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S33 Ep 1920What Kind Of Fuel Mileage Should My Car or Truck Get?

1. How do I install a distributor? 2. What kind of mileage should my 202 F150 Diesel Get? 3. Should I flush my Honda trans or not? 4. Can I use Ethanol in my new car? 5. Does my truck have a key security issue? No crank. 6. When should I think about glow plugs on a diesel truck? 7. Running flex fuel ethanol in my 1967 Suburban... With LS Engine.

Jan 15, 202347 min

S33 Ep 1919Don't Mess Around With Exhaust Gasses in the Car!

1. My 1995 GMC Yukon overheated when it was below zero but now is ok. What happened? 2. My 2012 Honda CR-V ran low on oil. Did I damage the engine? 3. 1996 Jeep bogs down. It doesn't miss but loses power. 4. Why does my Toyota Camry misfire on cold start only? 5. 2022 KIA gives us headaches while driving. The dealer says its ok, but we all get sick every time. 6. Why does my 2002 Chevy Express van go into low power mode? I can't find parts. 7. Does my 2004 Chevy Tahoe need a timing chain? 8. Why does my 2010 Chevy Impala have a power steering whine?

Jan 11, 202357 min

S33 Ep 1918And Then There Was One. Where are Chris and Shannon?

Shannon is away in sunny Florida and Chris is snowbound. Russ takes the wheel a little lonely. Will he make it? 1. Why does my 1995 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 have a clunk from the rear end while in 4-wheel drive? 2.Why does my 1995 Chevy Truck die while running then I have to put the gas pedal to the floor to start it? 3. My 2003 Dodge Durango has a broken blower motor. I have replaced the blower and resistor several times. How do I fix it? 4. Should I use Oil Additives in my car? I am in Canada. 5. Ford Escape escapes us. 6.Why is my 2005 F250 Ford Truck stuck in low 4-wheel drive? 7. Are my head gaskets bad on my 2000 Jeep Liberty? Coolant leaks from the exhaust.

Jan 8, 202346 min

S33 Ep 1917Keep That Battery Charged

Did the deep freeze effect your car? We have sub-zero temps all the way down to the deep south.

Jan 4, 202356 min

S33 Ep 1916Sub Zero Temps Kill Cars

Were back! Well, everyone but Russ.

Jan 2, 202347 min

S33 Ep 1915Best of Christmas Show 2022 PT2

Best of Under The Hood 2022 Merry Christmas week 2022.

Dec 28, 202245 min

S33 Ep 1914Christmas Best of Show PT1

Best of Under The Hood Chriistmas 2022 Merry Christmas from all of us to you.

Dec 25, 202243 min

S33 Ep 1913A Free Public Pool and Electricity You Choose The Outcome

Why does my starter keep cranking? 1966 Buick Skylark burns oil Why does my alarm go off by itself. 2012 Ram Why does my heater not work? 2000 Ford F150 F150 Coyote Engine misfire The Tesla Pee Pool coming to a supercharger near you.

Dec 21, 202259 min

S33 Ep 1912The Salt Monster Has Come To Eat Our Cars

What happens when you put two different size tires on your modern car or truck? Why does my engine burn oil? How can I find new wheels for my car? Why is my 2012 Chrysler Town and Country van dying? Why does my 4x4 not work on my 2007 Ram 1500?

Dec 18, 202246 min

S33 Ep 1911Fuel Mileage Oil Types Radio Questions and More

1.2019 Ford F150 with a Canada Speedometer wants to switch to US. 2. 2018 GMC Why is my Low Coolant Light on. 3. 2015 Lincoln MKC with block crack. 4. 1999 Suburban engine misfire. 5. What oil should I use in my 1936 Chevy? 6. My radio failed in my KIA Optima. 7. 2021 Ram V6 gets bad mileage. Is it normal?

