
A customer brought in his brand new 2024 Land Cruiser for its first oil change. Land Cruisers have been absent from the Canadian market since 1996, so, as car pros, we were quite interested in seeing how it is built this time around and we loved what we saw while it was hoisted!

A customer brought in his brand new 2024 Land Cruiser for its first oil change. Land Cruisers have been absent from the Canadian market since 1996, so, as car pros, we were quite interested in seeing how it is built this time around and we loved what we saw while it was hoisted!

The primary purpose of intake valve cleaning is to remove carbon buildup, particularly in Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines, to restore engine performance, fuel efficiency and smooth idle. It prevents issues like engine knocking, misfires, power loss and cold start problems by ensuring proper airflow and fuel combustion.

A customer brought in his brand new 2024 Land Cruiser for its first oil change. Land Cruisers have been absent from the Canadian market since 1996, so, as car pros, we were quite interested in seeing how it is built this time around and we loved what we saw while it was hoisted!

A fuel filter from a 2014 VW TDI showing early signs of pump failure. Lots of small metal particulate indicating internal wear and tear.

We replaced all 4 struts / suspensions and serpentine belt on this 2008 Audi R8 4.2L V8, as well as performed oil change and inspection service.

Our customer reported that this 2.5L naturally aspirated Boxster engine was losing coolant, overheating, steaming and loss of power. Our diagnostics showed that it had breached/blown head gaskets. We ended up removing and rebuilding the entire engine. Rebuilt the heads as well. Installed new multi layer steel head gaskets (the Subaru issue is the head gaskets are single ply composite gaskets and that is why they are so weak). We then installed a whole new clutch assembly (flywheel, clutch kit, bearing, fork etc.) as well as hydraulic system. We serviced the timing belt and the water pump as well as replacing the front and rear main/crankshaft seals. The vehicle is back on the road, running as good as new!

Our customer reported that this 2.5L naturally aspirated Boxster engine was losing coolant, overheating, steaming and loss of power. Our diagnostics showed that it had breached/blown head gaskets. We ended up removing and rebuilding the entire engine. Rebuilt the heads as well. Installed new multi layer steel head gaskets (the Subaru issue is the head gaskets are single ply composite gaskets and that is why they are so weak). We then installed a whole new clutch assembly (flywheel, clutch kit, bearing, fork etc.) as well as hydraulic system. We serviced the timing belt and the water pump as well as replacing the front and rear main/crankshaft seals. The vehicle is back on the road, running as good as new!

Water intrusion into the trunk and passenger compartment. Various electrical components not working, like seats and windows. Another successful diagnosis, now just need to find parts!