CRM Mitchell1, Author at Little Man Auto Care

2006 Ford Pickup
Mileage
231,289
Service Date
3/12/2025
Services Performed
Check engine light is not on at this time. Scanned pcm for codes-none stored or pending. Test drove vehicle-engine and trans operating normally at this time. After warming up, noted rattle noise from engine at idle and lower rpms. Monitored cam timing data, found both cam timing error on both banks between -4 and +5 degrees at idle, should be between -1 and +1 degrees. Engine oil is full but dirty, lube sticker shows lof due 14k miles ago. Recommend lof and perform mechanical oil pressure test. If oil,pressure test is ok, engine likely has timing chain and cam phaser issues.
Amy B. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/12/2025
2019 Chevrolet Cruze
Mileage
30,053
Service Date
3/10/2025
Services Performed
Changed engine oil and filter. Checked and replenished all fluids. Checked and adjusted tire air pressure.
Justin R. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/12/2025
2010 Subaru Forester
Mileage
61,454
Service Date
2/27/2025
Services Performed
Top Off Fluids.
Battery failed load test, charging system passed Recommend replacing battery
Changed engine oil and filter. Checked and replenished all fluids. Checked and adjusted tire air pressure.
Doreen H. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/5/2025
2017 Ford Expedition
Mileage
115,324
Service Date
2/25/2025
Services Performed
Air filter good, not equipped with cabin air filter.
Test drove vehicle and observed for signs of rotor/drum warpage. Inspected front and rear brake systems for abnormal wear and remaining life of brake pads/shoes. Inspect entire system for leaks. Approximate remaining life is: Front (75%) Rear (100%) No signs of brake rotors being warped on test drive.
Changed engine oil and filter. Checked and replenished all fluids. Checked and adjusted tire air pressure.
Elizabeth H. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/25/2025
2013 Chrysler 300
Mileage
49,558
Service Date
2/13/2025
Services Performed
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID – Drain & Refill – V6,RWD – [Includes: Additional time for use of scan tool to perform this procedure.]
Rojulio C. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/13/2025
2014 Chevrolet Equinox
Mileage
169,275
Service Date
2/3/2025
Services Performed
Coolant bottle empty. Topped off fluid, pressure tested-found water pump leaking coolant. Recommend replace water pump, thermostat and water housing gasket, then recheck.
Valve cover gasket is leaking oil, timing cover also leaking oil. Noted excessive smoke in crankcase when oil cap was removed, indicating pcv ports and/or intake passages are plugged. Recommend replace valve cover gasket, timing cover gasket, and remove intake and clean pcv passages.
Spark plugs show wear and have burnt oil deposits, non OE Bosch plugs. Recommend replace with OE type. Oil is dirty, no lube sticker. Front and rear brakes at 20% remaining, recommend pads and rotors front and rear. Recommend cabin air filter based on age/mileage.
All 4 tires are at or near wear bars. Windshield has large crack in it. Wiper blades streaking.
Removed water pump cover to inspect balance shaft chain. Balance shaft chain shows wear, and tensioner is almost maxed. Unable to inspect main chain without removing valve cover or timing cover. Based on balance shaft chain wear, recommend replace timing chains, guides and tensioners.
Removed intake manifold and cleaned pcv and intake ports.
Replaced balance shaft chain, tensioner and guides. Installed new water pump. During repairs, noted exhaust camshaft phaser does not mechanically lock, need to replace phaser. Installed new timing chain set and exhaust phaser. Reassembled all removed components, changed engine oil and filter. Installed new thermostat and filled cooling system. Installed new spark plugs and coil boots, replaced 1 broken ignition coil. Engine starts and runs normally. Test drove-ok. Rechecked for leaks-ok.
Louie Z. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/3/2025
2005 Scion xB
Mileage
268,751
Service Date
1/29/2025
Services Performed
Can see movement in rack n pinion Sway bar bushing are bad Recommend replacing rack n pinion and sway bar end link bushings then recheck
When removing rack n pinion found rear Trans mount was broke and needed replacement
Flushed power steering system with fresh fluid. Inspected power steering pump, gear box or rack and pinion. Inspected power steering pressure and return line. Inspected belts and linkage. Road test vehicle.
Replaced both front sway bar links.
Changed engine oil and filter. Checked and replenished all fluids. Checked and adjusted tire air pressure.
Jeff B. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/29/2025
2005 Ford Pickup
Mileage
203,572
Service Date
1/23/2025
Services Performed
P0021-intake cam position timing over advanced bank 2 P0022-intake cam position timing overretarded bank 2 P2104-tac system forced idle P2112-tac system stuck closed Engine starts and runs normally at this time. Engine oil is over 1 qt low, and is very dirty. No lube sticker. Recommend perform lof with additive, then recheck.
Changed engine oil and filter. Checked and replenished all fluids. Checked and adjusted tire air pressure.
Larry W. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/24/2025
2013 RAM 1500
Mileage
146,427
Service Date
1/21/2025
Services Performed
Left exhaust manifold has broken bolt. Recommend per milage service for fluids and spark plugs.
All ball joints have excessive play. Recommend replacing all ball joints.
Inspected CV axles and neither have excessive play, left CV axle outer boot ripped. Recommend replacing left CV axle.
Replaced both lower control arm & ball joint assemblies.
Replaced both upper control arm & ball joint assemblies.
Replaced driver side CV axle assembly.
Replaced Left exhaust manifold, both manifold gaskets & hardware. Test drove vehicle.
Bill S. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/24/2025
2018 RAM 2500 HD
Mileage
114,598
Service Date
1/17/2025
Services Performed
Installed new wiper blades
Changed engine oil and filter. Checked and replenished all fluids. Checked and adjusted tire air pressure.
Removed and replaced fuel filter.
Removed and replaced fuel water separator element
Test drove vehicle and observed for signs of rotor/drum warpage. Inspected front and rear brake systems for abnormal wear and remaining life of brake pads/shoes. Inspect entire system for leaks. Approximate remaining life is: Front ( 50 %) Rear ( 75%) no brake service needed at this time
Rotated tires, adjusted air pressure and torqued wheel nuts to specification.
Lavor S. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/17/2025

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