2012 Fiat 500
Mileage
62,356
Service Date
5/6/2025
Services Performed
- ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE – Drain old engine oil, replace oil filter, and refill with manufacturer-recommended oil to ensure optimal engine performance and longevity. TIRE INSPECTION AND INFLATION CHECK – Inspect all tires for wear, damage, and proper tread depth. Adjust tire pressure to the manufacturer’s recommended PSI for even wear and safe handling. BRAKE COMPONENT INSPECTION – Examine brake pads, rotors, and calipers for wear or damage. Check brake fluid
- REMOVE AND REPLACE CABIN AIR FILTER. ACCESSED CABIN FILTER COMPARTMENT AND REMOVED OLD FILTER, WHICH WAS FOUND TO BE DIRTY AND CLOGGED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTALLED NEW CABIN AIR FILTER TO HELP IMPROVE INTERIOR AIR QUALITY AND HVAC SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. ENSURED FILTER WAS PROPERLY SEATED AND HOUSING WAS REASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. VERIFIED THAT AIRFLOW THROUGH VENTS IS NOW CLEANER AND STRONGER.
- REMOVED AND REPLACED THE ENGINE AIR FILTER. THE OLD FILTER WAS DIRTY AND CLOGGED, WHICH CAN RESTRICT AIRFLOW TO THE ENGINE AND AFFECT PERFORMANCE, FUEL EFFICIENCY, AND EMISSIONS. INSTALLED A NEW FILTER TO HELP ENSURE OPTIMAL AIRFLOW, IMPROVE ENGINE EFFICIENCY, AND MAINTAIN PROPER COMBUSTION.
- REMOVE AND REPLACE BOTH HATCH STRUTS. ACCESSED REAR HATCH AREA AND SAFELY SUPPORTED THE LIFTGATE TO PREVENT IT FROM FALLING. REMOVED BOTH WORN-OUT HATCH SUPPORT STRUTS, WHICH WERE NO LONGER HOLDING THE HATCH OPEN PROPERLY. INSTALLED NEW STRUTS ON BOTH SIDES, ENSURING PROPER ALIGNMENT AND SECURE FITMENT. TESTED THE HATCH OPERATION TO CONFIRM THAT IT NOW OPENS AND STAYS OPEN SMOOTHLY AND SAFELY WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. CLEANED SURROUNDING AREA AND VERIFIED ALL COMPONENTS WERE SECURE.
- PERFORM A TIRE ROTATION BY REPOSITIONING EACH TIRE ACCORDING TO THE RECOMMENDED ROTATION PATTERN TO ENSURE EVEN TREAD WEAR. INSPECT TIRES FOR SIGNS OF UNEVEN WEAR, DAMAGE, OR ABNORMAL WEAR PATTERNS. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AND ADJUST TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. VERIFY WHEEL TORQUE TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION. CONDUCT A FINAL INSPECTION TO CONFIRM SAFE AND OPTIMAL TIRE PERFORMANCE.
- REMOVE AND REPLACE SPARK PLUGS. ACCESSED ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND REMOVED ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO GAIN PROPER ACCESS TO THE SPARK PLUGS. CAREFULLY REMOVED THE OLD SPARK PLUGS, WHICH SHOWED SIGNS OF WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE AND MILEAGE. INSTALLED NEW, MANUFACTURER-RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUGS AND TORQUED THEM TO SPECIFICATIONS. REASSEMBLED ALL PREVIOUSLY REMOVED COMPONENTS AND PERFORMED A FINAL INSPECTION. STARTED THE ENGINE TO VERIFY SMOOTH OPERATION AND CONFIRM THAT THE IGNITION SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
- REMOVE ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE VALVE COVER, INCLUDING ANY OBSTRUCTING HOSES, WIRING, AND ENGINE COVERS. CAREFULLY REMOVE THE VALVE COVER ASSEMBLY AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE SEALING SURFACES TO ENSURE A PROPER SEAL. REPLACE THE VALVE COVER GASKET ALONG WITH THE SPARK PLUG TUBE SEALS TO ADDRESS THE EXISTING OIL INTRUSION ISSUE. ONCE COMPLETED, REINSTALL THE VALVE COVER AND ALL REMOVED COMPONENTS, MAKING ALL NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS AND ENSURING THAT ALL FASTENERS ARE TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION. START THE ENGINE AND INSPECT FOR ANY LEAKS OR ABNORMALITIES TO CONFIRM A SUCCESSFUL REPAIR.
ANDREW H. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/6/2025
