{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"#2606: A Blended Car Family","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/2606-a-blended-car-family","audioUrl":"https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510208/traffic.megaphone.fm/NPR2300574293.mp3?t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5664189&p=510208&d=2076&size=33228679","description":"Nan just married her new guy and moved into his house but her car isn’t welcome. Hubby has an Audi and ‘his baby’ -a Triumph TR6 taking up both spaces in the two-car garage and he thinks that Nan should keep her’s in the driveway. Will Click and Clack suggest hubby join his cars in the garage, too? Find out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy"},"annotations":[{"startTime":266.0,"endTime":267.6,"type":"company","title":"Saturn","url":"/glossary/saturn","quote":"...Yeah. Saturn does that. 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It's known for being comfortable and dependable.","imageAttribution":"Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":483.1,"endTime":487.9,"type":"part","title":"flywheel","url":"/glossary/flywheel","quote":"And occasionally, a piece gets stuck in between the pressure plate and the flywheel, preventing you from fully disengaging the clutch.","canonicalId":"part:flywheel","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The flywheel is a heavy metal disc that stores rotational energy and helps maintain the engine's momentum. 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It is powered by the engine itself, not by electricity, and is important for keeping the car running smoothly."}},{"startTime":732.2,"endTime":737.9,"type":"term","title":"high pressure fuel line","url":"/glossary/high-pressure-fuel-line","quote":"just sucking the gas, so there's no high pressure in that line. So that's why it still runs, even though it's leaking? That's right. There's very little pressure on this line.","canonicalId":"term:high-pressure-fuel-line","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A high pressure fuel line is a component that carries fuel from the fuel pump to the engine at high pressure. If this line is leaking or damaged, it can affect the engine's performance and safety.","simplifiedExplanation":"A high pressure fuel line is a pipe that moves fuel to the engine. If it has a leak, it can cause problems for the car and might be dangerous."}},{"startTime":747.4,"endTime":750.8,"type":"term","title":"rust","url":"/glossary/rust","quote":"Yeah, but you gotta make sure that the rest of that line isn't all rusted. But once you find the line, you'll be able to see if it's rusty.","canonicalId":"term:rust","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Rust is a form of corrosion that occurs when metal is exposed to moisture and oxygen over time. It can weaken metal components, such as fuel lines, making them more prone to failure.","simplifiedExplanation":"Rust is what happens to metal when it gets wet and starts to break down. It can make parts of the car weaker and more likely to break."}},{"startTime":1197.87,"endTime":1201.65,"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":"...it's only my husband. And you have a sob. No, a four-cylinder, 96 Camry Sedan. Stop being so contrary.","canonicalId":"car:toyota:camry","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Toyota Camry is a mid-size car that has been popular for its reliability and comfort. The 1996 model is part of the fourth generation of the Camry, known for its spacious interior and smooth ride.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Toyota Camry is a popular car known for being reliable and comfortable. The 1996 version is part of a series that many people liked for its roomy inside and easy driving experience.","imageAttribution":"S5A-0043 (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":1273.6,"endTime":1274.63,"type":"term","title":"stalls out","url":"/glossary/stalls-out","quote":"...and then as you start shifting it, it just kind of dies. The engine sound kind of just fades out. And it stalls out.","canonicalId":"term:stalls-out","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"When a car 'stalls out', it means the engine has unexpectedly shut off, often due to a lack of fuel, air, or a mechanical failure. This can happen when the engine is not receiving the necessary components to keep running, especially during a transition like shifting gears.","simplifiedExplanation":"If a car 'stalls out', it means the engine stops running suddenly. This can happen for various reasons, like not enough fuel or a problem with the engine itself, especially when changing gears."}},{"startTime":1286.5,"endTime":1287.5,"type":"term","title":"alternator","url":"/glossary/alternator","quote":"...they said it wasn't, you know, the alternator, the ignition, the fuel line, everything was fine.","canonicalId":"term:alternator","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The alternator is a crucial component in a vehicle's electrical system, responsible for charging the battery and powering the electrical system when the engine is running.","simplifiedExplanation":"An alternator is a part of the car that helps keep the battery charged and powers the car's electrical systems while the engine is running."}},{"startTime":1286.5,"endTime":1287.5,"type":"term","title":"ignition","url":"/glossary/ignition","quote":"...they said it wasn't, you know, the alternator, the ignition, the fuel line, everything was fine.","canonicalId":"term:ignition","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The ignition system is responsible for starting the engine and ensuring that fuel is ignited at the right time for optimal performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"The ignition is the part of the car that starts the engine and makes sure the fuel burns at the right time."}},{"startTime":1291.6,"endTime":1306.6,"type":"term","title":"revving the engine","url":"/glossary/revving-the-engine","quote":"...if he really revs it up when he starts it, that it doesn't, it doesn't die on him. Well, tell him not to do that anymore. Don't rev it up. No. No, it's better to have it die and restart. Then rev it like that.","canonicalId":"term:revving-the-engine","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Revving the engine refers to increasing the engine's RPM (revolutions per minute) by pressing the accelerator pedal, particularly when the engine is cold. This can cause excessive wear and tear on engine components and lead to potential damage.","simplifiedExplanation":"Revving the engine means making the car's engine run faster by pressing the gas pedal. Doing this when the engine is cold can hurt the car, so it's better to let it warm up first."}},{"startTime":1329.1,"endTime":1334.87,"type":"term","title":"engine revving","url":"/glossary/engine-revving","quote":"...sounds to me like the engine, when it starts, is not revving quite fast enough.","canonicalId":"term:engine-revving","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Engine revving refers to the speed at which an engine's crankshaft rotates, typically measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). If an engine is not revving fast enough, it may indicate issues with performance or responsiveness.","simplifiedExplanation":"When we talk about an engine revving, we mean how fast it's spinning. If it's not spinning fast enough, the car might not perform well or respond quickly when you press the gas pedal."}},{"startTime":1457.85,"endTime":1461.3,"type":"part","title":"coolant temp sensor","url":"/glossary/coolant-temp-sensor","quote":"You have a faulty coolant temp sensor. That's my gut feeling.","canonicalId":"part:coolant-temp-sensor","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A coolant temperature sensor measures the temperature of the engine's coolant. This information is crucial for the engine control unit (ECU) to manage engine performance and emissions effectively.","simplifiedExplanation":"The coolant temp sensor checks how hot the engine's coolant is. This helps the car's computer know how to run the engine properly."}},{"startTime":1473.5,"endTime":1475.0,"type":"term","title":"ohms","url":"/glossary/ohms","quote":"That'll tell you what this temperature, the coolant temp sensor should have this many ohms, because that reading sends a signal to the computer...","canonicalId":"term:ohms","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Ohms are the unit of measurement for electrical resistance. In the context of a coolant temperature sensor, the resistance value in ohms helps determine if the sensor is functioning correctly.","simplifiedExplanation":"Ohms measure how much a material resists the flow of electricity. In this case, it helps check if the coolant temp sensor is working right."}},{"startTime":1480.1,"endTime":1483.7,"type":"term","title":"fuel injectors","url":"/glossary/fuel-injectors","quote":"...which in turn sends a signal to the fuel injectors to tell them how much fuel to put in and how to race the engine...","canonicalId":"term:fuel-injectors","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Fuel injectors are components in an engine that spray fuel into the combustion chamber. They play a critical role in controlling the amount of fuel that enters the engine, which affects performance and efficiency.","simplifiedExplanation":"Fuel injectors are parts of the engine that spray fuel into it. 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