CRM Mitchell1, Author at Ralleytuned LLC

2013 Subaru Outback
Mileage
120,998
Service Date
7/18/2024
Services Performed
Pulled the engine and removed the timing cover, both side cam carriers and lower and upper oil pans. Replaced all necessary o rings, and cleaned all of the parts taken off. Re-sealed them with RTV. Set timing per specification and rotated engine by hand to ensure timing was correct. Re-installed engine and bled coolant and filled with new oil and filter. Test drove. Heat and a/c both work great. No leaks visible after a long run time in shop and after test drive. Verified fluid levels after test drive. During removal found OSV on passenger side had cracked/damaged connector, when removing connector, plug broke off. Replaced OSV with new.
Replace PS headlight, both lower fog lights. LED strip in rear is out and needs complete replacement. All 4 marker lights are out – no bulbs for these. Rear tail light out – incorrect bulb for replacement.
Cathy H. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/19/2024
2004 Honda CR-V
Mileage
265,182
Service Date
7/17/2024
Services Performed
Evacuated system and found 13oz of refrigerant (minimum is 16.9). Pulled vac on system and performed leak test. Leak test passed, refilled system with new refrigerant. Once completed could hear compressor kick on and AC blew nice and cold. CEL and several dash lights o/a. Plastic piece (control arm protection) is dangling under vehicle.
Kevin L. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/18/2024
2014 BMW 528i xDrive
Mileage
85,152
Service Date
7/17/2024
Services Performed
Heard the light clunk/tapping sound from front right of vehicle. Test drove to see if heat changed it or any road conditions. Turning the steering wheel left and right while stationary also makes the noise. Bumpy roads it can be heard often and consistently. Heat had no effect. Lifted the vehicle up and found that the sway bar end links have been replaced with not factory parts and they are leaking. Recommend starting there. Replaced both front sway bar end links. Test drove, no longer hear the clunk noise.
STABILIZER BAR END LINK – Remove & Replace – Both
Jim D. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/17/2024
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
Mileage
144,714
Service Date
6/29/2024
Services Performed
Completed engine oil and filter replacement. Replaced the drain plug gasket and torqued the plug. Reset the maintenance reminder.
Lifted the vehicle up for an inspection. Tried spinning the wheel to check for weight and bends, noticed that the wheel was way harder to rotate than normal. Removed all of the wheels and found that the front brake pads were very different depths. The driver side front caliper is locked up, recommend replacing the caliper, pads and rotors.
Removed front wheel and replaced DS caliper with OEM caliper. Replaced pads and rotors – both sides. Bled front brakes. Replaced pad wear sensors with new. Installed front wheels and torqued all 4 wheels to spec. Test drove to bed in pads and verified vibration was not felt at hwy speeds. Found inner pad on ds was seized into caliper bracket, pad material seperated from backing plate due to overheating. Outside moved freely but pad backing is warped. PS bleed screw had no cap, was completely blocked and would not bleed. Removed bleed screw to try and clean but it was too rusted and could not get cleared. Recommend replacing bleeder screw when brake fluid is due. Bled DS and gravity bled PS, brake pedal is firm, no leaks visible after repairs completed. Verified wheel/vehicle rolls freely after bedding in new pads.
Jerry T. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/16/2024
2011 Subaru Outback
Mileage
125,119
Service Date
7/10/2024
Services Performed
Performed inspection, found right rear wheel bearing is near failure. Drivers side is VERY loud as well. Brakes are very rusty, underside is rusty, brakes are OK at this time but rotor condition is poor. No oil leaks visible. Serpentine belt is starting to show pulley marks on smooth side, recommend replacement soon. Recommend both rear wheel bearings, may require additional time due to rust.
Completed replacement of both rear wheel bearings. Rust made removal take longer than normal, but was able to get both sides apart. PS bearing came off in 2 pieces, inner race was cracked. Made sure to torque hardware to spec. Test drove afterwards, no more noise and the wheel is no longer about to fall off.
Laura H. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/10/2024
2014 Infiniti QX60
Mileage
75,713
Service Date
7/9/2024
Services Performed
System had 10oz of refrigerant o/a. Pulled vac on system and performed leak test. 30oz (1.8lbs) is minimum refrigerant level. System passed leak test, refilled with new refrigerant and verified ac blew cold after test drive.
Bryan K. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/10/2024
2019 Toyota Highlander
Mileage
91,974
Service Date
7/3/2024
Services Performed
Changed engine oil and oil filter. Replaced the drain plug gasket and torqued the plug. Changed the engine and cabin air filters. Replaced the drive belt. Reset the service reminder.
Replaced all 6 spark plugs, torqued to spec.
Flushed and filled the transmission fluid two times. Made sure to follow factory fill and level set procedure.
Completed transfer case fluid flush. Replaced gaskets and torqued plugs.
Flushed the rear differential fluid. Replaced gaskets and torqued plugs.
Completed a brake fluid flush.
Frank C. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/4/2024
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Mileage
49,944
Service Date
7/3/2024
Services Performed
Completed engine oil and filter change. Replaced the drain plug gasket and torqued the plug. Cleaned up underside from filter change. Inspection went fine, no issues. Checked oil level, no maintenance reminder built in.
Michael O. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/3/2024
2016 Audi Q3 Quattro
Mileage
42,164
Service Date
6/11/2024
Services Performed
Completed engine oil and filter change. Put a new drain plug gasket on and torqued the plug. Changed the engine air filter and cabin air filter. Checked brakes and they were 6mm front and rear. Tires got rotated front to back, the tires are ready for replacement. Recommend a set of new tires. Filled washer fluid. Reset service reminder. Cam shaft phase position was -2.01 (service limit is 3*).
Mike M. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/12/2024
2009 Toyota Corolla
Mileage
135,870
Service Date
6/7/2024
Services Performed
No coolant visible in radiator, no coolant in overflow tank. Tested cooling system with 16psi, no leaks visible, no pressure drop over 10min. Tested radiator cap – failed -leaks air and will not hold any pressure. Recommend radiator cap replacement and coolant refill. Refilled cooling system and bled all air out of system, made sure thermostat opened and fans cycled. Installed new radiator cap and topped up overflow tank. Test drove down highway, ran engine total for about an hour and coolant temp never rose above halfway. Even after driving on hwy and sitting still, temp was maintained.
Mikaela C. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/8/2024

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