{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Safely Warming up your Vehicle, Increasing Complexity of Vehicles, Keep Fluids Fresh","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/safely-warming-up-your-vehicle-increasing-complexity-of-vehicles-keep-fluids-fresh","audioUrl":"https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7963051/7963051_2026-02-07-131451.128.mp3?rssID=3659","description":"Fixing fuses for your electrical systems. When to safely start your vehicle in your garage. Difficulty opening doors. When to change your air filter. Are vehicles getting more complicated? When to change transmission fluid. Where does the name Lloyds come from? Solutions to heating issues. Ask our car care expert Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Visit lloydsautomotive.net 651-228-1316."},"annotations":[{"startTime":78.62,"endTime":83.0,"type":"car","title":"Ford F150S","url":"/cars/ford/f-150","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/2022_Ford_F-150_Lightning_Rear.jpg","quote":"Denny and Nick my 2014 f-150s radio has no sound","canonicalId":"car:ford:f-150","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford F-150 is a full-size pickup truck known for its durability and versatility, often used for both work and personal purposes. The 2014 model features a range of engine options and advanced technology for its time.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford F-150 is a popular truck that can be used for many tasks, like hauling and towing. 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