Engine Carbon Clean Experts in the UK
At F5ECC we offer a safe, controlled Engine Carbon Cleaning to deliver reliable, measurable results for cars, vans and fleet vehicles.
Restore Power, Performance, Fuel Economy and Emissions.
Prevention is better than repair. Regular servicing just isn’t enough.
Our service focuses heavily on identifying underlying issues during the clean with our inclusive live data engine diagnostic expertise and is backed by multiple industry awards and endorsed by Which? Trusted Trader.
Engine carbon cleaning is ideal for petrol, diesel, LPG or hybrid engines of any age, size or mileage.
Reviews For our Carbon Engine Cleaning Services
Gary Simpson
20 hours ago
Today Adrian from F5 Carbon7 DPF Clean came to de carbonise my xc60 he arrived bang on time he was very courteous and explained in great detail what the process was .
He set up within 5 minutes and went on to the diagnostics and talked me through what was coming up after a reset all was clear. It took about 1 hour in total great job well happy would definitely recommend Adrian well mannered gentleman.
He set up within 5 minutes and went on to the diagnostics and talked me through what was coming up after a reset all was clear. It took about 1 hour in total great job well happy would definitely recommend Adrian well mannered gentleman.
Emils Matulis
4 days ago
Called for one service, but gentlemen helped diagnose the real problem and as well explain how to fix it!
Leon has great knowledge! Would recommend!
Will use in future!
Leon has great knowledge! Would recommend!
Will use in future!
Caroline Muscroft
2 weeks ago
Weve gone away to scarbrough on holiday and my dpf was blocked and not running properly. Messaged and came out to us the next day! Brilliant service thankyou so much! Will be booking in for the carbon clean next
Craig Harmieson
3 weeks ago
Amazing service, didnt expect too much but totally blew mind, performance was increased, not much but I'd recently had a new turbo, so didnt expect much, as for mpg, I was expecting afew mpg here or there, but in truth it blew my mind, I have a 2005 mondeo st estate with 162k on the clock, and it went from 45.4 mpg on motorways to 68.8, posted video as proof, should highly recommend
Emma Valentine
4 weeks ago
Couldn’t ask for better service. Had a carbon clean done this week on my partner’s Astra. Adrian responded very quickly to my initial query and got us booked in for the next day. He was very thorough and explained everything that I wasn’t sure of (my knowledge on cars is awful). He provided the fault codes and the live engine data and gave great advice about how to fix the current issue we were having with our car. The car runs very smoothly and is finally lovely to drive again, wish we’d done this sooner. He was very friendly & polite which put any worries I had at rest. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Thank you so much!
Seagrave Media
4 weeks ago
"I recently had F5 Engine Carbon Clean work on my three vehicles—a 2012 BMW X1, 2007 Jaguar XJ, and 2005 Audi TT—and the results are superb.
What really sets them apart is the comprehensive diagnostic work they carry out as part of the service. On two of my cars, the diagnostics highlighted a couple of underlying issues that I was completely unaware of. Because these were caught early, I was able to get them resolved alongside the carbon clean, which has made a massive difference to the overall performance.
All three cars now idle more quietly, feel sharper, and pull much more smoothly. It’s rare to find a service that combines deep technical knowledge with such tangible results. Professional, thorough, and highly recommended!"
What really sets them apart is the comprehensive diagnostic work they carry out as part of the service. On two of my cars, the diagnostics highlighted a couple of underlying issues that I was completely unaware of. Because these were caught early, I was able to get them resolved alongside the carbon clean, which has made a massive difference to the overall performance.
All three cars now idle more quietly, feel sharper, and pull much more smoothly. It’s rare to find a service that combines deep technical knowledge with such tangible results. Professional, thorough, and highly recommended!"
Andrew Bailey
4 weeks ago
Highly recommend!!
Excellent service, Adrian turned up on time, had the carbon clean and my car was diagnosed with a DPF issue so had a follow up appointment by Leon to sort out the issue and as I said before the car is much improved MPG seems back to normal and the car is running great.
Many thanks ????????
Excellent service, Adrian turned up on time, had the carbon clean and my car was diagnosed with a DPF issue so had a follow up appointment by Leon to sort out the issue and as I said before the car is much improved MPG seems back to normal and the car is running great.
