{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Car Advice Like How To Fix A Gas Tank That Won't Fill and More Live Calls Under The Hood","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/car-advice-like-how-to-fix-a-gas-tank-that-won-t-fill-and-more-live-calls-under-the-hood","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/underthehoodshow/2245.mp3?dest-id=709129","description":"A fun Automotive repair and advice show with three guys giving accurate advice (most of the time) (: Working in the shop where they gain their knowledge they don't use in-studio computers to answe the car questions. It's all from memory. Call the Motor Medics to get your free advice or maybe just to talk cars. Watch them on YouTube too! HEre are toda's callers. 1. Russ wife visits the show. 2. Stellantis Air Bag Recall 3. Russ wife gets real 4. Why won't my truck take fuel when I fill it? 5. Is my Fords Powerstroke locked up? It won't crank. 6. Dakota air box issues and fueling problems."},"annotations":[{"startTime":185.0,"endTime":209.9,"type":"concept","title":"vehicle recall","url":"/glossary/vehicle-recall","quote":"Stalantis issued a major attention getter for 225,000 vehicles to a do not drive. And their intent was, I think there's a legal side to this too, for sure. But we've been trying to recall these vehicles for 10 years and you haven't responded. And we've tried a lot of measures and your vehicle is still dangerous and you should not drive it.","canonicalId":"concept:vehicle-recall","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A vehicle recall is an official request by a manufacturer or regulator to fix or replace a defective part in a vehicle due to safety concerns. 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I still think of Terry Johnson too with his avalanche. We never...  That thing was a...","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:avalanche","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Chevrolet Avalanche is a versatile full-size pickup truck with a unique midgate design that allows the cargo area to be expanded into the cabin. Produced from 2001 to 2013, it combined the comfort of an SUV with the utility of a truck. It’s often remembered for its distinctive styling and practicality, making it a popular choice for those needing both passenger space and cargo capacity.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Chevrolet Avalanche is a big truck that can carry a lot of stuff and also has space for people to sit comfortably. It has a special feature that lets you open up the back part to make more room when you need it. 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