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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Proper diagnostic assessment of the live data (and not just a simple code read) is key to getting a successful diagnosis, an effective clean and get a misbehaving vehicle back to its best – Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi
Proper diagnostic assessment of the live data (and not just a simple code read) is…
Hyundai i30N (2018 – 41,615 miles) – Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean
‘⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the 4th time I have used Adrian, this time on My Hyundai…
DPF Issues from low fuel – Citroën C4 Picasso – diagnostic consultation + Engine Carbon Clean
DPF issues usually have an underlying cause. We focus on the underlying cause when performing…
Turbo Overboost and poor fuel economy – VW Passat TDI (2004 – 187,222 miles) – diagnostic and clean
‘Loads better, took it for a good run, can't believe how much quieter it is….
Emissions fail at MOT – VW Golf TDI (2009 – 99,626 miles) – diagnostic and Engine Carbon Clean
‘It passed! Thank you' ⚠️ MOT or Service Due? Get it checked out and cleaned…
VW Touran 2.0 TDI (2005 – 201,289 miles) with poor fuel economy – diagnostic & Engine Carbon Clean
⚠️ Service or MOT due, or just not seen us for a while? Get in…
MOT emissions high? Diagnostic and Engine Carbon Clean – VW Passat 1.9 TDI (2007 – 144, 414 miles)
‘Hi Adrian, my car passed its MOT re-test today, emissions average down to 0.87 I…
We have been crowned Which? Trusted Trader of the Month for the second time!
Only gone and won it again Over the moon to share this award with you…
MOT now PASSED after Engine Carbon Clean – TVR Griffith 4.0 petrol (1992 – 63,304 miles)
Own a vehicle? Whether its a cherished petrol, a workhorse diesel or a family run…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Vauxhall Zafira 1.7 CDTI (2014 – 75,158 miles)
⚠️ Engine Lights on? Running issues? Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive, economical or emissions…
Honda Accord (2009 – 101,336 miles) with DPF issues from running cold – due to an old thermostat
Honda Accord (2009 – 101,336 miles) with DPF issues from running cold – due to…
Engine Carbon Clean – Is this just for diesels?
FAQ: Is this just for diesels? A: No. Any combustion based engine running a hydrocarbon…
Toyota Hilux 2.4 diesel (2000 – 236,222 miles) with black smoke – diagnostic & Engine Carbon Clean
⚠️ Black smoke issues? Poor fuel economy? Noisy engine? Vehicle not running right or just…
Peugeot 508 2.0 HDi (2008 – 110,563 miles) – a day after purchase assessment – Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Service or MOT due? Or maybe just not seen us…
❗ Prevention is better than repair.
ℹ️ If you are serious about your vehicle maintenance then you will know that a…
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