{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"And You Thought You Had Car Problems - These Guys Can Help","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/and-you-thought-you-had-car-problems-these-guys-can-help","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/underthehoodshow/2283.mp3?dest-id=709129","description":"This is America's Favorite Car Talk Show! Under The Hood. Call us to get free car repair advice. 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That can make it smell strong, foul plugs, and cause the computer to keep adjusting.","sourceStartTime":2739.7,"sourceEndTime":2745.0}},{"id":471170,"startTime":2745.0,"endTime":2749.0,"type":"term","title":"pressure gauge","url":"/glossary/pressure-gauge","quote":"Up closest to the manifold and put a pressure gauge in there and read them\nThey should both be pretty much near zero","canonicalId":"term:pressure-gauge","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.7,"source":"gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A pressure gauge is a test tool used to measure pressure at a specific point in the system. In this diagnostic method, the host uses it at the O2 sensor locations to help quantify the exhaust/oxygen-related readings that indicate which bank is off.","simplifiedExplanation":"A pressure gauge is a tool that measures pressure. They use it during diagnosis to confirm which side/bank is showing abnormal readings.","sourceStartTime":2745.0,"sourceEndTime":2749.0}},{"id":471171,"startTime":2745.0,"endTime":2745.0,"type":"term","title":"manifold","url":"/glossary/manifold","quote":"Up closest to the manifold and put a pressure gauge in there and read them","canonicalId":"term:manifold","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.75,"source":"gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A manifold is the engine’s ducting that collects and routes gases to or from the cylinders. The transcript references placing the test point “up closest to the manifold,” which matters because readings can vary depending on where you measure along the exhaust/intake path.","simplifiedExplanation":"A manifold is the part that routes gases around the engine. Where you measure near the manifold can change what the readings look like.","sourceStartTime":2745.0,"sourceEndTime":2745.0}},{"id":471172,"startTime":2751.2,"endTime":2760.5,"type":"term","title":"oil burning","url":"/glossary/oil-burning","quote":"That's too much and that's where your problem is and that could be caused by some slight oil burning over the years","canonicalId":"term:oil-burning","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Oil burning means engine oil is getting into the combustion process and being burned along with fuel. Over time, that can foul sensors and contribute to exhaust conditions that skew O2 sensor readings, making a catalytic converter restriction or mixture issue harder to diagnose.","simplifiedExplanation":"Oil burning is when the engine uses oil instead of just fuel. It can happen as parts wear, and it can mess with exhaust readings and engine running.","sourceStartTime":2751.2,"sourceEndTime":2760.5}},{"id":471173,"startTime":2779.2,"endTime":2783.2,"type":"term","title":"swap them","quote":"But you could also swap the swap them if you don't want to spend the money yet\nThey're only about 35 bucks. I think in advance","canonicalId":"term:swap-them","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.7,"source":"gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Swapping O2 sensors is a diagnostic step where you move a sensor from one bank/position to see if the fault follows the sensor. If the problem moves with the sensor, it strongly suggests the sensor is the cause rather than the exhaust or catalytic converter.","simplifiedExplanation":"Swapping sensors means moving an O2 sensor to a different spot to see if the bad readings move with it. 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Some parts may not work correctly unless you change the wiring or use parts made for that older setup.","sourceStartTime":2852.3,"sourceEndTime":2860.0}},{"id":471176,"startTime":2852.3,"endTime":2860.0,"type":"term","title":"convert it to 12 volt","url":"/glossary/convert-it-to-12-volt","quote":"So I'm reluctant to reverse polarity on the whole system or I'm reluctant to convert it to 12 volt","canonicalId":"term:convert-it-to-12-volt","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.8,"source":"gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Converting to a 12-volt system changes the vehicle’s electrical voltage from an older standard (often 6-volt) to 12 volts. This is a common upgrade on vintage trucks because it can make starting, lighting, and modern accessories easier to source and wire.","simplifiedExplanation":"Older trucks sometimes used a lower-voltage electrical system (like 6 volts). 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