Automotive Industry News & Information - Birdsong Automotive

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Eventually, the time comes to replace your car, truck, or SUV. Often, you’ll decide to go used to save some money. This can either be a great financial decision, but it takes a little more groundwork to make sure you’re getting a good deal and a reliable vehicle. From researching, to test driving, to inspecting a used vehicle, Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX has a few tips to help you get there.

Making the call to get a new transmission can be difficult. At Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

Are you having trouble rolling one or more of your windows down? Worse yet, are you having trouble rolling them up? Either way, at Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, we have the answers you’re looking for.

Losing a belt on the road can turn a small problem into a big one instantly. At Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, we know efficient and cost-effective operation begins with preventative maintenance.

Your Dodge, Ford, or Chevy diesel pickup will rarely quit on you all of a sudden, with no warning. Chances are, your truck has been trying to tell you there’s an issue for a while - here’s what to watch out for, from Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX.

At Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, we know that the difference between a vehicle that runs for 80,000 miles and a vehicle that makes it to 400,000 miles depends on one thing; maintenance. Here are a few tips to avoid some of the most notorious vehicle killers out there.

Your vehicle's belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning and charging systems, and the engine. Don’t take these routine replacement intervals for granted because they can break down and leave you stranded.

What is the purpose and importance of your belts and hoses? The timing belt keeps the crankshaft and camshaft mechanically synchronized to maintain engine timing. Whether serpentine, V-belt, or fan belt (the belts on the outside of the engine), they all transmit power from the front of the engine to accessories that need to be driven, such as the air conditioning, the charging system, and fans. Radiator and heater hoses carry coolant to and from the engine, radiator, and heater core.

If you drive a Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins diesel, you’ve got a truck that’s built for power and reliability. From our team here at Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX, here are the keys to unlocking the secret of a finely tuned diesel pickup.