Automotive Industry News & Information - Birdsong Automotive

If you drive a performance car or SUV, you want to take every measure possible to ensure it stays in good shape and running well. For many drivers of precision-engineered vehicles like BMW, Audi, Porsche, Subaru, etc., warming up the engine is a part of taking care of your vehicle. But is it necessary?

With temperatures dropping around the country, it’s understandably tempting to let your car or SUV idle to stay warm. At Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX, one of our goals is to keep you informed on how to best care for your performance and luxury vehicles.

emissions testing being done on a vehicle

On modern vehicles, the PCV system (Positive Crankcase Ventilation System) is essential to ensuring your car or truck is ready to go when you are and remains a long-lasting, reliable vehicle. It’s much more than just emissions control - your PCV system serves multiple purposes and is quite interesting! How does it work, and what are those purposes? Here at Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX, we have those answers for you!

technician holding a clean and dirty air filter comparison in the front seat of a car

When driving around town, your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, we want to help you get the best air quality in your vehicle, but first, we want to explain the process of where this dirty air is going.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine a long life. At Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.

Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has gone bad. At Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX we want you to know what to look out for so that you can be safely on the road.

At Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX, we know it isn’t always easy deciding what to do next when it comes to major engine repairs. Fortunately, that’s what we’re here for - to help you make the best decision for your situation.

Are you considering upgrading to a better transmission on your classic? Birdsong Automotive in Lubbock, TX can help.

If you drive something old, there’s a good chance it has fewer gears than you’d like. With all the 6 and 8 speed transmissions on the road today, it’s hard to imagine that just a few decades ago we were getting by with just 2 or 3 gears. These days, there are some simple swap options - here are some things for you to consider.