Dec 14, 20221h 2m

S33 Ep 1910Cars Catching Fire By Themselves And They're Not Electric

1,When a transmission gets real hot what damage can it cause? Chevy Truck. 2, What is causing my Toyota Tacoma Rear ABS Codes. 3. A 2002 F250 Diesel caught fire by itself. Possibly a brake recall. 4. Should I buy a Ford with a 5.4 engine? Expedition. 5. A Battery Drain success story we answered the question earlier. 6. A 2008 Lexus SC430 with radio noise. 7. 1999 Ford Explorer Hard start. Fuel pressure regulator.

Dec 11, 202246 min

S33 Ep 1909Should I Cover Grill In The Winter?

Does my truck have a engine misfire or transmission problem? Why does my starter keep cranking on my 66 T-Bird? Should I use a radiator cover (cold front) on my truck? Do you think my rear wheel bearings on my Suburban are bad? Swapping LS engines between years. Fixing AFM. Trans shifting issues in a 1994 F150. A Dodge Power Wagon from the 1960s with a rusty tank. 2012 Ford F150 Start Up Rattle. 2006 Silverado Trans Shift issue.

Dec 7, 202252 min

S33 Ep 1908Winter Rust Attacking Our Cars and Trucks Blaster To The Rescue

We talk to Blaster on the podcast today about ways to stop, prevent, and fix rust and loosen almost anything. Why does my 2004 Subaru start hard when cold? Why does my Honda Accord have so many warning lights on when cold? Why does my 1987 Buick Grand National eat so many new fuel pumps? I need more battery power for my Ford Truck. After engine replacement my Ford Focus engine wont idle. 2012 Ram Grill Shutters broken? 2002 Dodge Dakota Idle Flair.

Dec 4, 202256 min

S33 Ep 1907The Best of Under The Hood Ep2 Thanksgiving 2022

The Best of Under The Hood Ep2 Thanksgiving 2022

Nov 30, 202250 min

S33 Ep 1906Best of Under The Hood EP1 Thanksgiving 2022

The best of Under The Hood EP 1 Thanksgiving 2022

Nov 26, 202242 min

S33 Ep 1905Warming Up A Cold Car Or Not

How long should I warm up my new car? Do I need a new engine or is it a scam? Is my car a collector car or not? 1996 Toyota Previa Supercharged van. Warming up and EV battery car. A 1991 Volvo with a custom V8 E.Vs in cold weather. How do they run?

Nov 24, 202247 min

S33 Ep 1904What To Do When Key Fob is Not Detected

2007 GMC goes into Limp Mode ABS and Trac Light on repeat failure. Is your Fuel Tank Half Full or Half Empty? 1999 Ford Ranger Rich and Lean at same time. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Key Fob not detected. Where to find hard to find parts. Finding a battery drain.

Nov 20, 202246 min

S33 Ep 1903Should You Install A Engine Block Heater?

1. My new battery goes dead in a few hours. Will my car catch fire? 2. My 2009 Kia Door Dash Car has low power. 3. My fuel gauge on my Tahoe move around a lot. 4. A shop broke my lug nut studs and the wheels are noisy now. 5. Should I buy a Engine Block Heater? 6. 2008 Toyota Tundra Air Injection Light On. 7. 2006 Dodge 3.4 Ton Abs and Brake Lights are on. 8. Impala Heater Motors and Brake Dust. 9. Battery Block Heater Remote Switches.

Nov 16, 20221h 5m

S33 Ep 1902What Else Should I Replace When Changing My Timing Belt?

1. Why do I have a vibration in my truck? 2. What do I need to replace when changing a Timing Belt? 3. Help! I melted my Shifter Cable on my Ford F150. 4. Why does my battery charging light glow dimly? Toyota. 5. Why does my engine fan blow so loud and fast on my Ford F150? 6. Why do my Tundra Door Locks not work? 7. My Ford F150 shakes like a diesel. Cam Phasers? Yes or no?

Nov 13, 202246 min

S33 Ep 1901Does Your Car Have A Car Wash Mode?

