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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Popular Vehicle Brands We Diagnose
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – BMW 116d (2015 – 58,098 miles)
‘Brill mate sounds so quiet now…Very happy mate.thank u' ⚠️ Like to look after your…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Audi A3 1.6 TDI (2011 – 114,076 miles)
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Get it checked out and cleaned up with our Which?…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – VW Transporter 2.0 TDI (2014 – 92,929 miles)
⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as it used to be? Here…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi (2006 – 153,801 miles)
⚠️ Vehicle not running like it should? Engine lights on? Not as quiet, smooth, responsive…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI (2009 – 101,690 miles)
⚠️ Like to look after your vehicle? Get it checked over and cleaned up with…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – VW Passat 2.0 TDI (2007 – 121,992 miles)
‘Loads better, seems quieter and definitely got some power back. The smell has really improved…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Peugeot 407 GT Coupé 3.0 (2006 – 79,497 miles)
‘Took her for a run to Sheffield. Drives smoother and sounds smoother. The flatness I…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Peugeot 206 GTI 2.0 petrol (2006 – 67,824 miles)
‘Adrian was fantastic, was easy to book, he let me know when he was on…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a VW Golf 2.0 TDI (2006 – 133,742 miles)
‘Definitely felt a difference…running very smoothly and better throttle response too' ⚠️ Vehicle not as…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Volvo XC70 D5 (2003 – 229,280 miles)
‘I can hear less noise and more smooth drive' ⚠️ Own a high mileage vehicle?…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 petrol (2010 – 139,614 miles)
‘Car now runs a lot quieter and MPG has gone up. EML came on so…
⚠️ With the weather getting colder we are starting to see lots of vehicles with faulty thermostats causing no end of issues with DPF lights coming on, increased levels of black smoke and poor MPG
⚠️ With the weather getting colder we are starting to see lots of vehicles with faulty…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a BMW 330d (2014 – 81,911 miles)
⚠️ Like to look after your vehicle? Here we have a BMW 330d (2014 –…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Mercedes V220 (320,246 miles)
⚠️ Rely on a vehicle for your business? Keep it running at its best with…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Ford Tourneo 2.0 TDCi (2017 – 88,895 miles)
⚠️ Rely on a vehicle for work? Keep your fleet regularly checked and fuel efficient…
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