{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"It's Time to Shop Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/it-s-time-to-shop-black-friday-and-cyber-monday-deals","audioUrl":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r44cjx4m5akeh4eq/BlackFriday.mp3","description":"We're dropping this one early because it's time to shop for holiday shopping! Obviously the first thing on your list should be an Avants membership of course, but we've got a great list of things you or someone you know probably wants!&nbsp;\nNone of these links are affiliate links; we just love this stuff and think you will too!&nbsp;\n\nAn Avants Membership!\nGriots Products\nA quiet compressor \nThe DeWalt Stealthsonic Vac (Dan has this one)\nA battery conversion for that old Dyson hand vac so you can use it again\nA battery powered hand vac that matches your tools\nMini Lowes, Home Depot, or Harbor Freight bucket cups\nWe're not above gift certificates and no other car people are either\nIcon or Gearwrench 1/4 drive mini ratchet set\nGet that shop minisplit and heat and cool your space efficiently like this 18k BTU YitaHome for $555\nQuick Jacks! Or reach out to our friends at Hydraulic Solutions!&nbsp;\nGet some lights or some other custom work from our partners at HKP Customs! And rumor has it they're doing a little extra for Avants members.&nbsp;\nStarlink Mini is a game changer, they're on sale for $230, and we swear everyone who road trips or overlands should have one!&nbsp;\nOnX Offroad is on sale for 30% for Black Friday, and if you enjoy exploring it's the app to have.&nbsp;\nBaofeng GMRS Radios are dirt cheap and great for communicating with your friends on rallies, out while offroad, hiking, and more!&nbsp;\nSilicon Gun Cleaning mat - we use these for cars projects, not guns, and they're great!&nbsp;\nMackie Studio Monitor speakers for the best shop speakers I've used to date\nThe EDC pocket knife I think everyone should have, the Kershaw Leek\n\nThe Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at&nbsp;STEK USA&nbsp;and&nbsp;Carter Seattle!\nNot an Avants member?&nbsp;https://www.avants.com/member-plans\nLeave us a review on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts!&nbsp;\nLeave us a voicemail or send us a text any time at 425-298-7873!\nWe're doing give aways! Leave us a review on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review!\n&nbsp;\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":43.3,"endTime":56.74,"type":"part","title":"spark plugs","url":"/glossary/spark-plugs","quote":"Boy, let's do a little Carter tip. Okay. So just a quick easy one. Why do we change our spark plugs? Why do they wear out? Because the pistons hit them. No. Okay. Okay. So the optimal firing temperature for spark","canonicalId":"part:spark-plugs","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Spark plugs are components in an internal combustion engine that ignite the air-fuel mixture by producing a spark. They wear out over time due to exposure to high temperatures and combustion byproducts, requiring periodic replacement to maintain engine performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"Spark plugs are small parts in your car's engine that make a tiny spark to help the engine run. 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It usually costs more than regular gas."}},{"startTime":217.7,"endTime":220.2,"type":"car","title":"Ford F-150 Raptor","url":"/cars/ford/f-150","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3f/Ford_Ranger_Raptor_%28P703%29_1X7A6774.jpg","quote":"I'm not gonna lie, I run the Raptor on 87 more than I'd like. It's fine.","canonicalId":"car:ford:f-150","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Raptor is a high-performance off-road variant of the Ford F-150 pickup truck, known for its powerful engine and rugged suspension.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford Raptor is a tough and fast truck made for driving off-road and rough places.","imageAttribution":"Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":234.1,"endTime":237.3,"type":"term","title":"87 octane","url":"/glossary/87-octane","quote":"\"I've tested with 87 and a heavy foot. I've tested with 91 and a heavy foot...\"","canonicalId":"term:87-octane","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"87 octane refers to regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87, which is the standard fuel grade for many gasoline engines. Octane rating measures the fuel's ability to resist knocking during combustion.","simplifiedExplanation":"87 octane is the regular gas you put in many cars. It helps the engine run smoothly without knocking or pinging sounds."}},{"startTime":237.3,"endTime":240.6,"type":"term","title":"91 octane","url":"/glossary/91-octane","quote":"\"I've tested with 87 and a heavy foot. 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It usually makes the car powerful and fast."}},{"startTime":280.2,"endTime":292.4,"type":"term","title":"engine misfire","url":"/glossary/engine-misfire","quote":"But on, you know, say like a big v8 or something, the larger the engine usually in the larger v configuration engine, the easier it is to feel a miss. But on a straight engine configuration, it's not as bad.","canonicalId":"term:engine-misfire","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"An engine misfire occurs when one or more cylinders fail to combust the air-fuel mixture properly, causing rough running, loss of power, and sometimes shaking. 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And there's usually a cross reference.","canonicalId":"term:cross-reference","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Cross referencing spark plugs means checking equivalent part numbers from different manufacturers to find compatible replacements.","simplifiedExplanation":"Cross referencing is looking up parts from different brands that work the same in your car."}},{"startTime":321.3,"endTime":324.0,"type":"company","title":"NGK","url":"/glossary/ngks","quote":"Yeah, the good news is is you can cross reference. 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