CRM Mitchell1, Author at Kiwi Car Care LTD

2006 Honda Pilot
Mileage
186,884
Service Date
6/27/2024
Services Performed
No warning lights on when brought into shop. Scan for fault codes, stored P0848 (3rd clutch pressure switch stuck off, or open circuit). Check for TSB's – none. Inspect harness and connector at pressure switch – ok. Monitor 3rd clutch pressure switch data on road test, reading normally at this time. Recommend replacing 3rd clutch pressure switch for possibly sticking intermittently.
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STEPHEN K. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/15/2024
2010 Chevrolet Colorado
Mileage
32,525
Service Date
7/10/2024
Services Performed
SERVICE SPECIAL – 5 QUARTS OF OIL, FILTER AND 28 POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION.
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SAFETY CHECK
Jean S. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/11/2024
2012 Nissan Altima
Mileage
98,922
Service Date
7/10/2024
Services Performed
Removed front wheels, calipers, rotors and pads. Cleaned and lubricated all surfaces. Replaced brake pads and rotors with new units and hardware, reinstalled components. Drove vehicle to break in pads and rotors, verified the noise did not return.
Jess S. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/11/2024
2015 GMC Sierra 1500
Mileage
142,916
Service Date
7/10/2024
Services Performed
Recovered system, found 1.26 lbs recovered, system held vacuum during vacuum test. Recharged system and found old air does not blow out of passenger vents but does from driver vents. Monitoring scan data, found temperature control door on passenger side lowest value is higher than the driver side. Blend door seems to move normally. Performed blend door calibration to reset minimum and maximum movement of each temperature control door. Found after performing calibration, both minimum values for the temperature control doors matched (driver and passenger). Operating a/c system found that both side vents blow cold air, system operates normally. There may be a mechanical problem that causes passenger side temperature control door to get stuck before moving all the way to cold if problem occurs again.
Found code P128- ECT (engine coolant temperature) below thermostat regulating temperature, found vehicle does not operate at thermostat regulating temperature after running, no discrepancy between ECT and actual temperature. Thermostat most likely sticking open, replacement required. Cooling fans will default on high and A/C may shut off when this fault occurs. Found codes P0172 and P0175 both banks too rich. Ran vehicle while monitoring live data and found fuel trims were cutting fuel at idle. Found TSB (technical service bulletin) for a diagnostic tip on both codes that are present stating that it is possible for the high pressure fuel pump to leak fuel into the crankcase, causing a rich condition when the PCV system pulls the fuel mist into the intake. Pulled oil dipstick and oil cap and found a strong odor of fuel in the crankcase/oil. With engine running, pulled and capped off the PCV vacuum hose at the intake and found the fuel trims returned to normal. Based on the testing the high pressure fuel pump is leaking into the crankcase and will need to be replaced to fix this concern.
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Depressurized fuel system. Removed air cleaner tube, removed throttle body, removed harness clips from intake manifold cover, removed intake manifold and cover. Removed low and high pressure fuel feed lines, removed old high pressure fuel pump. Replaced high pressure fuel pump with new gasket and hardware. Replaced high pressure fuel supply and crossover lines with new lines and hardware. Reinstalled components with new intake gaskets. Primed fuel system and started vehicle, monitored live data and verified that fuel trims were now within specifications and engine runs smooth, trouble codes did not return.
Drained engine coolant, removed intake tube, removed radiator hose from thermostat housing, removed and replaced thermostat with a new unit.
SERVICE SPECIAL – 5 QUARTS OF OIL, FILTER AND 28 POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION.
Performed transmission flush with 16qts of Lucas ATF. Test drove vehicle to confirm transmission shifts properly.
GORDON H. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/10/2024
2013 BMW 335i
Mileage
72,167
Service Date
6/20/2024
Services Performed
Lifted vehicle to remove front tires. Removed bumper and fender liner to access light bulbs. Removed and replaced both xenon bulbs.
Lifted vehicle to perform alignment. Adjusted front and rear toe into recommended specifications. Driver rear camber is maxed out at -2°, Adjusted passenger side camber to match Driver side. Test drove vehicle to confirm vehicle drives straight.
Recovered A/C system. Performed vacuum test and passed. Added 1oz of dye before charging system with 1.20lbs of R134a refrigerant. Performed performance test to confirm temperatures and pressures are at recommended specifications.
MICHAEL P. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/21/2024
2014 RAM 1500
Mileage
104,334
Service Date
6/14/2024
Services Performed
Leaking at thermostat outlet replace
28 POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION DONE
Remove and Replace all 16 spark plugs done
Remove and Replace done test drive vehicle check for leaks none
Remove and reinstall done
Coolant flush done vacuum fill coolant to test cooling system holding good start engine bringing up to operating temperature good
DESIREE V. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/21/2024
2014 Ford Escape
Mileage
60,379
Service Date
6/12/2024
Services Performed
SERVICE SPECIAL – 5 QUARTS OF OIL, FILTER AND 28 POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION.
Lifted and inspected vehicle
PASSED
REMOVED FAILED THIRD BRAKE LIGHT AND INSTALLED NEW THIRD BRAKE LIGHT. TESTED FUNCTION AND LIGHT IS NOW WORKING PROPERLY.
CELESTE L. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/21/2024
2012 Kia Soul
Mileage
85,100
Service Date
6/11/2024
Services Performed
SERVICE SPECIAL – 5 QUARTS OF OIL, FILTER AND 28 POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION. SERVICE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACE CABIN AIR FILTER AND ENGINE AIR FILTER RESET TIRE PRESSURES IN ALL TIRES STATE Safety vehicle inspection pass DONE TEST DRIVE
28 POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION DONE
State vehicle safety inspection done pass
Danya C. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/13/2024
2005 Subaru Baja
Mileage
59,549
Service Date
6/6/2024
Services Performed
SERVICE SPECIAL – 5 QUARTS OF OIL, FILTER AND 28 POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION.
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Passed
Victor T. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/7/2024
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
Mileage
106,299
Service Date
5/13/2024
Services Performed
Removed air box and found Plastic locking joint for shifter cable is broken and needs to be replaced. Installed repair bushing for transmission cable. Road tested and vehicle is functioning normally.
ISA H. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/14/2024

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