecked, idle 21 mbar, 2,000 rpm 100 mbar, full throttle 165 mbar, the recommended limit is 65 mbar for a clean DPF. It is also recommended to use Clean and Protect to clean and maintain the oil system and adding Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank to clean and lubricate the fuel system. |
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| CHRYSLER - Neon 1999 1800cc - Noisy Power Steering. Replace fluid and add Power Steering Treatment. |
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| CHRYSLER - Jeep 2001 - Oil leak from rear crankshaft seal. The fault was cured by adding Seal Conditioner into the engine oil. |
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| CITROEN - C5 1800cc 2004 - Leak from front shock absorber, system filled with Total Hydra-active Fluid. Adding Automatic Transmission Treatment cured the leak. |
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| CITROEN - Xantia 1994 - Leak on Power steering. The power steering fluid is incorporated in to the suspension system. Add Automatic Transmission Treatment. |
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| CITROEN - Various Models - Poor heater output and dirty coolant, suspect fault due to partially blocked heater matrix. The fault was cured by cleaning the cooling system with Cooling System Flush and adding Cooling System Conditioner to the new coolant to maintain efficient cooling system operation. |
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| CITROEN - Xsara Picasso 1600 2006 32k - Oil pressure warning light on, oil pressure switch replaced, fault not cured and no oil pressure shown with an oil pressure gauge connected. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 30 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil. The oil pressure was restored to 60 psi. |
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| DAEWOO - Matiz 800cc 2004 - High emissions and misfire, management light on fault code P0300 stored, Random Multiple Cylinder misfire. The fault was caused by number 3 injector not working. Injector required to cure fault. |
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| DAEWOO - Lanos 2001 155k - Engine misfire, suspect fault due to sticking valves. The fault was cured by carrying out a 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush, adding 2 x Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank and an extended road test. |
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| FIAT - Punto 1200cc 2002 - Eratic idle, throttle body and idle control valve checked and cleaned and no air leaks found. The fault was cured by cleaning the fuel system with Advanced Formula Gas Treatment. |
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| FIAT - Punto 1900cc JTD 2001 82k - Failed diesel emissions test at 6.4m-1 and black smoking. No fault codes stored or faults found. The fault was cured by adding Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test. Emissions retest passed at 1.6m-1 and black smoke cured. |
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| FIAT - Punto 1200cc 2004 32k - Engine misfire, fuel and ignition systems checked no faults found. The fault was cured by adding Specialist Injector Cleaner to the fuel tank and carrying out a 25 mile road test. |
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| FORD - Escort 1600 16v 70k. - Hydraulic Valve Lifter sticking. Advised to carry out extended Advanced Formula Motor Flush, Top End Treatment and add Advanced Formula Gas Treatment. |
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| FORD - 1800 TDCi 2000 87k. - EGR valve sticking. Advised to remove EGR valve and clean with Air Intake Cleaner, carry out Advanced Formula Motor Flush, add Top End Treatment to new oil and add Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to fuel tank. |
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| FORD - Focus ST 2500cc 20 V 2005 - Whistling noise on engine when running, noise stops when filler cap removed. The fault was due to a split diaphragm in the crankcase breather system. Replacing the breather located within the oil filter housing cured the fault. |
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| FORD - Focus 1600cc 2001 - Oil burning and blue smoking. Check breather system. Carry out extended Advanced Formula Motor Flush, add Top End Treatment to the clean oil and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. |
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| FORD - Focus - Power steering pump leaking from seal and noisy operation. Carry out a power steering service. Replace power steering fluid and add Power Steering Treatment to the clean oil. |
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| FORD - Transit TDCi - Poor running and lack of power, fault code stored for Exhaust Gas Reciculation valve. The fault was cured by removing the EGR valve and cleaning with Air Intake Cleaner and adding 2 X Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank. |
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| FORD - Transit 2400cc TDCI 2004 60k - Non Start, no fuel pressure to injectors. The fault was due to a faulty fuel filter housing, replacement cured the fault. |
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| FORD - Mondeo 1800cc 1994 147k - Noisy Hydraulic Valve Lifters, oil heavily contaminated. Vehicle not serviced for 4 years. The fault was cured by replacing the oil and filter adding 2 x Advanced Formula Motor Flush for 1 hour at idle, oil and filter replaced again adding Top End Treatment to the new oil. Engine now running smooth with no noise. |
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| FORD - Focus 1600cc 2003 - Power steering pump noisy and leaking. The fault was cured by replacing the power steering fluid and adding Power Steering Treatment. |
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| FORD - Focus 1600cc 16v 2003 70k - Failing emissions test due to excessive oil burning and blue smoke, oil residue in exhaust tailpipe and fault code stored for Lambda sensor fault. The fault was cured by replacing the catalytic convertor and Lambda sensors, carrying out Clean and Protect, 1 hour Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. After 60-70 miles the blue smoking stopped and emissions re-test passed. |
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| FORD - Mondeo 2000 TDCi 2005 - Fault code stored P2263 Turbo Charger Boost System Performance. Suspect fault due to sticking variable vanes on turbo. Recommended to check for vacuum leaks, carry out Clean and Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the clean oil and 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank. |
