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2016 Subaru Forester

2022-11-24T23:01:06+00:00

Subaru Forester

Mileage
79,738
Service Date
11/23/2022
Services Performed
  • Concern: customer States mission and dynamic control lights are on would like us to run scan to see what exactly going on. customer also stated that vehicle has a hesitation while acceleration. How customers concern was verified: scan vehicle and do confirm that code p0171 for system 2 lean bank 1 is present. Describe testing performed: clear codes and road test vehicle 10 mi unable to duplicate customers concern of hesitation but was able to confirm fuel trims to be in the +15 at idle. During general inspection did find that air filter is dirty and needs to be replaced. using freeze frame found code was set on the initial cold start. allowed vehicle to set overnight and retested first thing and morning confirming when vehicle goes into closed loop field trim started dropping to +35. removed mass air flow sensor and found no obvious faults but cleaned and retested confirming fuel trims are now within spec. Explain repair recommendation: test results show that a dirty mass air flow sensor is fault for lean codes to be present. was unable to duplicate customers concern of hesitation but a faulty mass air flow sensor could cause customers concern. Parts and Labor needed for repairs: recommending to remove and replace both mass air flow sensor and air filter.
  • General Inspection: priorities. 1. brake inspection. 2. air filter / mass air flow sensor. 3 oil change. 4 battery. 5. license plate lights. 6. windshield. CEL- Code list: she work order for engine code p0171. body integrated unit code b1407. tire pressure monitoring code c2022, c2521. recommended clear all other codes and reevaluate next oil change. Oil Life %: no oil change sticker to reference to. Windshield / Glass: windshield is cracked recommend to have replaced. Lights (Head, Brake, Turn): license plate lights are out recommend to replace bulb and recheck. Engine Oil: engine oil is extremely black recommend to perform oil change. Power Steering Fluid: n/a. Air Filter: air filter is dirty recommend to replace. Battery Condition: battery is testing app 380 cold cranking amps specs supposed to be 555. there is some corrosion build up on top and it is the original Subaru battery recommend to replace due to age and testing low. Brakes (Pads/Shoes): rear brake pads are extremely low recommend performing brake inspection.
  • After oil change: drained and refilled with 5.1 quarts 0w20 full synthetic and a can of moa, replaced oil filter, new sticker set for 5000 miles at 84,764, current odometer is at 79,764, verified oil level is full.
  • Removed and replaced mass air flow sensor and drove 10 miles confirming repairs.
  • Final Tech Notes and Checklist: battery, maf, air filter. Repairs performed: removed and replaced battery and perform battery terminal service, replaced air filter.
 
LeeAnn S. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/23/2022
2016 Subaru Forester 2022-11-24T23:01:06+00:00

2014 Subaru Outback

2022-10-26T22:01:55+00:00

Subaru Outback

Mileage
119,000
Service Date
10/25/2022
Services Performed
  • Customer states vehicle has an intermittent hesitation while accelerating. Oil and CEL flashing while hesitation happens. check and advise.
  • SEL- Code list: multiple codes, recommend to further diagnose engine code. Cabin air filter: cabin air filter is a little dirty recommend to replace. Air Filter: air filter is dirty recommend to replace. Battery Condition: good, recommend to recharge. Brakes (Pads/Shoes): rear pads look like they're starting to get a little low, recommend brake inspection.
  • Concern : customer States vehicle has intermittent hesitation while accelerating. How customers concern was verified?: road test vehicle 10 miles and was not able to verify concern. Describe testing performed : scanned vehicle and had code p0302 for cylinder two misfire, pulled cylinder to spark plug and GAP was out of spec, also pulled air filter and air filter was dirty. Explain testing results/ conclusion : recommend to replace all spark plugs, spark plug boots and air filter. Parts and Labor listing : 1.8 hrs. Explain Repairs : BG air induction service. Removed and replaced spark plugs air filter and cabin air filter Results of retesting after repair: Road tested vehicle additional 10 miles while monitoring live stream data. Found vehicle to run smooth with no hesitation. And registered no misfires. Fuel trim was fluctuating slightly on test drive but settled out by end of 10 miles. Re scanned vehicle and found zero trouble codes.
  • Perform BG air induction service.
 
