Automotive News & Information - Birdsong Automotive

Performance chip installation is one of the perks of diesel truck ownership. At Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX, our mechanics can professionally tune and install a chip for any application, whether you drive a Cummins, Powerstroke, Duramax, or otherwise.

Have you always wondered what a spark plug does? Our team here at Birdsong Automotive is here to help you out. It's simple in theory but does quite a lot of work for such a small piece of equipment. Your spark plug forces electricity to arc across a gap like a bolt of lightning at high voltage and fits into your engine's cylinder head, where it “sparks” to ignite the fuel and creates combustion within your engine. Without it, you wouldn't be able to drive your car or truck.

You’ve likely heard that diesel engines are ok to idle indefinitely, and that it’s even good for them. Where does this logic come from, and is it true? Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX has the answers.

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

You’ve heard the term “slipping transmission” before, and you know it’s nothing good. What exactly does a transmission slip feel like, and how much of a problem is it if your transmission is slipping? At Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX, our expert technicians have diagnosed and repaired every type of transmission issue in the book. Here’s a short explanation of transmission slippage, and what action you should take to get rid of it.

At Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX, transmissions are our specialty. That means knowing how they work, how they wear out, what wears them out, and how to fix it. In this article, we’ll explore the way stop and go traffic affects your transmission.

Keeping our customers safe and on the road is our goal at Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX. When something goes wrong with your engine or your vehicle's electrical system, your car will usually let you know immediately. However, when the rubber meets the road, you need to know that your tires are in great shape as well.

At Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX, we know buying a used car, truck, or SUV can be a gamble. While there are no guarantees, there are key points of inspection that tell us a lot about the condition of a vehicle and how it has been maintained. There are some important points of the inspection we verify when checking out a used vehicle.