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
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a VW Golf 2.0 TDI (2010 – 94,059 miles)
‘Hi Adrian, just like to say how happy I am with your service, I’m so…
DPF issues from a failing pressure sensor on this Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 TDCI (2013 – 113,446 miles)
Recent DPF regeneration issues identified as a failing DPF Pressure sensor on this one. ⚠️…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCI (2014 – 67,490 miles)
A recovery of around 10 MPG on this Ford Kuga was very welcome for the…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTI with a sticking turbo (2012 – 114,172 miles)
‘If you want to get carbon cleaning done, stop here. Top customer service, excellent knowledge,…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Mazda CX-5 2.2 diesel (2013 – 74,630 miles)
‘Initial findings are an increase of 6mpg, so its paying for itself already. Thank you…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Vauxhall Astra 1.8 petrol (2009 – 99,800 miles)
⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as it used to be? Get…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI (2010 – 87,946 miles)
‘Amazing job sorting it all out and gave the right help and information to sort…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Ford Fiesta 1.6 (2002 – 56,256 miles)
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Get it checked out and cleaned up with our Which?…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on an Audi A3 1.6 TDI (2012 – 144,854 miles)
‘Hi mate driving really well…It has a noticeable pick up difference…not as loud too…Great results…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Mercedes C180 (1996 – 55,360 miles)
⚠️ Have an older vehicle you want to restore or get/keep running at its best?…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a VW Caddy 2.0 SDI (2007 – 95,208 miles)
⚠️ Vehicle failed or struggling to get through emissions on MOT? Poor fuel economy, smoke…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Nissan Primastar 1.9 (2006 – 177,252 miles)
‘So pleased with the results of my carbon clean van runs so much better than…
Diagnostic Consultation on a Mercedes C220 with an injector leak (2009 – 115,334 miles) – NO CLEAN
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Have any warranty with it? Use it! Get it checked…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Renault Laguna 1.5dci (2009 – 170,435 miles)
‘Well this is my second time using East Midlands engine carbon clean (F5ECC) carried out…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi (2006 – 151,328 miles)
⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as it should be? Get it…
‘A fully insured mobile service suitable for all combustion engines running petrol, diesel or LPG, no matter what age, engine size or mileage.‘
