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"Out of sight and out of mind maintenance" issues that can lead to catastrophic budget busters

"Out of sight and out of mind maintenance" issues that can lead to catastrophic budget busters

My Car Guru Podcast Sep 03, 2025 23 min
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About this episode

Lenny Lawson dives into the often overlooked maintenance issues that can lead to costly repairs for car owners. He discusses the evolution of tune-ups, the importance of regular checks on fluids and filters, and the critical need for transmission maintenance, especially for vehicles with CVT systems. With anecdotes about personal experiences and listener questions, Lenny emphasizes the significance of proactive care to avoid budget-busting repairs. He also touches on tire maintenance and alignment, providing practical advice for keeping vehicles in top shape.

Topics: tune-ups transmission maintenance cvts tire alignment fluid checks preventive maintenance costly repairs listener questions
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Mazda Rx7
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Mazda Rx7

"alignment, their tires can go 50, 60, 70,000 miles. I had a guy had an RX-7 one time. He went 70, it was over 70,000 miles on a set of tires."
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Ford F150
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Ford F150

"And when it shifts, it'll go, it may be a six-speed transmission. It goes one through six, maybe a 10-speed like in my F-150. It's a complex transmission, but they're pretty reliable."
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Honda Crv
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Honda Crv

"I'll be back in just one minute. OK, so you've owned this Honda CR-V or this Nissan Rogue or this Toyota RAV4."
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Nissan Rogue

"...K, so you've owned this Honda CR-V or this Nissan Rogue or this Toyota RAV4."
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Toyota RAV4
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Toyota RAV4

"...is Honda CR-V or this Nissan Rogue or this Toyota RAV4. And you didn't know it had a CVT, but it does."
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