Lads,
My van failed the MOT on the new smoke emmission test....bummer! Anyone else had this or know possible causes....valves, tired engine??Going to take it to a garage or two but would like to be a bit forewarned.
thanks in advance
Rob
partner van fails mot on smoke emmissions
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I agree, a good italian decoke, take it out for a run let it get hot, then drive it hard in 2nd gear until the rev limitor kicks in, drop off the revs a bit, and back on, pumping it on off I find works best until the exhaust is nice and clear.
Make sure the air cleaner is good, and of course change the engine oil they both help lots.
Make sure the air cleaner is good, and of course change the engine oil they both help lots.
I posted a note on Ametech Restore oil a while back and got to say I'm very pleased with the results so far, quiter running, boost in power and still 45mpg!
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... hp?t=21816
Many testify to reductions in smoke emmissons too might be worth a can prior to MOT or injector clean/italian tune up.
kev
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... hp?t=21816
Many testify to reductions in smoke emmissons too might be worth a can prior to MOT or injector clean/italian tune up.
kev
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504gld, In response to your insinuation, I have nothing to do with ametech only as a user of the product."amjake" am = amtech by any chance? using an oil additive will hide or mask a problem not fix it, making it worse in the long run I reckon!
( amjake = acronym of my full name ie. ke=kev, am=mark, etc!!! Administrators can verify!)
If you read my post on the additive then a car on 200k + fsh with no problems other than being an 'old girl'. If the stuff makes as big a difference as it has then its worth a try rather than spend big money on uneconomical rebuilds etc. considering the age, mileage and value of the car.
IMHO, It's the same as running with millers/redex/stp to keep injectors clean or greased lightening/Slick 50 to stop engine wear etc.
If it was dodgy/dangerous then I am sure we'd hear about it like we did when Shell introduced Formula Shell and the recent problems Tesco's had with their additions to their range of fuel!!! As I said his ebay record speaks for itself and then there's always trading standards if it doesn't do the job claimed.
In all fairness I think your statement also relates to the suggestions of an 'Italian Decoke' we've all done it for the MOT but as you stated 'it only hides or masks a problem not fix it etc.'
My corner has been defended
Kevin