CRM Mitchell1, Author at Route 66 Automotive

2006 Nissan 350Z
Mileage
198,666
Service Date
10/26/2023
Services Performed
Performed coolant system system pressure test , found cooling system sealant additive in system will need to flush sealant out of system. upon coolant under pressure visual inspection, found coolant leak from upper radiator hose. ***recommend replacement of upper and lower radiator hoses and re-pressurized system for any additional leaks. Thermostat replacement also recommended***
COURTESY CHECK – VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY
REPLACED LOWER RADIATOR HOSE
REPLACED UPPER RADIATOR HOSE
PERFORM COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE
REPLACED THERMOSTAT WITH NEW.
REPLACED PLUGGED RADIATOR WITH NEW. REPLACED HEATER HOSE CONNECTOR WITH BLEEDER PORT DUE TO BEING PLUGGED WITH ADDITIVE.
CYRIL H. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/29/2023
2011 Honda Odyssey
Mileage
144,284
Service Date
10/26/2023
Services Performed
WITH THE VEHICLE COLD, CHARGING VOLTAGE IS AT 12 VOLTS. ONCE VEHICLE WARMED UP, STARTED CHARGING AT 13.8 VOLTS. AFTER TWO MINUTES, DROPPED TO 12.5 VOLTS. VEHICLE IS REQUESTING 99% OUTPUT FROM ALTERNATOR IN ORDER TO CHARGE 14.5 VOLTS. ALTERNATOR IS UNABLE TO SUPPLY VOLTAGE. ALTERNATOR IS SOAKED IN OIL, POSSIBLY FROM PREVIOUS OIL LEAKS. NO OIL LEAKS FOUND AT THIS TIME. HAS A FAULTY IDLER PULLEY, IS CLICKING. FOUND CODE STORED IN ECM: P0420 – CAT EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD, BANK 2 TESTED CAT, MID MAX VALUE 0 – 3 POINTS, CATALYST CURRENTLY TESTING AT 0. BANK 1 CAT CURRENTLY TESTING 1.75. BANK 2 CAT IS DETERIORATED AND WILL TURN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON IN THE FUTURE. ***RECOMMENDATIONS: ALTERNATOR, SERPENTINE BELT AND IDLER PULLEY, RECOMMEND TO CLEAN ENGINE BAY, ADD DYE TO OIL, AND REASSESS IN ONE WEEKS TIME***
COURTESY CHECK – VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY
KENNETH B. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/26/2023
2015 Cadillac SRX
Mileage
113,869
Service Date
7/21/2023
Services Performed
COURTESY CHECK
PERFORMED OIL, FILTER, LUBE
LUBE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
TORQUE SUBFRAME BOLTS
(SUBJECT TO INSPECTION, MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM DUE TO SAFETY REASONS)
SET TIRE AIR PRESSURE TO FACTORY SPEC
TOP OFF ALL FLUIDS
REMOVED WHEEL, CALIPER, OLD BRAKE PADS, AND OLD ROTORS. INSTALLED NEW SET OF ROTORS, INSTALLED NEW PADS, CLEANED BRAKE HARDWARE AND GREASED CALIPER PIN. RE INSTALLED WHEEL, REPEATED FOR OTHER SIDE
REMOVED & REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. GREASED BRAKE CALIPER PIN & CLEANED BRAKE HARDWARE.
SHANIEKA P. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/21/2023
2007 Jeep Compass
Mileage
184,753
Service Date
7/17/2023
Services Performed
COURTESY CHECK
OIL & FILTER CHANGE, LUBE WHERE APPLICABLE INSPECT FILTERS
LUBE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
TORQUE SUBFRAME BOLTS
(SUBJECT TO INSPECTION, MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM DUE TO SAFETY REASONS)
SET TIRE AIR PRESSURE TO FACTORY SPEC
TOP OFF ALL FLUIDS
LEONARD E. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/17/2023
2006 Ford Pickup
Mileage
185,545
Service Date
6/5/2023
Services Performed
WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE CUSTOMERS CONCERN, PERFORMED REPROGRAMMING RELEARN PROCEDURE ON INTEGRATED CONTROL MODULE THAT WE INSTALLED. ALL SYMPTOMS DISAPPEARED AND FUNCTIONS OPERATIONAL AT THIS TIME. PERFORM MULTIPLE TEST DRIVE TO SEE IF WE CAN CLEAN TURBO FROM STICKING. FOUND code: – p0299 turbo under boost upon commanding vgt actuator to open veins turbo was not responding to command. tested electrical AT vgt solenoid found voltage and ground normal. probed vgt solenoid itself commanded it full on with a power probe reinstalled harness vehicle responding and operating normal at this point. step one recommend replacing vgt solenoid and continue driving vehicle if problem persist, step 2 would be to replace exhaust back pressure sensor clean vgt brushes and reinstall turbo. also recommend replacing vgt pigtail has broken tabs
COURTESY CHECK – VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY
GARRETT B. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/5/2023
2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Mileage
164,360
Service Date
5/18/2023
Services Performed
CUSTOMER REQUESTED TO REPLACE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WITH THE ONES THEY ARE SUPPLYING. REMOVED COMPONENTS TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. INSTALLED NEW CUSTOMER PROVIDED LOWER CONTROL ARM AND SECURED. REPEATED FOR OPPOSITE SIDE. REMOVED SWAY BAR LINKS, REMOVED SWAY BAR TO ACCESS BUSHINGS. REMOVED SWAYBAR BUSHINGS AND INSTALLED NEW. INSTALLED SWAY BAR, INSTALLED NEW SWAY BAR LINKS. REINSTALLED ALL OTHER REMOVED COMPONENTS
CUSTOMER REQUESTED TO REPLACE FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARMS. AFTER REMOVING COMPONENTS TO ACCESS, REMOVED UPPER CONTROL ARM FROM VEHICLE AND INSTALLED NEW. REIN STALLED EVERYTHING IN REVERSE ORDER
REMOVED FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLIES. RECEIVED NEW STRUT ASSEMBLIES. PLACED OLD STRUT ASSEMBLY AND NEW STRUT ASSEMBLY SIDE BY SIDE AND ADJUSTED HEIGHT OF NEW STRUT TO MATCH THAT OF OLD STRUT. AFTER MATCHING BOTH NEW STRUTS, INSTALLED INTO VEHICLE.
