Toyota Archives - 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
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
2008 Toyota Camry
Mileage
103,480
Service Date
2/9/2024
Services Performed
We were able to confirm a cylinder 2 misfire. We first pulled codes and found a P0302 confirming our misfire as well. We visually inspected the area and found that the retaining tabs for the ignition coils were all broken. We disconnected the ignition coil and checked internal resistance and found it to be okay after plugging everything back in, clearing codes and test driving the vehicle we were unable to get it to misfire again. On our test drive we did notice that the engine would over heat and return to normal repeatedly. We started the vehicle up after letting it sit over night and found that it has bad timing rattle as well as lifter noise. We pressure tested the vehicle and found no signs of any leaks at this time. We then block tested the vehicle and found that it failed indicating a head gasket failure. We are recommending a complete engine replacement.
Alani S. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/9/2024
2015 Toyota Highlander
Mileage
65,125
Service Date
6/28/2023
Services Performed
Confirmed noise coming from front area of engine. Removed serpentine belt to ensure it isn't a internal engine noise and started it. Noise goes away with belt removed. Individually spun all pulleys and found water pump to have a lot of play and feels rough to spin. Belt looks okay pump isn't leaking but still requires water pump due to the bearing inside the pump starting to fail.
WATER PUMP – Remove & Replace – V6,Gas
Benito J. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/28/2023
2014 Toyota Prius C
Mileage
38,655
Service Date
6/21/2023
Services Performed
We charged the battery for 24 hours and it will not hold a charge. We recommend replacing the battery and checking the charging system .
FRONT BRAKES @ ___10___MM REMAINING REAR BRAKES @ ___06__MM REMAINING
BATTERY – Remove & Replace – Auxiliary Battery –
This vehicle's owner gave our service a 5 star review on 6/22/2023
2016 Toyota Highlander
Mileage
106,915
Service Date
6/14/2023
Services Performed
FRONT BRAKES @ __8____MM REMAINING REAR BRAKES @ __8___MM REMAINING
Drain and refill the cooling system as required.
BRAKE SYSTEM – INSPECT – [Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs.] DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT – INSPECT – [Only use the driver's floor mat designed specifically for the model and model year of your vehicle. Always properly secure the driver's floor mat using the retaining hooks. Never install another floor mat on top of the existing driver's floor mat. Never install the driver's floor mat upside down.] FLUID LEVELS – INSPECT – [Inspect and adjust all fluid levels.] COOLANT – REPLACE – [Drain and flush the cooling system and refill with an ethylene-glycol type coolant. Inspect the radiator, condenser and/or intercooler for leaves, dirt and insects and clean if necessary. Inspect hoses and connections for corrosion and leaks. Tighten connections and replace parts as necessary. Initial replacement at 100000 miles/120 months. Replacement every 50000 miles/60 months thereafter.] ENGINE OIL & FILTER – REPLACE – [Reset the oil replacement reminder light ("MAINT REQD") or the message "OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED" on the multi-information display after maintenance at every 5,000 miles.] TIRES – ROTATE – [Check tire tread depth and for uneven or excessive wear.]
TRANSAXLE OUTPUT SEAL – Remove & Replace – Gas,FWD Right Side – [Includes: Confirm Fluid temperature for level check.] – [DOES NOT include alignment.]
Don S. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/15/2023
2005 Toyota Camry
Mileage
199,886
Service Date
3/17/2023
Services Performed
We tried to verify the customer complaint but found the engine does not crank. We checked for power and ground at the starter and found both are present. We then manually supplied voltage to the starter solenoid and found the starter is internally shorted. These tests confirm that the starter is faulty. We recommend replacing the starter for further diagnosis of the engine ticking noise.
Replaced the starter assembly, vehicle now starts and a loud noise comes from the pulley area, also noticed no engine oil on dipstick and is low on coolant. Engine idle is low and runs rough. Added 2 quarts of blended 5w-30. Started vehicle and used my steathascope and all components driven by the serp belt make noise, the loudest is the water pump. Removed belt and noise goes away, use a mirror to inspect the bottom of the water pump and has very heavy tracing, water pump has been leaking for a while. Rec throttle body service and water pump, t stat and rad cap replacement to start. Vehicle will need attention in other areas.
Perform a throttle body service because the throttle body is dirty.
WATER PUMP – Remove & Replace – In-Line4
THERMOSTAT &/OR GASKET – Remove & Replace – In-Line4
Nitin V. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/17/2023
2016 Toyota Highlander
Mileage
102,770
Service Date
3/9/2023
Services Performed
FRONT BRAKES @ __10____MM REMAINING REAR BRAKES @ __10___MM REMAINING
Don S. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/10/2023
2010 Toyota Sequoia
Mileage
187,124
Service Date
3/3/2023
Services Performed
FRONT BRAKES @ __5____MM REMAINING REAR BRAKES @ ___8__MM REMAINING
Perform a brake fluid as required by vacuuming out all the old fluid in the master cylinder and adding fluid to the master cylinder and bleeding all four corners until the fluid is clear.
SHOCK &/OR STRUT ASSEMBLY – Remove & Install or Remove & Replace – RWD Both,w/o Rear Air Suspension – [Includes: Bleed Brake System (where applicable). DOES NOT include disassemble or alignment (where applicable).]
Raul E. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/3/2023
2017 Toyota RAV4
Mileage
47,021
Service Date
1/26/2023
Services Performed
Confirmed noise in front of vehicle. Noise would occur when going over bumps and turing right. Bounced suspenion over struts and would notice area around front left strut making noise. Whem bounced would feel a viberation on strut. Lifted vehicle and inspected suspenion conponents. Disconnected strut and noticed noise would still occur. With further inspection found the backing plate was barely rubbing with lower ball joint causing the noise concern. Reconnected strut and bent backing plate away from ball joint and test drove vehicle. On test drive no noise was heard again. The noise was being caused by backing plate slightly rubbing against ball joint. The repair was bending backing plate away from ball joint.
Sherry R. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/26/2023

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