{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Increasing Demand for Batteries, Causes Behind Overheating, Variations in Oil Viscosity","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/increasing-demand-for-batteries-causes-behind-overheating-variations-in-oil-viscosity","audioUrl":"https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7989156/7989156_2026-02-21-133356.128.mp3?rssID=3659","description":"What to know about a dust shield and why it could make a noise if it gets dirty. Where to get carburetors repaired. Backup camera problems. 10 speed transmission trouble. Do batteries need to be replaced more often than they used to? Transmission fluid issues. Investigating the cause behind an overheating vehicle. The impact oil viscosity has on a vehicle. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. 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