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| FORD - Mondeo 1800cc 2001 70k - Excessive blue smoke due to oil burning and failing emissions test. The fault was cured by using Clean and Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and adding Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank and a 5 mile road test was carried out, smoking stopped and retest passed. |
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| FORD - Fiesta 1400cc 1997 88k - Falling emissions test on fast idle CO 3.48% HC 284 Lambda 0.90, no faults found. The fault was cured by adding Specialist Injector Cleaner and carrying out a 5-10 mile road test, emissions retested and passed. |
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| FORD - Granada 2000cc Automatic 1993 180k - Excessive automatic transmission fluid leak, suspect leak from torque converter seal. The fault was cured by adding 2 x tubes of Automatic Transmission Treatment and carrying out a long road test. |
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| FORD - Fiesta 1400cc 1996 80k - Excessive oil burning, blue smoke, misfire and engine noise. Engine compressions checked cylinder (1) 175, (2) 100, (3) 100, (4) 60 suspected engine wear and a new engine required. After contacting the Technical Helpline the fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, adding 2 x Advanced Formula Motor Flush for 1 hour at idle, adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. The engine compressions were retaken cylinder (1) 210, (2) 230, (3) 190, (4) 230, showing a increase of 425 psi, after a 15 mile road test the engine smoke and misfire had gone and the engine noise reduced, emissions tested and passed. |
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| FORD - Mondeo 2000 TDCi 2004 - Falling emissions test due to excessive black smoke. The fault was cured by adding Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment and carrying out a 10 mile road test. |
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| FORD - S MAX 2500cc TURBO 50k - Power steering heavy on long runs. Replacement PAS pump fitted at another garage didn't fix the problem. After inspection a partially blocked hydraulic pipe/valve in the steering rack was suspected. The fault was cured by draining PAS system, adding new fluid and Power Steering Treatment and carrying out a long road test. |
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| FORD - Focus 1600cc 2003 - Power steering pump noisy and leaking. The fault was cured by replacing the power steering fluid and adding Power Steering Treatment. |
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| FORD - Fiesta 2004 80k - Power steering pump very noisy. The fault was cured by replacing the power steering fluid and adding Power Steering treatment. |
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| FORD - Mondeo 2000cc 2001 - Lack of power and engine management light on intermittently, fault code stored for EGR valve, suspected EGR valve sticking. The fault was cured by adding 2 x Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test. |
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| FORD - Transit 2400cc TDCi 2004 130K - Engine misfire on idle, misfire disappears when clutch pedal depressed. The fault was cused by the dual mass flywheel. Clutch and dual mass flywheel replacement cured the fault. |
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| FORD - Focus 1800cc TDCi 2001 - Failing diesel emissions test and black smoking. No fault codes stored or faults found. The fault was cured by adding Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test. Emission retest passed and black smoke cured. |
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| FORD - Fiesta 1400 1999 88k - Failing emissions test on fast idle CO 3.25% HC 300 Lambda 0.91, no faults found. The fault was cured by adding Specialist Injector Cleaner and carrying out a 5-10 mile road test, emissions retested and passed. |
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| FORD - Fusion 2004 86k - Power steering notchy and pump noisy. The fault was cured by replacing the power steering fluid and adding Power Steering Treatment. |
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| FORD - Mondeo 2000cc - Excessive oil burning, suspect oil burning due to bore lacquering and sticking piston rings. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. The oil level was checked after 600 miles which showed only a little loss of oil. |
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| FORD - Fusion 1600cc - Failing emissions test on fast idle CO 0.7% HC 250. The fault was cured by carrying out a 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Advanced Formula Gas Treatment and Specialist Injector to the fuel tank, extended road test carried out emissions retested and passed CO 0.1% HC 9. |
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| FORD - Focus 1600cc 2006 - Top end noise when cold, suspect noisy hydraulic valve lifters. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil. |
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| FORD - Galaxy 2008 - Power steering noisy and occasional los of power steering assistance. The fault was cured by replacing the power steering fluid, adding 2x tubes of Power Steering Treatment and carrying out a short road test. |
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| FORD - Fiesta 1300cc HCS 84k - Poor running and erratic idle. Checks carried out on injection system and breather pipes, also checked for air leaks on faults found. The fault was cured by adding Specialist Injector Cleaner and carrying out a 5 mile road test. |
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| HONDA - Civic - Notchy gear change. Replace gearbox oil and add Automatic Transmission Treatment. |
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| HONDA - CRV 2000cc 2001 - Squeal from rear differential when cornering. Differential oil replaced and Automatic Transmission Treatment added to cure fault. |
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| HONDA - Jazz 1200cc 2001 - Poor driveability and jerking when driving at low speed, spark plugs and coil packs replaced fault remained. This is a common fault and was caused by the Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve opening at low speed. A modified EGR valve is available which cured the fault. |
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| HONDA - Civic - Manual gearbox noisy. The fault was cured by replacing the gear oil and adding Diff and Gear Treatment. |
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| HONDA - Jazz 1200cc - Loss of power EML on fault codes stored P0638,P0221, P0222, P0607, and P0121 all relating to throttle position and control module. The fault was caused by a broken wire where the throttle body wiring meets the main wiring loom. |
