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 Range Rover Sport 3.6 (2008 – 94,750 miles)
⚠️ MOT due soon? Get it diagnosed and cleaned up in advance to tackle those…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a BMW 118d (2006 – 104,937 miles)
️ ‘Took it for a good blast, much smoother all round, and definitely more responsive. Very…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi (2014 – 129,714 miles)
️ ‘Driving very smoothly almost effortlessly…I like to take care of my office and knowing…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on an Audi A3 2.0 TDI (2011 – 110,452 miles)
️ ‘Very happy with the car…driving much smoother and quieter’ ⚠️ Running issues? Get it…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on an Audi A3 2.0 TDI (2014 – 42,643 miles)
️ ‘It’s like driving a new car it’s got all it’s power back thank you,…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Ford Focus 1.6 petrol (2009 – 145,297 miles)
️ ‘Just got back from my drive and she’s running so smooth. Thank you so…
Another BMW 320d with DPF problems due to glowplugs (plus other issues) disabling regeneration
️ ‘My garage gave me an additive and told me to take it up the…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on an Audi TT 1.8 petrol (2000 – 158,464 miles)
Engine Carbon Clean on an Audi TT ⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Ford Focus (2007 – 116,820 miles)
⚠️ Running issues? Get it diagnosed and cleaned up with our Which? Trusted Traders approved…
Engine Carbon Clean on an imported Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0 diesel (1981 – 108,333km)
Like to look after your pride and joy? Here we have a lovely 1981 Toyota…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Nissan X-Trail (2011 – 40,434 miles)
Engine Carbon Clean Nissan X-Trail ⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on an Audi Mk1 TT with a 1.9 TDI PD130 engine
Bit of a surprise under the bonnet on this Mk1 Audi TT A rare beast…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Renault Megane 1.5 dci (2014 – 28,839 miles)
️ ‘It’s fine thanks much smoother. The thermostat and the control box are covered by…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0 (2005 – 111,770 miles)
⚠️ Like to look after your vehicle? Book in with us to get it checked…
Diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Vauxhall Astra GTC 1.7d (2012 – 70,547 miles).
️ ‘Hey car is great feels like new! Took onto motorway and no issues with…
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