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

We are running into more and more cases of carbon build up in the throttle bodies and intake manifolds of VW TDIs. This is due to lack of maintenance. If you do not change you oil atthe recommended intervals and do not have a induction service performed regularly, this will most likely happen to your TDI. Oil vapor from the PCV system gets in to the intake manifold and starts building up as carbon. If it is not cleaned out regularly using a induction cleaning machine and induction cleaning chemicals soon the carbon build-up will restrict the air flow to your engine causing a hard start problem when cold, a lack of power, black smoke out the tailpipe and poor fuel economy. In some cases you may also get a Check Engine Light. If you have let your ... read more