2008 Subaru Outback
Mileage
145,729
Service Date
2/23/2023
Services Performed
- General Inspection – Priority List – Priority One: 1. brake flush, 2. transmission flush, 3. clear codes Priority Two: 1. air filter, 2. bulbs,3. windshield Inspection Findings – SEL- Code list- multiple codes recommend to clear codes and reevaluate Windshield / Glass – windshield is cracked recommend to replace Lights (Head, Brake, Turn) – passenger side brake light and third brake light is out recommend to replace bulbs and recheck Brake Fluid – brake fluid test came back bad recommend brake flush Power Steering Fluid – looks like power steering pump has some seepage on it, recommend to keep an eye on Air Filter – air filter is dirty recommend to replace Transmission fluid – transmission fluid is a little discolored recommend transmission flush Driveline (Axles / CV Shafts) – passenger inner CV boot is starting to seep recommend to keep an eye on Exhaust System – found broke clamp is rattling on exhaust, suspecting this is customers complaint, going to cut clamp off
- Performed idle test and verified rattling noise on acceleration. Raised vehicle to inspect, found broken exhaust heat shield clamp and found an installed hose clamp in its place. Removed hanging exhaust clamp and road tested vehicle. Verified rattling noise is gone but slight growling noise noted during vehicle road test. Raised vehicle again and found exhaust muffler compacted with ice, removed ice and re tested verifying a reduction in growling noise. Advise customer to return if noise returns or continues, would recommend inspecting again on a day that is clearer.
Dominique -Dom C. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/23/2023