PERFORMED FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT ON VEHICLE
JAY S. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/23/2023
2011 Volvo S40
Mileage
126,054
Service Date
5/17/2023
Services Performed
COURTESY CHECK
PERFORM ENGINE OIL FLUSH WITH ADDITIVE. TOPPED OFF WITH FRESH OIL AND INSTALLED NEW OIL FILTER
LUBE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
TORQUE SUBFRAME BOLTS
(SUBJECT TO INSPECTION, MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM DUE TO SAFETY REASONS)
SET TIRE AIR PRESSURE TO FACTORY SPEC
TOP OFF ALL FLUIDS
JOSE R. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/17/2023
2004 Mercedes-Benz E320
Mileage
175,249
Service Date
5/17/2023
Services Performed
performed vehicle health report codes are as follows p2050 misfiring damage TWC p2056 misfiring cylinder 5 damage TWC P2043 misfiring p2088/p0155 heating of component G3 left O2 sensor before TWC heating capacity too low p2082/p0155 short circuit in signal left O2 sensor P2045 misfire cylinder 4 p2052 misfiring cylinder 4 p2047 misfire cylinder 6 exhaust smells very rich of gas AND SMOKING gas smell in engine oil indicating fuel leaking internal engine l vehicle has long crank hard to start and lots of hesitation. perform leak check on injectors found cylinder 4 leaking severely and minor leaking in cylinder 6 recommend replace all fuel injectors (possible other injectors could fail). valve covers have buildup from gas leaking inside. suggest removal and clean covers and inspect for cracks, perform engine flush x2 due to heavy sludge buildup oil has mud consistency and fuel system clean possible catalytic converter damage. customer concern for key fob not working and radio issues found radio fuse was incorrect replace and key fob worked properly ________________________________________________ customer concerned for seat issues gyration not working. performed vehicle health report for module. 9251 air cushion left seat air leak at cushion 9256 left seat air leak lumbar support 9258 air leak at cushion depth 9260 no or insufficient pressure supply 9305 fault in communication with control unit pneumatic pump for dynamic seat recommend additional time to continue electrical testing for seat concern
PERFORM ENGINE OIL FLUSH WITH ADDITIVE
REMOVED COMPONENTS TO GAIN ACCESS TO FUEL INJECTORS. REMOVED A TOTAL OF 6 FUEL INJECTORS & INSTALLED 6 NEW FUEL INJECTORS. RE INSTALLED ANY REMOVED COMPONENTS. ALLOWED VEHICLE TO RUN FOR A FEW HOURS TO BURN OFF AS MUCH FUEL AS POSSIBLE THAT WAS DUMPED BY OLD INJECTORS _____________________________________________
PIUS A. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/17/2023
2018 Infiniti Q60
Mileage
107,320
Service Date
5/9/2023
Services Performed
perform charging system evaluation found battery at 2 volts proceeded to charge battery. battery will not hold charge drops to about 2.3 volts after about 15 minutes idle. alternator output 14.3 volts which is within specification starter draw is about 2 volts dropping voltage to 11.8 volts when starting which is within spec recommend replace battery and test for parasitic draw vehicle came in with engine knocking noise vehicle is burning oil and knocking upon acceleration possible seal or rod failure
REMOVED OLD BATTERY AND INSTALLED NEW BATTERY
VICTOR R. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/9/2023
2005 Toyota Sequoia
Mileage
218,564
Service Date
5/9/2023
Services Performed
perform under hood inspection for customer concern found coolant residue all over engine compartment, cleaned initial area and performed coolant system pressure test. system will not hold any pressure and traced primary leak to radiator failure. radiator has cracked and will no longer hold coolant. vehicle will require radiator, thermostat, upper and lower radiator hoses and then perform pressure check again to check system for additional leaks. additional notes: coolant bypass hoses have minor seepage at T fitting connection. after repairs will do a combustion leak test to ensure no engine damage has resulted from cooling system failure
COURTESY CHECK – VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY
DRAINED ALL COOLANT FROM VEHICLE. REMOVED COMPONENTS REQUIRED TO ACCESS RADIATOR. REMOVED OLD RADIATOR AND INSTALLED NEW RADIATOR. AFTER RADIATOR REPLACEMENT, RE INSTALLED ANY REMOVED COMPONENTS FOR ACCESS. FILLED AND TOPPED OFF WITH COOLANT. PERFORMED COOLANT PRESSURE TEST AGAIN, HOLDING PRESSURE. PERFORMED COMBUSTION GAS TEST TO CHECK FOR EXHAUST GASES INSIDE COOLANT SYSTEM. TEST PASSED.
REMOVED OLD LOWER RADIATOR HOSE AND REASSEMBLED WITH NEW LOWER RADIATOR HOSE
REMOVED UPPER RADIATOR HOSE. INSTALLED NEW RADIATOR HOSE
REMOVED & REPLACED CURRENT THERMOSTAT WITH NEW THERMOSTAT AND GASKET
AGNES S. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/9/2023

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