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| HONDA - CRV 2003 Automatic 61k - Poor gear change with harsh banging and snatching. Automatic Transmission Treatment added with slight improvement. The Technical Helpline recommended adding 2 x Automatic Transmission Treatment and driving the vehicle for 50-100 miles, change the transmission fluid and add 1 x Automatic Transmission Treatment to the new oil. |
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| HONDA - CRV 2.0L Auto 2008 35K - Noisy rear differential. The fault was cured by replacing the differential oil and adding Automatic Transmission Treatment to the new oil, within a few miles the noise had gone. |
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| HONDA - Civic - Notchy gear change on manual gearbox. The fault was cured by replacing the gear oil and adding Diff & Gear Treatment. |
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| JAGUAR - X-Type 2200cc Diesel - Poor performance and engine management light on with fault code P2263 Turbo Charger Boost Pressure. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve was removed and cleaned. Suspect sticking Variable Vane Turbo. 2 X Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment added to the fuel tank and a road test was carried out for 30 miles where an improvement was made. A further Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment was added and a further roadtest cured the fault. |
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| JAGUAR - S-Type 2500cc v6 - Engine run low on oil, top end and timing chain very noisy. The fault was cured by carrying out a 1 hour Advanced Formula Motor Flush. |
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| JAGUAR - X-Type 2500cc - Timing chain noisy when cold, suspect fault due to engine ran low on oil, timing chain still noisy after oil top up. The fault was cured by using Clean and Protect, 1 hour Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil. |
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| JAGUAR - E-Type 4200cc Automatic 1970 - Leak from automatic gearbox. The fault was cured by adding Automatic Transmission Treatment. |
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| JAGUAR - X-Type 2000cc TD 2004 - Excessive black smoke when accelerating, engine management system checked, no faults found. The fault was cured by carrying out a 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush and adding 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank, after an extended road test the smoking stopped. |
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| JAGUAR - XK8 4000cc V8 1998 110k - Noisy timing chain when cold, suspect timing chain tensioner sticking due to contamination build up. The fault was cured by using Clean and Protect, adding 2 x Advanced Formula Motor Flush for 1 hour at idle and adding 2 x Oil System Protector to the new oil. |
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| JAGUAR - X-Type 2000cc TD 2004 - Excessive black smoke when accelerating, engine management system checked no faults found. The fault was cured by carrying out a 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush and adding 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank. After a extended road test the smoking stopped. |
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| JEEP - Grand Cherokee 2700 CRD - Excessive carbon deposits around all injectors and injector wiring due to failure of injector copper washer seals. The fault is caused by contaminated injectors causing an excessive increase in combustion pressure. The fault was cured by using Air Intake Cleaner to soak into and soften the carbon deposits to remove the injectors and wiring, replacing the injector copper washer seals and adding Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank to clean the fuel system and restore the injector spray patterns. |
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| KIA - SORENTO 2500cc CRDi 2005 50k - Misfire, lack of power and cutting out intermittently. Management light on fault code stored P1181 fuel pressure deviation. The fault was caused by the lining/coating on the fuel tank coming away and blocking the fuel pickup filter in the tank. |
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| LAND ROVER - Range Rover 2700 TDV6 2007 - Engine misfire, suspect fault due to contaminated injectors. The fault was cured by adding Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test. |
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| LEXUS - RX300 3000cc 2001 110k - Excessive oil burning, 1 ltr every 200 miles. Suspect oil burning due to bore lacquering and sticking piston rings. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, adding 2 x Advanced Formula Motor Flush for 45 minutes, Oil System Protector added to the new oil and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. The oil level was monitored and after a week showed no loss of oil. |
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| MAZDA - RX8 2003 - Poor starting from cold due to sticking vanes. The fault was cured by adding 2 X Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test. |
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| MAZDA - 6 2000cc TD 2006 30k - Lack of power and diesel particulate filter warning light on, suspect particulate filter blocked. Due to oil dilution from diesel fuel these engines can suffer with excessive oil sludge. Recommended to check engine for excessive sludge and manually clean if required. The fault was then cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and adding 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and a long road test was carried out to allow regeneration of the particulate filter. |
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| MAZDA - 6 2.0L 2008 66K - Diesel Particulate Filter warning light flashing and fault code stored P2459 DPF number of regeneration cycles to high. The fault was cured by using Clean and Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and DPF Cleaner and Regenerator and Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment added to the fuel tank. The car was then taken for a 10-20 minute road test at 40-50 mph to allow regeneration of the particulate filter. |
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| MERCEDES - CLK 240 2.6ltr V6. - Suspected sticking valves causing misfire has had plugs, leads, coils replaced. Advised to add Special Injector Cleaner and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to fuel tank. Carry out extended road test. |
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| MERCEDES - A Class 2005 - Stiff power steering operation. The fault was cured by carrying out a power steering service, replacing the power steering fluid and adding Power Steering Treatment.
