Automotive Industry News & Information - Tom Quirk Automotive

At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, precision and quality are our top priorities. That’s why we always employ ASE certified technicians - but what does that mean for you?

Every car, truck, van, and SUV on the road today has headlights. However, you've probably noticed an increase in different types of headlights in more recent years - gone are the days where every vehicle on the road had the same bulb. Here is some information on headlights, from Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM.

GM Gen IV 5.3L Class-1 DOD/AFM Delete Engine

If you own a 2007-2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, GMC Sierra, or Yukon then JASPER’s latest offering of a Remanufactured GM Gen IV 5.3L Class-1 DOD/AFM Delete Engine is for you. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque we strive to provide our customers with only the best products and that’s why we are proud to provide quality products from Jasper Engines and Transmission.

Changing the oil in big trucks and commercial vehicles is an expensive, but necessary, part of keeping your vehicles going. You don’t want to wait until it’s too late to change your oil, but changing it too early can be a waste of time and money. Having your oil tested regularly helps us to hone in on exactly how often your oil needs to be changed, to optimize reliability and efficiency.

Pentastar Engine

At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque we strive to provide only the best products to our customers and that’s why we are proud to partner with Jasper Engines and Transmissions. JASPER has recently announced the expanded availability of the Chrysler 3.6L Pentastar engine line. This engine is available for the 2011-2014 Volkswagen Routan.

Diagnostic Tablet on engine transmission sensor

Our Albuquerque drivers have been experiencing issues with their transmissions and there are a few things that we here at Tom Quirk Automotive feel are important to know so that you are more comfortable and confident if you are, indeed experiencing a transmission problem of any kind. First, if you drive a vehicle manufactured in the past few decades, there’s a good chance your transmission has a variety of sensors attached to it which monitors all kinds of things - fluid pressure, vehicle speed, temperature, air intake at the engine, and so on. The first thing to check is your Transmission Sensor, which is a much more affordable fix than replacing your transmission!

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.

At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we know that transmissions are witchcraft to most people. More often than not, if major damage has occurred, it’s a lot more time and cost effective to just replace the entire unit and get a fresh start. Here’s what to look out for, from Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM.