Posts by Kearny Mesa Automotive
The Importance of Fuel
Last time we talked a bit about the check engine light and the ramifications that it can have on emissions testing. This time we wanted to talk a little bit about the fuel system in your vehicle and what you can do to extend its life at home. At Kearny Mesa Automotive and Transmission, we…
Read MoreWhat is That Little Light That Keeps Coming On?
In modern dashboards there are more lights than a Griswold Christmas display. They can pop on for seemingly no reason at all and have the annoying characteristic of costing the owner much more money than they are worth. The old tongue in cheek “repair” for these persistent lights is to put a piece of black…
Read MoreSmog Checks
It can sometimes seem like every year that passes brings on its heels a whole new set of rules and regulations. Such is the way of the world we live in these days, but many of the new laws San Diego will welcome in this year are a wide variety of regulations, from texting and…
Read MoreASE Master Certified Technician, Kearny Mesa Automotive
When you need a mechanic, and you have not built a relationship with Kearny Mesa Automotive already, it can be a bit stressful choosing who to work on your car or truck. After all, your vehicle is probably one of the most important things that you own. It is a valuable tool to take you…
Read MoreTake Care of Your Furry Friends
The crushing heat of summer is here and hopefully your air conditioner is working. If not, hopefully you are able to get your head out of the car, either that or pay a visit to San Diego’s finest auto repair facility, Kearny Mesa Automotive. There is nothing better for a dog than hanging his head…
Read MoreAir Conditioning Maintenance
Living in sunny southern California has may benefits, including the constant sunny and warm weather, the beautiful landscape, as well as the close proximity to the Pacific Ocean. As much as you may enjoy this incredible weather, your car is working hard to provide you with the cool air necessary to stay comfortable while traveling…
Read MoreImportance of Maintaining Your Transmission Fluid
It’s hard to picture your car running without a transmission. Your transmission is one of the essential aspects of your car’s engine, an essential aspect of your car’s ability to run. Your transmission can either be automatic or manual. The transmission is to ensure that the car is given the right amount of power so…
Read MoreItems to Always Have Stashed in Your Car – Part 2
In our last blog post, we covered a few of the items that you should make sure you always have in your car, and while they were all important items, they aren’t the only items that you should do your best to keep around. We have dug up a few other items that will always…
Read MoreItems to Always Have Stashed in Your Car
We’ve all been there, on the side of the road with a flat tire or in a parking garage with no starter cables. These situations are some of the most helpless ones that you can find yourself in. You sit and wait for someone to ask if you need help, maybe call AAA or, maybe,…
Read MoreWhat’s Leaking From My Car? – Part 3
Hopefully, you’re finding this series of blogs all at once, and have not waited 3 weeks to determine whether or not the leak in your car is listed in our blog post. If the liquid that you have been trying to identify hasn’t been any of the ones that we’ve mentioned thus far into the…
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