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| Kev the Rev Member Since: 04 Jun 2023 Location: Ripon Posts: 16   
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I acquired a TDCI earlier this year with 100k and a patchy service history
I bought a bottle of Forte injector cleaner from LR Parts and I'm sure it runs a lot better now but I'm not sure if it's just imagined. I thought it was worth trying it There's a video on Youtube if you want to take a look |
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9th Sep 2023 11:11pm |
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| Evil Elsie Member Since: 25 Feb 2023 Location: Cumbria Posts: 158 
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I put 300ml of 2 Stroke oil per tank full in mine (should be 375ml but my little bottle is only 300...๐).
She runs quieter and it definitely improves our fuel consumption ๐๐๐ 2002 Land Rover 110 Td5 Utility 1990 Suzuki GSXR 1100L 1980 Yamaha RD 350LC 1976 Yamaha RD 400C |
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10th Sep 2023 10:03am |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3213  
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I just started using the Millers Diesel Power Eco Max. Time will tell if it does good or not. On a 2.2 btw. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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10th Sep 2023 10:07am |
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| andylee Member Since: 29 Jun 2016 Location: South East Posts: 88
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I had and issue with rough running (rattle and smoke) and a fuel pump fail which I put down to using cheaper supermarket diesel. Since fitting a new fuel pump Ive been adding Millers Oils Diesel Power Ecomax Fuel Treatment regularly and the engine has been running better then ever. Td5 15P.
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10th Sep 2023 5:33pm |
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| andylee Member Since: 29 Jun 2016 Location: South East Posts: 88
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I had and issue with rough running (rattle and smoke) and a fuel pump fail which I put down to using cheaper supermarket diesel. Since fitting a new fuel pump Ive been adding Millers Oils Diesel Power Ecomax Fuel Treatment regularly and the engine has been running better then ever. Td5 15P.
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10th Sep 2023 5:34pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 1782
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Once every year, circa 5k miles I use forte diesel injector cleaner. Then Millers diesel ecomax treatment every time I fill with diesel.
The engine does feel like it appreciates it, which may be a placebo effect, but given the costs of the above is a drop in the ocean compared to yearly fuel costs Iโm happy to do it. |
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10th Sep 2023 5:51pm |
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| adseybear Member Since: 08 Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 260 
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Notice you're in Canada also,
Since having my Td5 over, and we also have a BMW 328d, I put a dose of Hot Shots Secret Everyday Diesel Treatment in with every fuel fill up for both. Has very good ratings in Canada and USA. In the UK I used Millers additive, but they don't seem to export. 2003 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Belize Green - "Betty" 1958 Series IIA 109 Station Wagon - "Randolph" - Awaiting Restoration 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL Rubicon - SOLD 2006 Volvo V70 D5 - Ocean Race Edition, SOLD 2003 VW Passat Estate 1.9TDI - SOLD 2008 BMW 320D M Sport Estate - SOLD 2001 Defender 90 Td5 Hard Top - SOLD |
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10th Sep 2023 7:37pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16892 
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My 2.4 TDCi had become even more rattly than usual recently (at just under 270k miles) and in particular had developed a heavy rattle at 2000 rpm under certain combinations of throttle and boost, a rattle which was similar to the phenomenon known as "pinking" on older petrol engines. I was gearing up to an injector change, on the theory that they've never been out and each one has injected around 2500 gallons of diesel, but I thought I'd try a shot of Forte injector cleaner first, nothing ventured nothing gained and all that.
So on Saturday before filling the tank I emptied a bottle of Forte into it. Some 200 miles.later and I can honestly say that I wouldn't have believed it if someone had told me what a difference it would make! The pinking rattle has gone, the normal injector noise is massively reduced, and the vehicle feels smoother and more free running. I am frankly stunned at how effective it seems to have been, and am definitely a convert. If I'd tried it before buying a set of brand new injectors I could have saved nearly a grand! |
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25th Sep 2023 6:02pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 1782
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Good to hear itโs worked for you Blackwolf, Iโve used it on petrol engines with high miles and they ran much smoother and sailed through MOT emissions tests. Hence I use once a year in my 2.2 now.
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25th Sep 2023 7:11pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Yes, I do feed Miffy (TD5) additives from time to time. A few reasons, the ultra low sulphur diesel is supposed to be quite drying and the other reason is to reduce the opportunity of growth within the tank. That fuel pump pre-filter can foul up. I have used 2-stroke oil, Millers and whatever is on offer at the time. Any difference?! Meh... hard to tell and hard to prove anything really. The only things I will say is that the pump pre-filter was disgusting before I began treating the fuel and on last inspection it was beautifully clean and clear of growth. All I can think is that the pump will thank me. And the fuel economy is still as good as it ever was. Now... In Phoebe (Freelander 2 TD4) with her variable geometry turbo the additives do make a huge difference and keep that lovely turbo working as it should. |
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25th Sep 2023 8:06pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7693 
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How long have you been doing that for? Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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25th Sep 2023 8:51pm |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 956  
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Iโm another Miller Ecomax user, I use it in both my diesels and it immediately makes them run quieter and smoother.
 Ride like you stole it!!
If Iโm not on a bike itโs because only a 4x4 will doโฆ 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT |
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26th Sep 2023 5:47am |
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| MatLandy Member Since: 11 Sep 2020 Location: Paris Posts: 177  
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Interesting.
Do you use the additives on Premium Diesel (like BP Ultimate, Shell V-Power, Total Excellium, etc.) or on Standard Diesel ? I am tempted to think that additives on Standard Diesel is more or less the same as Premium Diesel alone. I stick to Premium Diesel for my Puma 2.4. And think that adding more additives would be too much. But happy to listen to what others have to say. /Mat Last edited by MatLandy on 26th Sep 2023 10:59am. Edited 1 time in total |
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26th Sep 2023 10:20am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Hi Mat. I only use additives on standard diesel and that is because that is all that is available around me.
You do the best with what you have access to, right?! |
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26th Sep 2023 10:34am |
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