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Mechanic taking apart of an engine out from under the hood

An engine can last anywhere from 50 to 500,000 miles depending mostly on how well you maintain it. While some engines are certainly more reliable than others, all of them depend on maintenance to fulfill their greatest potential. Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX has provided for you some of the determining factors of engine lifespan, to help you make sure your engine lasts as long as it possibly can.

Fuel injection is one of the greatest innovations in automotive technology to date. From Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX, here’s a little more information on the fuel injector.

When you see tires advertised, you’ll often see the word “radial” attached to it. What does this mean, and where did radial tires originate? Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX is here, with answers to questions you weren’t even asking.

The interval for the tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker. The interval is typically around 5,000 miles but could range from 3,000 to 8,000 miles. So why do tires need to be rotated and how do you know when the right time is for your vehicle?

These days, it seems like the oil options for your oil changes are limitless - full synthetic, blends, conventional, high mileage, and the list goes on and on. We are frequently asked if it's okay to switch between oils, and how do you know what is okay to use? At Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX we're here to help you answer that question. When it comes to engine oil, the answer to this question can be as complicated or as simple as you want it to be!

When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years. So how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? At Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX, we have the answers.

Now that you’ve got an idea of the components that make up a diesel system, and what they do, understanding how the system works in a more cohesive way isn’t difficult. At Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock we understand what’s going on in your fuel system while your diesel engine is running.

In the automotive business, the customer is just as important as the vehicle and the customer service is just as important as the auto repair. That is why at Birdsong Automotive, we strive to provide only the best customer service to our clients.