Jim's Auto Clinic - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Brake Inspection and Service	Brake Fluid Flush	Wheel Alignment Service
Visually inspect hydraulic system for leaks and condition Remove all wheels and inspect brake linings, brake hardware and wheel cylinders Remove brake dust and deglaze brake shoes Adjust brakes Adjust parking brake Lubricate backing plate and adjust hardware	Check brake fluid for moisture and contamination Inspect all hydraulic lines and hoses Inspect calipers and wheel cylinders Inspect master cylinder and cap Clean dirt and old fluid out of master cylinder Flush old fluid out of master cylinder, calipers and wheel cylinders until clean Add new brake fluid to master cylinder as needed Road test vehicle for proper brake operation	Inspect suspension components for wear Adjust caster and camber if provided by manufacturer Adjust toe-in Center steering wheel while adjusting toe-in
		Thrust Adjustment
		Same as above plus compensate for rear wheel tracking
		Four Wheel Alignment
		Same as above plus set rear wheel camber and toe-in, as provided by manufacturer
Electrical System Service	Fuel Injection Service	Transmission Fluid Exchange
Inspect battery connections Charge battery to full capacity Load test battery and record readings Inspect alternator belt and adjust as required Perform alternator output test and record readings Perform starter draw test and record readings Perform test for draw on electrical system and record readings Replace battery if required	Clean fuel injectors Clean ISC/ASC motor, as required Clean throttle body intake Visually inspect fuel lines and fuel rail Pressure test fuel pump Test and visually inspect fuel pump, pressure regulator, vacuum line and connections Decarbonize intake manifold Decarbonize intake and exhaust valves Decarbonize combustion chamber and pistons Test exhaust emission	Road test for engine performance, transmission operation and shift patterns Flush transmission cooler and cooler lines Flush transmission valve body Flush transmission torque converter Thoroughly clean all internal parts Flush out all contaminated transmission fluid and replace with clean fluid Install transmission additive to revitalize transmission seals and O-rings Road test vehicle for proper transmission operation Top off transmission fluid
Computerized Engine Analysis Service	Advanced Analysis	Transmission Service
Check primary ignition signal * Ignition module signal * Computer signals Check secondary ignition output * Plug wires * Distributor and Cap * Rotor * Spark plugs Perform power balance test Check alternator output levels Check starter draw Check and adjust ignition timing Check and adjust curb idle speed Test and analyze exhaust emissions Compile written results of tests performed with recommendations and cost of repairs	Same as Computerized Engine Analysis Service plus... Pull trouble codes from computer system Perform computer interface using advanced technologies and equipment, checking the following: * Test all power and ground connections * Test resistance of all wires in wiring harness, perform voltage drop test and record results * Test all actuators and solenoids and record results * Test resistance of all fuel injectors and record results * Analyze results and compare with manufacturer's specifications Compile written results of tests performed with recommendations and cost of repairs	Road test for engine performance, transmission operation and shift patterns Inspect condition of transmission fluid Inspect transmission mounts and linkage Inspect transmission and transmission cooler for leaks Remove transmission pan, replace filter and pan gasket, clean transmission pan Adjust bands and throttle linkage, as required Flush transmission cooler, as required Top off transmission fluid
	Air Conditioning Service
	Test system for proper amount of Freon Test Freon for moisture contamination Test Freon for air contamination Clean condenser fin Inspect and adjust A/C compressor drive belt Performance test A/C operation Inspect all visible A/C components for leaks and add Freon dye Test antifreeze for proper mix

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Honda Repair, Toyota Repair, Nissan Repair
Cincinnati, Ohio

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Start shopping for a repair facility before you need one.

Ask friends and associates for recommendations; consult local consumer organizations.

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