7-Eleven Fuel at 1602 University Ave is one of Hillcrest’s combination fuel-and-convenience stations, pairing unleaded pumps with propane exchange service and an on-site car wash in the 92103 ZIP code. Drivers noticing engine hesitation or check-engine warnings after fueling can schedule diagnostics at Lusti Motors, a repair shop in the Hillcrest corridor. The 7-Eleven parent corporation runs over 13,000 U.S. stores, and this Hillcrest outlet pairs its standard convenience inventory with a fuel island that includes propane cylinder exchange. Motorists with low tire pressure can use the on-site air pump and then drive to Wheels of Change for full tire inspections, rotations, or replacements. Peak throughput at this station occurs during the University Ave morning commute, when westbound traffic queues for fuel and propane refills before heading onto State Route 163.