Christian C. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/25/2022
2014 Subaru Outback 2022-10-26T22:01:55+00:00

2006 Subaru Forester

2022-08-12T22:00:31+00:00

Subaru Forester

Mileage
164,801
Service Date
8/10/2022
Services Performed
  • During vehicle inspection found:
  • ENGINE OIL & FILTER – Remove & Replace – All Applicable Models
  • Test Drive vehicle to verify customer concern. Check and inspect suspension & steering components: ball joints, tie rods, idler/pitman arms, springs, bushings, shafts, struts/shocks and all applicable items for damage. Found noise to be coming from both wheel wells, although struts are leaking they have yet to become weak and are not making any noise and pass bounce test.
 
Jayne T. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/11/2022
2006 Subaru Forester 2022-08-12T22:00:31+00:00

2006 Subaru Forester

2022-05-31T21:58:56+00:00

Subaru Forester

Mileage
162,841
Service Date
5/6/2022
Services Performed
  • Removed and replace rear rotors and pads. test drove vehicle 10miles confirming repairs.
 
Jayne T. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/30/2022
2006 Subaru Forester 2022-05-31T21:58:56+00:00

2015 Subaru Forester

2022-05-19T22:01:53+00:00

Subaru Forester

Mileage
105,815
Service Date
5/18/2022
Services Performed
  • drained and refilled with 5.1 quarts 0w20 full synthetic and a can of MOA replaced oil filter, new sticker set for 5,000 miles at 110,815. Verified oil level is full
  • General Inspection Priority One: 1. oil consumption test, 2. clear codes Priority Two: 1. air filter, 2. cabin air filter, 3. bulbs SEL- Code list – multiple codes recommend to clear codes and reevaluate Cabin air filter – cabin air filter is pretty dirty recommend to replace Lights (Head, Brake, Turn) – front driver marker lamp is out recommend to replace bulb and recheck Engine Oil – engine oil is one quart low prior to oil change, found no signs of oil leak, recommend oil consumption test Air Filter – air filter is pretty dirty recommend to replace
  • Performed cooling system flush using BG cooling system flush kit- replace thermostat and reverse flush, add recommended coolant to spec's.
 
Debra E. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/18/2022
2015 Subaru Forester 2022-05-19T22:01:53+00:00

2012 Subaru Outback

2022-05-10T21:59:43+00:00

Subaru Outback

Mileage
130,900
Service Date
5/6/2022
Services Performed
  • Evacuated and recharged AC system. Evac Freon amount __0___ lbs. Recharged with _0.94__ lbs of Freon, Pag Oil & Dye. Tested pressures High (IN) _125__, Low (IN)_20__ and finished at High (OUT)__200_, Low (OUT)__30_vent temps at _81_deg F (IN) and finishing at __44_ deg F (OUT). Inspected for leaks. after A/C recharge ran system for 45 minutes and road test 10 miles reinspected system for leaks. found no leaks at this time. recommend customer to return if AC loses charge.
  • General Inspection Priority List: Priority One. 1. brake inspection 2. transmission fluid exchange 3. front differential fluid exchange 4. battery corrosion protectant and cleaning Priority Two. 1. serpentine belt replacement 2. front marker light replacement During vehicle inspection found: SEL- Code list – multiple codes recommend further diagnosis Oil Life % – no sticker/oil life indicator, however oil color is good Cabin air filter – cabin air filter dirty will replace with AC Service Lights (Head, Brake, Turn) – found passenger side rear marker lamp is out, recommend installing new bulb. Belts: engine, accessory, serpentine, V-drive – belt cracked in multiple spots recommend replacing Air Filter – k&n air filter Transmission fluid – transmission fluid dark in color recommend replacing Cables / Connections – bad corrosion for cables likely cause of multiple low voltage codes; recommend cleaning and installing anti corrosion spray Brakes (Pads/Shoes) – front and rear brake pads are low recommend brake inspection Differential fluid- Frt and/or rear – front differential fluid extremely dark in color, recommend exchanging. rear differential fluid level and condition is good; however check plug for rear differential was loose, tightened plug.
 
