Fuel System and Emissions

How to Fix High Fuel Consumption

Find out why your car may be using too much fuel, how to calculate real fuel consumption and how fuel system cleaners can help restore smoother performance.

New soot test for the MOT: everything you need to know about the particle test

Learn how the new MOT particle test works, why diesel cars can fail it and what steps may help reduce soot emissions before inspection.

DPF clogged? Here’s how you can clean it yourself

Is it possible to clean a clogged particulate filter yourself? That is a question we often get. If a particulate filter is clogged, in many cases you can sol...

Solve your car’s jerking or hesitation immediately

The irregular running of the engine has many names. You will also occasionally come across a different name on this page. Stuttering, holding back, jerking, ...

Discover the most common AdBlue problems, warning signs and causes, plus practical solutions to prevent crystallisation, sensor faults and expensive SCR syst...

Learn how a dirty O2 sensor affects fuel consumption, emissions and engine performance, and how a petrol additive may help clean the exhaust system.

Find out what SCR crystallisation is, how AdBlue deposits can block the system and how proper maintenance or additives can help prevent costly repairs.

Find out what to do when the engine management light comes on, which basic checks to perform and when professional diagnosis is needed.

Clean a clogged EGR valve yourself

An EGR valve that becomes clogged is a common occurrence. Fortunately, in many cases you can clean an EGR valve yourself. In this blog we discuss, among othe...

E10 petrol problems and solutions

Since October 1, 2019, Dutch gas stations have been required to offer E10 gasoline. At the moment, E5 petrol is hardly offered, so you are almost obliged to ...

Find out how a defective turbo can affect DPF operation, increase soot emissions and why regular cleaning of the diesel system may help prevent issues.

Find out how soot build-up affects a diesel particulate filter, why particle emissions matter and how regular DPF maintenance can help prevent problems.