Lexus Archives - Caliber Auto Repair

2011 Lexus RX 450h
Mileage
164,633
Service Date
11/28/2023
Services Performed
FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
CUSTOMER PULLED OVER AND CAN SEE OIL DRIPPING FROM VEHICLE. CUSTOMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED IT. CHECK AND ADVISE. -Oil leak. Added 3qts to get to safe level. Started and pours out. Severe oil leak. Rear and underside covered in engine oil. Found oil cooler hose with hole in it. Lexus has a revised oil cooler hose setup now that is all metal and no longer uses rubber hoses. Need to replace with revised oil cooler hose assembly with new gaskets, and perform oil change. Motor sounds ok while on service rack. After replacement, will road test for abnormal noise in motor. -ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE WITH GASKETS REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLY – REMOVED & REPLACED -AFTER REPLACEMENT, ROAD TESTED VEHICLE. NO AUDIBLE ENGINE NOISE AT THIS TIME.
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (OIL AND FILTER)
Lubricated and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked air filter and breather filter. Checked all fluid levels and tire pressures. Performed basic safety inspection. Road tested vehicle.
Inspected front brakes pads & rotors as well as rear brake pads and rotors or shoes and drums for brake condition & measurements. Inspected entire system for leaks. Lining remaining is: Front (6MM) Rear (5MM)
GLORIA G. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/28/2023
2004 Lexus LS 430
Mileage
154,435
Service Date
11/13/2023
Services Performed
Verified complaint vehicle has bump stop. Transmission fluid level correct. Condition ok. Scanned 5 engine fault and 1 transmission fault. Transmission fault P0756 Shift Solenoid B Performance. Inspected connection at transmission, found good. Cleared codes and road test. Codes and condition still present at this time. Needs solenoid 2 replacement and/or may have ecm issue. Vehicle also has code P0504: Brake switch A/B. Needs brake switch replaced as vehicle can think brakes are being pressed causing transmission malfunction. -TRANSMISSION SHIFT SOLENOID B – REMOVED & REPLACED -TRANSMISSION FILTER – REMOVED & REPLACED -ADDED NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID. -BRAKE LAMP SWITCH – REMOVED & REPLACED ROAD TESTED. VEHICLE HAS HARD SHIFT. TESTED ECM AFTER SHIFT SOLENOID B WAS REPLACED. ECM IS TESTING BAD. SOLENOID B POSSIBLY DAMAGED ECM. RECOMMEND REMOVING ECM AND SENDING ECM OUT FOR REPAIR. -REMOVED ECM, SENT OUT FOR REPAIR. REPAIR FACILITY VERIFIED TRANSMISSION PORTION OF ECM IS BAD. ECM WAS REPAIRED. REINSTALLED ECM AND TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING AS IT SHOULD.
DISCONNECTED & REMOVED BATTERY. RINSED CORROSION OFF WIRING TERMINALS. WIRE BRUSHED WIRING TERMINALS UNTIL CLEAN OF CORROSION. INSTALLED NEW BATTERY. RECONNECTED TERMINALS TO BATTERY.
HAZARDOUS WASTE
ecm repair (repair shop verified computer tested bad on transmission function, ecm was repair and tested good)
SETH C. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/13/2023
2008 Lexus ES 350
Mileage
202,549
Service Date
11/9/2023
Services Performed
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (OIL AND FILTER)
Lubricated and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked air filter and breather filter. Checked all fluid levels and tire pressures. Performed basic safety inspection. Road tested vehicle.
Inspected front brakes pads & rotors as well as rear brake pads and rotors or shoes and drums for brake condition & measurements. Inspected entire system for leaks. Lining remaining is: Front ( MM) Rear ( MM)
FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
KATHY O. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/9/2023
2004 Lexus RX 330
Mileage
152,939
Service Date
10/20/2023
Services Performed
FOUND ACCESSORY BELTS LOOSE BUT IN GOOD CONDITION. ADJUSTED ALL ACCESSORY BELTS
FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
-Removed front brake rotors, machined, reinstalled front brake rotors. Removed & replaced front brake pads. Cleaned and lubricated brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Road test vehicle.
-Removed rear brake rotors, machined, reinstalled rear brake rotors. Removed & replaced rear brake pads. Cleaned and lubricated brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Road test vehicle.
REMOVED AND REPLACED RADIATOR, FILLED AND BLED COOLING SYSTEM WITH NEW ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT
DRAINED TRANSMISSION FLUID, ADDED NEW FLUID AND RAN VEHICLE TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE. DRAINED TRANSMISSION FLUID AGAIN AND REFILLED FLUID TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. TEST DROVE VEHICLE. VERIFIED FLUID LEVEL.
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (TRANSMISSION FLUID)
CONTROL ARM – Removed & Replaced – Lower,w/o Eng Removal,Both – [NOTE: OEM Procedures state to remove the Air Conditioning Compressor to R&I this component. Several sources indicate R&I of this component can be completed by repositioning the Compressor to
PERFORMED FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT. ADJUST TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. TEST DROVE VEHICLE TO VERIFY ALIGNMENT.
Hooked up BG Brake fluid machine to brake fluid reservoir. Performed brake fluid exchange using BG DOT 4 brake fluid. Verified condition of brake fluid once service is performed. Verified braking system has no air in system.
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (OIL AND FILTER)
Lubricated and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked air filter and breather filter. Checked all fluid levels and tire pressures. Performed basic safety inspection. Road tested vehicle.
