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Welcome to the official Pacific Automotive San Diego auto repair blog. Here, our ASE-certified technicians share expert advice on everything from routine car maintenance to diagnosing complex issues. Our goal is to empower you with trusted knowledge to keep your vehicle running safely and efficiently.

Commercial Bus Maintenance

February 1, 2019 / mert

Our staff, technicians, and ASE Certified master mechanics work together save you administrative time and reduce commercial bus maintenance and repair costs. A full-service shop, we’re […]

What are Diesel Particulate Filters?

December 20, 2018 / mert

Diesel cars, trucks and buses are often associated with dark smoky exhausts. That’s a result of incompletely burned fuel. But pollution abatement requirements have largely eliminated […]

What’s the Deal With Synthetic Oil?

November 27, 2018 / mert

We’re often asked if it’s worth switching to synthetic oil. Sometimes the answer is simple. If the vehicle’s manufacturer requires it, anything other than synthetic […]

What is ASE?

February 19, 2018 / mert

You’ve probably heard about “ASE certified mechanics” and seen the blue logo fairly often, but maybe haven’t stopped to wonder exactly what that means. Basically, […]

Clutch Maintenance and Repair

January 10, 2018 / mert

If you’re like most people and drive a vehicle with an automatic transmission you don’t ever think about a clutch. Which is fine because you have […]

Maintaining Your Car’s Warranty

December 20, 2017 / mert

It’s easy to take the “path of least resistance” such as having all your vehicle maintenance done at the dealership where you bought it. That’s […]

Should You Rotate Your Tires?

November 7, 2017 / mert

With the winter rainy season upon us, good tire treads are especially important for maintaining good traction and control. Whether or not you should rotate […]

Vehicle Fluids and Filters

September 11, 2017 / mert

There are quite a few fluids you should check to keep your car safe and performing at its best. They should be kept at the proper […]

Automotive Ignition System

August 1, 2017 / mert

Your vehicle’s automotive ignition system is electrical, so why would it need maintenance? Your car or truck’s electrical system includes many mechanical components that need […]

Summerize Your Car

April 6, 2017 / mert

When I was a kid I thought summer began on the first day that hit 100 degrees. More than a little bit older (and hopefully […]