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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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…
❗Live Data Diagnostics Experts: Prevention is better than repair.
Live Data Diagnostics Experts ℹ️ If you are serious about your vehicle maintenance then you…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Skoda Octavia 1.6 petrol (2011 – 119,368 miles)
⚠️ Engine Lights on? Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive, economical or emissions friendly as…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Land Rover Discovery 3 2.7 (2007 – 136,057 miles)
⚠️ Prevention is better than repair. Here we have a Land Rover 2.7 V6 diesel…
MOT Emission Issues – Oxygen Sensor – Diagnostic and Clean – Mini Cooper 1.6 (2010 – 117,104 miles)
⚠️ MOT / Emissions issues? Carbon buildup causing overfuelling plus an Oxygen Sensor issue are…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 (2015 – 79,751 miles)
⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive, economical or emissions friendly as it used to…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Saab 93 (2008 – 110,563 miles)
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Service or MOT due? Or maybe just not seen us…
Toyota Yaris 1.4d (2004 – 157,046 miles) with power loss from an Accelerator Position Sensor issue and poor fuel economy/emissions from an old thermostat – Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean
‘I don’t really know where to start from first contact they were amazing kept me…
VW Transporter MOT Issues thermostat – VW Transporter 1.9 TDI (2005 – 134,788 miles) – Part 2
VW Transporter MOT Issues thermostat ️Thermostats play a key role in getting your engine running…
MOT Issues due to thermostat – VW Transporter 1.9 TDI (2005 – 134,788 miles) – Part 1
️Thermostats play a key role in getting your engine running at the right temperature. Why…
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