FORTE - Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment

[dave24uk]

Has anyone used this in there fabia? if so whats your reviews on it

http://www.forteuk.co.uk/product.php

Dave

[Hauptmann]

VAG recommend not to use any additives. Which? magazine did a test on fuel additives and they all came out as 'snake oil' - i.e. no meaningful effect.

[shark_90]

We're a Forte stockist and use it in lots of cars. The Forte range is great stuff and definitely worth using from time to time, to keep things tip top.

[Jim H]

Hello and welcome to the forum

I have not used the Forte stuff. Most people on here, including me use the Millers Oil stuff. Either Diesel Sport Plus 4 or the new Ecomax additives.

[Babs]

I've used it in a few cars, wouldn't agree with the "snake oil" comment...

[dave24uk]

Hello and welcome to the forum

I have not used the Forte stuff. Most people on here, including me use the Millers Oil stuff. Either Diesel Sport Plus 4 or the new Ecomax additives.

Would you recommend the diesel sport plus 4 or Forte advanced formula?

[Hannibal]

Most people on here, including me use the Millers Oil stuff. Either Diesel Sport Plus 4 or the new Ecomax additives.

Is that a fact?

[dave24uk]

Is that a fact?

Have u used either of them?

[Jim H]

Is that a fact?

I'm saying if people use additives, they normally use Millers. The Which report also mentioned that these additives will work out cheaper per tankful than the performance fuels, (V-power D, Ultimate D etc).

[viewer]

Used Millers for a long time. Did make a big difference and was cost effective. Have found that adding two stroke makes a lot of difference too (see threads last year) and whilst not making quite the same difference, is very cost effective and I'll continue with it in our two Fabias.

[Hannibal]

Have u used either of them?

Used, past tense, but not use, current tense.

[Decron]

This is not really an additive as such. It's a cleaner, used to reduce smoking and restore a little performance if you feel it's needed. You shouldn't need to use it more than once a year.

Most effective way to use it is to remove the fuel filter, drain the diesel out and replace with the Forte. Refit , chuck whatever was left in the bottle in the tank and go for a drive. It's good stuff and unlike a lot of products it will work. You will find that a lot of MOT stations keep a supply in stock :yes:

It also might not be recommended by the manufacturer but my local Skoda, Fiat and Saab dealers all stock it....

Edited 7 March, 2010 by Decron

[shezzey]

forte is a very good recommended brand- many well established garages and mechanics use and stock, I think it was originally supplied via South Africa - I use 2 cans year- easily sourced on ebay

[dave24uk]

forte is a very good recommended brand- many well established garages and mechanics use and stock, I think it was originally supplied via South Africa - I use 2 cans year- easily sourced on ebay

Cheers for all the info

[skomaz]

Quick question for those in the know - is it any better than the usual STP/Redex injector/system cleaners and can it be used in a DPF equipped vehicle...

[Decron]

Quick question for those in the know - is it any better than the usual STP/Redex injector/system cleaners and can it be used in a DPF equipped vehicle...

In a different league to anything else and I would check with Forte to be sure about the DPF but should be ok

[skomaz]

OK just in case anybody else wants to know - the bottles say it is OK for cars fitted with particulate traps!

[grr666]

My annual service for all the vag cars I've owned have had a Forte treatment of some sort...

Included as part of the service at my local independent. It's only once a year but I can't say

I've noticed any detrimental elements. Does seem to make the car run noticeably "happier"

just after it has been done.