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2015 Volvo S60
Mileage
52,947
Service Date
4/18/2024
Services Performed
Checked fuse A42 for water pump and found fuse good. Check for power at pump and confirmed 12V present. Monitored pump with scan tool and found Rpm desired is not being achieved actual is 0 RPM. Correction is to replace electric water pump. Checked thermostat and found Red wire has battery + present. Removed connector for thermostat and performed resistance check at heater. Found 1M ohm. Spec is 15.3 +- 2 OHM confirmed out of spec. Replace thermostat.
Scanned vehicle for codes and found: P0597 Thermostat heater control circuit open. P0507 Idle control system RPM high. P0171 System too lean P2600-87 Coolant pump control circuit. Inspected for codes P0507 and P0171 Inspected vehicle for high pitch noise when running at idle. Heard noise, Removed oil fill cap and noise went away. Placed cap back on vehicle and noise returned. Placed finger over pcv diaphragm and felt vacuum confirmed diaphragm was torn and oil separator needs to be replaced then re test system.
Remove wheels and inspect brake pads and rotors for condition and thickness. Front: Pad 5_MM, Rotor min specification in spec. Rear: Pad _7_MM, Rotors have grooves and are glazed. Fronts are close but not needed yet.
OIL TRAP – Remove & Replace – 2.0L Eng
WATER PUMP – Remove & Replace – 2.0L Eng Electric Pump – [Includes: R&I Intake Manifold.] – [Includes: R&I Radiator (where applicable).]
THERMOSTAT – Remove & Replace – 2.0L Eng – [Includes: R&I Intake Manifold. Includes: Bleed Cooling System.]
KEVIN R. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/18/2024
2015 Volvo S60
Mileage
51,107
Service Date
10/12/2023
Services Performed
Add dye to oil and inspect cause of leak. Inspected and found oil filter housing gasket leaking. Replaced gasket under warranty and confirmed no further leak at this time.
KEVIN R. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/12/2023
2007 Volvo XC90
Mileage
176,457
Service Date
5/2/2023
Services Performed
Scanned vehicle for codes and found: P0430 Catalyst efficiency below threshold. Test drove vehicle and monitored Bank 1 and 2 down stream oxygen sensors. Found B2 sensor 2 switches excessively compared to bank 1. Visual inspection does not indicate any exhaust leaks. Found bank 1 cat has been replaced. Advise customer to return to previous shop that installed cat. Cat converter is not available from dealer with no release date.
Inspected and found oil separator has been replaced recently and is leaking oil onto exhaust. Vacuum pump is also leaking oil. Both will need to be replaced in order to stop Primary oil leak. Customer declined further repair at this time.
Inspect cause of excessive noise in vehicle. Road tested and heard 2 noises, Hissing noise when turning and growling noise. Growling noise is caused from failed engine mounts. Correction is to replace mounts and then further inspect power steering system for possible restriction. Customer declined further repair at this time.
KEVIN R. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/2/2023
2015 Volvo S60
Mileage
48,153
Service Date
12/30/2022
Services Performed
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter with easy access. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures Where applicable. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
TOP OFF ALL FLUIDS COURTESY VEHICLE INSPECTION
KEVIN R. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/30/2022
2019 Volvo XC60
Mileage
73,973
Service Date
8/31/2022
Services Performed
Inspection revealed system to be low on refrigerant. Further inspection revealed a leak at A/C compressor body. Compressor replaced as needed under warranty.
A/C COMPRESSOR – Remove & Replace – Gas – [DOES NOT include Air Conditioning System recover, evacuate and/or recharge.]
Service air conditioner. Check condition of all belts and lines. Evacuate and recharge with reclaimed R-134. Test system performance. Before: High _______, Low______, Ambient temp______ Duct temp_______. After: High _____160__, Low__28____, Ambient temp_80___ Duct temp______50_. Recovered_______, Charged _______
Ione S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/1/2022
2005 Volvo XC90
Mileage
173,067
Service Date
8/11/2022
Services Performed
All systems scanned. No codes present. Light in dash in maintenance required light. Customer stated security light comes on occasionally. Cleared all modules and confirmed no lights on. Light may return.
Inspection revealed leaks from engine valve cover gaskets and power steering pump. Looks like oil in valley of engine. Need to inspect further when apart. Could be other oil leaks but don't know until repaired and cleaned. Recommend gaskets and pump and recheck. Customer declined recommended repairs.
Customer notified of internal transmission noise as vehicle warms and is driven longer distance. Digital inspection sent to customer pertaining to overall vehicle. Advise customer vehicle repairs could exceed value of vehicle.
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Preform basic safety inspection.
TOP OFF ALL FLUIDS COURTESY VEHICLE INSPECTION
HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY (COMPLETE) – Remove & Replace – One Side – For running light replacement
Replace rear running light
Replace license plate bulbs
Richard P. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/11/2022
2019 Volvo XC60
Mileage
71,102
Service Date
7/12/2022
Services Performed
Service air conditioner. Check condition of all belts and lines. Evacuate and recharge with reclaimed R-134. Test system performance. Inspected and found high side shredder valve is leaking. Replaced valve at no charge to customer and confirmed proper operation. Before: High _148_, Low_18_, Ambient temp_80_ Duct temp_L-85* R- 60*_. After: High __125_, Low_38_, Ambient temp_85_ Duct temp_41__.
Replace serivce ports.
Ione S. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/12/2022
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