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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Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTI
️ ‘It's great. More responsive, more torque and throttle response is better and also a…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Vauxhall Combo 1.3 CDTI (2010 – 98,829 miles)
️ ‘What a difference !! Very responsive when putting foot down well impressed with work…
Return visit to Engine Carbon Clean after initial DPF diagnosis 2 months ago – Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi (2009 – 90,711 miles)
⚠️ DPF Issues? Initial diagnosis is key before spending money on DPF Cleans when unnecessary….
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a VW Golf 2.0 TDI (2006 – 121,194 miles)
⚠️ Vehicle not running like it should? Noisy, sluggish or engine lights on? Here we…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Volvo V40 D2 (2016 – 62,493 miles)
️ ‘V40 is back on track, pulls very well and mpg is much better, went…
Engine Carbon Clean East Midlands awarded the Certification of Distinction by Which? Trusted Traders
We are proud to have been awarded the Which? Trusted Traders Certificate of Distinction. HUGE…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a BMW 320d (2012 – 65,908 miles)
️ ‘Hi Adrian, its great, more responsive at lower rpm and higher rpm just like…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a BMW 318i (2005 – 81, 420 miles)
️ ‘Sound mate it's a lot more responsive through the gears and the engine is…
Running issues, engine management light on and uneven idle on a Mazda 6 (2009 – 123,220 miles)
⚠️ Vehicle not running properly? Engine Management Light on? Get it properly diagnosed before it…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Mercedes Vito (2004 – 466,027 miles)
️ ‘Best thing I have got done to my well loved van it has made…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on an Audi A4 2.0 TDI (2013 – 53,540 miles)
⚠️ Service or MOT due? Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as it…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Rover 45 (2000 – 153,035 miles)
⚠️ Own a ‘keeper'? Want to restore it to former glory? Roll back the years…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a BMW 320d (2010 – 148,555 miles)
⚠️ Own a vehicle? Not as quiet, smooth, economical or responsive as it used to…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a BMW 325d (2009 – 137,769 miles)
️ ‘Yeah spot on thanks mate, smoother and more responsive ‘ ⚠️ Just bought a…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Range Rover Sport 3.6 (2008 – 94,750 miles)
⚠️ MOT due soon? Get it diagnosed and cleaned up in advance to tackle those…
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