Automotive Industry News & Information - Tom Quirk Automotive

It’s no secret, commercial truck tires are expensive. The good news is, if one of your tires is experiencing issues, Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM has you covered. We want to make sure your fleet stays fully operational and you on the road! Here are some things to keep your eye on when it comes to your tires and tips to keep your tires lasting.

Since the first automobiles, there have been radiators. Every liquid-cooled engine on the road has, and has always needed, a radiator; without it, the engine would overheat in no time, causing catastrophic engine failure. While the efficiency of radiators, the materials they’re made out of, and the shape and size of them have changed over time, radiators haven’t actually changed much over the last century or so. At Tom Quirk Automotive we know that even though radiators generally last a long time, they do occasionally fail. When your radiator is malfunctioning you can trust our technicians to repair yours and get you back on the road.

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you’ve undoubtedly been told that you’re supposed to downshift to slow down, instead of relying completely on the brakes. But what is the science behind that, and does it matter? Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque explains.

When your car, truck, or SUV is burning oil, it can be frustrating and costly. There are numerous reasons an engine will burn oil - these range from an altogether worn out engine to a simple part replacement. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM we want to keep you informed, here's what you need to know about why your engine might be burning oil.

Most commercial diesel engines these days are turbocharged. Turbos dramatically increase power and efficiency, particularly on diesel engines, which makes them a must-have item on engines that rely heavily on both. However, sometimes issues arise in turbo systems; at Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we can fix that.

A throw out bearing, sometimes called a thrust bearing, is an essential component of your clutch system. If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that’s equipped with a manual transmission, it’s important to know if your throw out bearing needs to be replaced. Here’s some information on the throw out bearing, from Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque.

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you already know you have a clutch. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, we believe that knowing a little more about your car better prepares you to keep it maintained. Here’s what you should know about your clutch disc.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know it’s hard to keep everything working perfectly all the time. You have to choose what to give priority to, and what can wait. However, some small problems are indicators that a bigger issue is on the way. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, our goal is to keep you and your fleet going.