1. 2006 Infinity Gauges. 2, 2005 F350 Diesel Oil Leak. 3. 2001 Toyota Tacoma EGR Valve. 4. 2000 Ford Crown Vic wont start. 5. 2012 Jeep Liberty Trailer Hitch fix. 6. 2006 Pontiac Montana Van Security System. 7. 2000 Silverado Propane. 8. 2015 Dually Duramax Truck. 9. 1985 K20 GMC Manual Transmission, 10. 2015 GMC Terrain. 11. 2001 Toyota Tundra Brake problems.

Nov 9, 20221h 6m

S33 Ep 1900If You Own A Car It Pays To Have A Spare Key

2007 GMC Safari ABS Brakes 2000 Ford F150 Issues 2005 Jimmy 253K miles 2004 Jetta Get and extra key 2007 Chevy Colorado How-to

Nov 8, 202246 min

S33 Ep 1899When Was The Last Time You Checked Your Timing Belt

Used Car Title issue. How can I fix my air bag light on my Silverado? Why is my Seat Belt Buckle too short? How do I fix my Infinity Suspension? My Timing Belt fell off. Now what do I do? My transmission cooler line fell off and the trans slips.

Nov 4, 202254 min

S33 Ep 1898Why Is My Gas Mileage So Low?

1. Why is my fuel mileage so low in my Chevy Truck? 2. Why do all of my cylinders miss on my Subaru? 3. Why is my seat belt buckle so short on my Colorado? 4. How can I fix a coolant leak on a heater core of my Pontiac Torrent? 5. Buying a first car for my 16 year old help. 6. How can I fix a frost plug leak behind my Transmission of my Dodge van?

Oct 31, 202247 min

S33 Ep 1897How Good Is The Car I'm Buying?

I want to buy a 2009 Ford Mustang GT 5 speed. 2019 GMC Canyon Diesel Fuel Rail Code. 1998 Nissan Maxima car trouble. Randy Winner is the Hoodie Winner! 2006 Chevy Blazer trouble. 2013 Toyota Tundra grinding noise. 1999 Dodge Dakota Whistles while it works.

Oct 26, 202246 min

S33 Ep 1896Do You Have Squeaky Belts - Well Maybe Not For Long

Stay tuned at the end of the podcast when MIchelin talks to us about belts and tensioners that don't squeak. 1. A 2008 Hyundai Elantra still runs strong with 280k miles. 2. 2002 Honda CR-V should the timing chain be replaced? 3. 2019 Lexes what kind of oil do you recommend? 4. 2000 Ford F250 Glow Plugs. 5. 2011 Ford Edge. 6. 2001 Honda Accord.

Oct 23, 202253 min

S33 Ep 1895A Gift Of A Super Nice Van with 2500 Miles Is Always Welcome

Why does my 2004 Honda Element have Electrical power loss? Why wont the codes clear on my van? What leaks on my 2000 Silverado AC system? 1994 GMC Sierra crank no start. Why do my rear door locks quit working on my 2008 Impala? A gift of a 2012 GMC Savana Van with super low miles. 2010 GMC Yukon no ac. How do I find a coolant leak on my F150? When to use High Mileage Oil?|

Oct 19, 20221h 23m

S33 Ep 1894The Dangers Of Electric Cars

How to fix a common shorted wiring problem on a 2002 GMC Duramax truck. I want to upgrade my 383 stroker powered Chevy truck rear end. Why won't my For Focus accelerate? Why does my 2005 Tahoe AC leak and how do I fix it? My 2020 Toyota Tundra has electrical issues. Why does my 2010 Honda van battery go dead?

Oct 16, 202245 min

S33 Ep 1892Why Are Gas Prices So Out Of Sorts

Why do my brakes on my 2021 Ford Escape Squeak after a recall? Why does my Ford Fusion have electric throttle codes? When should I change the engine oil in my 2015 Chevy Duramax Truck? Why does my 1970 Formula Firebird engine cut out only when the Instrument panel fuse in in place?

Oct 8, 202247 min

S33 Ep 1891When Do I Start Using High Mileage Oil In My Car or Truck?

