{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"In Studio Talking Cars and Car Repairs It's Under The Hood","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/in-studio-talking-cars-and-car-repairs-it-s-under-the-hood","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/underthehoodshow/2224.mp3?dest-id=709129","description":"Chris is out today with the Childrenss Miracle Network Radiothon and Russ and Shannon have guests from Berkley One Classics. 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The car uses this information to decide how much fuel to add, keeping the engine running efficiently and cleanly."}},{"startTime":331.7,"endTime":333.92,"type":"part","title":"Cadillac Converter","url":"/glossary/cadillac-converter","quote":"[329.7s] You know, the first thing I think of\n[331.7s] that comes to mind is the Cadillac Converter","canonicalId":"part:cadillac-converter","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"A Cadillac converter refers to a torque converter used in certain Cadillac vehicles, which transmits power from the engine to the transmission and allows the vehicle to start and shift smoothly.","simplifiedExplanation":"It's a part that helps the car’s engine connect to its gearbox so the car can start and move. Without it, the engine might turn over but the car won’t go anywhere."}},{"startTime":373.0,"endTime":375.4,"type":"part","title":"spark plug","url":"/glossary/spark-plug","quote":"just unscrew them like a spark plug, both of them.","canonicalId":"part:spark-plug","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"A spark plug is a small device in an internal combustion engine that creates the spark needed to ignite the air‑fuel mixture in each cylinder.","simplifiedExplanation":"A spark plug is a tiny part inside the engine that helps start the car by making a small electric spark. 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It’s popular among collectors because it looks like a classic American car and can be driven on the road today.","imageAttribution":"MercurySable99 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1213.6,"endTime":1217.0,"type":"term","title":"agreed value coverage","url":"/glossary/agreed-value-coverage","quote":"and that coverage is agreed value coverage. So there's no disagreement on what your vehicle is covered for.","canonicalId":"term:agreed-value-coverage","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"Agreed value coverage is an insurance policy type where the insurer and insured agree on a specific monetary value for the vehicle. If the car is totaled, the payout equals that agreed amount regardless of market depreciation.","simplifiedExplanation":"With this coverage, you and the insurance company decide how much your car is worth. If it gets damaged or stolen, you'll get that exact amount back, not a lower value based on how old it is."}},{"startTime":1358.4,"endTime":1363.1,"type":"concept","title":"OEM wheels","url":"/glossary/oem-wheels","quote":"New OEM wheels can be expensive with some wheels that cost 500 or more from the dealer.","canonicalId":"concept:oem-wheels","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"OEM wheels are the original wheels that come with a vehicle from the manufacturer. They match the car’s design and specifications, ensuring proper fitment and performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"OEM wheels are the same ones that were installed on the car when it left the factory. 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It plugs into a spark plug and shows if there’s power."}},{"startTime":1757.5,"endTime":1760.0,"type":"part","title":"transmission lines","url":"/glossary/transmission-lines","quote":"Transmission lines started leaking","canonicalId":"part:transmission-lines","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"Transmission lines are the flexible hoses that carry fluid—such as torque converter or transfer case fluid—from the transmission to other components. They are critical for maintaining proper pressure and preventing leaks.","simplifiedExplanation":"Think of transmission lines as the tubes that move fluid inside your truck’s gearbox. If they leak, the machine can lose power and get damaged."}},{"startTime":1777.6,"endTime":1782.3,"type":"part","title":"heat exchanger","url":"/glossary/heat-exchanger","quote":"the heat exchanger on the side of the block where coolant goes in and warms up the transmission","canonicalId":"part:heat-exchanger","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"A heat exchanger is a device that transfers heat from one fluid to another without mixing them. In this context, it moves heat from the engine block’s coolant to the transmission fluid to keep the transmission cooler during operation.","simplifiedExplanation":"A heat exchanger is a small component that helps keep your car’s transmission from getting too hot by moving heat from the engine coolant to the transmission fluid. It’s like a tiny radiator inside the car."}},{"startTime":1801.2,"endTime":1804.0,"type":"concept","title":"Goose Neck trailer","url":"/glossary/goose-neck-trailer","quote":"I have a Goose Neck trailer and I haul tractors around.","canonicalId":"concept:goose-neck-trailer","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"A Goose Neck trailer is a lightweight, single-axle trailer with a short, high-mounted hitch that resembles a goose's neck. It’s commonly used for hauling small loads like tractors, equipment, or furniture and is prized for its maneuverability and ease of use.","simplifiedExplanation":"A Goose Neck trailer is a small, simple trailer that you can pull with a truck. It has a short hitch that looks like a goose’s neck, making it easy to turn and park."}},{"startTime":1806.0,"endTime":1812.0,"type":"term","title":"trans temp","url":"/glossary/trans-temp","quote":"And so I have a trans temp on the truck that I can monitor,","canonicalId":"term:trans-temp","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"‘Trans temp’ refers to the temperature of a vehicle’s transmission fluid. Monitoring it helps prevent overheating, which can damage gears and seals.","simplifiedExplanation":"‘Trans temp’ is the temperature inside a car’s transmission. Keeping it from getting too hot helps avoid engine damage."}},{"startTime":1825.1,"endTime":1830.4,"type":"part","title":"transmission cooler","url":"/glossary/transmission-cooler","quote":"It would have a large transmission cooler mounted out in front of the cooling stack and in front of the radiator there to cool that down.","canonicalId":"part:transmission-cooler","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"A transmission cooler is a heat exchanger that removes excess heat from the transmission fluid, helping to keep the gearbox operating within safe temperature limits.","simplifiedExplanation":"The transmission cooler is a small device that cools the fluid inside your car’s gearbox, preventing it from getting too hot and breaking down."}},{"startTime":1945.0,"endTime":1951.3,"type":"part","title":"radiator cooler","url":"/glossary/radiator-cooler","quote":"I would most definitely get a larger cooler on it and put up there. My truck does not have a radiator cooler to warm up the coolant.","canonicalId":"part:radiator-cooler","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"A radiator cooler is an aftermarket component that increases the cooling capacity of a vehicle’s engine by improving heat transfer from the coolant to the air, often used in high-performance or hot-climate applications.","simplifiedExplanation":"A radiator cooler is a part you can add to a car’s cooling system. It helps keep the engine from getting too hot, especially when you’re driving in very warm weather or doing a lot of hard work with the truck."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Nordstroms Automotive Inc.","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/in-studio-talking-cars-and-car-repairs-it-s-under-the-hood/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}