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| MERCEDES - 320 cdi 3200cc 2001 80k - Excessive black smoke, suspect fault due to sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve. The fault was cured by adding 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment and carrying out a long road test. |
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| MERCEDES - A Class A140 1400cc 2004 20k - Top end noise,suspect hydraulic valve lifters noisy vehicle not serviced for a few years. Service and oil & filter change carried out by another garage fault not cured. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil, owner very impressed with work carried out. |
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| MERCEDES - E Class E280 2800cc 1996 - Failing emissions test on high CO, no air leaks or other faults found. The fault was cured by adding Specialist Injector Cleaner and carrying out a 5-10 mile road test, emissions retested and passed. |
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| MERCEDES - S500 5000ccc V8 2002 80k - Top end noisy on start up and on idle, suspect fault due to contaminated hydraulic valve lifters. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, adding 2 x Advanced Formula Motor Flush for 2 hours, adding 2 x Oil System Protector to the new oil and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. |
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| MITSUBISHI - 1800 GDi 2000 87k. - Irratic idle. Advised to check throttle body, breather system, EGR valve and inlet manifold for contamination clean with Air Intake Cleaner if required carry out Advanced Formula Motor Flush add Top End Treatment to new oil. Add Special Injector Cleaner and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. |
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| MITSUBISHI - L200 Diesel 2005 50k - Reconditioned manual gearbox had developed difficulty in changing gears. The fault was cured by using one tube of Diff & Gear Treatment, gear change now smooth and gearbox quieter. |
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| NISSAN - 1500 Dci - Poor starting from cold. The fault is due to low compressions caused by contaminated piston rings. Add 2 x Advanced Formula Motor Flush for a minimum of 1 hour. Add Top End Treatment to the clean oil and 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank. |
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| NISSAN - Micra 1400cc 2004 - Engine management light on fault codes stored P0037 HO2S heater circuit control low, P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor and P0011 Camshaft Position Sensor timing over advanced. The fault was traced to a streched timing chain, replacement cured the fault. |
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| NISSAN - Almera Tino 1800cc 16v 2000 - Failing emissions test on CO at 6.5% at idle. The fault was traced to a faulty Air Flow Meter. |
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| NISSAN - Qashqai 2000cc dci 2007 66k - Blue smoking and oil burning, only had one previous service. Suspect due to bore lacquering and sticking piston rings. The fault was cured by adding 2 x Advanced Formula Motor Flush for 1 hour, Top End Treatment to the clean oil and Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment added to the fuel tank. |
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| NISSAN - Micra 1000cc 2001 236K - Driving instructor's vehicle, falling emissions test CO at 9.0%. No fault codes stored or faults found. The fault was cured by adding Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out a spirited road test. Emissions retested and passed CO at 0.3%. |
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| NISSAN - X-Trail 2000cc 2003 90k - Excessive oil burning, 2 litres every month and high emissions. Suspect oil burning due to bore lacquering and sticking piston rings. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. The emissions were restored and the owner reported the oil burning had stopped. |
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| PEUGEOT - 206 1400 HDI 2004 - Carbon soot deposits in the cooling system and excessive pressure build up. The fault was caused by a crack in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation channel which is cast through the cylinder head. Cylinder head replacement required to cure fault. |
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| PEUGEOT - 106 1400cc 2002 - Failed MOT emissions test CO 1.3%. The fault was cured by adding Specialist Injector Cleaner and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment and carrying out an extanded road test. Emission re-test past 0.2% CO. |
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| PEUGEOT - 407 2004 - Power steering noisy and stiff. The fault was cured by replacing the power steering fluid and adding Power Steering Treatment. |
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| PEUGEOT - Various Models - Poor heater output and dirty coolant, suspect fault due to partially blocked heater matrix. The fault was cured by cleaning the cooling system with Cooling System Flush and adding Cooling System Conditioner to the new coolant to maintain efficient cooling system operation. |
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| PEUGEOT - 206 1400cc 2000 52k - Failing emissions test CO 0.5% HC 100 Lambda 1.08. No faults found. The fault was cured by adding Specialist Injector Cleaner, engine run for 10 minutes on idle, emissions re-tested and passed CO 0.1% HC 8 Lambda 1.01. |
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| PEUGEOT - 206 1400cc 1999 96k - Failing emissions test, CO 1.6% HC 600 Lambda 1.06, no faults found. The fault was cured by adding Advanced Formula Gas Treatment, and carrying out an extended road test. Emissions retested and passed CO 0.1% HC 30 Lambda 1.00. |
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| PEUGEOT - 307 1600 HDi 2005 70k - Warning for risk of particulate filter blockage, management light on fault code stored P0422 main catalyst efficiency below threshold bank 1. Long road test carried out with engine under load fault not cured. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and adding 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and a 30 mile road test was carried out to allow regeneration of the particulate filter. |
