Berlingo Diesel Emission Problem

[Guest Ayup]

Hi,

 

My Berlingo Diesel has just failed the french equivalent of the MOT because the pollution level from the exhaust is too high. The mechanic has recommended I add a product to the Diesel tank when close to empty and then thrash the engine in first, second and third gears for about 50 k. The recommended product is Liqui Moly ( french).

Can anyone confirm that this is good advice and recommend an English product that will do the same job

 

Thanks in advance, Rob

[Johndouglas]

The advice you've been given is correct as a first measure to try. I've never heard of the French stuff mentioned, but I regularly use Millers Diesel additive in all of our vehicles. Also Diesel Redex is very good, but a MOT tester guy I know uses Fortes Diesel Conditioner at his garage. Use about twice the recommended dose.

[Guest Ayup]

Thanks yet again !

 

The advice was good and the Berlingo passed with greatly reduced emmissions (6.80 down to 0.9). I'll probably do the same thing before the next Controle Technique (MOT) in 2 years time.

 

Cheers, Rob

[Johndouglas]

next Controle Technique (MOT) in 2 years time.

 

 

 

Lucky you! We get done every year.