FOUND BOTH INNER CV BOOTS LEAKING FROM CLAMP; TIGHTENED CLAMPS AND CLEANED AREA OF CV BOOT GREASE
Inspected front brakes pads & rotors as well as rear brake pads and rotors or shoes and drums for brake condition & measurements. Inspected entire system for leaks. Lining remaining is: Front (REPLACED) Rear (REPLACED)
FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
SHERYL C. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/1/2023
2005 Lexus ES 330
Mileage
207,050
Service Date
8/24/2023
Services Performed
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (OIL AND FILTER)
Lubricated and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked air filter and breather filter. Checked all fluid levels and tire pressures. Performed basic safety inspection. Road tested vehicle.
Inspected front brakes pads & rotors as well as rear brake pads and rotors or shoes and drums for brake condition & measurements. Inspected entire system for leaks. Lining remaining is: Front (7MM) Rear (7MM)
FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
STEPHANIE B. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/25/2023
2011 Lexus CT 200h
Mileage
159,851
Service Date
7/28/2023
Services Performed
FOUND LEFT REAR TPMS SENSOR BAD
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (OIL AND FILTER)
Lubricated and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked air filter and breather filter. Checked all fluid levels and tire pressures. Performed basic safety inspection. Road tested vehicle.
Inspected front brakes pads & rotors as well as rear brake pads and rotors or shoes and drums for brake condition & measurements. Inspected entire system for leaks. Lining remaining is: Front (NEW) Rear (7MM)
FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
PERFORMED 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT. ADJUSTED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. TEST DROVE VEHICLE TO VERIFY ALIGNMENT
-Removed front brake rotors, machined, reinstalled front brake rotors. Removed & replaced front brake pads. Cleaned and lubricated brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Road test vehicle.
DRAINED TRANSMISSION FLUID, ADDED NEW FLUID AND RAN VEHICLE TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE. DRAINED TRANSMISSION FLUID AGAIN AND REFILLED FLUID TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. TEST DROVE VEHICLE. VERIFIED FLUID LEVEL.
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (TRANSMISSION FLUID)
TPMS SENSOR
PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION, PERFORMED OIS SMOG CHECK INSPECTION
SMOG CHECK CERTIFICATE – PASSED TEST
MICHAEL gave our service a 5 star review on 7/28/2023
2005 Lexus ES 330
Mileage
200,394
Service Date
12/21/2022
Services Performed
Found clamp on lower radiator hose loose. Tightened clamps on all radiator hoses and topped off coolant.
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (OIL AND FILTER)
Lubricated and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked air filter and breather filter. Checked all fluid levels and tire pressures. Performed basic safety inspection. Road tested vehicle.
Inspected front brakes pads & rotors as well as rear brake pads and rotors or shoes and drums for brake condition & measurements. Inspected entire system for leaks. Lining remaining is: Front (8MM) Rear (7.5MM)
FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
STEPHANIE B. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/21/2022
2004 Lexus LS 430
Mileage
144,303
Service Date
10/17/2022
Services Performed
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (OIL AND FILTER)
Lubricated and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked air filter and breather filter. Checked all fluid levels and tire pressures. Performed basic safety inspection. Road tested vehicle.
Inspected front brakes pads & rotors as well as rear brake pads and rotors or shoes and drums for brake condition & measurements. Inspected entire system for leaks. Lining remaining is: Front ( MM) Rear ( MM)
FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
DRAINED TRANSMISSION FLUID, ADDED NEW FLUID AND RAN VEHICLE TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE. DRAINED TRANSMISSION FLUID AGAIN AND REFILLED FLUID TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. TEST DROVE VEHICLE. VERIFIED FLUID LEVEL.
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (TRANSMISSION FLUID)
-Remove rear brake rotors, machine, reinstall. Replace rear brake pad linings. Clean and lubricate brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Road test vehicle.
DISCONNECTED BATTERY WIRING TERMINALS FROM BATTERY. RINSED CORROSION OFF BATTERY & TERMINALS. WIRE BRUSHED BATTERY & WIRING TERMINALS UNTIL CLEAN OF CORROSION. RECONNECTED TERMINALS TO BATTERY.
PERFORMED TRANSMISSION FLUID EXCHANGE AND REPLACED TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER KIT AND TRANSMISSION PAN GASKET – Removed & Replaced – Trans Mfr CD A761E
FOUND UPPER AND LOWER RADIATOR HOSES SEEPING FROM HOSE CLAMPS; TIGHTENED HOSE CLAMPS AND REPLACED RADIATOR CAP
SETH C. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/17/2022
2004 Lexus LS 430
Mileage
142,583
Service Date
9/1/2022
Services Performed
Check engine light, evaporative emission code, inspected evaporation hoses and found canister purge hose disconnected. Reconnected canister Purge hose and perform automated emission system test with scan tool and system has passed test. Recommend replacing fuel cap with OEM Lexus fuel cap in near future.
FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
SETH C. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/1/2022
2005 Lexus ES 330
Mileage
196,648
Service Date
8/15/2022
Services Performed
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (OIL AND FILTER)
Lubricated and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked air filter and breather filter. Checked all fluid levels and tire pressures. Performed basic safety inspection. Road tested vehicle.
Inspected front brakes pads & rotors as well as rear brake pads and rotors or shoes and drums for brake condition & measurements. Inspected entire system for leaks. Lining remaining is: Front (3.5MM) Rear ( MM)
FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
STEPHANIE B. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/15/2022

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