Why does my 2004 Suburban Transmission slip? How can I fix it? Why does my Ford Flex have Gas Pedal Lag? it's not safe. Why does my GMC go into 4x4 Low by itself? My Subaru has a banana in the tailpipe or at least it feels that way. When do I start using High Mileage Engine Oil and what is it? Why does my Chevy Scottsdale 454 Transmission slip? Why does my 2011 Ford F150 Trans slip? Lots of slipping transmission here. When was the last time you serviced your transmission?

Oct 5, 20221h 8m

S33 Ep 1890Don't Fall For Gimmick Gas Saving Devices That Don't Work

1. How do I fix My 2015 Jeep Cooling Fans? Do they work? 2. How can I stop Vapor Lock on a 1951 Chevy? 3. Do Hydrogen Fuel kits for cars really work? 4. How do I add Cruise Control to a truck or car? 1987 Chevy Truck. 5. Why wont my truck come out of park? 6. Why does my car only start with jumper cables? 1995 Mustang Ford.

Oct 2, 202247 min

S33 Ep 1889Under The Hood Has Gone Back In Time Talking Cars

1. Can I disable my Eco Mode on my Honda Odyssey. 2. When should I change my engine oil? 3. Why does my Lexus LS430 Transmission jerk? 4. 1984 Nissan 300ZX Storing A Car. 5. How do I upgrade brakes on my Classic 1962 Buick Skylark Car. 6. 1987 Ford Bronco getting it out of storage. 7. How can I fix my 2006 Hyundai Tucson Air Bag Light? 8.How can I bypass my car security no start. Nissan XTerra. 9. How can I disable my Dodge Dakota Air Bag? 10. Storing A Car Using ZDDP Additive and Oils. 11. Multiple recalls on Chrysler Air Bags. 12. Why do my Thermostats keep failing on my Dodge? 13. Honda Air Bag Recalls. 14. Why did my Chevy GMC Duramax Key Fob fail?

Sep 29, 202247 min

S33 Ep 1888Finally A Way To Keep Out Mice and Stop Rust

Hang on until the end of the podcast where we talk to NHOU and tell you how to keep mice and rodents and Rust away from your car! How can I fix my ABS problem on my 2008 Dodge Caravan? Why does my 1991 Chevy Suburban stall while driving. Can I keep my flex fuel in my 2008 Tahoe and use e85 if I do a 6.0 swap. What kind of car cover and charger should I use when storing my Camaro? How to disable AFM and Displacement On Demand on a Chevy Suburban. Should I do a LS Swap or use a 383 Stroker in my 1981 GMC Truck? Why does my 1998 Buick Century stall when hot?

Sep 25, 202256 min

S33 Ep 1887How Many Struts Could a F150 Chuck if a F150 Could Chuck Struts?

1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hard to start. 2018 Ford F150 Keeps Losing Struts. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquise Intake Manifold Leaks. 2017 F250 Ford with Intake Valve Issues. Should I Fix it? 2010 Caravan Hard Start Cold. Could it be a TIPM? How to keep a used car longer. 2019 GMC Terrain with Collision Damage. 2017 Nissan Altima Low Power.

Sep 23, 202258 min

S33 Ep 1886Nobody Likes A Leaky Exhaust Manifold So Dorman Has A Fix

Check out the end of the podcast where we talk to two of Dorman Products finest and hear how they are making leaking exhaust manifolds a thing of the past. 1. Why does my 1994 Toyota 4-Runner have low engine power with a 22R. 2. Why does my1986 Ford Ranger Manual Transmission not shift gears. 3. Why does my 2005 Ford Escape lose coolant from everywhere. 4. Should I use Ethanol fuel in my 2007 Porsche 911 or not? 5. Talking cars and convertible trucks.

Sep 19, 202254 min

S33 Ep 1885This Is Why We Love Our Listeners

Why does my heat and cold not change temp on one side of my Lincoln? How can I replace my Chevette car radio? A listener makes a generous donation to UTI and Children's Miracle Network. How can I replace my worn out Chevy Truck seat cushion? How to fix an ac system that has been open for a long time. Fully Charged Electric Vehicle Conference. Electric Vehicle possibilities.

