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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Engine Carbon Clean – Audi A3 2.0 TDI (2009 – 96,903 miles) – post DPF unblock
⚠️ DPFs can block up for lots of reasons including temperature sensors, pressure sensors, thermostats,…
Diagnostic and DPF Unblock – Audi A3 2.0 TDI (2009 – 96,903 miles)
⚠️ DPFs can block up for lots of reasons including temperature sensors, pressure sensors, thermostats,…
Leaking injector = no clean on this Mercedes E320 CDI (2008 – 128,696 miles)
⚠️ Black smoke and poor MPG? Carbon buildup is just one cause, but boost or…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Ford Transit Connect 1.8d (2011 – 86,443 miles)
⚠️ Rely on a vehicle for work? Get it back to its best. Here we…
Failed MOT on emissions? Now PASSED – Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi (2007 – 129,329 miles)
⚠️ MOT due or already failed on emissions? Get it diagnosed and cleaned up. This…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Citroën Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi (2002 – 118,655 miles)
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Service or MOT due? Get it checked out and cleaned…
Leaking injectors on this Mercedes C220 (2008 – 148,837 miles) – no clean performed
⚠️ Black smoke on acceleration? Poor MPG? Here we have a Mercedes C220 (2008 –…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Skoda Fabia VRS 1.9 TDI (2004 – 135,167 miles)
‘A huge thank you to Adrian today for driving up to perform a carbon clean…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Land Rover Discovery 300TDI (1996 – 154,274 miles)
⚠️ Own a workhorse? Keep it on the road with regular maintenance. Here we have…
Engine Carbon Clean on a Skoda Fabia 1.3 petrol (1995 – 92,922 miles)
‘Seems less stiff into first and second…responsiveness has improved a bit, especially on shifting between…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Fiat Doblo 1.9 JTD (2002 – 170,845 miles)
⚠️ Vehicle not running right? Poor idle, low fuel economy, starting issues? Here we have…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi (2004 – 155,185 miles)
‘Definitely idles smoother and revs more freely. Flat spot at 2.5k revs reduced. Was worth…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Audi Q3 2.0 TDI (2014 – 54,618 miles)
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Get it checked out with a live data diagnostic and…
Broken thermostat = DPF lights – Diagnostic Consultation on a Honda Accord 2.2 diesel
️ Does your vehicle take a long time to warm up? Does the heating not…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Honda Accord 2.2 diesel (2005 – 171,595 miles)
‘I just wanted to thank you for today. I can already tell the difference, showing…
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