CRM Mitchell1, Author at Brian's Automotive Repair

2010 Toyota Corolla
Mileage
228,855
Service Date
9/6/2024
Services Performed
Tested battery and failed, also noticed negative terminal loose damaged and positive terminal loose and corroded. Tightened the terminals and vehicle starts. Rec replacing the battery MT 35, both terminals with marine style, a throttle body service. Then retest the charging system. After replacing battery and terminals performed a post charging system test and passed, charging 13.8 volts.
Replace both battery terminals, replace the defective battery and clean all the electrical connections, reassemble and recheck the charging system again.
By removing the throttle body boot to gain access to the throttle body. The with a chemical, cleaning out the throttle body and wiping clean all debris. Then reassemble as required. Perform a computer relearn learn if necessary.
Gary S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/6/2024
2008 Chevrolet HHR
Mileage
268,302
Service Date
9/5/2024
Services Performed
Service air conditioner. Check condition of all belts and lines. Evacuate and recharge with reclaimed R-134. Test system performance. Note center vent temp Max Cool/High____50_____ Connect gauge set and advise of High and Low pressures @ 1500 Rpm. Ambient____100_________High__120_________Low__35________ Inspect Belts, hoses, fan clutch, and electric fans if equipped and advise of recommendations. Turned A/C on and confirmed, does not blow cold. Found the A/C compressor clutch is not cycling on. Checked pressures and they are high enough to cycle the clutch. Checked the A/C relay and is okay, check for power and ground at the compressor clutch and is present. Found no continuity in the compressor clutch. The compressor clutch has failed. Rec replacing the compressor, expansion valve and dryer which is part of the condenser and flush. Then recharge the system and retest.
A/C COMPRESSOR – Remove & Replace – 2.4L Eng – [DOES NOT include Air Conditioning System recover, evacuate and/or recharge.]
CONDENSER – Remove & Replace – [DOES NOT include Air Conditioning System recover, evacuate and/or recharge.]
EVAPORATOR EXPANSION VALVE – Remove & Replace – [DOES NOT include Air Conditioning System recover, evacuate and/or recharge.]
Removed the passenger side kick panel and placed the water hose on the roof spraying the sun roof and Windshield. Let water run for a few minutes and could not replicate a leak condition. Noticed old water stains on the sun roof door.
Found the right outer tie rod to spindle nut very loose, as well as both inner tie rod jam nuts. Tightened nuts and rechecked, found both outer tie rods still have play and the sway bar bushing do as well. Rec replacing both outer tie rods and sway bar bushings then alignment.
TIE ROD &/OR END – Remove & Replace – Outer,Both – [Includes: Adjust toe-in only. NOTE: Deduct .4 if alignment is also performed. NOTE: Manufacturer recommends removal of Rack and Pinion Steering Gear when replacing Inner Tie Rod End(s) on some models. If
STABILIZER BAR BUSHING – Remove & Replace – At Frame,Both
Alignment
Bob V. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/5/2024
2017 Honda Pilot
Mileage
84,371
Service Date
8/20/2024
Services Performed
FRONT BRAKES @ __9____MM REMAINING REAR BRAKES @ __8___MM REMAINING
Ramon H. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/20/2024
2021 Kia Sportage
Mileage
13,660
Service Date
8/19/2024
Services Performed
FRONT BRAKES @ __9____MM REMAINING REAR BRAKES @ __9___MM REMAINING
Thomas P. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/19/2024
2006 Hummer H2
Mileage
126,705
Service Date
8/7/2024
Services Performed
Service air conditioner. Check condition of all belts and lines. Evacuate and recharge with reclaimed R-134. Test system performance. Note center vent temp Max Cool/High___55°______ Connect gauge set and advise of High and Low pressures @ 1500 Rpm. Ambient____105°_________High___200psi________Low____50psi______ Inspect Belts, hoses, fan clutch, and electric fans if equipped and advise of recommendations.
We have checked the cooling system and found a different type of coolant in the cooling system. We recommend Dex Cool coolant. We recommend a drain and fill of the cooling system. We also recommend replacing the thermostat/housing while we have the cooling system open. We also have diagnosed that the cooling fan is not operating as design. The fan clutch is free spinning and not locking into engagement to pull cool air through the radiator. We are also going to recommend replacing the serpentine belts because of cracking and replace the both serpentine belt tensioners as well as the idler pulley. These repairs should get the cooling system back in order.
COOLING SYSTEM – Drain and fill cooling system as required.
Replace both serpentine belt tensioner's and idler. Replace both serpentine belts.
THERMOSTAT – Remove & Replace
FAN CLUTCH – Remove & Replace
Scott W. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/7/2024
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
Mileage
76,150
Service Date
7/23/2024
Services Performed
Service air conditioner. Check condition of all belts and lines. Evacuate and recharge with reclaimed R-134. Test system performance. Note center vent temp Max Cool/High_____45____ Connect gauge set and advise of High and Low pressures @ 1500 Rpm. Ambient_______81______High___250psi________Low___45psi_______ Inspect Belts, hoses, fan clutch, and electric fans if equipped and advise of recommendations.
We removed the inner panel one the drivers slide door and disassemblied all the linkage to final gain access to the faulty door acuator motor. We removed the acuator and verified that the door lock acuator was faulty. We reinstalled a new acuator and reassembled as required.
Cindy N. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/25/2024
2019 Toyota Highlander
Mileage
39,691
Service Date
7/19/2024
Services Performed
FRONT BRAKES @ __10____MM REMAINING REAR BRAKES @ __10___MM REMAINING
Replace front brake pad linings and machine front brake disc rotors. Clean and lubricate brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Check and fill brake fluid. Bleed air from system. Road test vehicle.
Replace rear shoes/Pads Install rear hardware, if necessary, machine drums or rotors, and adjust parking brake. Road test vehicle.
Susan P. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/19/2024
2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport
Mileage
173,629
Service Date
7/12/2024
Services Performed
We have diagnosed the problem as a leaking timing cover gasket and most likely a front seal as well. The serpentine belt is cracked. We recommend replacing the serpentine belt, tensioner, and idler pulley.
Set time pressure to spec. Light remained on. Scanned for codes and vehicle has code for the left front Tire pressure sensor. Vehicle requires a new tire pressure sensor.
TIMING COVER GASKET – Remove & Replace – [Includes: Perform Relearn procedure.] – [Includes: Replace Front Oil Seal(s).]
Bob V. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/13/2024
2006 Jeep Wrangler
Mileage
110,093
Service Date
7/3/2024
Services Performed
THERMOSTAT – Remove & Replace
Found a P0132 1/1 O2 sensor voltage high and a P0456 EVAP system small leak detected.
The A/C system blows cold but only out of the defrost and floor. Found the actuator that controls the blend door and no vacuum is present when commanded. Smoke tested the vacuum system for the hvac system and found a broken hose in the engine compartment. Replaced the hose and smoke tested again, no other leaks found at this time. Now the blend door system is working correctly.
Mike N. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/3/2024
2010 Dodge Challenger
Mileage
206,521
Service Date
7/2/2024
Services Performed
We inspected the pulley system and found that the water is in fact seized causing the belt to shred. We spun all the other accessory drive pulleys and found that the tensioner and the idler pulley are worn out as well. All other dive pulleys are ok at this time. We recommend replacing the water pump and gasket, thermostat and gasket, coolant, serpentine belt tensioner, idler pulley, and serpentine belt.
WATER PUMP – Remove & Replace – V8
THERMOSTAT – Remove & Replace – V8
John A. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/2/2024

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