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Diesel losing power or jerking: causes

If a diesel suddenly feels weak or jerks, the cause is often in the exhaust or intake side. Here are the common causes and what you can do.

Engine jerks, power is missing
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Common causes

Common causes are a clogged particulate filter, a sooted or sticking EGR valve, faulty sensors, a dirty mass air flow (MAF) sensor, or problems with fuel or the turbocharger. Which one applies can only be said for sure after reading the stored fault codes and inspecting the car.

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What you can check yourself

Check whether a warning light is on, whether the tank is nearly empty and whether the air filter looks very dirty. With a loaded particulate filter, a longer drive at steady speed sometimes helps the regeneration finish.

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When you should stop

If the car goes into limp mode, a red warning light comes on or heavy smoke leaves the exhaust, stop and call a workshop. Driving on can cause further damage.

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How we proceed

We read the stored fault codes, check the particulate filter, EGR system and sensors, and tell you what the cause may be and what is needed. Send us make, model, year and the symptoms on WhatsApp. We only give prices on request.

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What customers say on Google

5.06 Google reviews
  • I had my DPF cleaned and was very satisfied. The staff are extremely professional and use state-of-the-art equipment. No other company in Alanya works as cleanly and carefully. I can recommend them without reservation 🙏

    Kalkan Ailesi

  • They cleaned the diesel particulate filter of my Peugeot 3008 and also helped me with other problems. Manfred and his friend Erden are very kind and helpful. Thank you both! Greetings from Bosnia

    eli dizdarevic

  • He does his job brilliantly – everyone should respect his work.

    sezgin sezer

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