Many thanks ????????
Charlie Stokes
1 month ago
Steve came out to give our DPF a full clean on our bmw 2 series the before and after results are incredible. More power better MPG and overall the car feels way better to drive. He showed us the before and after statistics. We are definitely getting him back to do a carbon clean
Amy Fryer-skelham
1 month ago
Our 3rd car being done by Adrian and always impresses us with the results . Very happy and will be lining number 4 up very soon
Ben Castle
1 month ago
Highly recommend this company.
Van was very sluggish and noisy so thought I would try a carbon clean and diagnostics.
Adrian was very quick to respond to my enquiry and managed to fit me in the same week. Adrian was incredibly knowledgeable and ran through the diagnostics with me and answered any questions I had. Carbon clean was quick and effective.
After the carbon clean the van drove a lot better and pulled through all gears very smoothly.
Well worth doing.
Van was very sluggish and noisy so thought I would try a carbon clean and diagnostics.
Adrian was very quick to respond to my enquiry and managed to fit me in the same week. Adrian was incredibly knowledgeable and ran through the diagnostics with me and answered any questions I had. Carbon clean was quick and effective.
After the carbon clean the van drove a lot better and pulled through all gears very smoothly.
Well worth doing.
Adam Brown
1 month ago
I rang Adrian after using him in the past and he got me booked in really quick, came out with constant updates on arrival time so didn’t have to sit around waiting. Did all the checks on the car then explained everything as it was being done, didn’t mind answering any questions asked. Mentioned a slight vibration and after it was all done the vibration was almost non existent sounded loads better and was driving in my opinion better. Really good job was very pleased and top man Thanks
Tim Ward
1 month ago
All round a very impressive service.There is a noticeable improvement in my 100k mile diesel, it runs more smoothly and hopefully will have a better mpg.
Adrian also took time to examine a number of engine fault codes, listing them for me for further investigations.
Thank you!
Adrian also took time to examine a number of engine fault codes, listing them for me for further investigations.
Thank you!
If you’re searching for a carbon clean in your area for your own car, van or a fleet, our mobile service delivers a safe, controlled engine carbon clean wherever you are.
Engine Carbon Cleaning Service
inc. Live Data Diagnostics
Benefits of a Carbon Clean
Price Between £90-129
‘Prevention is better than repair! Diagnose running issues, restore power, performance, fuel economy and lower emissions.’
- Reduced power and sluggish response
- High emissions and MOT failures
- Sticking EGR valves and turbos
- DPF blockages and warning lights
- Excessive smoke
- Declining fuel economy (MPG)
Our engine carbon clean service helps recover smooth, consistent running across petrol, diesel, hybrid, classic and performance vehicles.
Reviews For our Engine Cleaning Services
Gary Simpson
20 hours ago
Today Adrian from F5 Carbon7 DPF Clean came to de carbonise my xc60 he arrived bang on time he was very courteous and explained in great detail what the process was .
He set up within 5 minutes and went on to the diagnostics and talked me through what was coming up after a reset all was clear. It took about 1 hour in total great job well happy would definitely recommend Adrian well mannered gentleman.
He set up within 5 minutes and went on to the diagnostics and talked me through what was coming up after a reset all was clear. It took about 1 hour in total great job well happy would definitely recommend Adrian well mannered gentleman.
Emils Matulis
4 days ago
Called for one service, but gentlemen helped diagnose the real problem and as well explain how to fix it!
Leon has great knowledge! Would recommend!
Will use in future!
Leon has great knowledge! Would recommend!
Will use in future!
Caroline Muscroft
2 weeks ago
Weve gone away to scarbrough on holiday and my dpf was blocked and not running properly. Messaged and came out to us the next day! Brilliant service thankyou so much! Will be booking in for the carbon clean next
Craig Harmieson
3 weeks ago
Amazing service, didnt expect too much but totally blew mind, performance was increased, not much but I'd recently had a new turbo, so didnt expect much, as for mpg, I was expecting afew mpg here or there, but in truth it blew my mind, I have a 2005 mondeo st estate with 162k on the clock, and it went from 45.4 mpg on motorways to 68.8, posted video as proof, should highly recommend
Emma Valentine
4 weeks ago
Couldn’t ask for better service. Had a carbon clean done this week on my partner’s Astra. Adrian responded very quickly to my initial query and got us booked in for the next day. He was very thorough and explained everything that I wasn’t sure of (my knowledge on cars is awful). He provided the fault codes and the live engine data and gave great advice about how to fix the current issue we were having with our car. The car runs very smoothly and is finally lovely to drive again, wish we’d done this sooner. He was very friendly & polite which put any worries I had at rest. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Thank you so much!
