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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Petrol, diesel, LPG and hybrid all suffer from carbon buildup.
⚠️ Petrol, diesel, LPG or hybrid all suffer from carbon buildup. This returning customer with…
Car wobbling at idle? Carbon buildup will cause the engine to vibrate and wear the engine mounts.
⚠️ Car wobbling at idle? Carbon buildup in the engine will cause the engine to…
Faulty Thermostat and engine mounts on this Audi A4 2.0 TDI
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Get it checked out and cleaned up for the road…
Thermostat problems? A cold running engine is bad news for fuel economy, DPFs and carbon buildup.
⚠️ #didyouknow that a cold running #engine will- cost you more at the pump ⛽-…
Repeated DPF problems and replacements?
First up today in rainy Hucknall is this BMW 116d (2009 – 109,994 miles) which…
Just bought a used vehicle? Get it checked over and cleaned up for the road ahead, or in this case get it back to the seller to address the issues.
⚠️ Just bought a used vehicle? Get it checked over and cleaned up for the…
Own a BMW diesel? Regular diagnostics checks are essential to ensure the glowplug system and thermostats are working properly otherwise you will run into DPF problems.
Here we have a BMW 530D booked in for diagnostics and Engine Carbon Clean with…
Just bought a vehicle or a service/MOT due soon? Get it checked out and cleaned – Alfa Giulietta
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle or a service/MOT due soon? Get it checked out and…
With the cold weather an old/low battery may leave you in the lurch. Check it regularly and replace if necessary
⚠️ With the cold weather an old/low battery may leave you in the lurch. Check…
⚠️ Declining MPG? Keep an eye on your engine temperature as a faulty thermostat could be the culprit
⚠️ Declining MPG? Engine running cold? Keep an eye on your engine temperatures as a…
⚠️ Car sluggish compared to what it was? Using too much fuel? Lovely BMW 325ti on 76,802 miles.
⚠️ Car sluggish compared to what it was? Using too much fuel? Lovely BMW 325ti…
⚠️ Operate a Taxi? Use a vehicle for work?
⚠️ Operate a Taxi? Use a vehicle for work? Here we have a 2010 VW…
⚠️ Keep an eye on your engine temperatures, especially now the weather is getting colder ❄️
If your vehicle is running colder than normal then it can be a sign of…
Engine Carbon Clean on a Saab 9-3 1.9 diesel (2008 – 147,591 miles)
Here we have a Saab 9-3 1.9 diesel (2008 – 147,591 miles) booked in for…
Engine Carbon Clean on a Subaru Forester 2.0 petrol (2008 – 84,397 miles)
Here we have a Subaru Forester 2.0 petrol (2008 – 84,397 miles) booked in for…
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