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2009 Ford Pickup
Mileage
173,738
Service Date
4/16/2026
Services Performed
Found engine saturated in oil. Inspected injection oil pump for signs of leak and did not notice anything leaking around injection pump, area is dry. De greased engine and power washed powertrain. Road tested truck and inspected for leaks. Found excessive oil leaking from front timing cover, rear main seal, and bedplate. Also, noticed excessive crankcase pressure coming from oil dipstick and oil cap. Oil dipstick pressure is causing oil to blow out of tube. Performed relative compression test and found cylinder 8 is 6% down relative to other cylinders. Pulled codes: P012F – Engine coolant temperature / engine oil temperature correlation P0529 – Fan speed sensor circuit intermittent.
CS the truck needs an alignment, I advised him we do not perform alignments here but I would see if we have time to get that done for him.
New engine assembly: replace fuel system, oil cooler, and water pump assembly
Drained engine oil, coolant, powersteering fluid, and evacuated AC system. Disconnected all components connected to cab assembly. Lifted cab. Removed exhaust downpipe, and turbocharger tubes. Removed torque converter nuts, and transmission to engine bolts. Removed and replaced engine assembly. Replaced associated gaskets. Re installed all removed components. Replaced oil filter and filled engine oil to spec. Filled and bled power steering system. Vacuum bled and filled coolant system. Charged AC to spec. Replaced fuel filters and air filter. Primed engine with oil, and verified engine starts normally. Road tested several miles and verified engine is operating normally with no leaks.
Removed front aftermarket bumper to clear engine removal. Re installed post repairs.
Degreased and power washed powertrain and frame.
Remove aftermarket wiring and re wire for cab removal
Replaced cab mounts.
Frank A. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/17/2026
2011 Ford Pickup
Mileage
236,657
Service Date
4/22/2026
Services Performed
Verified code: P026A – Charge Air Cooler A Efficiency Below Threshold Inspected bottle and found empty, added 1 gallon and pressure tested the secondary cooling system. Found traces of coolant leaking at the secondary water pump. Recommend replacing the water pump and o-rings. Will need to be retested after replacing.
Found excessive play at the track bar ball joint and track bar bushing. The ball joint looks to be aftermarket so it may be oversized. Track bar and ball joint look to be new. Recommend replacing with Ford. Also found popping in the drag link end at the gear box and tie rod end at the passenger side, lower. Recommend replacing the drag link and tie rod end.
Removed and replaced secondary water pump
Removed and replaced track bar ball joint
Removed and replaced track bar
Removed and replaced tie rod end outer passenger side
Removed and replaced drag link
Removed and replaced steering damper
Alignment
Scott M. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/23/2026
2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Mileage
250,585
Service Date
4/16/2026
Services Performed
Removed and replaced hydro boost and topped off fluid.
Buck O. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/16/2026
2025 Ford F-150
Mileage
37,703
Service Date
4/14/2026
Services Performed
Changed oil and filter.
Robert S. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/14/2026
2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Mileage
345,506
Service Date
12/11/2025
Services Performed
Installed cold side intercooler pipe.
Jeff C. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/12/2025
2012 Ford Pickup
Mileage
187,613
Service Date
12/9/2025
Services Performed
Trucks average miles per gallon falls within normal parameters. Scanned for codes; no codes present. Inspected fuel system; no signs of leaks. Road tested truck with starting mileage 187,613 miles and 134 miles to E. Post road test mileage 187,625 and 124 miles to E.
Changed oil and filter.
Disconnected bank 2 fuel injector return lines, disconnected all injector connectors, and removed high pressure fuel supply lines. Removed bank 2 fuel injectors. Cleaned injectors and replaced seals. Replaced 4 injector valve cover seals. Re installed injectors, torqued to specification using new hardware, and installed new high pressure supply lines. Re installed all removed lines. Primed fuel system, and tested for proper operation. Road tested truck and re inspected for leak; leak no longer present.
INJECTOR SEALS – Remove & Replace – F250 Super Duty,F350 Super Duty All,Left Side,w/o Dual Rear Wheels
Khris S. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/10/2025
2012 Ford Pickup
Mileage
210,083
Service Date
11/21/2025
Services Performed
Degreased and power washed power train. Road tested and inspected for leaks = found upper oil pan leaking by the t joints and oil seeping out of the bell housing. Turbocharger and engine valley look bone dry, no signs of leaks coming from the top.
Inspected lines = found multiple points of breaks, lines are brittle. Recommend replacing vacuum line harness.
Inspected brake system = found rear brake pads about 4/3mm, recommend replacing. Did not notice any fluid leaks, verified mushy pedal feel. Recommend bleeding brake system and re testing.
Front brakes bled. There was air on the initial bleed. Brakes feel normal after bleeding.
Vacuum harness removed and replaced.
Upper oil pan, front, and rear cover gaskets replaced. Installed silicon where needed. Torqued all covers to spec. Installed new lower oil and torqued to spec. Replaced oil cooler and oil filter adapter gaskets. Test drove and verified no leaks after replacing.
oil separator removed and replaced.
Lance Y. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/21/2025
2017 Ford F-150
Mileage
92,014
Service Date
11/19/2025
Services Performed
LOF completed.
Richard H. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/19/2025
2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Mileage
215,817
Service Date
10/28/2025
Services Performed
Performed oil change
Shane W. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/28/2025
2012 Ford Pickup
Mileage
147,847
Service Date
10/23/2025
Services Performed
Front brakes 1 – 2 mm. Rear pads installed backwards. Recommend replacing brake pads all the way around. Rotors are grooved in the rear and front looks like they are grooved and may have gotten metal to metal.
Inspected and found cab bushings deteriorated in the front of the cab. Cap for the bushing is on the frame. Recommend replacing cab bushings.
Unable to hear any bearing noise or feel any play at this time. Suspect brake squeal may be the noise. Can hear the noise without applying the brakes and is a squeal.
No warnings when driving. pulled codes and no codes or check engine light.
(Combination) – DISC ROTOR – Burnish Brake Rotors While Driving Vehicle F250 Super Duty,F350 Super Duty
Rotors removed and replaced. Also replaced pads and greased slide pins. Torqued wheels to spec and burned brakes on test drive. Verified no more squeak when driving as well.
Cab bushings removed and replaced. Verified no more noise when going over bumps.
oil and filter serviced.
Front and rear shocks removed and replaced.
SHOCK &/OR STRUT ASSEMBLY – Remove & Install or Remove & Replace – F250 Super Duty,F350 Super Duty Both – [DOES NOT include disassemble or alignment.]
Corey H. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/23/2025

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