Terraclean?

pa990

I'm consideration getting my engine treated with Terraclean.

But looking at my recent nct results, the smoke test was 0.01

The max allowed is 1.50

Is it worth my while, or is my engine running cleanly enough, thus producing near to factory new output.

2012 520d f10

sunnysoutheast

pa990 wrote: »

I'm consideration getting my engine treated with Terraclean.

But looking at my recent nct results, the smoke test was 0.01

The max allowed is 1.50

Is it worth my while, or is my engine running cleanly enough, thus producing near to factory new output.

2012 520d f10

Is there a problem that needs fixing?

I've heard of people using Terraclean for a clogged DPF.

pa990

No problems that I know of. Everything running fine.
I was just wondering if it would restore some bhp that may have been lost, over the past 4 years.

Atlantic Dawn

Your test results are fine, they can increase 150 times before the car will fail, I wouldn't bother messing around trying to fix a problem that isn't there.

wandererz

Perhaps look at cleaning the EGR and inlet manifold first.
You could possibly do this yourself.

Gavman84

That miller's stuff is great I found the same on 03 focus I had made big difference on how it ran.

pa990

Sitec wrote: »

Try this stuff first. Millers fuel additive. Couldn't believe the difference it made to a 10 year old Passat. The car had a slight mis when cold and this stuff cured it. Restored some power too by cleaning the carbon from injectors etc.

I already use 2ehn
Which is the active ingredient in those diesel additives.

It's a lot cheaper to buy it neat.

I add 2ml per L

porsche boy

Depends on the mileage on the engine but some 10 year old yoke with 300k on it will respond better to terraclean then your 520 with 100k.

Similar situation, had a guy with a 6 month old Range Rover complaining to me once the nano polish used on his car has made little difference. 'Your car is practically brand new, how shiny do you want it to be?' Use nano polish on some old taxi and notice the difference.

pa990

porsche boy wrote: »

Depends on the mileage on the engine but some 10 year old yoke with 300k on it will respond better to terraclean then your 520 with 100k.

Similar situation, had a guy with a 6 month old Range Rover complaining to me once the nano polish used on his car has made little difference. 'Your car is practically brand new, how shiny do you want it to be?' Use nano polish on some old taxi and notice the difference.

True.

But I was hoping to just keep everything in near new condition.
Prevention and all that.

joujoujou

pa990 wrote: »

No problems that I know of. Everything running fine.
[...]

If it ain't broke - don't fix it.

wandererz

Take a look at Forte Diesel Treatment.

Especially, have a read through the reviews on Amazon.

I've used it myself several times in the past and its been far better than Millers etc.
This is what many dealers and mechanics use as well.

Try that as an inexpensive first step.

deburca98

Hi I am thinking of having a preventative dpf clean of my car. Thinking of having a terraclean but have you heard any horror stories

deburca98

Would anyone recommend terraclean for a preventative dpf cleaning

antodeco

Sitec wrote: »

Try this stuff first. Millers fuel additive. Couldn't believe the difference it made to a 10 year old Passat. The car had a slight mis when cold and this stuff cured it. Restored some power too by cleaning the carbon from injectors etc.

Do you add it as per ratio, or do youlash the whole bottle in?

ION08

If it ain't broke don't fix it. A lot of the times you'll probably just end up causing issues

deburca98

ION08 wrote: »

If it ain't broke don't fix it. A lot of the times you'll probably just end up causing issues

I believe it is going to be due soon mpg and power are down a little

job seeker

I think the terraclean caused problems on IOS's Gti Golf..

ION08

job seeker wrote: »

I think the terraclean caused problems on IOS's Gti Golf..

Whose Gti?

job seeker

ION08 wrote: »

Whose Gti?

Sorry! I mean't OSI! He's a moderator here in the motors forum. From memory I'm nearly sure he said the Terra clean caused problems with the swirl flaps on the GTI!

Truckermal

I had it done on a 08 Passat and it made no difference good or bad!

pa990

deburca98 wrote: »

Would anyone recommend terraclean for a preventative dpf cleaning

Check your nct results sheet.
Unless you're running high, or close to the limits don't bother.

My 5yr old diesel is very low on all emissions. So its probably not worth doing a terraclean.

( however... I'm super tempted.. )

Stallingrad

Had it done, car was certainly less smoky/smelly on startup for a while, but other than that did not notice any difference. Would not get it done again.

pa990

Stallingrad wrote: »

Had it done, car was certainly less smoky/smelly on startup for a while, but other than that did not notice any difference. Would not get it done again.

Where did you have it done?
How much ?
What type/size engine ?
Why did you have it done?.. smoke, high emissions etc

Stallingrad

pa990 wrote: »

Where did you have it done?
How much ?
What type/size engine ?
Why did you have it done?.. smoke, high emissions etc

Can't remember cost, what ever it was on their website.
In my driveway, Wicklow.
Scenic 1.5dci
Out of curiosity more than anything else, the car was 5 years old saw was hoping for some of the gains they suggest. Apart from being less smoky on startup did not really notice anything else.