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 Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi (2007 – 133,537 miles)
‘Thank you Adrian for my carbon clean car performance is brilliant.' Here we have a…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTI (2010 – 45,321 miles)
‘Cant fault the service from Adrian who was very pleasant and explained everything he was…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Mazda 6 2.2 diesel (2016 – 77,057 miles)
‘Fantastic mate feels smooth and more responsive As I said before peace of mind to…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi (2010 – 124,845 miles)
‘Hi Adrian, the car feels lovely, acceleration seems a bit more responsive but over all…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a VW Transporter 2.5 TDI (2005 – 269,542 miles)
‘Adrian done my T5 VW Transporter – very knowledgeable man! Since then the engine is…
Engine Carbon Clean on an imported Toyota GT ST 202 (1995 – 86,947 miles)
‘Adrian carbon cleaned both my cars today. Great service again just like last time!! Cars…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Ford Transit 1.8 TDCi (2004 – 74,782 miles)
⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as it used to be? Get…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on an Audi A4 2.0 TDI (2007 – 115,994 miles)
‘Hi Adrian, yes noticeable improvement when driving from cold, haven't had chance to do my…
Radiator fan on all the time? Diagnostic Consultation on a BMW 123d (2008 – 108,677 miles)
⚠️ Vehicle not running right? We perform a full diagnostic consultation (not just a simple…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Subaru WRX STI 330s (2009 – 45,709 miles)
‘Hi Adrian. Took the car for a spin and it's driving much smoother now, a…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Ford Fiesta ST 2.0 (2007 – 127,074 miles)
‘Had Adrian come to do my car he is a friendly guy and a petrol…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a VW Golf 1.9 TDI (2004 – 133,543 miles)
⚠️ Want to restore the performance of your vehicle? Not as quiet, smooth, responsive or…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Skoda Fabia VRS 1.9 TDI (2006 – 104,890 miles)
‘Driving a lot smoother than before and idles a lot better very impressed and happy…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCI (2016 – 36,621 miles)
⚠️Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as it used to be? Restore it…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a VW Scirocco 2.0 (2017 – 31,918 miles)
⚠️ Like to look after your pride and joy? Get it checked out and cleaned…
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