Engine Carbon CLEANING & DPF Cleaning specialists in THE uk

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a multi-award-winning Which? Trusted Trader, known for Quality service, expert advice and proven results for cars, vans & fleets.

‘What really sets them apart is the comprehensive diagnostic work they carry out as part of the service’

Reviews For our Carbon Cleaning, DPF Cleaning and Diagnostics Services

Nick Rose profile picture
Nick Rose
24 hours ago
I had issues with my DPF on my 4.4 Range Rover so hot in touch with F5 and Leon came out to me to carry out a DPF clean. Not only did he tell me exactly what he was going to do but carried out a full diagnostic on my car just to see if there was any underlying issues other than dpf. He gave a really good explanation of the process as he checked all the boost pipes and inter coolers for leaks He couldn’t have been anymore friendly than he was and certainly knew his stuff. Dpf all unblocked and engine is back to normal. Couldn’t recommend F5 enough.
Dm Laycock profile picture
Dm Laycock
2 days ago
After going to merc tech in hull wgere they outright lied to me and attempted to charge me for work they never did. I found f5 by chance pulled out all the stops to get me up and running again. Steve was the best. He explained the full procedure and worked professionally THANKYOU.
Chris Dodson profile picture
Chris Dodson
3 days ago
I needed a DPF inspection quite quickly. I contacted Leon and he responded very quickly. Nice and easy to arrange, coming to our site, on time as promised. Leon was a very friendly chap, very knowledgeable, clearly explaining the whole process. All very simple, no stress and made my life a lot easier. I would have no hesitation in recommending.
Excellent service. Fast and reliable, great communication from them and turned up on time. Sorted my DPF issue on my van fast and well priced.
Mohammad Hossen profile picture
Mohammad Hossen
1 week ago
Fantastic service from Leon- what a knowledgeable gentleman who did a thorough check and diagnostic and advised accordingly on key issues. Car run beautifully following the carbon engine clean.
michael mcneive profile picture
michael mcneive
2 weeks ago
I had a DPF clean which has worked perfectly and got my diesel Rav4 back into perfect driving condition. Steve, the technician was very friendly and talked me through the whole diagnosis and treatment.
Silent Scream profile picture
Silent Scream
2 weeks ago
Recently bought a Mazda cx5 diesel and wanted piece of mind the engine had been cleaned. I was getting at most 44mpg (best I had got) I am now getting 49mpg. Well worth it and great people. Thanks again !
Alan Moore profile picture
Alan Moore
2 weeks ago
Just had my car done by F5ECC. Adrian talked me though how the process works. This is the second Merc I have had done by him in 2020. C250cdi and now a C350e sport. Noticed straight away more mpg. The car felt a lot smoother on acceleration. I was quite shocked at how much quicker and responsive the car was when I put it in sport+. I highly recomend having this done. Alan Moore. 66 plate C350e 75000 miles.
JAKE tyler profile picture
JAKE tyler
2 weeks ago
Adrian was very friendly and professional, showed me everything he did and talked me through the process… Plus car feels great 10/10 would recommend
Owen Moore profile picture
Owen Moore
3 weeks ago
Adrian came out and did a carbon clean on my Mercedes CLA45. If you've purchased a used car that's done a good amount of miles then I would highly recommend getting this done. It made all the difference to mine. Throttle response is better the car feels better as it climbs through the gears. Adrian was here for about an hour, was happy to talk through the process and shared diagnostic info straight to my phone. Really helpful and knowledgeable. Owen Moore.
Paul Auton profile picture
Paul Auton
3 weeks ago
Had Adrian carbon cleaning my Audi 2021 A4 tdi .waited to see results over a period of time .car runs smoothly and accelerates with ease The car seems to get to 60 mpg very quickly and just goes up from there so impressed. Adrian Improved the 4 injectors performance but found no 3 slightly out of spec .Adrian went tho the cars diagnosis system very impressive I would highly recommend paul .thanks Adrian
Sanjeev Kumar profile picture
Sanjeev Kumar
3 weeks ago
I found this organisation on Google. It had great reviews and the service which I required which was a carbon clean. I found Adrian very helpful and knowledgeable. While he was carrying out the service he explained everything to me and how it works. The car feels better now with it being more responsive and quieter. I would recommend Adrian and his company to friends and family if they required his services. Thanks Adrian hopefully see you again sometime.