Seagrave Media
4 weeks ago
"I recently had F5 Engine Carbon Clean work on my three vehicles—a 2012 BMW X1, 2007 Jaguar XJ, and 2005 Audi TT—and the results are superb.
What really sets them apart is the comprehensive diagnostic work they carry out as part of the service. On two of my cars, the diagnostics highlighted a couple of underlying issues that I was completely unaware of. Because these were caught early, I was able to get them resolved alongside the carbon clean, which has made a massive difference to the overall performance.
All three cars now idle more quietly, feel sharper, and pull much more smoothly. It’s rare to find a service that combines deep technical knowledge with such tangible results. Professional, thorough, and highly recommended!"
What really sets them apart is the comprehensive diagnostic work they carry out as part of the service. On two of my cars, the diagnostics highlighted a couple of underlying issues that I was completely unaware of. Because these were caught early, I was able to get them resolved alongside the carbon clean, which has made a massive difference to the overall performance.
All three cars now idle more quietly, feel sharper, and pull much more smoothly. It’s rare to find a service that combines deep technical knowledge with such tangible results. Professional, thorough, and highly recommended!"
Andrew Bailey
4 weeks ago
Highly recommend!!
Excellent service, Adrian turned up on time, had the carbon clean and my car was diagnosed with a DPF issue so had a follow up appointment by Leon to sort out the issue and as I said before the car is much improved MPG seems back to normal and the car is running great.
Many thanks ????????
Excellent service, Adrian turned up on time, had the carbon clean and my car was diagnosed with a DPF issue so had a follow up appointment by Leon to sort out the issue and as I said before the car is much improved MPG seems back to normal and the car is running great.
Many thanks ????????
Charlie Stokes
1 month ago
Steve came out to give our DPF a full clean on our bmw 2 series the before and after results are incredible. More power better MPG and overall the car feels way better to drive. He showed us the before and after statistics. We are definitely getting him back to do a carbon clean
Amy Fryer-skelham
1 month ago
Our 3rd car being done by Adrian and always impresses us with the results . Very happy and will be lining number 4 up very soon
Ben Castle
1 month ago
Highly recommend this company.
Van was very sluggish and noisy so thought I would try a carbon clean and diagnostics.
Adrian was very quick to respond to my enquiry and managed to fit me in the same week. Adrian was incredibly knowledgeable and ran through the diagnostics with me and answered any questions I had. Carbon clean was quick and effective.
After the carbon clean the van drove a lot better and pulled through all gears very smoothly.
Well worth doing.
Van was very sluggish and noisy so thought I would try a carbon clean and diagnostics.
Adrian was very quick to respond to my enquiry and managed to fit me in the same week. Adrian was incredibly knowledgeable and ran through the diagnostics with me and answered any questions I had. Carbon clean was quick and effective.
After the carbon clean the van drove a lot better and pulled through all gears very smoothly.
Well worth doing.
Adam Brown
1 month ago
I rang Adrian after using him in the past and he got me booked in really quick, came out with constant updates on arrival time so didn’t have to sit around waiting. Did all the checks on the car then explained everything as it was being done, didn’t mind answering any questions asked. Mentioned a slight vibration and after it was all done the vibration was almost non existent sounded loads better and was driving in my opinion better. Really good job was very pleased and top man Thanks
Tim Ward
1 month ago
All round a very impressive service.There is a noticeable improvement in my 100k mile diesel, it runs more smoothly and hopefully will have a better mpg.
Adrian also took time to examine a number of engine fault codes, listing them for me for further investigations.
Thank you!
Adrian also took time to examine a number of engine fault codes, listing them for me for further investigations.
Thank you!
- Work vehicles
- High-mileage cars
- Diesel engines with DPF systems
- Classic and vintage vehicles
- Cars doing repeated short journeys
- Declining fuel economy (MPG)
By addressing carbon at the source, our engine carbon cleaning helps support the longevity of expensive components.
