Dirks Automotive & Transmission
2160 Montgomery Street / 530.534.1672

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Why Oroville Drivers Need To Change Their Transmission Fluid

It’s easy to forget about servicing your transmission because it doesn’t need it very often, but proper transmission service keeps your vehicle running smoothly and helps you avoid costly ...
Published on: Mar 02, 2025

Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)

You probably figured out those shifty letters.  They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low.  Your automatic transmission ...
Published on: Sep 15, 2024

What You Need To Know About Transmission Service At Dirks Automotive & Transmission

Automatic transmissions have gotten more sophisticated in recent years.  Take the number of gears for starters: The base is four speeds, five is very common. Many manufacturers are using six spee...
Published on: Sep 01, 2024

Dirks Automotive & Transmission Tech Question on Your Transmission

Question My name is Suzanne.  We were taking a camping trip over a three-day weekend.  About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on our SUV.  It took all weekend to get...
Published on: Feb 05, 2024

CA Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil

If you’re a quart low, there isn’t enough oil to lubricate your engine properly.  The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy. Same goes for dirty oil.  It doesn&rs...
Published on: May 07, 2023

Dirks Automotive & Transmission Tech Question On Your Transmission

Question My name is Suzanne.  We were taking a camping trip over a three-day weekend.  About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on our SUV.  It took all weekend to get...
Published on: Apr 22, 2023

Smooth Shifting In Oroville

{{ image('MzI0') }} If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that CA vehicles are getting more and more powerful and at the same time are getting better and better fuel economy . Much of that'...
Published on: Oct 13, 2022

Transmission Service: Smooth Shifting In

Let's suppose you're going to take some friends out on the boat for some water skiing on a beautiful area lake. Of course, you get the boat ready, but what about your tow vehicle?Think about it - hea...
Published on: May 03, 2022