‘Our archive of posts about selected vehicles we have worked on in the past. Please use the search function below to look for a vehicle make, a running issue or anything else of interest.’
⚠️ Thermostats do an important job at keeping engine temperatures at just the right level so the engine is at peak fuel efficiency. 🌡️ Misbehaving thermostats can lead to no end of problems (and unless you know what to look for will go unnoticed as they typically don’t trigger diagnostics
⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as it used to be? Running issues? 🚗 Here we have a Peugeot 308 1.6 HDi (2010 – 88,670 miles) booked in for diagnostics consultation and Engine Carbon Clean after recently having an engine management light (EML) on due to injectors.
⚠️ Not just for diesels! Petrol, diesel, LPG or hybrid – all hydrocarbon fuels leave carbon as a residue causing increased vibration, drop off in performance and fuel economy and rising noise levels and emissions. 🚗 Here we have a Volvo S40 1.6 petrol (2007 – 88,164 miles) booked in
🗣️ ‘So pleased I contacted Engine Carbon Clean the diagnostic was explained with such professionalism and the service was one of the best I’ve had the vehicle now drives like a new car Highly recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘ ⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as it should be (or
⚠️ Identifying (and rectifying) the underlying issue in time is key to ensure a DPF doesn’t block up. 🚗 Here we have a Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCI (2011 – 42,599 miles) booked in for diagnostics and Engine Carbon Clean after we saw it recently for diagnostics due to a DPF
⚠️ Black smoke on acceleration? This is a sign of over fuelling and can be down to many things such as leaks, but is also a sign of carbon buildup. 🚗 Here we have a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi (2008 – 156,945 miles) booked in for diagnostics consultation and Engine
⚠️ Rely on a vehicle for work/income? Keep it running sweetly with our Which? Trusted Traders approved service. 🚗 Here we have a VW Caddy 1.6 TDI (2014 – 39, 279 miles) booked in after the owner wanted to keep on top of the maintenance going forward. ℹ️ Having recently
🗣️ ‘It drives much better and more responsive…well pleased, not sure what to expect really as I know it’s an older van but it seems to have made it a lot better, just seems to pick up better when accelerating.’ ⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Not running as quiet, smooth,
⚠️ Engine Light on? Limp mode issue? 🚗 Here we have a Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI (2009 – 132,850 miles) booked in to investigate the Engine Management Light (EML) coming on. 🔎📊 Initial diagnostics showed a couple of historic codes relating to DPF regeneration duration and soot content, but the
⚠️ DPF Light on and won’t go off? Get it diagnosed ASAP as typically a component required for regeneration will be faulty. 🚗 Here we have a BMW Mini 1.6 diesel (2007 – 123,327 miles) with a DPF light on. The light had been illuminated now without going out for