‘What makes us different? Our focus on Live data Diagnostics throughout the clean. It’s essentially a health check and detox for your vehicle.’
- EGR data
- DPF soot/ash levels
- Fuel pressure
- Injector balance
- Turbo performance
- Sensor readings
The vehicle may be running perfectly fine with no engine lights, but you never know what you are going to find.
A mobile service suitable for all petrol, diesel, LPG, hybrid or any other hydrocarbon-based engines in cars, vans, bikes, boats, etc.
The service takes about one hour (per vehicle) and is performed at home or a location to suit you (by appointment).
Reviews For our Carbon Cleaning, DPF & Engine Diagnostics Services
Gary Simpson
20 hours ago
Today Adrian from F5 Carbon7 DPF Clean came to de carbonise my xc60 he arrived bang on time he was very courteous and explained in great detail what the process was .
He set up within 5 minutes and went on to the diagnostics and talked me through what was coming up after a reset all was clear. It took about 1 hour in total great job well happy would definitely recommend Adrian well mannered gentleman.
He set up within 5 minutes and went on to the diagnostics and talked me through what was coming up after a reset all was clear. It took about 1 hour in total great job well happy would definitely recommend Adrian well mannered gentleman.
Emils Matulis
4 days ago
Called for one service, but gentlemen helped diagnose the real problem and as well explain how to fix it!
Leon has great knowledge! Would recommend!
Will use in future!
Leon has great knowledge! Would recommend!
Will use in future!
Caroline Muscroft
2 weeks ago
Weve gone away to scarbrough on holiday and my dpf was blocked and not running properly. Messaged and came out to us the next day! Brilliant service thankyou so much! Will be booking in for the carbon clean next
Craig Harmieson
3 weeks ago
Amazing service, didnt expect too much but totally blew mind, performance was increased, not much but I'd recently had a new turbo, so didnt expect much, as for mpg, I was expecting afew mpg here or there, but in truth it blew my mind, I have a 2005 mondeo st estate with 162k on the clock, and it went from 45.4 mpg on motorways to 68.8, posted video as proof, should highly recommend
Emma Valentine
4 weeks ago
Couldn’t ask for better service. Had a carbon clean done this week on my partner’s Astra. Adrian responded very quickly to my initial query and got us booked in for the next day. He was very thorough and explained everything that I wasn’t sure of (my knowledge on cars is awful). He provided the fault codes and the live engine data and gave great advice about how to fix the current issue we were having with our car. The car runs very smoothly and is finally lovely to drive again, wish we’d done this sooner. He was very friendly & polite which put any worries I had at rest. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Thank you so much!
Seagrave Media
4 weeks ago
"I recently had F5 Engine Carbon Clean work on my three vehicles—a 2012 BMW X1, 2007 Jaguar XJ, and 2005 Audi TT—and the results are superb.
What really sets them apart is the comprehensive diagnostic work they carry out as part of the service. On two of my cars, the diagnostics highlighted a couple of underlying issues that I was completely unaware of. Because these were caught early, I was able to get them resolved alongside the carbon clean, which has made a massive difference to the overall performance.
All three cars now idle more quietly, feel sharper, and pull much more smoothly. It’s rare to find a service that combines deep technical knowledge with such tangible results. Professional, thorough, and highly recommended!"
What really sets them apart is the comprehensive diagnostic work they carry out as part of the service. On two of my cars, the diagnostics highlighted a couple of underlying issues that I was completely unaware of. Because these were caught early, I was able to get them resolved alongside the carbon clean, which has made a massive difference to the overall performance.
All three cars now idle more quietly, feel sharper, and pull much more smoothly. It’s rare to find a service that combines deep technical knowledge with such tangible results. Professional, thorough, and highly recommended!"
Andrew Bailey
4 weeks ago
Highly recommend!!
Excellent service, Adrian turned up on time, had the carbon clean and my car was diagnosed with a DPF issue so had a follow up appointment by Leon to sort out the issue and as I said before the car is much improved MPG seems back to normal and the car is running great.
Many thanks ????????
Excellent service, Adrian turned up on time, had the carbon clean and my car was diagnosed with a DPF issue so had a follow up appointment by Leon to sort out the issue and as I said before the car is much improved MPG seems back to normal and the car is running great.
