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
Just bought a vehicle? Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Mercedes C220 (2010 – 70,537 miles)
‘A million times better than it was, its a lot quieter and a lot more…
Sticking turbo? Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Volvo V70 2.0d (2010 – 98,652 miles)
‘WOW!! Smooth acceleration and up to speed quickly. No turbo issues…I was fully expecting the…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi (2009 – 139,366 miles)
‘It’s running lovely mate thanks feels like the pick up is better now also. Thanks’…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean Ford Transit 2.4 TDCi (2010 – 149,552 miles) and Audi Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (2007 – 126,619 miles) plus cake
‘Runs nice and quiet now . Thought it had cut out at the junction lol…
Another misbehaving #thermostat (Ford Transit 2.4 TDCi) and giving the owner no clue that it is running cold
️ Another misbehaving #thermostat (Ford Transit 2.4 TDCi) and giving the owner no clue that…
MOT Emissions Fail – diagnostic and Engine Carbon Clean – Saab 93 1.9 TDi (2009 – 128,628 miles)
⚠️ MOT Fail on emissions? Here we have a Saab 93 1.9 TDi (2009 –…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Volvo S40 2.0 petrol (2004 – 156,239 miles)
‘Lovely, can definitely tell power come back, never knew this car is such beast …Got…
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)
Engine Carbon Clean VW Transporter ⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as…
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…
‘A fully insured mobile service suitable for all combustion engines running petrol, diesel or LPG, no matter what age, engine size or mileage.‘
