CRM Mitchell1, Author at Lael's International Auto Services

2021 Mercedes-Benz C300
Mileage
55,654
Service Date
1/10/2025
Services Performed
40 POINT AAA INSPECTION
Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Top off all fluid levels and set tire pressures. Preform basic Vehicle inspection OIL LEVEL WHEN CAR CAME IN ______FULL_____________
KEY FOB BATTERY – Replace – GOODWILL
JOHN W. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/11/2025
2012 Chrysler 200
Mileage
135,872
Service Date
12/28/2024
Services Performed
Confirmed customer concern. Vehicle has been driven 840 miles since last visit. Scanned vehicle Received code: P0441 EVAP system incorrect purge flow. Using bii-directional testing with the scan tool, activated the purge valve. No response from valve. due to location of purge valve to perform final test of valve, the Powertrain Control Module needs to be removed to access the purge valve to remove to bench test valve. Recommend purge valve and replace if fails bench test.
Performed bench test on purge valve. Valve failed testing. Installed new factory purge valve onto vehicle. Cleared codes. Performed in bay service test. Service test passed at this time. Test drove vehicle. No problems at this time.
LYNN Z. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/30/2024
2015 BMW 428i
Mileage
49,232
Service Date
12/26/2024
Services Performed
2000 and up Smog inspection most cars and trucks
Smog Cert
BERNARD W. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/26/2024
2011 MINI Cooper
Mileage
177,040
Service Date
12/20/2024
Services Performed
Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Top off all fluid levels and set tire pressures. Preform basic Vehicle inspection OIL LEVEL WHEN CAR CAME IN ___OK________________
CLEAN FRONT OF ENGINE TO LOCATE OIL LEAK. AFTER CLEANING FRONT OF ENGINE, FOUND FREEZE PLUG IN FRONT OF BLOCK CAUSING OIL LEAK. SEE LINE BELOW FOR REPAIRS.
REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL(R&I) ENGINE BELT, FOUND SATURATED IN OIL, ALSO DAMAGED WATER PUMP PULLEY FROM OIL CONTAMINATION, R&I FRONT CRANKSHAFT PULLEY, AND BELT TENSIONER TO ACCESS AND REPLACE FRONT CRANKSHAFT SEAL AND FREEZE PLUG ON BLOCK. DURING REMOVAL OF SEAL AND FREEZE PLUG, FOUND PIECES OF TIMING CHAIN GUIDE RAILS WEDGED BETWEEN FRONT CRANK SEAL. DETERMINED DETERIORATING TIMING CHAIN GUIDE RAILS CAUSING OIL LEAKS. SEE LINE BELOW FOR CONTINUED REPAIRS.
REPLACED VALVE COVER GASKET DUE TO INCORRECT VACUUM IN ENGINE CRANKCASE, SPEC SHOULD BE AT 36 mb, FOUND AT 18, POSSIBLE DUE TO CLOGGED/RESTRICTED PCV SYSTEM IN VALVE COVER, ALSO FRONT OIL CRANK SEAL LEAKING. REPLACED ENGINE OIL VALVE COVER. TRANSFER CAMSHAFT SENSORS AS NEEDED.
DURING FRONT CRANK SEAL REPLACEMENT, FOUND TIMING CHAIN GUIDE RAIL PIECES IN CRANKCASE. REMOVE ITEMS FROM FRONT OF ENGINE AS NEEDED TO ACCESS AND REPLACE TIMING CHAIN AND GUIDE RAIL ASSEMBLIES. ALSO REPLACE VANOS ADJUSTERS FOR BOTH INTAKE AND EXHAUST CAMSHAFTS. INSTALL NEW TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER AND GUIDE PIN SCREWS. RESEAL FRONT CRANKSHAFT AS NEEDED. DUE TO BROKEN GUIDE RAILS PIECES IN CRANKCASE, REMOVE ENGINE OIL PAN(AS GOODWILL GESTURE) TO INSPECT, FOUND MULTIPLE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE RAIL PIECES IN OIL PUMP PICK UP SCREEN. REMOVE AND CLEAN SCREEN. RESEAL OIL PAN AS NEEDED. AFTER REPAIRS, CLEAN TOP AND BOTTOM OF ENGINE, RESET AND RE-LEARN ENGINE ADAPTATION VALUES. ROAD TEST AFTER REPAIRS, FOUND NOW ENGINE OPERATING AS DESIGNED. RETURN VEHICLE TO CUSTOMER. NOTE: TEST CRANKCASE PRESSURE AFTER ALL REPAIRS, FOUND AT 39 mb(OK).
MARCIE G. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/21/2024
2012 Honda Fit
Mileage
66,045
Service Date
12/20/2024
Services Performed
Performed 40 point AAA inspection
Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Top off all fluid levels and set tire pressures. Preform basic Vehicle inspection OIL LEVEL WHEN CAR CAME IN _engine oil was full. Performed all change reset maintenance light set tire pressures topped off washer fluid __________________
Removed and replaced cabin air filter
Performed brake system flush
Replaced rear wiper blade
DENISE M. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/20/2024
2013 Ford Fiesta
Mileage
152,671
Service Date
12/19/2024
Services Performed
Confirmed customer concern. Scanned vehicle. Received no codes. Audio Control Module is communicating at this time. Performed hard reset on Audio Control Module. No changes. Removed Audio Control Module to test for power and grounds. Confirmed power and grounds are present according to the wiring diagrams. No output signal. Recommend Audio Control Unit and unit MIGHT require programming to vehicle.
AMBROSIA S. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/19/2024
2005 Toyota 4Runner
Mileage
176,185
Service Date
12/18/2024
Services Performed
Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Top off all fluid levels and set tire pressures. Preform basic Vehicle inspection OIL LEVEL WHEN CAR CAME IN _engine oil was full. Performed oil change topped off washer fluid set tire pressures __________________
Performed tire rotation
Serpentine belt is needed at this time it is cracked and is missing a couple of ribs
DENNIS W. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/19/2024
2017 Subaru Forester
Mileage
121,634
Service Date
12/13/2024
Services Performed
40 POINT AAA INSPECTION
Brennan S. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/14/2024
2012 Chrysler 200
Mileage
135,032
Service Date
11/26/2024
Services Performed
FAULT TRACE SYSTEM: __MAXIMUS____ CODES RETRIEVED: P0520 AND P0571, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE AND BRAKE SWITCH 1 PERFORMANCE. CHECKED OIL PRESSURE FAULT FIRST, FOUND OIL PRESSURE SWITCH READING FALSE AND NO DATA AVAILABLE. UPON INSPECTION OF LOCATION OF OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, FOUND ENGINE VALLEY FULL OF ENGINE OIL, INDICATING A LEAKING ENGINE OIL COOLER. RECOMMEND TO REPLACE COMPLETE OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY(FACTORY) WITH A NEW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, CLEANING OIL OFF ENGINE VALLEY, AND RE-EVALUATING FAULT CODE. FOR BRAKE SWITCH CIRCUIT 1, CHECKED ACTUAL VALUES, FOUND SWITCH WORKING CORRECTLY AT THIS TIME AND FAULT AS HISTORY. SINCE PROBLEM INTERMITTENT SHOP OWNER RECOMMENDED TO CHANGE STOP LAMP SWITCH TO A FACTORY SWITCH(RECENTLY REPLACED WITH AFTERMARKET SWITCH) TO START FIRST. FURTHER DIAGNOSIS MAYBE REQUIRED FOR POSSIBLE CORRODED OR LOOSE CONTACTS IN MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS.
DISCONNECT AND CONNECT(D&C) BATTERY GROUND CABLE, DRAIN AND FILL ENGINE COOLANT FOR REPAIRS, REMOVED AND RE-INSTALL(R&I) INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY-UPPER AND LOWER SECTION, REPLACED ENGINE OIL COOLER AND HEATER HOSE TO COOLER. WASH ENGINE VALLEY AFTER REPAIRS. AFTER OIL CHANGE, ERASED CODES AND ROAD TEST VEHICLE, FOUND ENGINE OPERATING AS DESIGNED AT THIS TIME.
(Combination) – ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE – Remove & Replace V6
WASH COMPLETE ENGINE TOP AND ENGINE VALLEY AREA AS BEST POSSIBLE TO REMOVE EXCESS OIL AND COOLANT FROM ENGINE VALLEY.
Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Top off all fluid levels and set tire pressures. Preform basic Vehicle inspection OIL LEVEL WHEN CAR CAME IN _______FULL____________
DURING REMOVAL OF INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED SPARK PLUGS.
REPLACED STOP LAMP SWITCH AND ADJUST AS NEEDED.
LYNN Z. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/5/2024
2014 MINI Cooper Countryman
Mileage
98,920
Service Date
11/19/2024
Services Performed
ROAD TEST AND FOUND VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL , PULLS TO RIGHT , RIGHT FRONT WHEEL DENTED , RIGHT SIDE WHEEL LINER TORN . BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS DAMAGE , RADIATOR SUPORT BROKEN , FRONT BUMPER GRILL MISSING , BUMPER DAMAGE ,, RECOMMEND REMOVE FRONT BUMPER AND CHECK FOR MORE DAMAGE . WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING .. .
STORAGE 124.00 PER DAY X 41DAYS as of 10/16/2024 ***************************** *****************************
STORAGE 124.00 PER DAY X 10 DAYS
TEAR DOWN AND INSPECTION ( 3 HOURS AT $80.00 PER HOUR )
PRE-SCAN
FRED D. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/20/2024

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