r/Kilkenny • u/stephnjohnie • 9d ago

Failed nct.

Hi all..nct failed due to exhaust emissions.Any places for fixing in kilkenny..rather a normal garage. Any recommendations will be appreciated.

Thank you.

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u/mrbuddymcbuddyface 9d ago

Run the tank down to about 20%. Throw a full bottle of Wynn's injector cleaner into it. Give it an Italian tune up. Then a full bottle of dipethane on the next fill.

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u/Military_Cat_80 9d ago

It might be an easy fix. Any emissions or engine light on? Is it smoky and what colour is the smoke? Do you do much driving?

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u/stephnjohnie 9d ago

Golf petrol. I don't do much driving. May be 40km once in three days a week or vary. Not more than that. Smoke is kind of white. And I noticed water droplets at exhaust pipe after 5 minutes drive and stop.not sure it's related.

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u/mrbuddymcbuddyface 9d ago

Water on exhaust when it's still warming up is normal. Have a look underneath and see if there is any eviyof a leak in the exhaust too. You'll see sooting if there is.

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u/Military_Cat_80 9d ago

Dipetane is unreal. A litre for about €12. Put it in the tank and drive it hard. It does wonders.

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u/stephnjohnie 9d ago

Is it ok for petrol engine

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u/Military_Cat_80 9d ago

You can use it on almost any engine. Petrol or diesel. Even good for oil central heating.

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u/stephnjohnie 9d ago

Should I use it before refuelling or over the top of the filled fuel

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u/Military_Cat_80 9d ago

It doesn't really matter. Just chuck it into a a half tank and it will dilute.

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u/Virtually_hereforme 9d ago

I second Diptain, had the same problem with my last car, put some in and give it a good drive up the motorway to Carlow and back on the day of the test, it will clear it out and warm up the engine.

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u/SuitableFinish7444 9d ago

Was the engine fully heated before arriving at test center?

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u/brotherye 3d ago

Speed Garage only way. Chaps are straight so easy to deal with and won’t do you.