Sep 14, 20221h 11m

S33 Ep 1884Every One Of This Companies Cars Since 2005 Under One Recall

Why don't my car radio lights work? Can Coil Packs and a engine mis cause a bad Catalytic Convertor? Why does my motorhome on a Ford Chassis run bad? Why does my Ford Escape Misfire and run bad? Why does my 2000 Impala LTZ wear out tires and struts so fast? Why do my Chevy Truck Driving Lights burn out all the time? What is Steering Assist? Can KSeal fix my head gasket leak?

Sep 11, 202245 min

S33 Ep 1883I Want To Buy An Electric Car What Should I Know?

2001 Pontiac Aztec why is my Air Bag Light on FIXED! 2005 Silverado Air Bag Light on. How to keep a car on the road longer 2006 Honda Accord. How to clean a rusty motorcycle gas tank? I want to buy an Electric Car what do I need to know? 2014 Dodge Durango Lifter or Injector noise? Using Oil System Cleaner in a Equinox. 2009 Chevy Silverado Engine tick.

Sep 7, 202251 min

S32 Ep 1882How To Buy A Car Code Scanner For Home Use and Appex is Coming!

1986 Ford F350 6.9 Diesel Hard why does it start hard when cold? Can or should I use E30 Ethanol in my Toyota TRD Supercharged engine? Should I disable my Active Fuel Management on my Chevy? Why do my door locks on my Chevy Truck move by themselves? 1962 Chrysler Custom 880 head gasket coolant loss help. 2001 Chevy truck what type of engine oil to use. Buying a scanner for home use. Alltell or other. 2012 Ram truck uses oil. What type to use. Jason wins a Hoodie! We talk to Aapex The guys running the big Automotive Products Show in Vegas. Lots of cool stuff coming this year. The one source for everything automotive at one show.

Sep 5, 202255 min

S33 Ep 1881Which Fuel Would You Choose Gas Electric or Propane

1976 Mercedes Garage Find and ready for the road. Maybe. 2012 Ford Escape cranks a long time before starting. 2000 Chevy Silverado runs on propane. 2018 Chevy Colorado tire wear and size. A Ford Mustang engine on a sprayer question. 2010 Chrysler Town and Country EGR Codes. 2022 Nissan Rouge Dim Dash LIghts.

Aug 31, 20221h 2m

S33 Ep 18801987 Nissan 300ZX What's Your Favorite Car Of The Past?

2006 Chevy Suburban Remanufactured Engine. 1997 Ford Range can I use E15? Is it dangerous? 1999 S10 Truck with AC charge issues. 1987 Nissan 300ZX has high fuel pressure. 2014 Ford Escape why is the radio dead? 2017 Nissan Rouge CVT Transmission problems. 2015 Honda Odyssey Timing belt fell off. 2000 S-10 Truck no fuel gauge. 2017 Buick Enclave Engine Temp. 2000 Chevy truck what kind of mileage should I get?

Aug 29, 202247 min

S1879 Ep 33How To Make A Truck Last Longer

1. How can I get my Toyota Tundra to last longer? 2. Help! I may have locked up my Town and Country engine. 3. My gas tank wont fill fast it keeps clicking off. How do I fix it? 4. What type of oil replaces Dexos? 5. AVR Radio Network driving in mountains check engine lamp comes on. 6. Why won't my 2016 Tundra sense a trailer connected? 7. My car security light comes on and the car shuts down. Kia Amante.

Aug 24, 202258 min

S33 Ep 1878A Farting Gas Talk Is Never Any Good

1. Cam Phaser or something else on my F150 Ford? 2. How do I remove a broken bolt on an engine? 3.Why is my dash gauge fluctuating on my Silverado truck? 4. Why is my gas tank farting on my fusion? 5. How to fix a broken speedometer on a Ram Truck. 6. Why does my battery die when car is parked for two weeks? 7. How do I find parts for my 2015 Duramax Engine?