Many thanks ????????
Charlie Stokes
1 month ago
Steve came out to give our DPF a full clean on our bmw 2 series the before and after results are incredible. More power better MPG and overall the car feels way better to drive. He showed us the before and after statistics. We are definitely getting him back to do a carbon clean
Amy Fryer-skelham
1 month ago
Our 3rd car being done by Adrian and always impresses us with the results . Very happy and will be lining number 4 up very soon
Ben Castle
1 month ago
Highly recommend this company.
Van was very sluggish and noisy so thought I would try a carbon clean and diagnostics.
Adrian was very quick to respond to my enquiry and managed to fit me in the same week. Adrian was incredibly knowledgeable and ran through the diagnostics with me and answered any questions I had. Carbon clean was quick and effective.
After the carbon clean the van drove a lot better and pulled through all gears very smoothly.
Well worth doing.
Van was very sluggish and noisy so thought I would try a carbon clean and diagnostics.
Adrian was very quick to respond to my enquiry and managed to fit me in the same week. Adrian was incredibly knowledgeable and ran through the diagnostics with me and answered any questions I had. Carbon clean was quick and effective.
After the carbon clean the van drove a lot better and pulled through all gears very smoothly.
Well worth doing.
Adam Brown
1 month ago
I rang Adrian after using him in the past and he got me booked in really quick, came out with constant updates on arrival time so didn’t have to sit around waiting. Did all the checks on the car then explained everything as it was being done, didn’t mind answering any questions asked. Mentioned a slight vibration and after it was all done the vibration was almost non existent sounded loads better and was driving in my opinion better. Really good job was very pleased and top man Thanks
Tim Ward
1 month ago
All round a very impressive service.There is a noticeable improvement in my 100k mile diesel, it runs more smoothly and hopefully will have a better mpg.
Adrian also took time to examine a number of engine fault codes, listing them for me for further investigations.
Thank you!
Adrian also took time to examine a number of engine fault codes, listing them for me for further investigations.
Thank you!
- Poor fuel economy
- Rough or uneven running
- Slower acceleration
- Increased vibration and noise
- Higher emissions that may cause MOT failures
- Wear on injectors, engine mounts and other moving parts
A carbon-loaded engine simply has to work harder which makes the driving experience feel heavy and less responsive.
Carbon Cleaning FAQs
Got a question about our Carbon Cleaning service? We’ve answered some of the most common questions we get from vehicle owners across the UK. From how often to book a carbon clean to what results you can expect, here’s everything you need to know before your appointment.
What does an Engine Carbon Clean do?
Keeping your engine cleaned on a regular basis helps prevent issues such as DPF issues, MOT emissions failures or sticking turbos. An Engine Carbon Clean is great at cleaning up the back of a turbo, combustion chamber, injector tips, pistons, cylinders and cats to get a vehicle running smooth, quiet, responsive, economical and emissions friendly again.
Can you carbon clean a petrol engine?
Yes. All hydrocarbon engines create carbon build up depending on the mileage, driving style, journey length and fuel quality used. You can clean petrol, diesel, LPG, hybrid or anything else such as methane. Not just cars and vans, but we also work on boats, tractors, tanks, generators, landfill engines, anything really.
What are signs of carbon build up?
Typical symptoms include a decline in fuel economy, noisier engine, increased vibration, sluggish response and smoke/emissions levels. As fuel economy and emission targets have got stricter over the years the engine components have been developed and added in order to keep the soot within the vehicle rather than passing it out through the exhaust. This then clogs up EGR valves, inlet manifolds and DPFs.
When should you Engine Carbon Clean?
If you have just bought a vehicle or warranty is due to expire then it is a perfect time to get it checked out and cleaned up. As part of your regular maintenance plan an ideal time is just prior to a service or MOT to help keep your vehicle running smoothly, quietly, economically and with low emissions. Most people are coming back for repeats approximately every 15-20k miles based on driving style, journey length and fuel quality.
Does Carbon Engine Cleaning actually work?
Yes it does and it is very good at what it does as long as the relevant pre-checks are performed to ensure an effective clean and critically it is done by someone who is properly trained, certified, with the right approach and equipment.