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Welcome back to another episode where we talk about what's new in our car world, learn about some car tech, explore the history and culture of an iconic car, and discover some unusual Craiglist vehicles.    Join hosts Brendan and Ian on this episode as they discuss: -how your car's coolant system operates and why it matter so much -how coolant is also responsible for heating your car's interior -the history of the Chevrolet Surburban, their favorite generations, and which Suburbans Brendan currently owns (yes, plural!) -their Craiglist car finds of the week, including a quirky hatchback and a 95-year-old Ford   Plus, is Brendan buying Ian's Alltrack? Is Ian buying a Jeep Wrangler?    Tune in to this week's episode for all this and much more!   What did you think, listener? Did you grow up in the back of a Suburban? Road trip stories? Tales of an overheating car? Send us your thoughts at lifepluscars@gmail.com Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations! 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