Subaru Archives - Al's Car Care

2014 Subaru Impreza
Mileage
98,916
Service Date
7/15/2025
Services Performed
Customer complaint to check oil in coolant. Found oil in coolant reservoir/radiator. Found coolant leaking out engine oil filter. Suspect cylinder head gaskets blown. Recommend replacing cylinder head gaskets and inspection of block/cylinder heads once torn down to verify no other concerns.
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Remove and Replace Cylinder Head Gasket.
Remove and Replace Water Pump.
Evacuate and recharge A/C System, Check Belts/Hoses, Check Vent Temperature and Temperature Controls, Check for leaks.
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Perform safety inspection.
Inspect hoses an clamps. Pressure test cooling system. Power Flush engine, radiator, and heater core. bring Antifreeze to -35* degrees. Add water pump lubricant and cooling system rust and corrosion protectors. Check thermostat and electric cooling fan operation as applicable.
Machine head, recondition valve
Remove and replace with good used transmission 123,000 miles 6 month internal part warranty.
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David C. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/16/2025
2020 Subaru Forester
Mileage
62,883
Service Date
5/16/2025
Services Performed
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Perform safety inspection.
Multipoint inspection
Barbara S. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/17/2025
2018 Subaru Impreza
Mileage
68,949
Service Date
1/13/2025
Services Performed
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Perform basic safety inspection.
CVT transmission fluid at 75,000, Brakes 4-5 MM, Brake flush.
Peter E. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/13/2025
2013 Subaru Outback
Mileage
98,032
Service Date
11/20/2024
Services Performed
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Perform basic safety inspection.
Laurie S. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/20/2024
2020 Subaru Forester
Mileage
50,125
Service Date
9/16/2024
Services Performed
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Perform basic safety inspection.
TPMS light on-Possible sensor
Barbara S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/16/2024
2005 Subaru Outback
Mileage
211,032
Service Date
10/5/2023
Services Performed
Found front right axle shaft broken. Found front left axle shaft has play. Recommend replacing both front axle shaft assemblies, then recheck for proper operation. Found both front wheel bearings loose. Recommend replacing both front wheel bearing assemblies, then recheck. Perform alignment after axle replacement and wheel bearing replacement.
Tighten strut bolts/nuts
Remove and Replace both front wheel bearings (Loose).
Remove and Replace both front axles.
Remove and replace left front axle seal.
Includes: Front and rear suspension visual safety check. Adjust front and rear toe. Adjust caster and camber to factory specifications where applicable. Labor does not include installation of adjustment cams to correct alignment.
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Perform basic safety inspection.
Lawrence C. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/5/2023
2006 Subaru Outback
Mileage
228,968
Service Date
3/24/2023
Services Performed
Inspected and found rear drive shaft, rear sway bar bushing, Right front axle shaft boot torn-no grease.
Scope and diagnois for poor running, found lean #3 cylinder Recommend compression test found #1 cylinder 192 PSI, #3-191 Psi, #2-131 PSI-32% loss, #4-162 PSI-16% loss-both cylinder issue on drivers side head-appears to have been changed possible head or ring issue. Would need teardown and further inspection.
Multipoint Vehicle Inspection
Dianna L. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/5/2023
2014 Subaru Outback
Mileage
110,297
Service Date
2/3/2023
Services Performed
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Perform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
Sandra F. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/9/2023
2005 Subaru Outback
Mileage
179,421
Service Date
6/30/2021
Services Performed
Tested and found the engine oil level low added 3 QT's of oil and engine has internal damage lifter tick and a rod knock recommend an engine assembly.
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Perform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
Remove and install long block – consists of cylinder block fitted with pistons, rings, connecting rods, crankshaft and bearings, cylinder heads, camshaft, timing chain or belt, gears and sprockets. Includes clean and transfer fuel and electrical assemblies, engine mounts, manifolds, valve covers, oil pan, timing cover, water pump, clutch assembly and flywheel. Adjust idle speed, timing and valves where applicable
Evacuate and recharge A/C System, Check Belts/Hoses, Check Vent Temperature and Temperature Controls, Check for leaks, Install A/C Dye (Customer to bring back for black light test)
Inspect hoses an clamps. Pressure test cooling system. Power Flush engine, radiator, and heater core. bring Antifreeze to -35* degrees. Add water pump lubricant and cooling system rust and corrosion protectors. Check thermostat and electric cooling fan operation as applicable.
Lawrence C. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/15/2021
2015 Subaru Forester
Mileage
55,690
Service Date
1/13/2021
Services Performed
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Perform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
Carol W. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/14/2021

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