At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, our mechanics have diagnosed and repaired every transmission problem in the book. We’d like to pass some of our knowledge along to you, in order to help you understand your transmission a little better. Here, we discuss the synchronizers in your manual transmission, and how to know if one of yours is faulty.

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we know that the key to keeping a transmission reliable and in shape is taking care to prevent an issue in the first place. Here, well explore a condition which has a lot of potential to cause your transmission harm: overheating.

If your vehicle breaks down and you have to be towed make sure you are aware of proper steps to protect your vehicle's transmission. The vehicle’s configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

Transmission fluid leaks can often be a pain to track down. If you have a leaky transmission, Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM has some information for you on what you can expect. We’ve repaired countless leaky transmissions, and now we’re here to share some of our knowledge with you.

Transmissions, while generally durable, can be highly complicated devices. For this reason, they are also expensive to replace, and maintaining one will save you a lot of headache and money in the future. This article from Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM discusses how your driving habits affect your transmission. While automatic transmissions are by far the most common, there are still a considerable number of manual transmissions on the road, so this article covers both.

The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.

At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we understand that there are endless ways a transmission can sound, behave, and feel, depending on what type of car it’s in, what type of transmission it is, and the state of the vehicle’s repair. Sometimes, when people buy a different car, they notice it doesn’t act the same as their last car, which leads them to believe there is a problem.

At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we understand that there are endless ways a transmission can sound, behave, and feel, depending on what type of vehicle it’s in, what type of transmission it is, and the state of the vehicle’s repair. Sometimes, when people buy a different vehicle, they notice it doesn’t act the same as their last vehicle, which leads them to believe there is a problem.

At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, our goal is to help you understand your transmission a little better and keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. If you ever hit the key and your engine fails to turn over, whether it’s once a month, once a week, or every day, you’ve got the beginnings of an issue worth dealing with.

You’ve noticed an issue with your transmission, or you simply want to make sure the fluid is still at the correct level and looking good. But, you can’t seem to find the dipstick anywhere…what’s the deal? Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque is here to help!

What does “remanufactured” mean, and is it something you want? At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we strive for great service and a job well done. Part of that is equipping you with the knowledge you need to understand what’s going on when a repair is necessary on your car, truck or SUV. “Remanufactured” is a word that you’ll encounter in the automotive world. Many people perceive that to mean “used”, but that isn’t the case - here’s what you need to know.

Is your car, truck, or SUV experiencing transmission failure? At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we’re here to help. You have a variety of options as to how to handle your failed transmission and knowing your options will help you to make an informed decision.

Making the call to get a new transmission can be difficult. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

Whatever type of truck you run in your fleet, they all have a driveshaft that connects the transmission to the differential, transferring power to the wheels. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we specialize in diesel truck and fleet vehicle maintenance and repair, including precision driveshaft care.

Transmission failure rarely happens out of the blue - there’s a good chance a transmission will give you a good amount of warning before kicking the bucket. Here are some things you can watch out for, from Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM.

Transmission failure rarely happens out of the blue - there’s a good chance a transmission will give you a good amount of warning before kicking the bucket. Here are some things you can watch out for, from our team here at Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM.

“Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to address any issues your valve body may be experiencing.

At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we know how troublesome it can be to pinpoint a transmission issue and get it fixed. That’s why it’s a good idea to consult us, the experts, for all your transmission needs. We want to help you get on the road safely and quickly.