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2015 Subaru Forester
Mileage
61,454
Service Date
7/26/2023
Services Performed
Changed engine oil and filter. Lubed chassis points (where applicable). Inspected all fluid levels and conditions. Topped off windshield washer fluid as needed. Tested operation of all external lights. Inspected belts and hoses. Inspected air filter. –Technician Note: Rodent poop everywhere. Air intake eaten. Had hole. Unmetered air. – Recommendation: Replace the air intake boot/ hose. – Our inspection showed your air filter is due for replacement. – Our inspection showed your cabin air filter is due for replacement. Inspected battery cables and hold down. Inspected tires for wear and proper inflation. –Right rear wheel bearing is growling. – Recommendation: REAR WHEEL BEARING – Recommend replacing the right rear wheel bearing. Tested antifreeze protection – good to -60°F and Ph level good at this time. Inspected wiper blades. –John'sAuto Toggery 360-336-2744
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Removed all necessary components and installed a new set of spark plugs as needed. Reinstalled all components and road tested.
Bob D. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/26/2023
2016 Subaru Forester
Mileage
129,861
Service Date
6/29/2023
Services Performed
Changed engine oil and filter. Lubed chassis points (where applicable). Inspected all fluid levels and conditions. Topped off windshield washer fluid as needed. Tested operation of all external lights. –Driver low beam is out. – Replaced bulb as necessary. Inspected belts and hoses. Inspected air filter. – Our inspection showed your air filter is due for replacement. Inspected battery cables and hold down. Inspected tires for wear and proper inflation. Tested antifreeze protection – good to -34°F and Ph level good at this time. Inspected wiper blades.
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Installed a new air filter as needed.
Judy S. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/29/2023
2018 Subaru Forester
Mileage
36,215
Service Date
6/21/2023
Services Performed
Road tested vehicle. Changed oil and filter. Lubricated chassis points (where applicable). Inspected all fluid levels and condition. Inspected battery, cables, hold down and load tested battery – Failed load test. – Recommend replacement. Performed starter draw test – within specifications. Tested charging system output – 14.3v. Performed voltage drop test at battery cables and power lead. Inspected cooling system level and topped off as needed. Tested radiator cap for proper operation and pressure tested the system for leaks. Tested antifreeze protection – good to -34 °F and Ph level good at this time. Inspected wiper blades, washer fluid, horn and mirrors. – Recommend rear wiper blade. Inspected operation of all external lights. Inspected fan belts and hoses. Inspected filters and ignition components. – Noted the engine and cabin air filters are dirty, recommend replacement. Performed complete brake system inspection. The following is amount of brake lining remaining: Left front – 7mm Right front -7mm Left rear – 5mm Right rear – 5mm Inspected brake hydraulic system for leaks, wear and condition of fluid. Inspected tire pressures and depth. Inspected steering and suspension components. Inspected exhaust system condition.
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Installed a new ACDelco battery and cleaned the battery cable ends as needed.
Disassembled components as necessary. Removed the cabin air filter, cleaned housing and installed a new filter.
Collie M. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/21/2023
2010 Subaru Outback
Mileage
174,174
Service Date
4/13/2023
Services Performed
Changed engine oil and filter. Lubed chassis points (where applicable). Inspected all fluid levels and conditions. Topped off windshield washer fluid as needed. Tested operation of all external lights. Inspected belts and hoses. Inspected air filter. Inspected battery cables and hold down. – the battery fails load test – recommend replacing the battery Inspected tires for wear and proper inflation. Tested antifreeze protection – good to – °F and Ph level good at this time. Inspected wiper blades. – the rear wiper is torn – recommend replacing the wiper
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Installed a new ACDelco battery and cleaned the battery cable ends as needed.
Lea D. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/13/2023
2014 Subaru Forester
Mileage
81,155
Service Date
3/13/2023
Services Performed
Road tested and verified the concern. While running the vehicle on the lift, we have traced the noise to both rear wheel bearings. Recommend replacing the rear wheel bearings and retest.
Performed AAA inspection. Inspected all fluid levels and condition. Inspected operation of all external lights. – found both front marker lights, both license plate lights, both brake lights and the left rear tail light all to be out – recommend replacing all these light bulbs Inspected battery, cables and hold down. – noticed the battery is leaking – recommend replacing the battery Inspected wiper blades, washer fluid, horn and mirrors. – recommend replacing the rear wiper blade Inspected belts and hoses and air filter. – found the engine air filter and cabin air filter dirty – recommend replacing both filters Tested antifreeze protection – good to – 60°F and Ph level good at this time. Inspected tire pressures and depth. – recommend a tire rotation based on wear
Disassembled components as necessary to gain access to the wheel bearing assemblies. Cleaned the area and installed 2 new rear wheel bearing/hub assemblies. Reinstalled all components.. Road tested and verified the repairs.
Removed all the necessary components to access all the burnt out light bulbs. Installed new light bulbs as needed. Tested and verified all the bulbs are now working. Reinstalled all components.
