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
Popular Engine Fault Categories
Popular Vehicle Brands We Diagnose
Failed MOT – Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi (2005 – 138,536 miles) – diagnostic and Engine Carbon Clean
⚠️ MOT or Service Due? Get it checked out and cleaned up to identify underlying…
EGR Sensor Circuit causing coil/EML + Limp mode – Audi A3 1.6 TDI (2010 – 130,350 miles)
⚠️ Vehicle not running right? Engine Lights on? Here we have an Audi A3 1.6…
Failed MOT – Iveco Daily (2006 – 92,879 miles) – EGR, thermostat and lambda sensor errors
⚠️ Rely on a vehicle for work? Here we have an Iveco Daily (2006 –…
Cylinder Pressure Sensors – Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi (2014 – 131,278 miles) – diagnostic & clean
⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive, economical or emissions friendly as it used to…
Failed MOT on emissions – BMW 118d (2011 – 183,454 miles) – diagnostic and Engine Carbon Clean
⚠️ Bought a vehicle? If you have warranty then get it checked out before it…
DPF Light from failed glow plug – BMW X1 (2012 – 120,613 miles) diagnostic consultation
⚠️ DPF issues usually have an underlying cause. We focus on the underlying cause when…
Blocked DPF from thermostat issues – BMW 325d (2008 – 116,295 miles)
⚠️ Why we focus on proper live data diagnostics in all our bookings (and you…
Failed MOT on emissions – BMW 650i (2005 – 107,226 miles) – now PASSED
‘The car is driving very well, it feels quicker in response to the throttle and…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – BMW 320d (2010 – 186, 134 miles)
⚠️ Just acquired a vehicle or like to keep on top of maintenance? Here we…
Get your vehicle checked out and Engine Carbon Cleaned ready for reliable festive travel
Not long to go before Christmas and no better time to get your vehicles checked…
Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi (2014 – 61,837 miles) – Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean
⚠️ If you are serious about your vehicle maintenance then you will know that a…
Pedal Sensors causing juddering on a Peugeot Expert 1.6 (2014 – 95,663 miles) – diagnostic and Engine Carbon Clean
ℹ️ A customer referred to us by a family member with a Peugeot Expert 1.6…
Mercedes Sprinter (2015 – 101,202 miles) with missing DPF – Diagnostic and Engine Carbon Clean
ℹ️ A customer of ours who is an ambulance provider has acquired a Mercedes Sprinter…
Recently purchased BMW X5 (2018 – 55,918 miles) – diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Unsure of the condition or history? Not running as quiet,…
Audi TT 2.0 TDI (2013 – 74,326 miles) – diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean
❓How's your fuel economy? ⚠️ If you are serious about your vehicle maintenance then you…
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