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| PEUGEOT - 206 1400cc 2000 55k - Failing emission test on high co 0.6%, no faults found. The fault was cured by adding Specialist Injector Cleaner and carrying out a 20 mile road test. |
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| PEUGEOT - 206 1400cc 1998 114k - Failing emissions test, CO 1.4% HC 570 Lambda 1.07, no faults found. The fault was cured by adding Advanced Formula Gas Treatment. Car then driven by owner for a few days, emissions retested and passed CO 0.1% HC 30 Lambda 1.00. |
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| PEUGEOT - 106 1100cc 2001 - Failed mot emissions test CO at 1.2%. The fault was cured by adding Specialist Injector Cleaner and carrying out an extended road test, emission retest passed CO at 0.1% |
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| PEUGEOT - 307 1400cc 2004 - Failed emissions test CO 1.6%. The fault was cured by adding Specialist Injector Cleaner and carrying out a 10 mile road test, emissions retested and passed. |
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| RENAULT - 1500 Dci - Poor starting from cold. The fault is due to low compressions caused by contaminated piston rings. Add 2 x Advanced Formula Motor Flush for a minimum of 1 hour. Add Top End Treatment to the clean oil and 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank. |
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| RENAULT - Clio 2004 - Difficulty in changing gear when cold. Carry out gearbox oil change and add Automatic Transmission Treatment. |
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| RENAULT - Megane 1900 DCi - Fault code pressent for diesel particulate trap blocked. Add 2 X Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and carry out a road test for more than 20 minutes above 45 Mph. At this speed the system should regenerate itself. For complete system clean carry out Clean and Protect to the oil system. |
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| RENAULT - Traffic 2005 - Noisy manual gearbox and stiff gear change. On inspection the gearbox oil level was very low. Topping up the oil level and adding Diff and Gear Treatment cured the fault. |
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| RENAULT - Laguna 2004 - Poor gear change on manual gearbox. The fault was cured by changing the gear oil and adding Automatic Tranmission Treatment to the new oil. |
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| RENAULT - Megane 1400cc 80k - Failing emissions test due to blue smoke, suspect valve stem oil seals. Fault was cured by adding Seal Conditioner. |
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| ROVER - 25 - Noisy hydraulic valve lifters. Carry out an extended Advanced Formula Motor Flush and add Top End Treatment to the new oil. |
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| ROVER - 25 1400cc 16V 2003 - Poor starting from cold and misfire. The fault was cured by carrying out an extended Advanced Formula Motor Flush, adding Top End Treatment to the clean oil and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. |
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| SAAB - 900 2000cc 1996 - Power steering pump noisy and stiff operation. The fault was cured by replacing the power steering fluid and adding Power Steering Treatment. |
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| SAAB - 9-5 1900 TiD 2008 - Engine management light on, fault code stored for diesel particulate trap fault, suspect particulate filter blocked. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and adding 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and a long road test was carried out to allow regeneration of the particulate filter. |
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| SAAB - 9-3 1900cc TiD 2007 - Engine management light on, fault code stored for diesel particulate filter fault, suspect particulate filter blocked. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and adding 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and a long road test was carried out to allow regeneration of the particulate filter. |
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| SAAB - 9-3 1900 TiD 2006 20K - Lack of power and engine management light on, fault code stored for diesel particulate filter, suspect particulate filter blocked due to very low mileage and stop/start driving. Extended road test carried out to allow regeneration of the DPF, fault not cured. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank to restore combustion efficiency and exhaust gas temperature, an extended road test was carried out to intiate regeneration of the particulate filter. |
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| SAAB - 9-3 1900 TiD 2007 - Lack of power and engine management light on, fault codes stored for air flow meter and EGR valve. Air flow meter replaced and EGR valve removed and cleaned, fault not cured and EGR valve fault code still present. The fault was cured by replacing the EGR valve. |
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| SAAB - 9-3 2800cc V6 - Top end noise, suspected noisy hydraulic valve lifters. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 20 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and carrying out a short road test. |
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| SEAT - Ibiza 1.9L TDi 2010 12K - Engine management light on, DPF warning light on and glow plug light flashing. Vehicle checked at dealers and recommended that a new DPF was required costing £2,000 to replace. The fault was cured by using Clean and Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and DPF Cleaner and Regenerator and Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment added to the fuel tank. The car was taken for a 25-30 mile road test to allow regeneration of the particulate filter. |
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| SKODA - Felicia 1999 - Oil leak from gearbox driveshaft seal. The fault was cured by adding half a tube of Seal Conditioner to the gear oil. |