Live Data Diagnostics & Engine Performance Services

Our mobile Engine Carbon Clean, Live Data Diagnostics and DPF Cleaning agents diagnose running issues, restore power, performance, fuel economy and lower emissions. 

Engine Carbon Clean

Engine Carbon Clean service

Engine Carbon Cleaning (includes live data diagnostics) restores power, performance, fuel economy and emissions. Helps prevent issues with vibration, noise, smoke, MOT emissions and extend EGR/DPF life.

Petrol, Diesel, LPG or Hybrid vehicles of any age and mileage.

Live Data Diagnostics

Live Data Diagnostics

Live Data Diagnostics uses real-time engine data to identify faults and underlying issues and prevent costly repairs before they develop. Live data is essential for proper diagnosis where codes may not be found on a cheap reader or issues not yet logged.

Vehicles with 12v diagnostics.

DPF Clean & Reset

An advanced service to diagnose regeneration issues and to clean, flush and recalibrate your Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) or Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF).

Ideal for soot and oil blockages, plus on a maintenance basis to combat regeneration issues from residual ash accumulation.

‘Simply The Best Regular Preventative Maintenance For your vehicle, because regular servicing just isn’t enough.‘

Why Choose F5ECC?

Trusted by drivers and recognised by industry experts, F5ECC is a multi-award-winning, Which? Trusted Trader and IMI-certified mobile service specialising in engine carbon cleaning, DPF cleaning and live data diagnostics.

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What to expect from Our Mobile Engine Cleaning Process

Booking with F5ECC is more than just an engine clean; it’s a complete vehicle health check and detox for your vehicle.

Areas we cover across the UK

F5ECC provides mobile cleaning for engine carbon, DPFs and an engine diagnostic service across a wide area of the UK.

Our fully equipped mobile agents come
directly to you (at home or work) anywhere in the East Midlands, West Midlands and surrounding counties.

UK map areas we cover for carbon clean
We regularly serve customers in:

Whether you drive a single car, van or manage a fleet, we deliver the same award-winning service wherever you are. If you’re just outside these areas, get in touch. We often travel further for a small additional travel fee.

Book your mobile service today and experience professional engine cleaning, DPF diagnostics and live data diagnostics wherever you’re based.

A fully insured and IMI-Certified Mobile Service Direct to your door across the east and west midlands and beyond

Book Your Engine Carbon Clean Today

Restore your car’s performance and enjoy a smoother, quieter, efficient drive.

