Diesel Engine Problems We Fix All the Time Here at Oxford Automotive
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Oxford Automotive is a full-service auto shop in Oxford, Pennsylvania. In other words, we can maintain and repair your automobile whether it is gasoline-powered or diesel-powered. Let’s talk below about…
When Do I Need to Use Synthetic Oil?
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You need to use synthetic motor oil if your vehicle manufacturer recommends it and when the weather is freezing or below zero. Oxford Automotive advises that some vehicle manufacturers recommend…
Why Do I Smell Something Hot When I Use My Clutch?
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You smell something hot every time you use your clutch because the clutch is going bad and slipping. Oxford Automotive explains that when a clutch slips out of engagement it…
What Are the Things That Cause an Engine to Knock?
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Oxford Automotive advises that it’s important to know the things that can make a car, truck, or utility vehicle’s engine knock because one of these things can actually damage the…
Don’t Get Distracted By These Things While Driving
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Distracted driving is a big problem on the roads these days, with more and more accidents being caused every year by this relatively new phenomenon. Everything on the road can…
Seven Signs of a Bad Automatic Transmission
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Taking care of your car, truck, or utility vehicle’s automatic transmission will extend its life. Oxford Automotive advises that transmission services are recommended every 30,000 miles. This allows us to…
You’ll Get a Dashboard Warning With a Faulty Mass Airflow Sensor
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The mass airflow (MAF) sensor doesn’t have a warning light of its own, but if it goes bad or gets dirty, the engine control unit (ECU) will turn on the…
What Happens When the Oxygen Sensor Goes Bad?
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In older automobiles, the oxygen sensor lasts about 30,000 miles. In newer automobiles, you can expect to get about 100,000 miles out of the sensor. Also called the O2 sensor,…
How Can I Tell if My Car’s Starter Has Died?
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You will not be able to start your automobile without a functioning starter. It doesn’t matter how charged the battery is and how much voltage the alternator is generating. The…
Do I Really Need to Put High-Octane Gas in My Car?
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If your vehicle manufacturer recommends high-octane gas for your automobile, then, yes, you do need to put high-octane gas in the tank. If you put a lower octane rating than…