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April 22, 2025

Diesel-Clean-Direct

Issues with starting a van 

A local garage had to deal with a customer complaining about a small van that was increasingly difficult to start, idled irregularly, and clearly showed a loss of power. It was also noticed that the vehicle could cover fewer kilometers on a full tank and drove less smoothly than before.
Description of the situation

The customer's van was experiencing increasing difficulty starting and showing irregular idling speed. Additionally, there was noticeable power loss and reduced range. After an initial diagnosis, the mechanics identified severe contamination in the diesel engine. The decreased fuel efficiency and increased engine noise indicated contamination of the fuel system. A thorough inspection confirmed significant deposits present, negatively impacting engine performance.

Specifications
SegmentAutomotive
Lubrication pointAutomatic transmission
Used productEurol Diesel Clean Direct 
Article numberE802495
Product typeFuel additive
Use

The mechanics added a 500 ml can of Eurol Diesel Clean Direct to the new fuel filter until it was full. The remaining amount was poured into the fuel tank to clean the entire fuel system while driving. This ensured that the deposits were effectively dissolved and the engine performance improved.

Solution

To address the pollution of the fuel system, the garage opted for Eurol Diesel Clean Direct. This additive was added directly to the fuel filter, allowing the cleaning process to start immediately. The remaining amount was poured into the fuel tank, ensuring that the entire fuel system was cleaned while driving. The dosage of 500 ml met the recommended amount for a fuel capacity of 35L to 65L.

Result

After the treatment and driving a few hundred kilometers, the customer noticed significant improvements. The engine started more smoothly, the idle speed was more stable, and the original power was restored. The customer indicated that the van was driving again as before and was satisfied with the improved performance and fuel efficiency.