{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Money Saving Live Automotive Advice Show with Helpful Car Repair Tips","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/money-saving-live-automotive-advice-show-with-helpful-car-repair-tips","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/underthehoodshow/2257.mp3?dest-id=709129","description":"Looking to save money on car repairs? Tune in to our latest episode of Under The Hood for practical automotive advice that can help you avoid costly repairs. Watch us on YouTube on listen here on podcast and start saving money on your vehicle maintenance! #cars #automotive #savemoney #watchnow Here are today's callers.  I bought a 25 F350 Diesel truck how do I use Tow Haul Mode? Does my 08 Express need a new transmission How do I check my broken 4x4 on my 15 Chevy HD 2500? 37 Studebaker Dictator runs rich and it's a LT1 Engine 98 Dodge Diesel check engine light 14 Ford Flex clunks after strut repairs Mercruser Exhaust Flapper? Shannons Auto Recycling Association trip to Canade 08 Jeep Patriot Traction Control"},"annotations":[{"startTime":339.7,"endTime":350.4,"type":"term","title":"gooseneck fifth wheel","url":"/glossary/gooseneck-fifth-wheel","quote":"So I don't know what yours is rated at exactly, but if you look up trailer towing For a whatever you're pulling for that gooseneck fifth wheel, whatever it is and and see what that is","canonicalId":"term:gooseneck-fifth-wheel","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A gooseneck fifth wheel is a trailer configuration that couples to the truck via a ball mounted in the bed, allowing a lower trailer deck and often better stability for heavy towing. It’s commonly used for farm and livestock hauling, and it changes how the trailer’s weight is distributed.","simplifiedExplanation":"A gooseneck fifth wheel is a heavy-duty trailer hitch setup where the trailer connects to a ball in the truck bed. 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