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 on a Vauxhall Astra GTC 2.0T petrol (2013 – 48,955 miles)
‘Adrian came to my home this morning to carbon clean my new Vauxhall VXR explained…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a BMW 520d (2010 – 122,805 miles)
⚠️ Like to look after your vehicle? Want to restore your pride and joy? Here…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 (2014 – 142,380 miles)
⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as it used to be? Here…
Engine Light or DPF light on? Don't ignore it as it can lead to a blocked DPF – VW Golf 2.0 TDI (2009 – 102,733 miles)
⚠️ Engine Light or DPF light on? Don't ignore it as it can lead to…
Own a performance petrol? Engine Carbon Clean on an imported modified Toyota Chaser JZX100 (2001 – 84,934km)
‘I've had this service done on 2 of my cars now and I can't recommend…
Just bought a vehicle? Diagnostic and Engine Carbon Clean – VW Passat 2.0 TDI (2008 – 89,807 miles)
‘Hi mate. It sounds noticibly quieter, and it seems more responsive. I've only driven it…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on an Audi A4 2.0 TDI (2007 – 73,396 miles)
⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as it used to be? Here…
DPF Light on and not regenerating? Diagnostic Consultation on a Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTI
⚠️ DPF Light on and not regenerating? Get it diagnosed ASAP. Here we have a…
Just bought a vehicle? Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Vauxhall Insignia 1.8 petrol (2009 – 78,911 miles)
‘Hi Adrian, definitely seems to have more torque lower in the rev range, will make…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Mercedes B180 (2015 – 47,089 miles)
⚠️ Like to look after your vehicle? Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical…
Just bought a vehicle? Diagnostic and Clean on a Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 CDTI (2012 – 86,972 miles)
‘I can confirm following a decent run out today mpg improved avg 39 now 45mpg….
Vehicle not running right after a recall? Diagnostic and Clean on a BMW 320d (2014 – 112,444 miles)
⚠️ Had a recall performed and your vehicle not running right afterwards? Here we have…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on an Audi A4 3.0 TDI (2006 – 159,705 miles)
‘Great thanks! Definitely more responsive and it does actually sound crisper.' ⚠️ Like to look…
Just bought a car? Diagnostic and Engine Carbon Clean – Honda Civic 1.4 petrol (2015 – 27,795 miles)
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Unsure of its history or running order? Get it checked…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI (2013 – 69,206 miles)
‘Much quieter and more responsive' ⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as…
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