Automotive Industry News & Information - Tom Quirk Automotive

Your vehicle's cooling system is one of the most important systems in your vehicle. Inside your engine, spark plugs ignite the fuel within the cylinders to produce small explosions that propel your vehicle down the road. With small explosions comes scorching temperatures that can destroy your engine if not controlled. There are two types of cooling systems - liquid-cooled and air-cooled.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know how quickly miles rack up and oil changes are needed. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, our main goal is to keep your trucks on the road - a huge part of that is changing your oil on time.

If you drive a dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, there will come a day when you start the engine, only to be met with a sound of high pitched squeals. Fortunately Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM has the solution you’re looking for.

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How long have you been driving? Most people say since they were sixteen years old or even younger. Driving for that long will obviously improve anyone’s driving, but there will always be room for improvement. Whether that’s getting rid of distractions or simply changing how you drive, here are some tips that are sure to better your driving.

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Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, there will come a day when it’s time to ask the question - has the time come to get a new truck? Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM is here to help you decide.

Transmission trouble codes are particularly annoying to the average driver. You might know what a misfire is, but what does it mean when you get a code for a failed governor pressure solenoid? Fortunately, Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM is here to help.

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Currently, the future of electric vehicles looks promising - though it won’t likely replace your Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins engine any time soon. Still, we don’t know what the immediate future holds. This battle was waged once before in the past, with combustion engines taking the throne over electric power. Here’s a brief history of electric automobiles, from Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM.