{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"The Car Show with Dane Donovan - 3/28/2026","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-car-show-with-dane-donovan-3-28-2026","audioUrl":"https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/98a2599f-cd9b-4f2a-9be4-b22c00e585f2/ec45f402-1bd0-4b33-b8fa-b36401192671/dbd2dd94-88e2-423e-8d03-b41c00d2ffb3/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=4e0ab41b-2373-4728-b97c-b36401192677","description":"Dane Donovan shares tips on how to prepare your vehicle for spring break and summer trips. He emphasizes the importance of checking your air conditioning, tire pressure, and brake fluid levels. Dane also discusses the benefits of regular maintenance, citing a personal experience where a friend's car had multiple issues due to neglected maintenance. The episode also features a caller, Wayne, who asks for advice on a brake issue with his 2014 Chevrolet Camaro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":199.2,"endTime":202.0,"type":"term","title":"pop that hood","url":"/glossary/pop-that-hood","quote":"[191.0s] It's a beautiful day, a little chilly, but you can still get outside,\n[199.2s] go for a nice brisk walk or maybe pop that hood and see whether or not your car has oil in it,\n[207.0s] or all your fluids are topped off, or maybe you've got the proper air pressure.","canonicalId":"term:pop-that-hood","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Pop that hood” is a casual way of saying to open the engine bay and do a quick visual check. In a car context, it usually means checking fluids and basic under-hood items before driving.","simplifiedExplanation":"It just means open the hood and look around under the engine. People do quick checks like fluid levels before they drive."}},{"startTime":202.0,"endTime":206.0,"type":"term","title":"oil","url":"/glossary/oil","quote":"[199.2s] go for a nice brisk walk or maybe pop that hood and see whether or not your car has oil in it,\n[207.0s] or all your fluids are topped off, or maybe you've got the proper air pressure.\n[213.0s] As many Americans are dealing with the headache of the airline lines,","canonicalId":"term:oil","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Oil level and oil condition are critical for engine lubrication and cooling. Running low on oil can lead to accelerated wear or even engine damage.","simplifiedExplanation":"Engine oil keeps the moving parts lubricated. If it’s low, the engine can wear out faster or get damaged."}},{"startTime":210.0,"endTime":213.0,"type":"term","title":"proper air pressure","url":"/glossary/proper-air-pressure","quote":"[207.0s] or all your fluids are topped off, or maybe you've got the proper air pressure.\n[213.0s] As many Americans are dealing with the headache of the airline lines,\n[221.4s] and so some people might be traveling on their spring break trip.","canonicalId":"term:proper-air-pressure","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Tire air pressure affects grip, braking, ride comfort, and fuel economy. Using the manufacturer’s recommended pressure helps tires wear evenly and reduces the risk of overheating."}},{"startTime":244.0,"endTime":248.0,"type":"term","title":"tires","url":"/glossary/tires","quote":"[243.9s] We need to get my car in, and she does.\n[247.5s] She needs tires.\n[249.7s] Not quite an oil change just yet, but I'm going to do it because we're going to drive down.","canonicalId":"term:tires","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Tires are the car’s only contact with the road, so their condition directly impacts traction and braking. Replacing tires before a trip can improve safety, especially if tread is worn or tires are aging.","simplifiedExplanation":"Tires are what actually grip the road. If they’re worn out, the car can stop and handle less safely."}},{"startTime":264.2,"endTime":268.3,"type":"term","title":"air conditioning","url":"/glossary/air-conditioning-ac","quote":"and you need to really, really start thinking about your air conditioning. [268.3s] I know that this week we had opening day, and it was 80 degrees.","canonicalId":"term:air-conditioning-ac","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The car’s air conditioning (AC) is a key comfort system for summer driving. If it’s not cooling properly, it can make long trips miserable and can also hint at an underlying issue like low refrigerant or a failing compressor.","simplifiedExplanation":"Your car’s air conditioning is what cools the cabin. Before hot weather hits, it’s worth turning it on and checking that it actually blows cold air, especially if you’re about to take a trip."}},{"startTime":337.6,"endTime":363.0,"type":"concept","title":"pre-trip car check","url":"/glossary/pre-trip-car-check","quote":"But something that you need to start thinking about now is making sure that that car is ready for spring break. [345.0s] If you're traveling, if you're driving, or maybe you're not going anywhere for spring break,","canonicalId":"concept:pre-trip-car-check","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The speaker is recommending a proactive “pre-trip” inspection before seasonal travel. This kind of planning helps catch issues early—like AC problems—so you’re not stuck troubleshooting on the road during peak travel times.