{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"#2602: Lincoln Logs or a Lincoln Continental?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/2602-lincoln-logs-or-a-lincoln-continental","audioUrl":"https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510208/traffic.megaphone.fm/NPR4339562837.mp3?t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5658804&p=510208&d=2274&size=36390122","description":"Charlotte and her husband have woven a tangled web, indeed. They just adopted four kids between 10 and 6 years old and the little darlings are getting into everything! Charlotte wonders if they should buy a junk car for her little mechanics to while away their young days taking it apart in the driveway. Click and Clack relive their youth on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy"},"annotations":[{"startTime":143.6,"endTime":150.4,"type":"brand","title":"Mercedes-Benz","url":"/glossary/mercedes-benz-2da6bee1-2c59-4e63-8ca8-f0d3c6600182","quote":"Well, I will say that the good folks at Mercedes-Benz have done their little bit to negate the negative effects of the automatic transmission by making the radios and the heater controls impossible to understand.","canonicalId":"brand:mercedes-benz-2da6bee1-2c59-4e63-8ca8-f0d3c6600182","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Mercedes-Benz is a German automotive brand known for luxury vehicles, buses, and trucks. 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They are known for their high-quality engineering and advanced technology."}},{"startTime":150.4,"endTime":155.6,"type":"term","title":"automatic transmission","url":"/glossary/automatic-transmission","quote":"Well, I will say that the good folks at Mercedes-Benz have done their little bit to negate the negative effects of the automatic transmission by making the radios and the heater controls impossible to understand.","canonicalId":"term:automatic-transmission","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"An automatic transmission is a type of vehicle transmission that automatically changes the gear ratios as the vehicle moves, allowing the driver to focus on driving without needing to manually shift gears.","simplifiedExplanation":"An automatic transmission is a system in cars that changes gears automatically, so the driver doesn't have to do it manually. This makes driving easier, especially in traffic."}},{"startTime":222.32,"endTime":224.32,"type":"car","title":"Toyota Camry","url":"/cars/toyota/camry","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/%28USA-Massachusetts%29_Private_Toyota_Camry_NJ-Z22UKZ_rear_2024-06-06.jpg","quote":"She called me last Thursday and said that her car was running a little warm. It's a 92 Toyota Camry.","canonicalId":"car:toyota:camry","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Toyota Camry is a midsize sedan known for its reliability and comfort. The 1992 model is part of the third generation of the Camry, which was produced from 1991 to 1996.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Toyota Camry is a popular car that many people use for everyday driving. 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If it gets damaged, it can cause the engine to overheat."}},{"startTime":376.7,"endTime":380.2,"type":"term","title":"overheating","url":"/glossary/overheating","quote":"If it turns out that the thing begins to burn in an inordinate amount of oil, which is entirely possible, because that's one of the things that happens when you badly overheat an engine.","canonicalId":"term:overheating","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Overheating refers to a condition where an engine's temperature exceeds its normal operating range, which can lead to severe damage. This can occur due to various reasons, such as coolant loss or a malfunctioning cooling system.","simplifiedExplanation":"Overheating happens when an engine gets too hot, which can cause serious problems. 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It was known for being roomy and comfortable for families.","imageAttribution":"IFCAR (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":962.0,"endTime":967.0,"type":"part","title":"brake pad","url":"/glossary/brake-pad","quote":"...the warped part of the disc is coming around, it is slapping at the brake pad and moving it in the caliper bracket and giving you the bup, bup, bup, bup, bup noise.","canonicalId":"part:brake-pad","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A brake pad is a component of the braking system that presses against the brake disc to create friction and slow down or stop the vehicle. Worn or warped brake pads can cause noise and reduced braking performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"Brake pads are parts of your car's brakes that push against the wheels to help stop the car. If they are damaged, they can make noise and not work well."}},{"startTime":967.0,"endTime":971.3,"type":"part","title":"caliper bracket","url":"/glossary/caliper-bracket","quote":"...moving it in the caliper bracket and giving you the bup, bup, bup, bup, bup noise. You can find this out by, if it is the front, you can take it to your repair shop...","canonicalId":"part:caliper-bracket","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The caliper bracket is a component that holds the brake caliper in place and allows it to move when the brakes are applied. It plays a crucial role in the braking system's functionality.","simplifiedExplanation":"The caliper bracket is a part that holds the brake caliper, which squeezes the brake pads against the wheels to stop the car. It helps keep everything in the right position when you brake."}},{"startTime":1008.0,"endTime":1009.0,"type":"part","title":"disc rotor","url":"/glossary/disc-rotor","quote":"...that it was caused by a warp disc rotor, that it was occasionally slapping against the pad.","canonicalId":"part:disc-rotor","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A disc rotor is a circular metal component that rotates with the wheel and is clamped by the brake pads to create friction and slow down the vehicle. Warped rotors can lead to uneven braking and noise.","simplifiedExplanation":"The disc rotor is the flat metal part that the brake pads squeeze against to stop the car. If it's warped, it can cause noise and make it harder to stop smoothly."}},{"startTime":1066.9,"endTime":1070.4,"type":"part","title":"CV joint","url":"/glossary/cv-joint","quote":"What it was was the CV joint. 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If it gets damaged, it can cause problems with how the car drives."}},{"startTime":1088.5,"endTime":1092.0,"type":"term","title":"traction control","url":"/glossary/traction-control","quote":"So the clicking I was hearing was actually the traction control kicking in.","canonicalId":"term:traction-control","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Traction control is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent wheel spin during acceleration by reducing engine power or applying brakes to individual wheels. This system improves vehicle stability and control, especially on slippery surfaces.","simplifiedExplanation":"Traction control is a system in cars that helps keep the wheels from spinning too much when you accelerate. It helps the car stay stable and not slide around, especially on wet or slippery roads."}},{"startTime":1096.4,"endTime":1104.0,"type":"term","title":"ABS","url":"/glossary/abs","quote":"...because what the ABS does is it detects a difference in speed among the different wheels.","canonicalId":"term:abs","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"ABS stands for Anti-lock Braking System. It prevents the wheels from locking up during braking, allowing the driver to maintain steering control during an emergency stop.","simplifiedExplanation":"ABS is a safety feature in cars that helps prevent the wheels from stopping completely when you brake hard. 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