Automotive Industry News & Information - Tom Quirk Automotive

Coolant leaks can be a pain - they’re elusive and have a lot of damage potential. Fortunately, at Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, our technicians know exactly how to diagnose and repair a coolant leak, no matter where it is. Knowing more about where these coolant leaks appear and why they're a problem will help you to recognize a problem and get it repaired before it does further damage.

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

mechanic working under the hood of a car

Transmissions are complicated and intricate pieces of equipment. Many general mechanic shops won’t touch a transmission, if it’s anything more than simply installing a new one. Transmissions are one aspect of a vehicle that even experienced mechanics often don’t dare delve into, and is easily the most mysterious and misunderstood system in the automotive world. You need a shop that you can trust to perform the best work on whatever your transmission may be in need of.

Your gas mileage mostly depends on what kind of car you drive; engine displacement and vehicle weight are the largest determining factors on gas mileage, and there’s not much you can do to change either of those. That doesn’t mean attempting to improve your fuel economy is a completely hopeless endeavor, however. With these tips from Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, you might be surprised how much your fuel mileage can be improved.

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Absolutely the BEST customer service we have ever had !! While traveling back home to Texas our 2004 Toyota Sequoia began to vibrate. Felt like it was in the driveline. We searched "driveline specialist" and found Wilson's U-Joint and Drive Shaft. Diane at Wilson's directed us to Tom Quirk Automotive. We called and explained our situation and Colby Quirk said "come on over and we'll see what we can do". We dropped our travel trailer in their back lot and they immediately went to work. We took a break in our trailer while they replaced both u-joints on the Sequoia. Colby kept us informed as to the progress of the repair. We were in and out in under four hours!! We were so grateful for Tom Quirk's and Colby's support. A potential major disaster was averted and a "mountain became a molehill". If you need automotive work we highly recommend Tom Quirk Automotive!!

Your drivetrain is where most of the process of moving your vehicle occurs. The drivetrain includes all the parts powered by the engine to turn the wheels, including the transmission, axles, or driveshafts that combine efforts to propel your car forward (or backward, when you’re in reverse.) At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, our drivetrain specialists are well equipped to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road and running smoothly along.

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The steering and suspension systems are key safety-related systems that largely determine your car’s ride and handling. Have these systems checked regularly, at least once a year, and usually with a wheel alignment.

Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.