2008 Subaru Forester
Mileage
192,112
Service Date
12/18/2023
Services Performed
- When using stethoscope while vehicle is running, listen to alternator and confirm that alternator is making a loud noise. Tested alternator at 2000 RPMs and alternator was putting out 80 AMPS, tested battery and found that battery was rated for 750 cold cranking amps and tested at 100 cold cranking amps, recommending replacing battery ( alt is getting over worked due to bad battery) . Also noticed that AC belt tensioner bearing has seized and caused belt to go missing and found remains of AC serpentine belt all over front of engine.
- General Inspection – Priority List – Priority One 1. Replace battery and alternator 2. Replace belt, tensioner and AC compressor belt. 3. Brake inspection 4. Brake flush Priority Two 1. Replace headlight housing and low beam headlight on passenger side. 2. Replace engine oil 3. Replace passenger side strut Priority Three 1. Rotate tires Inspection Findings – Exterior Body – Recommend body shop for repairs Lights (Head, Brake, Turn) – Passenger side low beam is out, head light also has moisture in it recommend to replace head light housing and low beam bulb Engine Oil – Oil is worn recommend to change oil and oil filter and add BG MOA for better MPG and engine life Brake Fluid – Brake fluid is corrosive recommend BG brake flush Washer Fluid – Topped off washer fluid Belts (Engine, accessory, serpentine, V-drive) – When inspecting belt I found that second serpentine belt was missing, I found that belt tensioner bearing seized and locked up pulley and disintegrated belt off and destroyed pulley. Battery Condition – Battery tested at 100 CCA due to alternator not charging battery while driving, possible cause of alternators going back twice is that battery has been bad for a while and is overworking alternator recommending to replace battery and alternator. Brakes (Pads/Shoes) – Front brake pads look low and rears have drums recommend break inspection Shocks / Struts – Passenger side strut is blown recommend replacing Under vehicle fluid leaks. – Timing belt and heads have been replaced recently By time and / or mileage. – OEM recommendations based by mileage 1. Replace brake fluid 2. Replace engine oil and filter 3. Rotate tires
- Replaced alternator and battery performed battery terminal service when installing new battery and re tested alternator amps to verify charging system tested with in spec's. Adjusted belt to spec's, road tested to verify repairs.
Laura F. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/19/2023
