{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Spring Car Care: Rustproofing, Tire Age & What Your Vehicle Needs Now","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/spring-car-care-rustproofing-tire-age-what-your-vehicle-needs-now","audioUrl":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/340678/2625860/car-connection-workshop/2026_03_13_16_09_44_a9360f6d-f3af-4304-8a0d-e0231f36ebbb.mp3","description":"Welcome to this week's Q&A Saturday where we answer your real automotive questions from the Motormouth community.Today's questions focus on spring vehicle maintenance and a few topics that many drivers are unsure about.In this episode we discuss:1) What maintenance should you do to your vehicle in the spring2) Is rustproofing really worth it?3) When should summer tires actually be replacedWe also talk about how to read the date code stamped on the sidewall of your tire, which tells you exactly when it was manufactured. If you want to see where that code is located, check out our YouTube video where we walk through it step -by- step.Understanding a few simple maintenance details can help extend the life of your vehicle and prevent expensive surprises down the road.Have a question for next week's show?Send it in and join us for Q&A Saturday where we tackle real-world car ownership questions from drivers just like you.Car Connection Motormouth Merchandise available in our online store at (ccbusnet.com) grab some gear and join our crew in the fight to battle addiction, helping those who have made the decision to beat their addiction get to a Total freedom Addiction Campus where a New Life awaits them there! 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