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| SKODA - Octavia TDi 2008 - Lack of power, suspect sticking Variable Vane Turbo. The fault was cured by adding 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test. |
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| SKODA - Fabia 1400cc 16v 2001 - Engine management light on and engine hunting on fast idle, fault codes stored P1553 map sensor fault, P1151 bank 1 long term fuel trim. Map sensor, front oxygen sensor, coolant temperature sensor replaced, throttle body cleaned and reset and valve timing checked, fault not cured and fault codes still present. Emissions checked and excessively high on fast idle CO 0.7% HC 1650 lambda 0.750. The fault was caused by a faulty EVAP unit, modified EVAP unit fitted, fault cured. |
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| SKODA - Octavia 2.0L TDi 2006 79K - Lack of power, fault code stored for turbo charger over boost condition. Suspect variable vane turbo sticking due to contamination build up. The fault was cured by carrying out a 20 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush, adding 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test. |
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| SKODA - Roomster 1.9L TDi 2007 47k - Gear change notchy when selecting second gear. The fault was cured by replacing the gear oil and adding Diff & Gear Treatment. |
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| SMART - City Coupe 600cc 2002 52k - Excessive blue smoke and oil burning. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. After a 10 minute road test the excessive smoke completely stopped. |
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| SUBARU - IMPREZA 2000cc TURBO 2003 - Stiff gear change on manual gearbox, gear oil replaced. The fault was cured by adding Automatic Transmission Treatment and carrying out an extended road test. |
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| SUZUKI - Baleno 1800cc 2002 - Jumping out of 5th gear, suspect due to contamination in the gearbox. The fault was cured by replacing the gear oil and adding Diff and Gear Treatment. |
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| TOYOTA - Corolla 1400cc 2004 - Poor starting, engine management light on fault code P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor. New sensor fitted from Toyota Part T15330-22030. The fault was not cured, further investigation found that the sensor was for the Variable Valve Timing and there was another camshaft sensor the other end of the cylinder head. This sensor was listed as T90919-05026 n/stk sensor crank which is not a crank sensor but when replaced cured the fault. |
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| TOYOTA - Rav4 2001 76k - Failing emissions test, oil burning and blue smoking, suspect oil burning due to bore lacquering and sticking piston rings. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and adding Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. |
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| TOYOTA - Celica 1800cc VVTi 1999 - Excessive oil burning, 2 ltrs every 1,000 miles suspect oil burning due to bore lacquering and sticking piston rings. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil, Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test. |
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| TOYOTA - Rav4 2000cc D4D 2004 80k - Lack of power and engine management light on, fault code stored P1251 turbo over boost condition. Suspect fault due to sticking variable vanes on turbo. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and 2x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test. |
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| TOYOTA - Avensis 1800cc 2001 90k - Failing emissions test CO 7.0%. The fault was cured by adding Advanced Formula Gas Treatment and Specialist Injector Cleaner to the fuel tank, after 5-10 minutes the CO level was restored below the limit to pass the emissions test. |
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| TOYOTA - corrola 1.6L VVTi Auto 2002 45K - Top end noisy due to oil sludge build up in engine, suspect fault due to poor maintenance. The fault was cured by removing and manually cleaning the sump, oil strainer and rocker cover and using Clean and Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to new oil and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. |
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| VAUXHALL - Vectra 1800cc 2002 - Intermitant lack of power, no fault code stored. Ignition and fuel system checked, Air Flow meter replaced and Specialist Injector Cleaner added. After further investigation it was found that the new Air Flow Meter was faulty. Repacing this component with a genuine unit cured the fault. |
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| VAUXHALL - Astra 1700 CDTi 2007 - Engine management light on, fault code P0400 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow. The fault was cured by adding Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and an extended road test. |
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| VAUXHALL - Astra 1800cc 2000 - Vehicle in for service on start up after the oil and filter change the oil warning light illuminated indicating low oil pressure at idle. The fault was traced to the 'o' ring seal at the base of the aluminium filter housing. The seal had split due to the filter housing moving when the top was released to replace the filter. |
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| VAUXHALL - Zafira 2000cc DTi 2002 - Intermitant lack of power, rev counter stops working intermitantly and engine management light on. Fault codes stored P0725, engine speed sensor input circuit no signal. P1335, fuel injection pump no engine speed input signal. The fault was caused by the crank shaft sensor. Replacement cured the fault. |
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| VAUXHALL - Astra 1600cc 80k - Excessive oil burning. The fault was cured by ading Clean and Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush and Oil System Protector to the clean oil. Advanced Formula Gas Treatment added to the fule tank. After 5 months the driver reported the vehicle had not used any oil. |
