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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Turbo sensor issues discovered on this Volvo V40 D3 just prior to a remap (2012 – 118,914 miles)
⛽ About to remap? Get it checked out and cleaned up beforehand to identify issues…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi (2011 – 126,300 miles)
⚠️ Have a warranty with your vehicle? Use it. ‘Hi Adrian thank you for today…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Vauxhall Astra GTC 2.0 (2015 – 84,341 miles)
‘The whole experience from start to finish was superb, great communication prior to the booking…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on an Audi A3 1.9 TDI (2007 – 157,821 miles)
‘Its driving lovely, thank you…yes I’m very happy with it’ Here we have an Audi…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a VW Golf 2.0 TDI (2007 – 142,029 miles)
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? DPF issues found may indicate the historic DPF data was…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Mini Cooper SD (2014 – 73,760 miles)
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? ‘Top Notch Service as Always ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”This is the second time…
Diagnostic Consultation and Engine Carbon Clean on a Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi (2014 – 175,245 miles)
⛽ How’s your fuel economy? A restoration of fuel recovery on this fully laden Ford…
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?…
‘A fully insured mobile service suitable for all combustion engines running petrol, diesel or LPG, no matter what age, engine size or mileage.‘
