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.
Learn More About Engine Diagnostics & Vehicle Performance
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
Popular Engine Fault Categories
Popular Vehicle Brands We Diagnose
Just bought a vehicle? Get it checked out and cleaned up – Peugeot 208 GTi (2015 – 27,586 miles) and Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi (2007 – 117,075 miles)
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Get it checked out and cleaned up with our Which?…
DPF Issues? Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Audi A3 1.9 TDI (2009 – 29,970 miles)
⚠️ DPF Lights on frequently or permanently? Get it diagnosed as soon as possible to…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi (2010 – 86,298 miles)
⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, economical or responsive as it once was? Issues you…
DPF Issues? Diagnostic and Engine Carbon Clean – a Citroën DS3 1.6 HDi (2012 – 81,407 miles)
⚠️ DPF Issues? Get it diagnosed to find the underlying cause. Here we have a…
Majority of DPF Issues we see are sensor issues – Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTI (2010 – 145,219 miles)
⚠️ DPF lights on and won't go off? Get it diagnosed asap as the majority…
Just bought a vehicle? Not running right? Have warranty? Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI (2009 – 56,089 miles)
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Not running right? Have warranty? Use it. Here we have…
Car wobbling at idle? Engine Mounts may well be worn – Audi A4 2.0 TDI (2008 – 137,455 miles)
⚠️ Car wobbling at idle? Engine Mounts may well be worn and a dirty engine…
Dashboard lights on? Vehicle not running right? Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Ford Mondeo ST 2.2 TDCi (2006 – 138,173 miles)
⚠️ Dashboard lights on? Vehicle not running right? Here we have a Ford Mondeo ST…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Ford Transit Connect 1.8d (2011 – 103,196 miles)
⚠️ Rely on a vehicle for work? Here we have a Ford Transit Connect 1.8d…
Wobble at idle? Engine Mounts may be the culprit – Mercedes ML270 (2001 – 155,234 miles)
⚠️ An accumulation of carbon in an engine means it will vibrate more and if…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Seat Leon ST FR 2.0d (2014 – 91,253 miles)
⚠️ Preventative maintenance is key to keep a vehicle running at its best. Regular oil…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Porsche 911.997 Carrera S 3.8 (2005 – 68,389 miles)
⚠️ Own a performance or classic vehicle? Get it running back to its best with…
Just bought a vehicle? Get it checked out before any warranty expires! Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTI (2010 – 102,845 miles)
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Get it checked out before any warranty expires! You never…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Citroën Berlingo 1.6 HDi (2012 – 120,189 miles)
⚠️ Vehicle not running right? Not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as it should…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – VW Golf Anniversary 1.9 TDI (2002 – 123,038 miles)
⚠️ Like to look after your pride and joy? Here we have a modified VW…
‘A fully insured mobile service suitable for all combustion engines running petrol, diesel or LPG, no matter what age, engine size or mileage.‘
