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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Popular Vehicle Brands We Diagnose
10 MPG restored on a BMW 320d (2011 – 105,104 miles) – Diagnostics and Engine Carbon Clean
⚠️ How much could you save on your fuel bills? ‘Great job yesterday, noticed an…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Peugeot Partner 1.6 HDi (2018 – 82,465 miles)
⚠️ If you are serious about your vehicle maintenance then a regular diagnostic consultation and…
Failed DPF Differential Pressure Sensor – Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCI (2009 – 124,851 miles)
⚠️ Engine lights or DPF lights on? Vehicle not running like it should? Here we…
Rely on your Vehicle for Work (or Play)? Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on two Mercedes Sprinter based vehicles
Rely on your vehicle for work (or play)? Here we have a pair of Mercedes…
New Thermostat Required – Audi A6 2.0 TDI (2010 – 101,471 miles) for diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean
Is your service or MOT due soon? Nick booked us in to work on his…
2013 Mini Cooper 2.0 SD
⚠️ Prevention is better than repair – part 2 in the pouring rain ️☔ ✅…
Misbehaving thermostat wasting fuel on an Audi A4 1.9 TDI (2007 – 153,209 miles)
⚠️ Thermostats are critical in maintaining the best fuel economy and lowest emissions for your…
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ℹ️ Helping a returning customer today to save money on his vehicle costs. Maximising fuel…
MOT now PASSED – thermostat, engine mounts and Engine Carbon Clean (VW Caddy 2009 – 129,567 miles)
‘So the Caddy SDI MOT was a FAIL on emissions… so had it carbon cleaned,…
Have a warranty? Use it. VW Transporter 2.0 TDI (2018 – 65,864 miles) with an EGR fault
⚠️ How many of us use our warranty? ℹ️ If you have a warranty about…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – BMW 318d (2011 – 115,079 miles)
⚠️ Spending too much on fuel? Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – pair of VW Golfs
Lovely pair of VW Golfs today (one petrol, one diesel) for Ryan @ Clean Image…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI (2013 – 100,870 miles)
‘Its driving like a completely different car Its driving like a brand new car I…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Mercedes SLK230 (1998 – 46,406 miles)
⚠️ Treat your cherished vehicle to some TLC. ‘Very happy with the service provided on…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean – Vauxhall Vivaro (2013 – 146,913 miles)
⚠️ Rely on your vehicle for work? Keep it in tip top condition with a…
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