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re basically saying: check your car before you leave for a big trip. Doing it early gives you time to fix problems before you’re driving long distances."}},{"startTime":390.0,"endTime":392.0,"type":"term","title":"gasket","url":"/glossary/gasket","quote":"And then there's something happens, right? [390.0s] A gasket or a part doesn't work, or I had a gentleman that was a friend of mine","canonicalId":"term:gasket","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A gasket is a thin sealing material used between engine or cooling system parts to prevent leaks. If a gasket fails, you can get coolant or oil leaks and sometimes overheating or loss of compression, depending on where it is.","simplifiedExplanation":"A gasket is like a seal that stops fluids from leaking between parts. If it fails, you might start losing oil or coolant, and the car can run poorly or even overheat."}},{"startTime":525.7,"endTime":552.0,"type":"term","title":"overinflated tire","url":"/glossary/overinflated-tire","quote":"which are overinflated, should have 35 reason being the last time he got an oil change... So every, for every 10 degrees of ambient air temperature drops, you lose a pound of air... So on Thursday, it was 80 degrees... So your air pressure is going to rise. So an overinflated tire is not as bad as a underinflated tire...","canonicalId":"term:overinflated-tire","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Overinflated tires run with more air pressure than recommended. The speaker notes that while it’s not as bad as being underinflated, it still increases tire wear and can affect how the tire grips.","simplifiedExplanation":"Overinflated means the tire has too much air. It can make the tire wear unevenly, even if it doesn’t feel immediately dangerous."}},{"startTime":552.0,"endTime":585.0,"type":"term","title":"underinflated tire","url":"/glossary/underinflated-tire","quote":"So an overinflated tire is not as bad as a underinflated tire, certainly going to get better gas mileage, but you really, it really puts a lot of wear on the tires.","canonicalId":"term:underinflated-tire","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Underinflated tires have less air pressure than recommended. The speaker emphasizes that this can be worse than overinflation because it increases tire wear and can reduce fuel economy.","simplifiedExplanation":"Underinflated means the tire has too little air. That usually leads to faster wear and can hurt gas mileage."}},{"startTime":573.4,"endTime":585.0,"type":"concept","title":"tire pressure fluctuates with driving (heat)","url":"/glossary/tire-pressure-fluctuates-with-driving-heat","quote":"if you drive here from Cincinnati to Nashville, tires are going to get hot and that pressure will rise, but, you know, once they cool down, so it's going to fluctuate a little bit...","canonicalId":"concept:tire-pressure-fluctuates-with-driving-heat","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"They note that driving heats the tires, which increases pressure, and then pressure drops as the tires cool. This is why you should check tire pressure when tires are cool for the most accurate reading.","simplifiedExplanation":"When you drive, tires heat up and the pressure increases. After you park and they cool down, the pressure drops again."}},{"startTime":592.3,"endTime":600.0,"type":"term","title":"recommended tire pressure (per make/model)","url":"/glossary/recommended-tire-pressure-per-make-model","quote":"So, and if you haven't properly inflated per your making model, that's where you get the longevity out of your tires.","canonicalId":"term:recommended-tire-pressure-per-make-model","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"They stress that tire pressure should be set according to the vehicle’s specifications, which vary by make/model and sometimes by tire size. Following the door-jamb or owner’s manual guidance helps maximize tire life and performance."}},{"startTime":636.0,"endTime":642.6,"type":"car","title":"Audi A8","url":"/cars/audi/a8","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/2018_Audi_A8_50_TDi_Quattro_Automatic_3.0.jpg","quote":"you know, it was, now it's an A8, so it's a nicer vehicle, right? But it was almost $3,000 just to put four tires on this vehicle.","canonicalId":"car:audi:a8","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Audi A8 is Audi’s full-size luxury sedan. In this segment, it’s used to illustrate how tire replacement on a newer, higher-end car can be expensive, even when the work seems “routine.”","simplifiedExplanation":"An Audi A8 is a luxury car. The point here is that even basic maintenance like tires can cost a lot on nicer cars.","imageAttribution":"Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":692.6,"endTime":739.1,"type":"concept","title":"deferred maintenance","url":"/glossary/deferred-maintenance","quote":"nine out of 10 times, I get a car when it's broken... by the time it's broken, there's already five... So we're going to put the tires on it today. And then maybe three months from now, we'll tackle the brakes...","canonicalId":"concept:deferred-maintenance","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.82,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Deferred maintenance is when repairs are postponed until parts fail or multiple issues appear at once. The segment describes how waiting turns a manageable job (like tires) into a bigger, more expensive visit with several systems needing attention.","simplifiedExplanation":"Deferred maintenance means you put off repairs. Waiting usually makes the problem worse and can lead to more parts needing work at the same time."