Dodge Archives - King's Garage

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Mileage
86,617
Service Date
8/12/2024
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. CLEAN AND LUBE THE CALIPER SUPPORTS AND THE SLIDE MECHANISMS.REPLACE THE HARDWARE KIT IF NECESSARY. CLEAN AND REPACK THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND REPLACE THE SEALS IF EQUIPPED. BLEED THE BRAKE IF NECESSARY. CHECK AND FILL THE BRAKE FLUID. TORQUE THE LUG NUTS AND TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE. NOTE: SUBSEQUENT OVER TORQUING OF THE LUG NUT CAN AND WILL DAMAGE THE BRAKE ROTOR(S). THIS WILL CAUSE PULSATION. WE USE A TORQUE BAR TO ENSURE THAT THE LUG NUT TORQUE IS CORRECT, EVERY TIME. IF THE LUG NUTS ARE OVER TORQUED, WE CANNOT WARRANTY THE PARTS, NOR THE LABOR. THIS IS AN EXCEPTION TO OUR 2YR/24K MILE WARRANTY.
REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE PADS. REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS. CLEAN AND LUBE THE CALIPER SUPPORTS AND THE SLIDE MECHANISMS. REPLACE THE HARDWARE KIT IF NECESSARY. CLEAN AND REPACK THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND REPLACE THE SEALS IF EQUIPPED. BLEED THE BRAKE IF NECESSARY. CHECK AND FILL THE BRAKE FLUID. TORQUE THE LUG NUTS AND TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE. NOTE: SUBSEQUENT OVER TORQUING OF THE LUG NUT CAN AND WILL DAMAGE THE BRAKE ROTOR(S). THIS WILL CAUSE PULSATION. WE USE A TORQUE BAR TO ENSURE THAT THE LUG NUT TORQUE IS CORRECT, EVERY TIME. IF THE LUG NUTS ARE OVER TORQUED, WE CANNOT WARRANTY THE PARTS, NOR THE LABOR. THIS IS AN EXCEPTION TO OUR 2YR/24K MILE WARRANTY.
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JOHN A. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/13/2024
2015 Dodge Journey
Mileage
77,963
Service Date
2/15/2023
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
PER CUSTOMER COMPLAINT WE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. WE FOUND CODE P0128 THERMOSTAT RATIONALITY. WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT W/HOUSING. FILLED AND BLED THE COOLING SYSTEM.
WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. SEE 'CHECK ENGINE LIGHT – PO128 – COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR" FOR FILL AND BLED.
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GARY B. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/16/2023
2016 Dodge Journey
Mileage
100,465
Service Date
1/3/2023
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
PER CUSTOMER COMPLAINT WE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. WE FOUND CODE P0128 THERMOSTAT RATIONALITY. WE CONFIRMED THE CONDITION, THE THERMOSTAT WAS FAILING. WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT. FILLED AND BLED THE COOLING SYSTEM.
AS PART OF OUR REPAIR FOR THE CODE P0128, WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
LUBRICATE AND CHECK CHASSIS. CHANGE OIL, USING SYNTHETIC OIL,CHANGE OIL FILTER. CHECK AIR FILTER AND BREATHER FILTER. CHECK ALL FLUID LEVELS AND TIRE PRESSURES. PERFORM BASIC SAFETY INSPECTION.
REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. CLEAN AND LUBE THE CALIPER SUPPORTS AND THE SLIDE MECHANISMS.REPLACE THE HARDWARE KIT IF NECESSARY. CLEAN AND REPACK THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND REPLACE THE SEALS IF EQUIPPED. BLEED THE BRAKE IF NECESSARY. CHECK AND FILL THE BRAKE FLUID. TORQUE THE LUG NUTS AND TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE. NOTE: SUBSEQUENT OVER TORQUING OF THE LUG NUT CAN AND WILL DAMAGE THE BRAKE ROTOR(S). THIS WILL CAUSE PULSATION. WE USE A TORQUE BAR TO ENSURE THAT THE LUG NUT TORQUE IS CORRECT, EVERY TIME. IF THE LUG NUTS ARE OVER TORQUED, WE CANNOT WARRANTY THE PARTS, NOR THE LABOR. THIS IS AN EXCEPTION TO OUR 2YR/24K MILE WARRANTY.
REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE PADS. REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS. CLEAN AND LUBE THE CALIPER SUPPORTS AND THE SLIDE MECHANISMS. REPLACE THE HARDWARE KIT IF NECESSARY. CLEAN AND REPACK THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND REPLACE THE SEALS IF EQUIPPED. BLEED THE BRAKE IF NECESSARY. CHECK AND FILL THE BRAKE FLUID. TORQUE THE LUG NUTS AND TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE. NOTE: SUBSEQUENT OVER TORQUING OF THE LUG NUT CAN AND WILL DAMAGE THE BRAKE ROTOR(S). THIS WILL CAUSE PULSATION. WE USE A TORQUE BAR TO ENSURE THAT THE LUG NUT TORQUE IS CORRECT, EVERY TIME. IF THE LUG NUTS ARE OVER TORQUED, WE CANNOT WARRANTY THE PARTS, NOR THE LABOR. THIS IS AN EXCEPTION TO OUR 2YR/24K MILE WARRANTY.
THERE WAS ONE LUG NUT MISSING FROM EACH WHEEL. WE INSTALLED A NEW NUT ON EACH WHEEL.
DURING OUR INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE CABIN AIR FILTER WAS DIRTY. WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE CABIN AIR FILTER.
DURING OUR INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE AIR FILTER WAS DIRTY. WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AIR FILTER.
PER CUSTOMER COMPLAINT WE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. WE FOUND THAT THE FRONT STRUTS WERE LEAKING AND WERE WEAK. WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FRONT STRUTS.
PER CUSTOMER COMPLAINT WE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. WE FOUND THAT THE REAR STRUTS WERE LEAKING AND WEAK. WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE REAR STRUTS.
ALIGNMENT
ALIGNMENT
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DEBBIE W. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/22/2023
2017 Dodge Journey
Mileage
42,209
Service Date
1/11/2023
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
PER CUSTOMER COMPLAINT WE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. WE PERFORMED A CHARGING SYSTEM TEST AND FOUND ALL SYSTEMS PASSED WITH NO ISSUES. BATTERY IS GOOD, ALTERNATOR IS CHARGING AND THE STARTER IS DRAWING CORRECT VOLTAGE. WE PERFORMED A DRAW TEST ON THE SYSTEM AND FOUND NO ISSUES AT THIS TIME. NOTE: THERE WERE CODES IN ALL SYSTEMS FOR LOW VOLTAGE, BUT WE SEE NO REASON FOR THIS. NOTE: WE REMOVED THE BATTERY CABLES AND COMPLETELY RESET THE SYSTEM, PER A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN THIS CAN SOMETIMES CORRECT THIS ISSUE. NOTE: WE NOTED THAT THERE WAS A KEY FOB BATTERY WARNING, WE REPLACED THE BATTERY. NOTE: WE FOUND THAT IF YOU HIT THE START BUTTON TOO QUICKLY, OR WITHOUT ENOUGH FORCE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START OR CRANK.
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FRANCINE F. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/12/2023
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Mileage
72,483
Service Date
1/9/2023
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
LUBRICATE AND CHECK CHASSIS. CHANGE OIL, USING SYNTHETIC OIL,CHANGE OIL FILTER. CHECK AIR FILTER AND BREATHER FILTER. CHECK ALL FLUID LEVELS AND TIRE PRESSURES. PERFORM BASIC SAFETY INSPECTION.
PER CUSTOMER COMPLAINT WE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. WE FOUND AND CONFIRMED THAT THE THERMOSTAT WAS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY(CODE P0128). WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT. FILLED AND BLED THE COOLING SYSTEM.
WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
DURING OUR INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE HEAT SHIELD. WE SECURED THE HEAT SHIELD.
DURING OUR INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE AIR FILTER WAS DIRTY. WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AIR FILTER.
DURING OUR INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE CABIN AIR FILTER WAS DIRTY. WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE CABIN AIR FILTER.
DURING OUR INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE DRIVER FRONT TURN SIGNAL WAS OUT. WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE DRIVER FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB.