What Our Customers Say

Nick Rose profile picture
Nick Rose
24 hours ago
I had issues with my DPF on my 4.4 Range Rover so hot in touch with F5 and Leon came out to me to carry out a DPF clean. Not only did he tell me exactly what he was going to do but carried out a full diagnostic on my car just to see if there was any underlying issues other than dpf. He gave a really good explanation of the process as he checked all the boost pipes and inter coolers for leaks He couldn’t have been anymore friendly than he was and certainly knew his stuff. Dpf all unblocked and engine is back to normal. Couldn’t recommend F5 enough.
Dm Laycock profile picture
Dm Laycock
2 days ago
After going to merc tech in hull wgere they outright lied to me and attempted to charge me for work they never did. I found f5 by chance pulled out all the stops to get me up and running again. Steve was the best. He explained the full procedure and worked professionally THANKYOU.
Chris Dodson profile picture
Chris Dodson
3 days ago
I needed a DPF inspection quite quickly. I contacted Leon and he responded very quickly. Nice and easy to arrange, coming to our site, on time as promised. Leon was a very friendly chap, very knowledgeable, clearly explaining the whole process. All very simple, no stress and made my life a lot easier. I would have no hesitation in recommending.
Excellent service. Fast and reliable, great communication from them and turned up on time. Sorted my DPF issue on my van fast and well priced.
Mohammad Hossen profile picture
Mohammad Hossen
1 week ago
Fantastic service from Leon- what a knowledgeable gentleman who did a thorough check and diagnostic and advised accordingly on key issues. Car run beautifully following the carbon engine clean.
michael mcneive profile picture
michael mcneive
2 weeks ago
I had a DPF clean which has worked perfectly and got my diesel Rav4 back into perfect driving condition. Steve, the technician was very friendly and talked me through the whole diagnosis and treatment.
Silent Scream profile picture
Silent Scream
2 weeks ago
Recently bought a Mazda cx5 diesel and wanted piece of mind the engine had been cleaned. I was getting at most 44mpg (best I had got) I am now getting 49mpg. Well worth it and great people. Thanks again !
Alan Moore profile picture
Alan Moore
2 weeks ago
Just had my car done by F5ECC. Adrian talked me though how the process works. This is the second Merc I have had done by him in 2020. C250cdi and now a C350e sport. Noticed straight away more mpg. The car felt a lot smoother on acceleration. I was quite shocked at how much quicker and responsive the car was when I put it in sport+. I highly recomend having this done. Alan Moore. 66 plate C350e 75000 miles.
JAKE tyler profile picture
JAKE tyler
2 weeks ago
Adrian was very friendly and professional, showed me everything he did and talked me through the process… Plus car feels great 10/10 would recommend
Owen Moore profile picture
Owen Moore
3 weeks ago
Adrian came out and did a carbon clean on my Mercedes CLA45. If you've purchased a used car that's done a good amount of miles then I would highly recommend getting this done. It made all the difference to mine. Throttle response is better the car feels better as it climbs through the gears. Adrian was here for about an hour, was happy to talk through the process and shared diagnostic info straight to my phone. Really helpful and knowledgeable. Owen Moore.
Paul Auton profile picture
Paul Auton
3 weeks ago
Had Adrian carbon cleaning my Audi 2021 A4 tdi .waited to see results over a period of time .car runs smoothly and accelerates with ease The car seems to get to 60 mpg very quickly and just goes up from there so impressed. Adrian Improved the 4 injectors performance but found no 3 slightly out of spec .Adrian went tho the cars diagnosis system very impressive I would highly recommend paul .thanks Adrian
Sanjeev Kumar profile picture
Sanjeev Kumar
3 weeks ago
I found this organisation on Google. It had great reviews and the service which I required which was a carbon clean. I found Adrian very helpful and knowledgeable. While he was carrying out the service he explained everything to me and how it works. The car feels better now with it being more responsive and quieter. I would recommend Adrian and his company to friends and family if they required his services. Thanks Adrian hopefully see you again sometime.

Meet The F5ECC Area Managers

With years of hands-on experience in engine carbon cleaning, DPF diagnostics and performance restoration, Adrian, Leon, Mark and Steve have helped thousands of drivers across the UK to restore efficiency, reduce emissions and extend the life of their vehicles.

carbon cleaning team Bourne
Bourne Hub

Adrian

Adrian is the team lead for our Bourne hub which covers the East Midlands Counties plus East Anglia, Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire.

Carbon Cleaning East Midlands
Lincoln Hub

Leon

Leon is the team lead for our Lincoln hub which covers all the East Midlands Counties, plus up into North Lincolnshire & Yorkshire.

Carbon Cleaning Birmingham
Birmingham Hub

Mark

Mark is the team lead for our Birmingham hub which covers all the West Midlands Counties and across into East Midlands.

yorkshire DPF clean
Yorkshire Hub

Steve

Steve is the team lead for our Yorkshire hub which covers Humberside and the Yorkshire Counties.

Engine Carbon Cleaning FAQs

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. It also 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.

What does DPF Cleaning do?

A mobile service to properly diagnose, clean and reset a DPF.  Suitable for soot and oil blockages and on a maintenance basis to avoid residual ash accumulation, causing regeneration issues. DPF Investigation and Clean Service

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.

Still got questions?