Our long time customers new 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Electric that we are performing the annual brake caliper service, as well as a brake fluid flush which is called for every two years. At this time we are also doing a tire rotation for even tread wear and lastly replacing the cabin air filter.
A frozen lake in the back of a Mercedes SUV. 3 damaged modules in this one.
This vehicle belongs to one of the BMW Club members. We offer a 20% off parts discount to all BMW Car Club members. We performed a pre-road trip inspection as the vehicle will be taken on one of the yearly BMW Club car cruises up North. Vehicle was in extremely good shape and will venture off in the summer with the driver having peace of mind knowing it will make it there and back safely.
The aftermath of 'Dealer Servicing '. Heavy sludge build up from lack of proper maintenance.
This customer came in with their 2013 Subaru BRZ due to a concern of when starting off in first gear it was creating a loud screeching and the clutch pedal would not fully return. We discovered the clutch to be heavily worn as well as the throw out bearing to have failed which was then being hung up by the clutch fork causing that high pitch squeal. We replaced the clutch assembly as well as the throw out bearing, retainer clip and clutch fork. We then machined the flywheel and reinstalled. The vehicle now drives as normal.
Here is an intake valve carbon cleaning we performed on a 2012 Audi Q5 2.0T, which has 165,000 kms on it. This is a large cause of misfires. Customer was noticing loss of power, rough idling and misfiring. Carbon buildup is a result of incomplete fuel combustion. This can affect any engine that is direct injection or turbocharged.
Our customer reported that this 2.5L naturally aspirated Boxster engine was losing coolant, overheating, steaming and loss of power. Our diagnostics showed that it had breached/blown head gaskets. We ended up removing and rebuilding the entire engine. Rebuilt the heads as well. Installed new multi layer steel head gaskets (the Subaru issue is the head gaskets are single ply composite gaskets and that is why they are so weak). We then installed a whole new clutch assembly (flywheel, clutch kit, bearing, fork etc.) as well as hydraulic system. We serviced the timing belt and the water pump as well as replacing the front and rear main/crankshaft seals. The vehicle is back on the road, running as good as new!
The primary purpose of intake valve cleaning is to remove carbon buildup, particularly in Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines, to restore engine performance, fuel efficiency and smooth idle. It prevents issues like engine knocking, misfires, power loss and cold start problems by ensuring proper airflow and fuel combustion.
This vehicle was towed in as the customer was noticing a few hard starts, then the vehicle lost all power completely. Upon arrival we discovered the original battery from 2016 still equipped alongside the voltage converter (auxiliary battery). We replaced both components and performed initialization and testing procedures. The vehicle was returned to the customer and is back up and running healthy.
Water intrusion into the trunk and passenger compartment. Various electrical components not working, like seats and windows. Another successful diagnosis, now just need to find parts!
