8/21/2009@autohaus europe@174,834
repack front wheel bearings and new dust cap/seals
check for coolant loss – blown head gasket or damaged cyl/head, low compresson on #4
L=$263.50 + P=$38.68 = $305.56
Category: maintenance
volvo S70 checkup
8/17/2009@SwedishMechanic@149,998
post-purchase inspection
battery hold-down broken, engine oil cooler lines leaking and holder damaged, RH steering stop loose, cap and rotor needed replacing, brake fluid change recommended, air box is from 850T, tranmission input shaft is leaking, front air guide is missing, 4-wheel alignment needed, rear bump stops are deteriorated, LR and RF rims bent, front tires bald on inside, front motor mount damaged, rear and front motor mounts reversed, front license plate holder missing.
L=$110
datsun 240Z hoses, align, ballast resistor
6/29/2009 @ 74,840 @ Alt Z
eliminate ballast resistor after electronic ignition install
replace electric fuel pump hoses
front end alignment
bmw 528i – fuel line check/post purchase inspect
1/27/09@eurotech@169,070
post-purchase inspection
fix clamp on fuel line, check all connections
reroute some vacume hose, check all
labor = $201.35
volvo 850 – oil change
1/19/09@swedish asian@191,486
lifetime oil change +extra oil $5.32
replace vacume connector to boost gague $3
$9.52
audi s4 – tires + axles
12/30/08 @ Fountain Valley Tire Pros @ 100,624
Bridgstone Potenza RE760 Sport 225-45-17 + freedom plan = $759.60
Front axle shafts (L&R) $642.40
Machine front brake rotors $52.25
Labor $414.75 + parts $952.70 $1,525.08
saab 9-5 recall 15204
12/29/08 @ Saab MV @ 84,382
replaced both a-pillars as per recall
no charge
saab 9-5 80k service + boost control + PCV update
10/30/08 @ Swedish Mechanic @ 81,531
replaced turbo boost control valve P=$50.60 + L=$62.40
80K service, LOF, rotate tires P=$35.25 + L=$156.00
Update PCV system P=$273.87 + L=$156.00
parts=$359.72 + labor=$374.40 = $762.00
volvo 740 – clean PCV
8-19-08 @ 222,694 @ value auto
parts + labor = $20
SAAB 9-5 oil change
5/21/08 @ Viking Independant @ 76,696
oil change, $43.54