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Oil Burning May Be A Simple Fix Live Car Questions Answered

Oil Burning May Be A Simple Fix Live Car Questions Answered

Under The Hood show Sep 17, 2025 62 min
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Listeners dive into various automotive questions, including issues with oil burning in a Chevy Impala, transmission problems in a Chrysler 300, and a hard downshift in a Toyota Highlander. The hosts provide insights on potential fixes, such as checking fluid levels and replacing valve covers. They also discuss the importance of regular maintenance and the impact of driving habits on vehicle performance. Unique stories and practical advice make this episode a treasure trove for car enthusiasts looking to troubleshoot their vehicles.

Topics: oil burning transmission issues vehicle maintenance drivability problems cabin air filters engine performance EGR valve CVT transmissions fuel economy
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Chevrolet Impala
Dllu (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Chevrolet Impala

"...e two different questions for you. I have a Chevy Impala 2014. And the first question I have is when I, th..."
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Hummer H3
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Hummer H3

"...at bad where it's making you gag, Shannon owned a Hummer H3 one time. And it was so nasty. The dash came out,..."
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Chrysler 300
DestinationFearFan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Chrysler 300

"...t a head scratcher here. I've got a 2006 Chrysler 300 with a 3.5v6, and I had a check engine light on i..."
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Toyota Prius
TTTNIS (CC0)
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Toyota Prius

"...a lot of times you have to take them apart like a Prius is one car that's so bad you have to take the int..."
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Toyota Highlander
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Toyota Highlander

"...king my call. You bet. Yes. I drive a 2018 Toyota Highlander. It's got about 86,000 miles on it. And sometimes..."
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Nissan Murano
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Nissan Murano

"...arry, what can we do for you? I got a 2011 Nissan Murano and every time I come to the stop and try to give..."
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Dodge Ram
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Dodge Ram

"...w. Brian, what can we do for you? So I got a 2022 Ram 1500 Limited with a 5.7 hemmy unit. It's the regu..."
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Ford Mustang
Hans-Jürgen Neubert (CC BY 4.0)
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Ford Mustang

"...recall if I had this issue before I brought on my Mustang convertible and put that in the garage so the pic..."
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Ford Flex
HJUdall (CC0)
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Ford Flex

"...once in a while is, is that this one set up for a flex fuel or anything? Gosh, I don't believe so. All r..."
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Ford F150
UltraTech66 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ford F150

"866-594-4150. Let's go to Oklahoma and talk to Benjamin. You're on the end of the hood show, Benjamin. Mr. I have a 2018 Ford F-150 with a 3.3-liter engine. That's got 120,000 miles on it. And it seems like I'll use some of them around 18,"
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GMC Yukon
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GMC Yukon

"...we do for you? Yeah. Thank you. I've got a 15 GMC Yukon Denali and two years ago had the transmission ser..."
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Kia Sportage
Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Kia Sportage

"...ou doing? Great. Great. I'm working on a 2015 Kia Sportage. And around 41 miles an hour, I'm getting a shudd..."
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Nissan Quest
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Nissan Quest

"It starts with a Q. It's not a quest. No, it's a weird name."
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