Balzep

Anyone know why the Forte DPF cleaner is officially only a trade product. I can but through Amazon though? Also has anyone used it or have any idea how it is applied Cheers

Thanks Daz This is the help I was hoping I was going to get - fantastic! I wil keep you posted on progress Thanks again Balzep

Thanks for the prompt reply Daz and your support Stupid question time: is there such a thing as a step by step guide for working on the X3 diesel, the days of the Haynes manual have gone I presume Or can you guide me through the process of taking off the inlet manifold? Alternatively how to take off the sensor and clean it as I remember the dealer this the first time. Cheers

Just wanted to introduce myself as an owner of a 2006 plate 2.0 SE diesel. Generally pleased with the package - just extremely frustrated and annoyed by diesel crud build up. Anyway Hi! Balzep

Not quite sure where to start and do not want this to sound like a downer on the X3 because I actually like it - just plagued by the carbon/crud build up problem (I think). Bought the X3, 2.0 SE diesel in 2006 when 6 months old and had good service from the dealer until the warranty expired, which is when the yellow engine light started to come on and briefly after 3 years of trying to resolve still no success. Last year spent a fortune replacing various parts that the dealer recommended should be changed - computer diagnostics said so, EGR, sensor valve?, Air mass filter....etc. finally took it to an independent who instantly said the inlet manifold needed cleaning which he duly did. This finally worked for a while but for the last 6 months the light is back....miles per gallon has reduced again to around 25 daily and 45 on a run. Used to do 35 daily when bought. I've moved to shell v-power and noticed knocking when idling? My driving pattern probably doesn't help as its mainly 10 miles to work and 10 miles back although I do give it a long run once a month (200 miles) and try and give it a high rev cycle (~4000 revs) for about 10 mins every week. I'm waiting for something I saw on the web from "power enhancer" BG244 diesel fuel cleaner - I'm not 100% confident this will sort out the problem. I will even start doing more regular oil services myself earlier than the indicator - is there a good step by step guide? Just looking for guidance on what I can do as I intend to keep the car as its practical and I do like it even though its a hard ride - but really frustrated by this. I am considering either replacing or cleaning the inlet manifold again - is this something that a practical DIYer can do? If so is there a good step by step guide or can someone help me with a guide. I used to do most of the engine work myself on my earlier cars many moons ago but have been softened up by the newer cars. Are there any other products that I could used to clean out the air intake side rather than the fuel end? Any help or guidance appreciated as I am loathe to go back to the dealer again and the independent although good still wasn't able to resolve this - or am I asking too much? Cheers and thanks