Jenny W. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/14/2023
2017 Subaru Crosstrek
Mileage
46,330
Service Date
3/9/2023
Services Performed
Changed engine oil and filter. Lubed chassis points (where applicable). Inspected all fluid levels and conditions. –Rear differential fluid is dirty. – During our inspection we found that your vehicle is due to have both differentials serviced. Topped off windshield washer fluid as needed. Tested operation of all external lights. Inspected belts and hoses. Inspected air filter. – Our inspection showed your cabin air filter is due for replacement. – Our inspection showed your engine air filter is due for replacement. Inspected battery cables and hold down. Inspected tires for wear and proper inflation. Tested antifreeze protection – good to -60°F and Ph level good at this time. Inspected wiper blades.
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Drained and refilled the front and rear differential fluids.
Disassembled components as necessary. Removed the cabin air filter, cleaned housing and installed a new filter.
Installed a new air filter as needed.
David C. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/10/2023
2016 Subaru Outback
Mileage
42,831
Service Date
2/23/2023
Services Performed
Inspected battery, cables and hold down. Load tested battery – passed. Performed starter draw test – within specifications. Tested charging system output – passed at 14.44v. Performed voltage drop test at battery cables and power lead. Tested the electrical system for a draw and found between 17-30Ma draw, which is within specifications. We have no recommendations at this time.
Ed B. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/27/2023
2006 Subaru Forester
Mileage
63,663
Service Date
2/10/2023
Services Performed
Performed AAA inspection. Inspected all fluid levels and condition. –Found the Passenger cylinder head leaking oil. – Recommend cylinder head gasket replacement. –Found the power steering fluid is dirty. – Your vehicle's power steering fluid is due to be serviced. –Differential Fluid Technician Note: Fluid good. Both full and drain plug loose and leaking. Tightened both plugs. Both rear diff output shaft seal leaking. – Recommendation: Replace both rear differential output shaft seals. Inspected operation of all external lights. Inspected battery, cables and hold down. Inspected wiper blades, washer fluid, horn and mirrors. Inspected belts and hoses and air filter. –Our inspection showed your air filter is due for replacement. Tested antifreeze protection – good to -30°F Inspected tire pressures and depth.
Drained engine oil and cooling system. Disassembled as needed for removal of cylinder heads. Removed heads for inspection. Cleaned and prepared gasket surfaces. Reinstalled cylinder heads, all necessary gaskets and seals. Installed a new thermostat, drive belts, air filter and reassembled all components. Refilled engine oil and replaced oil filter. Refilled and cycled cooling system. Scope checked and made all necessary adjustments. Road tested and verified the repairs.
Removed all parts necessary to gain access to the rear differential out put shaft seals. Found the right rear debris shield was loose and let grime and debris into the seal causing grooving in the axle end. Removed the seals and cleaned the mating surfaces. Installed new rear differential output shaft seals and replaced the right rear axle assembly. Verified the shields are seated properly and reassembled all necessary components. Filled the rear differential fluid and verified the repairs on the test drive. Rechecked for leaks- none found.
Flushed and bled power steering system. Inspected system for leaks – none evident at this time.
Jim L. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/24/2023
2016 Subaru Outback
Mileage
37,288
Service Date
2/23/2023
Services Performed
Changed engine oil and filter. Lubed chassis points (where applicable). Inspected all fluid levels and conditions. Topped off windshield washer fluid as needed. Tested operation of all external lights. Inspected belts and hoses. Inspected air filter. – Found the cabin air filer is dirty and should be replaced. Inspected battery cables and hold down. Inspected tires for wear and proper inflation. Tested antifreeze protection – good to -60°F and Ph level good at this time. –Inspected wiper blades. – The rear wiper blade is worn and should be replaced. The front wiper blades are worn and require replacement.
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Tested and verified concern. Scanned for codes and found P1604 start ability malfunction. Performed Ignition system testing. Immobilizer is reading correctly. Tested for fuel pressure. No fuel pressure is present. Performed fuel system circuit testing. Power and grounds all check good all the way back to the fuel pump control unit. Power is going into the unit but not coming out. The fuel pump will run with direct power applied. The fuel pump control unit has failed and will need to be replaced.
The technician removed all parts necessary to gain access to the fuel pump control module. Removed the module and installed a new fuel pump control module. Reassembled all necessary components and verified the repairs on the test drive.
Disassembled components as necessary. Removed the cabin air filter, cleaned housing and installed a new filter.
Debbie T. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/23/2023
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Mileage
75,194
Service Date
1/16/2023
Services Performed
Performed AAA inspection. Inspected all fluid levels and condition. Inspected operation of all external lights. Inspected battery, cables and hold down. Inspected wiper blades, washer fluid, horn and mirrors. Inspected belts and hoses and air filter. Tested antifreeze protection – good to -60°F and Ph level good at this time. Inspected tire pressures and depth. Technician Note: Front Tire Tread: 6/32, Rear Tire Tread: 4/32
The technician verified the customers concern. Scanned for codes and found codes c2021, c2022, c2023, c2024(tire codes) and c2521 abnormal speed fault. The technician readjusted and verified proper tire pressures and relearned the system. All sensors are now awake and reading normal. Verified the repair on the test drive.
Inspected all hydraulic components for leaks – none. Drew brake fluid from master cylinder. Flushed and bled entire brake hydraulic system until clean. Filled and bled brakes as needed. Road tested.
Disassembled components as necessary. Removed the cabin air filter, cleaned housing and installed a new filter.
Lani D. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/16/2023

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