Automotive News & Information - Birch's Automotive & Muffler

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?

Fleet trucks, different models van and semi

While most fleet vehicles are chosen for their reliability, low maintenance, and durability, sometimes maintaining several of them at a time can become overwhelming. Let Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington, TN put your mind at ease, with our fleet maintenance programs for any and all fleet vehicles.

If you’ve ever been in an emergency braking situation, you’re probably all too aware that the brakes are the most important safety system on your vehicle. And like many other systems in a vehicle, the brakes need regular upkeep to continue functioning properly. One way to preserve the integrity of the braking system is through brake bleeding, and while it may not be as well known as certain services like oil changes, it is a key maintenance item for a vehicle.

Whether you drive a Chevy, Ford, or Ram diesel pickup, your engine is likely equipped with an injection pump. While injection pumps have been gradually phased out on modern engines, they are still an integral part of most diesel engine operations. At Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington, TN, we specialize in maintenance and repair on Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke engines, including injection pumps.

At Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington, efficiency is a concept that interests us. While your fuel economy is largely dependent on what kind of car, truck, or SUV you drive, there are a variety of tips and tricks to get the most bang for your buck. We’ve provided a few of our favorites here.

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.