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| VAUXHALL - Vectra 2200cc DTi 2000 - Engine surging at idle and rev counter not working, management light on fault codes stored P0725 engine RPM input circuit malfunction and P1335 diesel pump, no engine speed input signal. The fault was cured by replacing the Crankshaft Sensor. |
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| VAUXHALL - Zafira 1900cc CDTi 2007 50k - Lack of power and engine management light on, fault code stored P242f particulate filter pressure sensor range/performance, suspect particulate filter blocked. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and adding 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and a long road test was carried out to allow regeneration of the particulate filter. |
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| VAUXHALL - Astra 1400cc 2001 71k - Failing emissions test due to excessive oil burning and blue smoking. The fault was cured by using Clean and Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and adding Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank and a long road test was carried out. Smoking stopped and retest passed. |
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| VAUXHALL - Corsa 1200cc 16v 2003 60k - Running very hot due to lack of coolant which had formed a hard scale crust in parts of the engine block. The car was restored to running order by treating the cooling system with Cooling System Flush, flushing out old coolant and sludge, refilling with plain water and Cooling System Flush, running the car for 20 minutes and then refilling with coolant. |
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| VAUXHALL - Fitted with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) - Lack of power and engine management light on, fault code stored for diesel particulate filter, suspect particulate filter blocked. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and adding 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank, and a long road test was carried out to allow regeneration of the particulate filter. |
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| VAUXHALL - Corsa 1000cc 16v 1999 - Lack of power accelerating under load and management light coming on intermittently fault code stored for oxygen sensor, checked for air leaks and oxygen sensor replaced fault not cured. The fault was caused by a faulty mass air flow meter, replacement cured the fault and power loss restored. |
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| VAUXHALL - Vectra 1900cc CDTi 2007 67k - Lack of power and engine management light on, fault code stored for diesel particulate filter fault, suspect particulate filter blocked. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and adding 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and a long road test was carried out to allow regeneration of the particulate filter. |
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| VAUXHALL - Vectra 2000 1997 138k - Failing MOT test due to excessive blue smoke and oil burning, suspect oil burning due to bore lacquering and sticking piston rings. The fault was cured by adding 2 x Advanced Formula Motor Flush 30 mile road test carried out, adding Oil Fortifier to the new oil and 2 x Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. After a further road test of 6 miles the smoking was cured. |
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| VAUXHALL - 3 Cylinder ecotec engines - Top end noise. This is a common fault and can be caused by the paper element oil filter collapsing and breaking up causing excessive oil return to the sump. The problem is due to extended oil change intervals. To cure the fault it is recommended to remove, check and clean the sump/oil pick up and carry out a Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil. |
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| VAUXHALL - Astra 1600cc 16v 2004 - Whistling noise on engine after running for 30 minutes, noise stopped when oil filler cap removed. The fault was caused by a blocked breather inside the rocker cover, fitting a new modified rocker cover cured the fault. |
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| VAUXHALL - Combi Van 1700 CDTi 2003 93k - Failed diesel emissions test at 9.6m-1. The fault was cured by adding half a bottle of Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment into the fuel filter and the rest into the fuel tank and carrying out a 10 mile road test. Emissions retested and passed. |
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| VAUXHALL - Corsa 1200cc 16v - Timing chain failure. Timing chain, water pump and head gasket replaced sump and oil pick up cleaned and cylinder head reconditioned. Top end noisy, suspect fault due to hydraulic valve lifters. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil. |
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| VAUXHALL - Zafira 1900 CDTi 2008 103k - Lack of power, engine management light on and glow plug light flashing. Fault code stored for diesel particulate filter fault, suspect particulate filter blocked. Extended road test carried out to allow regeneration of particulate filter, fault not cured. The fault was cured by adding DPF Cleaner & Regenerator into the fuel tank and carrying out a 20 mile road test at 60-70 mph. The engine oil was also excessively overfilled due to contamination from diesel fuel and the car was also treated using Clean & Protect to clean and maintain the oil system. |
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| VAUXHALL - Zafira 1.9L CDTi 2007 61K - Diesel Particulate Filter warning light on, suspect particulate filter blocked. DPF checked on diagnostic machine showing filter blockage 152%. The fault was cured by adding DPF Cleaner and Regenerator into the fuel tank and carrying out an 8 mile road test, after the road test the DPF filter showed the filter blockage at 4%. The car was also treated using Clean and Protect to clean and maintain the oil system and Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment added to the fuel tank to clean and lubricate the fuel system.
