Automotive Industry News & Information - Tom Quirk Automotive

Keeping up with oil changes is one of the most important aspects of keeping your engine in good shape. However, you've probably noticed that the price of oil changes can vary pretty dramatically depending on what you get, and the oil all looks the same. Here's a breakdown of the difference between synthetic and conventional oil, from Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM.

There comes a time in the life of every fleet vehicle or commercial truck when you have to decide - is it time to retire that truck or van, or should you put the money into fixing it? At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we’re here to help.

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For all your transmission repair and maintenance needs, trust the specialists with the knowledge and ability necessary to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we prioritize quality over everything. A huge aspect of that goal is keeping up with the technology of the modern era.

What is your flywheel, and when do you need to replace it? Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM has the answers you’re looking for.

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By now, it’s likely you’ve heard someone claim “manuals get better gas mileage than automatics.” While in the past this has certainly been true – driving an automatic was truly a sacrifice, dramatically affecting acceleration, reliability, and gas mileage – is it still the case in the modern era? Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM has the answers.

The engine in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

Glow Plugs are an essential component of your diesel engine. However, a faulty glow plug can go unnoticed or be neglected for quite some time; your truck will still start and run, so it’s an easy issue to overlook. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we want you to know what to look for, and why you should be concerned with a bad glow plug.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.