Ford 2.0 EcoBlue Oil Pump Belt Problems: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention
by The 2.0 EcoBlue oil pump belt can break down and starve a Ford Transit engine of oil. Learn the symptoms, causes, what an inspection involves and how to prevent it.
Ford Transit Common Problems: A Guide to the Mk7, Mk8 and Transit Custom
Ford Transit common problems explained for the Mk7, Mk8 and Transit Custom: EcoBlue oil pump belt, AdBlue, DPF, injectors, clutch, rust and what to check first.
1.5 BlueHDi (DV5) Engine Problems: A Guide for Van Owners
The 1.5 BlueHDi DV5 van engine explained: timing chain wear, AdBlue faults, DPF issues and what to check before buying.
Van Servicing Guide: Intervals, What’s Included and Why Oil Spec Matters
What a proper van service includes, how service intervals work, why low-SAPS oil matters and the weekly checks every owner should do.
Diesel Van DPF Problems: Causes, Symptoms and How to Fix Them
Why diesel van DPFs block, the warning signs to watch for, and the right way to fix a clogged particulate filter without wasting money.
DV5 1.5 BlueHDi Camshaft & 8mm Timing Chain Assembly (Expert, Dispatch, Vivaro, Proace)
A rattling or stretched timing chain on the 1.5 BlueHDi DV5 engine is a fault that only gets more expensive the longer it’s left, and …
How to Remove Injectors on a 1.5 DV5 Diesel Van (Vivaro, Expert, Dispatch, Proace)
Faulty injectors on the 1.5 DV5 diesel engine can cause anything from a rough idle to hard starting and heavy fuel consumption, and getting them …
1.5 DV5 Head Gasket Replacement: What the Job Involves (Vivaro, Dispatch, Expert, Proace)
A blown head gasket on the 1.5 DV5 diesel engine is one of the more expensive faults you can face on a Vivaro, Dispatch, Expert …
Van Payload and Weight Limits: What the Law Actually Requires
Most overloaded vans are overloaded by accident, because payload is calculated wrongly. How to work out yours properly, and why axle limits catch people out.
Van Winter Preparation: What Actually Prevents Breakdowns
Most winter breakdowns are battery, fuel or visibility related, and all three are preventable. What to check before the cold arrives, ranked by what actually strands people.