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| VOLKSWAGEN - Various Models - Turbo Fault. Suspect sticking Variable Vanes. Carry out an extended Advanced Formula Motor Flush and add Oil System Protector to the clean oil. Add 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank and carry out an extended road test. Re-treat fuel tank with 1 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment on next fill. |
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| VOLKSWAGEN - Beetle 1900cc TDi 1998 96k - Power steering noisy and juddering. Suspect fault due to dirty power steering fluid and contamination build up. The fault was cured by replacing the fluid and adding Power Steering Treatment. |
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| VOLKSWAGEN - Camper 2000cc 1983 - Loud Knocking noise from engine and poor running. Oil pressure and compressions checked all okay, 40 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out fault still present. The fault was cured by re-flushing the oil system with Advanced Formula Motor Flush for 45 minutes adding Top End Treatment to the new oil, noise stopped and engine running smoothly.
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| VOLKSWAGEN - Polo 1200cc 2005 20K - Intermittent misfire and poor running, fault code stored for cylinder misfire, suspect fault due to sticking valves. The fault was cured by adding 2 x Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test. |
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| VOLKSWAGEN - TOURAN 2000 TDi 49k - Vehicle has always used 1 litre of oil per 2,500 miles. After a service including Clean & Protect the oil consumption reduced to 1 litre per 10,000 miles, saving the car owner up to £40.00 in top ups. |
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| VOLKSWAGEN - Various Models - Excessive oil burning, suspect oil burning due to bore lacquering and sticking piston rings. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and adding Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank. |
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| VOLKSWAGEN - Bora 1900cc TDi 1998 96k - Power steering noisy and juddering. Suspect fault due to dirty power steering fluid and contamination build up. The fault was cured by replacing the power steering fluid and adding Power Steering Treatment. |
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| VOLKSWAGEN - Polo 1200cc 2002 38K - Non start due to timing chain jumping from low oil. Timing chain, tensioner, sprockets & guides replaced no other damage found. Top end noisy after repair. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil. |
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| VOLKSWAGEN - Passat 1900cc TDi 2002 - Power steering pump noisy. Suspect fault due to dirty power steering fluid and contamination build up. The fault was cured by replacing the power steering fluid and adding Power Steering Treatment. |
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| VOLKSWAGEN - Lupo 1400cc 16V 1999 85k - Excessive oil burning, suspect oil burning due to bore lacquering and sticking piston rings. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 1 hour Advanced Formula Motor Flush adding Oil System Protector to the new oil, Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test. |
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| VOLKSWAGEN - Polo 1400cc 2004 60k - Failing emissions test on fast idle CO 0.9% HC 250, catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, EGR valve replaced and valve timing checked, road test carried out and fault still present. The fault was caused by a faulty EVAP unit, EVAP unit replaced and Specialist Injector Cleaner added to clean the fuel system, emissions restored and passed. |
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| VOLKSWAGEN - Touran 1900 TDi 2005 - Oil cooler failure, oil mixed with coolant resulting in excessive sludge build up in the cooling system. Replace oil cooler. Add Bio Degreaser at 20% by volume (one bottle per 2 litres of coolant) and run the vehicle up to temperature. Raise engine speed to 1500-1800 rpm for 25 minutes. Drain the cooling system and flush with clean water. |
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| VOLKSWAGEN - Touareg 2.5L TDi 2007 45K - Lack of power and excessive blue smoke due to turbo failure. New turbo fitted, intake pipes and intercooler cleaned. Vehicle still blue smoking excessively. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, adding 2 x Advanced Formula Motor Flush for 1 hour and 30 minutes, adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and 2 x Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank. |
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| VOLVO - S60 2003 - Power steering stiff and noisy operation. The fault was cured by replacing the fluid and adding Power Steering Treatment. |
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| VOLVO - V70 2400cc auto TD 2003 100k - Loud noise from automatic gearbox when pulling away. The fault was cured by replacing the auto box fluid and adding Automatic Transmission Treatment. |
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| VOLVO - S40 1800cc VVTi - Noisy variable valve timing. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil. |
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| VOLVO - XC70 2500cc Turbo 2002 94k - Excessive oil burning and blue smoke. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, adding 2 x Advanced Formula Motor Flush for 1 hour at idle, Oil System Protector added to the new oil and 2 x Advanced Formula Gas Treatment added into the fuel tank. After a 40-50 mile road test the smoking and oil burning had stopped. |
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| VOLVO - V50 2000cc 2004 67k - Excessive oil burning, half a litre every week. Suspect oil burning due to bore lacquering and sticking piston rings. The fault was cured by using Clean & Protect, 45 minute Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out adding Oil System Protector to the new oil and adding Advanced Formula Gas Treatment to the fuel tank. The owner reported after 2 weeks the oil burning had stopped. |