Aug 21, 202247 min

S33 Ep 1876When Was The Last Time You Saw A 1956 TBird?

2002 Ford F150 Pops and Bangs on acceleration. 2008 Caravan with the 4.0 has codes and a possible bad FICM. 2010 Ford F150 O2 Sensor Codes. 1956 Ford TBird Overcharging. 2001 Ford F150 Stalls at low speeds. 2001 Ram 2500 5.7 failing cam sensor. 2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Evap codes. Not a Chrysler (:

Aug 14, 202247 min

S33 Ep 1875Recycling Auto Parts Is A Good Thing

1. Recycling Auto Parts. 2. 2006 F250 How do I fix my fuel gauge? 3. My 2004 Ford Taurus battery is dead. 4. My 2002 Buick Park Ave shifts hard is it dead? 5. 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac brake lock up. 6. 2005 Caddy SRX engine cooling fan operation. 7. How to fix broken hot brittle connectors on cars.

Aug 10, 202253 min

S33 Ep 1874The Return Of The Death Wobble

1. Why does my 95 Chevy Truck crank but not fire? 2. How do I fix a Death Wobble on a Ford Truck? 3. Exploding car intake manifolds. 4. Why is my 93 Chevy 4.3 V6 sluggish? 5. How do I replace a fuel filter on my Chevy Diesel? 6. My 2000 Chevy Astro has no brakes or power steering. 7. 90 Chevy K5 Blazer how to fix a weak cruise control. 8. 2013 Honda Odyssey Timing Belt Replacement. 9. 2005 Honda CR-V alternator light.

Aug 6, 202247 min

S33 Ep 1873Somebody Won Some Swag Was It You?

Kia Specta Battery voltage. 2013 F150 super high mileage. 2018 GMC should I flush the trans? 2012 F150 Clunk in the trans. 1969 Road Runner super cool. Bruce wins a swag bag. 2007 Impala buzzes. 2022 GMC 2009 Avalanche Tune-Up issues.

Aug 4, 20221h 6m

S33 Ep 1872The Bonham Quail Auction Tickets

Big Volvo Semi Truck stalling. Dodge 1/2 Ton truck ac won't work after new heater core. 2009 F350 AC problems. 1962 Impala broken fuel gauge. 2009 Honda Pilot 247k miles. The Bonham Auction in California ticket giveaway. You could win 2 tickets to the auction. Airfare and transportation is on you but the tickets are to be given away.

Jul 31, 202247 min

S32 Ep 1870We Always Love A Good Saab Story

1. A Jeep Grand Cherokee has multiple codes and problems. 2. A 2011 Saab Turbo has lean engine codes.. 3. A 2017 Volvo has a cold start misfire. 4. 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Vents blow out the wrong places. 5. 2004 Audi long crank hard start. 6. 2011 Ford F150 Hard Start no shift position indicator on dash.

Jul 24, 202246 min

S32 Ep 1869Do You Drive To Get Better Mileage or Go All Out?

Hyper mileing for fuel economy. Fuel mileage in Arizona is incredible. 2016 Ram 1500 MDS failure. 2017 doors leaking water. 2015 Durango 5.7 Trans blows fuses. 2004 Lincoln Town Car transmission codes. 2008 Mercedes extended idle time. Fuel additive in a diesel. 99 Chrysler Town and Country dies at idle. Computers. 2021 F150 groan in steering.

Jul 20, 20221h 19m

S32 Ep 1868Lets Get That Car Air Conditioner Fixed

Can I use E30 in my 2007 Ford Mustang? Why does my fuel pressure drop on my 2006 Ram 5.7? Fixing a crank but no start 1994 Toyota Corolla? Replacing a trans temp sensor on a 2015 Escalade. Repairing ac on a 2000 F350 with poor cooling at home. 98 Chevy 2500 Misfire down road. 2011 Challenger my first car. What mods should we do first? 2005 Buick Lesabre fixing a intake manifold leak on the 3.8.

Jul 18, 202247 min