Stockton Auto Repair 5897
5897 PACIFIC AVE STOCKTON, CA 95207 | (209) 951-5686

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Busted in STOCKTON: The Maintenance Free Myth

Quality surveys report fewer problems with new cars than ever before.  So, does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free? Back when cars spent more time in the repair shop, pe...
Published on: Feb 09, 2025

Deciphering The Menu Board At Stockton Auto Repair 5897: A to Z

{{ image('Mjk0') }} You may not be familiar with all of the items on Stockton Auto Repair 5897's menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Rememb...
Published on: Jan 12, 2025

Things to Know About the Cost of Auto Repair

Profit margins in the automotive service industry are a lot narrower than many people imagine. Cars are far more complex, thus the tools and diagnostic equipment are also more complicated and expensiv...
Published on: Nov 17, 2024

Maintain Your Power Steering System

Although several newer vehicles are coming equipped with electric power steering, the vast majority of cars and trucks on the road use a hydraulic power boost system.  With hydraulics, fluid is p...
Published on: Apr 08, 2024

Time To Take Another Look at Diesel Vehicles

Let's debunk some of the myths about diesel powered vehicles.1. Diesel Burns DirtyThis was true years ago. Since 2006, however, U.S. diesel vehicles have been required by law to use ultra-low-sulfur d...
Published on: Mar 05, 2024

To Turbo or Not To Turbo? (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)

Nobody loves wasting money.  Gasoline costs money, so using less saves money.  One of the ways vehicle manufacturers are helping you save gasoline (and money) is with smaller, turbocharged e...
Published on: Mar 02, 2024

Questions to Ask Your Stockton Auto Repair 5897 Service Advisor

A lot of  service and repair customers in STOCKTON are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions but don't want to be embarrassed or to seem pus...
Published on: Dec 07, 2023

Emergency Shopping (Vehicle Emergency Items)

“Emergency Shopping" is not to be confused with a “Shopping Emergency.”  This one is encouraging you to go shopping for a few items that could help you out if you ever have an e...
Published on: Oct 23, 2023