Engine Diagnostics & Engine Care Blog from the experts at f5ecc
Blog posts about all the different types of vehicles we have performed Engine Diagnostics on, and carried out DPF and Carbon cleans on. Please use the search function below to look for a vehicle make, a running issue or anything else of interest.
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With years of hands-on experience in diagnostics, carbon cleaning and DPF work, we share practical advice to help you keep your vehicle running smoothly and avoid unnecessary repair costs.
What You’ll Find in Our Engine Diagnostics Blog
- Real customer case studies
- Live data engine diagnostics
- DPF faults and fixes
- MOT emissions failures
- Running issues and symptoms
- Engine carbon cleaning examples
- Fault code explanations
- Performance loss and smoke issues
Popular Engine Fault Categories
Popular Vehicle Brands We Diagnose
Mercedes C220d (2017 – 100,299 miles) – live data engine diagnostic and engine carbon clean.
Audi A3 1.4 petrol (2015 – 104,040 miles) – Random Multiple Misfires & Coilpack Issues
P0299 Turbo Underboost – Ford Focus 1.6 (2010 – 127,021 miles) – Diagnostic and Engine Carbon Clean
Ford Focus 1.6 diesel (2010 – 127,021 miles) Reason for booking in…'Recently bought this and…
Vehicle Diagnostic Inspection and Engine Carbon Clean – Mercedes A180 CDI (2013 – 101685 miles)
Engine carbon clean Mercedes A180 CDI ⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Service or MOT due?…
Failed MOT on Emissions – Ford Focus 1.6 diesel (2014 – 53,808 miles) – Engine Carbon Clean
Ford Focus 1.6 diesel (2014 – 53,808 miles) Reason for booking in…'Hi my car has…
Misfires after using a fuel additive cleaner – VW Golf 1.4 petrol (2010 – 72,349 miles)
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 petrol (2010 – 72,349 miles) Reason for booking in…'I've recently had issues…
Track Car BMW M3 4.0 (2008 – 136,679 miles) – Diagnostic and Engine Carbon Clean
BMW M3 4.0 (2008 – 136,679 miles) Reason for booking in…'It's my track car and…
Engine shake and loss of power – Kia Optima 1.7d (2012 – 73,046 miles) – Engine Carbon Clean
Kia Optima 1.7d (2012 – 73,046 miles) Reason for booking in…'Engine shakes quite abit when…
Live Data Inspection and Engine Carbon Clean – Vauxhall Combo 1.3 CDTi (2010 – 79,731 miles)
Vauxhall Combo 1.3 CDTi (2010 – 79,731 miles) Reason for booking in…'So the van just…
P0171 Fuel Trim System Lean – Thermostat stuck shut – Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 (2008 – 124,352 miles)
❗ Live Data Diagnostics is essential to understand what's happening with a vehicle. Vauxhall Zafira…
Live Data Diagnostic inspection and Engine Carbon Clean – Audi A4 2.5 TDI (2005 – 139,944 miles)
Audi A4 2.5 TDI (2005 – 139,944 miles) Reason for booking in…'want to get it…
P2002 Particulate Trap Efficiency Below Threshold – Audi A4 2.0 TDI (2017 – 94,462 miles)
Audi A4 2.0 TDCi (2017 – 94,462 miles) Reason for booking in…'I have a 67′…
P24C7 Particulate Matter Sensor Temperature – Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi (2018 – 80,162 miles)
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi (2018 – 80,162 miles) Reason for booking in…'Engine Management Light has…
Misfires on Cylinder 4 – Mini Cooper S (2007 – 91,765 miles) diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a difference this has made to my car’s performance! It’s positively a joy…
P244C Exhaust Temp Too Low from Faulty Vaporiser – Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi (2014 – 96,243 miles)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Adrian was brilliant from start to finish, explaining everything he was checking and doing…
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