}},{"startTime":788.6,"endTime":795.9,"type":"concept","title":"depreciating asset","url":"/glossary/depreciating-asset","quote":"is $50,000, okay? So I understand that it's a depreciating asset, and you're not going to get\n$50,000 for it when you sell it, but you want to make sure you protect your car, that investment,","canonicalId":"concept:depreciating-asset","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A depreciating asset is something that tends to lose value over time. Cars usually depreciate the moment you buy them, so the resale price is often much lower than what you paid.","simplifiedExplanation":"It means the car usually becomes worth less as time goes on. So when you sell it later, you probably won’t get back what you paid."}},{"startTime":1064.2,"endTime":1074.3,"type":"company","title":"Donovan's Auto and Tire Center","url":"/glossary/donovan-s-auto-and-tire-center","quote":"Hi, I'm Dane Donovan, third generation owner at Donovan's Auto and Tire Center. That's why at Donovan's, we give you everything you need and nothing you don't. Honest expert service to keep your car running longer.","canonicalId":"company:donovan-s-auto-and-tire-center","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Donovan's Auto and Tire Center is the local service shop being promoted in this segment. The host emphasizes “honest expert service” and positioning the business as a long-running Cincinnati auto repair provider.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is the name of the auto shop being advertised. 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The example mentioned is a 2014 model with a V6 engine, which means it has six cylinders working together to provide power. It’s the kind of car people choose when they want a big, smooth car without needing a sports car feel.","imageAttribution":"DestinationFearFan (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1472.1,"endTime":1478.1,"type":"term","title":"brake fluid should be replaced every 30,000 miles","url":"/glossary/brake-fluid-should-be-replaced-every-30-000-miles","quote":"First, you know, yes, you brake fluid should be replaced every 30,000 miles. Brake fluid absorbs moisture and yes, you can, with that moisture, yes, you will get air in the system.","canonicalId":"term:brake-fluid-should-be-replaced-every-30-000-miles","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture over time. That moisture can lower boiling point and contribute to air-related or spongy brake feel, so periodic replacement helps keep the hydraulic system stable.","simplifiedExplanation":"Brake fluid can soak up water from the air. When it does, it can cause problems like less effective braking or a spongy pedal, so replacing it on a schedule helps prevent that."}},{"startTime":1588.0,"endTime":1592.74,"type":"term","title":"check engine light","url":"/glossary/check-engine-light","quote":"Are you experiencing any other idle issues or, and you said you ran the check engine light and no other lights came on?","canonicalId":"term:check-engine-light","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.84,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The check engine light (CEL) indicates the engine control unit has detected a fault and stored diagnostic trouble codes. If only the CEL is on (and no other warning lights), it can narrow the diagnosis to specific sensor/emissions-related issues versus broader systems.","simplifiedExplanation":"The check engine light means the car’s computer noticed a problem. If it’s the only warning light, it can help point you toward a more specific issue rather than something major across the whole car."}},{"startTime":1614.9,"endTime":1624.1,"type":"part","title":"brake booster","url":"/glossary/brake-booster","quote":"[1605.3s] And I can see the vacuum line where it comes off. It looks like the intake manifold\n[1614.9s] and goes over to the brake booster. Okay. And it plugs in to the side of the booster","canonicalId":"part:brake-booster","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The brake booster is the vacuum-assisted (or pressure-assisted) unit that helps multiply the force you apply to the brake pedal. 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Vacuum hoses can harden or crack with age, and replacing a leaking hose can restore proper vacuum to systems like the brake booster.","simplifiedExplanation":"A vacuum hose is the hose that carries suction from the engine. If it leaks, the car may not get enough vacuum for certain systems to work right."}},{"startTime":1783.0,"endTime":1790.9,"type":"term","title":"brake flush","url":"/glossary/brake-flush","quote":"If I brought it up and had you do the\nbrake flush, and typically, about what was that run? Usually, it's about $129.95 in that area,","canonicalId":"term:brake-flush","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A brake flush is a service where old brake fluid is replaced with fresh fluid. It helps remove moisture and contaminants that can reduce braking performance and contribute to corrosion inside the brake system.","simplifiedExplanation":"A brake flush replaces old brake fluid with new fluid. 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