Do You Have The Confidence To DIY Your Car
About this episode
Confidence in DIY car repairs takes center stage as the hosts discuss various listener queries, ranging from radiator flushing techniques to troubleshooting airbag lights. A standout moment comes from a caller expressing gratitude for gaining the courage to work on their vehicle, highlighting the show's impact on DIY enthusiasts. The hosts share personal stories, including a recent trip to Europe where they navigated unfamiliar driving conditions. The episode is filled with practical advice, humor, and insights into automotive challenges, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to tackle car maintenance themselves.
16 Ford Super Duty Flushing the radiator 11 Ford F-150 Air Bag problems 01 Silverado fuel gauge won't work or speedometer 23 Nissan Frontier dead battery repeatedly 07 Saturn how to check transmission fluid
Ford F150
"Let's go to Oregon and talk to Bill. You're on the end of the hood show bill. What can we do for you? I'm going to afford the 2011 Ford F-150 and it's got an icon for the airbags. It was coming kind of coming off and on for a while. And now it's pretty much on all the time. And it's also got another light for the passenger airbag."
Kia Sportage
"...because it was fancier. Oh, was it a K6? It was a sportage. Oh, the sports eye."
Chevrolet Silverado
"...e gauge going, the speedometer, and it being a 01 Silverado. It's a cluster that you give them your VIN numbe..."
Nissan Frontier
"...ago, to buy a brand new truck. It's a 2023 Nissan Frontier, the Pro4X. I really love the truck. I've got 32,..."
Dodge Charger
"...ights. There's nothing until I put some sort of a charger on it to get a little bit of juice going in it. I..."
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