Bill N. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/9/2022
2012 Subaru Outback 2022-05-10T21:59:43+00:00

2006 Subaru Forester

2022-04-29T22:01:56+00:00

Subaru Forester

Mileage
162,768
Service Date
4/28/2022
Services Performed
  • Road test – Verified slight brake pulsation. Front Brake Pads Measurements – front pads are at 3 mm, Front Brake Rotor Thickness – 0.911, spec 0.87 Front Rotor Runout – 0.003, spec is 0.003 Rear Brake Pad / Shoes Measurements -3mm Rear Disc / Drum Thickness – 0.365 spec is 0.059 Rear Disc Rotor Runout – 0.002, spec is 0.0028 Recommend to replace front pads and rotors, and rear pads and rotors. Repairs performed – Replaced front brake pads and rotors and this time only per customers request, road tested vehicle and verified repairs.
 
Jayne T. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/28/2022
2006 Subaru Forester 2022-04-29T22:01:56+00:00

2015 Subaru Forester

2021-12-24T23:02:49+00:00

Subaru Forester

Mileage
103,521
Service Date
12/23/2021
Services Performed
  • Found belt worn and stretched, installed new belt and verifed function.
 
Debra E. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/23/2021
2015 Subaru Forester 2021-12-24T23:02:49+00:00

2012 Subaru Outback

2021-12-10T23:03:18+00:00

Subaru Outback

Mileage
136,185
Service Date
12/8/2021
Services Performed
  • Brakes are getting a little low but no noises or pulsing present at this time. Recommend rechecking at next oil change or if brake noises occur.
  • No leaks found at this time of inspection.
  • During vehicle inspection found: Priority One: 1. brake inspection, 2. replace tires due to age Priority Two: 1. replace bulbs SEL- Code list: multiple codes multiple modules recommend to clear codes and re-evaluate, see pictures for more detail Cabin air filter: dirty recommend to replace Lights (Head, Brake, Turn): both front side marker lights are out recommend to replace bulbs and recheck Belts: belt is a little worn recommend to replace Air Filter: dirty recommend to replace Battery Condition: good, recommend to recharge Brakes (Pads/Shoes): brake pads look a little low recommend brake inspection Tire pressure & condition: all four tires have a little inner tire wear recommend alignment check. Tires are about 7 years old- recommend replacing due to age.
  • Perform CVT fluid flush using full synthetic fluid (Prefer BG Products)
  • Installed new cabin filter and engine air filter.
  • Replaced driver belt.
  • Performed battery service, charged and retested with in spec's.
 
Bruce S. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/9/2021
2012 Subaru Outback 2021-12-10T23:03:18+00:00

2013 Subaru Forester

2021-11-17T23:02:44+00:00

Subaru Forester

Mileage
87,051
Service Date
11/16/2021
Services Performed
  • Inspection Findings – SEL- Code list – multiple codes multiple modules recommend to clear codes and re-evaluate come and see pictures for more detail Cabin air filter – dirty recommend to replace Lights (Head, Brake, Turn) – high mount brake lamp bulb is out, recommending replacing and retesting. Engine Oil – 1 quart low, and has dark color Air Filter – air filter is a little dirty recommend to replace Battery Condition – good, recommend to recharge Steering System – sway bar bushings are cracked recommend to replace
  • ENGINE OIL & FILTER – Remove & Replace – All Applicable Models
  • Road tested vehicle and verified vibration at higher speeds, raised vehicle and inspected, found no abnormal worn components at time of testing, found rear wheels have no wheel weights, recommending having tires re balanced.
 
Shantilly B. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/16/2021
2013 Subaru Forester 2021-11-17T23:02:44+00:00