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
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Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi (2012 – 114,822 miles)
⚠️ Own a vehicle you rely on for work? Not running as quiet, smooth, responsive…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on an Audi A6 3.0 TDI (2010 – 125,915 miles)
⚠️ Own a vehicle you rely on for work? Not running as quiet, smooth, responsive…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI (2008 – 129,953 miles)
Here we have a Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI (2008 – 129,953 miles) booked in for…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a VW Caddy 2.0 SDI (2008 – 234,320 miles)
‘The difference in the van is night and day, runs so much smoother and quieter. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Ford Cougar 2.5 V6 (1999 – 61,150 miles)
‘It's running so much smoother. It sounds awesome when I put my foot down and…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a VW Crafter 2.5 TDI (2009 – 261,960 miles)
‘Hi mate, first of all I’d like to thank you for your time on Thursday….
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a BMW 120d (2009 – 107,857 miles) with EGR issues
⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as it used to be? Engine…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Ford Focus RS (2009 – 33,038 miles)
⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as it used to be? Engine…
Engine Carbon Clean on a Saab 99 Turbo EMS (1978 – 96,858 miles)
️ Q. ‘How's it driving?'️ A. ‘Like a rocket' Here we have a rare treat…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a BMW 320d (2009 – 210,250 miles)
‘All seems good, even the very slight hesitation after putting my foot down, which I…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 CDTI (2013 – 63,322 miles)
‘Brilliantly, thanks for working your magic!..no smoke! Maybe a tiny wisp but massive improvements…Very happy….
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a VW Golf 1.9 TDI (2009 – 86,508 miles)
‘This was my first time using Engine Carbon Clean East Midlands. Adrian made the process…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (2016 – 75,482 miles)
‘Absolutely lovely mate…smoother and more responsive in sports mode' ‘Another 5 star service from me…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a JCW Mini 1.6 (2008 – 88,548 miles)
‘The car is running sweet as a nut just overwhelmed a Honda type R. Happy…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a VW Golf 2.0 TDI (2010 – 109,778 miles)
‘Very well mate, smoother and a lot quieter. Also pulls in the lower revs a…
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