Temecula Auto Repair

The video below shows a 2005 Volvo S60R that we are working on. It had a larg oil leak and a lack of power. We found that the oil trap hose had been blown open (see pictures) and the oil trap had been damaged. After replacing the oil trap and hoses to eliminate the large vacuum leaks, it was discovered that the engine still had a miss fire. We determined that #3 cylinder was miss firing and used a borascope to inspect the inside of the cylinder. We saw that a large portion of the cylinder wall had been damaged, most likely from the lean condition. Unfortunately in this case the engine has to either removed, disassembled and resleeved or the entire engine must be replaced. If you are looking for a shop that really knows your Volvo give us a call at (951) 225-1131 or click here to make your Online Appointment. If you are looking for the Volvo Service and Repair Specialists in Temecula, Murrieta, Winchester, Falbrook, Menif ... read more

Here is my favorite trick, it always get me a cookie. It only took my Mommy a few hours to teach me this trick, but I sure got a lot of treats in the process. The hardest part for me it to make sure my tail stops wagging, I know I am going to get a cookie so I almost can't help myself... I hope you enjoyed my trick and I will be posting more soon

In the past we have seen a few VW |Volkswagen VR6 motors come in not running and after testing the vehicle and removing the engine and timing cover (rear of the engine). We found that the oil pump bolt had come loose and allowed the oil pump drive gear to walk out. It this case we had a Volkswagen Passat come in not running. We tested it and determined that crankshaft was turning and the camshaft was not. The VR6 is an interference motor so we recommended removal of the engine, removal of the cylinder head, inspection of the timing chains and replace the valves that are bent. After removing the engine and timing covers, we were surprised to find it was not the oil pump bolt that had come loose, but the lower timing chain had actually broken in half (chain fom the crankshaft gear to the oil pump gear). Here are some pictures of the repair including arrows pointing the eight bent valves. If you are in need of service or repair on your VW | Volkswagen whether it has a VR6 in it or not ... read more

Here is a picture of a transfer case off of an all wheel drive Jaguar. The customer was told that it had "Life Time Fluid" in the transfer case and transmission. Well the vehicle has 92,065 miles on it, so I guess the "Life Time" of the fluid and in this case the transfer case itself has been determined. Please do not believe the sales person at the dealership when they say the vehicle has "Life Time Fluid" in it. They are just trying to sell you the vehicle. If the fluid in the transfer case, transmission or differentials on VWs, Jaguars, BMWs, Mercedes Benzs, Land Rovers, Audis or any other vehicle would really last the life of the vehicle, the manufacturer would stand behind it and give a life time warranty on those components. If you have any questions feel free to call us at (951) 225-1131, click here to make an appointment. While you here ... read more