Dirks Automotive & Transmission
2160 Montgomery Street / 530.534.1672

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A Pan You Don't Cook In (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

You probably have a cabinet in your kitchen filled with pots and pans. Your vehicle has one very important pan in it as well. It's the pan that holds oil for your engine called, naturally, an oil pan....
Published on: May 18, 2025

Recommended Factory Scheduled Maintenance Performed Here

As you know, your vehicle has factory scheduled maintenance items. These range from oil changes to timing belt replacement to brake inspection. These recommendations are usually made for certain milea...
Published on: Oct 13, 2024

5 Reasons To Keep Your Car Well-Maintained

Thanks for visiting the Dirks Automotive & Transmission auto care blog. Today's post lists 5 important reasons Oroville drivers should follow recommended maintenance schedules.1. Be SafeA well-maintai...
Published on: Aug 18, 2024

The Dirks Automotive & Transmission Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle

{{ image('MzU2') }} Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Oroville drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else'...
Published on: Jun 09, 2024

Simple Answers from Dirks Automotive & Transmission for Oroville: Exhaust Service

Question My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do? Answer Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly.  If you smell exhaust in the ...
Published on: Jan 01, 2024

Winter Prep Service at Dirks Automotive & Transmission in Oroville

Every year, your vehicle needs to be ready for our CA winter. The last thing we Oroville drivers want is to get stranded out in the cold in CA. We need our vehicles to be safe and reliable. It's a goo...
Published on: Dec 20, 2023

Questions to Ask Your Dirks Automotive & Transmission Service Advisor

A lot of  service and repair customers in Oroville 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: Oct 18, 2023

Deep Breathing in Oroville: Engine Air Filter

Your engine really needs clean air to operate efficiently: it takes about twelve thousand gallons of air to burn a gallon of gas in your engine.  And clean air is much better than dirty. When yo...
Published on: Aug 20, 2023