DURING OUR INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE DRIVER FRONT SIDE MARKER WAS OUT. WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE DRIVER FRONT SIDE MARKER.
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JOHN A. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/11/2023
2007 Dodge Grand Caravan
Mileage
133,592
Service Date
10/6/2022
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
PER CUSTOMER REQUEST WE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. WE FOUND THAT BOTH INNER TIE ROD ENDS WERE LOOSE, DID NOT DETECT MOVEMENT IN THE OUTERS. WE STILL RECOMMEND REPLACING THE OUTERS WITH THE INNERS. CUSTOMER DECLINED REPAIRS AT THIS TIME. NOTE: WE FOUND OTHER ISSUES, SEE RECOMMENDATIONS.
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MARK P. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/8/2022
2008 Dodge Pickup
Mileage
45,963
Service Date
8/15/2022
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
PER CUSTOMER COMPLAINT WE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. WE FOUND CODE P0131 B1S1 O2 CIRCUIT LOW. WE CONFIRMED THAT THE SENSOR IS FAILING. WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE B1S1 OXYGEN SENSOR.
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JEFF W. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/16/2022
2006 Dodge Durango
Mileage
141,044
Service Date
5/2/2022
Services Performed
LUBRICATE AND CHECK CHASSIS. CHANGE OIL, CHANGE OIL FILTER. CHECK AIR FILTER AND BREATHER FILTER. CHECK ALL FLUID LEVELS AND TIRE PRESSURES. PERFORM BASIC SAFETY INSPECTION.
REPLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER AND THE BELT
REPLACE THE RADIATOR AND THE RADIATOR CAP FILL AND BLEED THE COOLING SYSTEM AND RECHECK FOR LEAKS
REPLACE THE THERMOSTAT AND GASKET AND RECHECK FOR LEAKS
REPLACE THE PASSENGER REVERSE LIGHT BULB
REPLACE THE PASSENGER FRONT INNER TIE ROD
REPLACE THE PASSENGER FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
REPLACE THE SPARK PLUGS
REPLACE THE MUFFLER AND THE RESONATOR INSTALL NEW CLAMPS AND RECHECK EXHAUST FOR LEAKS
CHECKED AND THE HEATER IS BAD IN THE O2 SENSOR REPLACE THE SENSOR AND CLEAR THE CODES AND RECHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION
FRONT END ALIGNMENT
WHILE WE IN THE PROCESS OF TESTING OUR PREVIOUS REPAIRS, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILED. OUR TESTING CONFIRMED THIS WAS THE CASE. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE SENSOR HAD BEEN REPLACED, BUT NOT WITH AN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT UNIT. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THIS VEHICLE, HAS TO BE AN ORIGINAL UNIT.
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CLAIRE F. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/3/2022
2009 Dodge Journey
Mileage
161,314
Service Date
1/5/2022
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
TOWING
TOWING
WE STARTED INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. WE FOUND THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES NEED PADS AND ROTORS, THE PASSENGER REAR IS HOLDING. THE DRIVER REAR WHEEL IS BADLY BENT. THE TRANSMISSION MOUNT IS ROTTED OUT. THE PASSENGER FRONT C/V SHAFT, INTERMEDIATE BEARING IS MISSING. THE BATTERY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE DRIVER FRONT DOOR MODULE DOES NOT REGISTER. NOTE: THIS IS JUST WHAT WE SEE WITHOUT GETTING TO INVOLVED, LIKELY A CLOSER INSPECTION WE SHOW MORE ISSUES.
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JAMES N. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/15/2022
2012 Dodge Journey
Mileage
125,837
Service Date
1/4/2022
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
PER CUSTOMER COMPLAINT WE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. WE FOUND THAT THE OIL FILTER HOUSING WAS LEAKING COOLANT. WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE OIL FILTER HOUSING. DRAINED AND FILLED OIL, FILLED AND BLED THE COOLING SYSTEM. LIKELY THE HEATER CORE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED, CAN ATTEMPT A FLUSH TO SEE HOW WELL IT WORKS. THE HEAT DOES NOT WORK VERY WELL AT IDLE.
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MALINDA J. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/6/2022

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