{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"The Car Show with Dane Donovan - 4/11/2026","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-car-show-with-dane-donovan-4-11-2026","audioUrl":"https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/98a2599f-cd9b-4f2a-9be4-b22c00e585f2/ec45f402-1bd0-4b33-b8fa-b36401192671/17ba1d54-f248-46f9-89af-b42900fd4844/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=4e0ab41b-2373-4728-b97c-b36401192677","description":"This episode of the car show covers a range of topics, from a caller's concern about a 1987 Chevrolet El Camino with a mysterious gas smell to a discussion about the importance of proper tire rotation. Host Dane Donovan also chats with a caller about a 2006 Porsche Boxter, sharing his expertise on maintenance and repair. Additionally, he addresses a listener's question about a 2015 Nissan Rogue's all-wheel drive issue and offers advice on how to navigate a dispute with a tire store. The episode wraps up with a conversation about the benefits of visiting a local, independent repair shop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":143.2,"endTime":166.0,"type":"term","title":"brakes","url":"/glossary/brakes","quote":"...you know you're you're automotive repair shops, says, Hey, you're gonna need breaks real soon. You're probably gonna need them in about a month or two...","canonicalId":"term:brakes","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The speaker is talking about scheduling brake service before a vacation so the repair shop can fit the work in. “Brakes” usually means inspecting and replacing brake pads/rotors and related hardware as needed.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re saying to get brake work scheduled early. That way you’re not stuck with a car that needs repairs right before your trip."}},{"startTime":268.5,"endTime":273.1,"type":"term","title":"clock spring","url":"/glossary/clock-spring","quote":"...your horn runs through what's called the clock spring. Okay, it's and that's behind the the air bag...","canonicalId":"term:clock-spring","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The clock spring is a spiral-wound connector behind the steering wheel that maintains electrical connection while the wheel turns. The speaker says the horn runs through the clock spring, and it’s located behind the airbag—so a clock spring failure can cause horn (and sometimes other steering-wheel controls) to stop working.","simplifiedExplanation":"The clock spring is a part behind the steering wheel that lets wires stay connected even when you turn the wheel. If it breaks, the horn can stop working, and it’s near the airbag wiring."}},{"startTime":390.8,"endTime":404.04,"type":"car","title":"Honda Odyssey","url":"/cars/honda/odyssey","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/1996_Honda_Odyssey_RA1.jpg","quote":"...have a rare no start situation in MIO seven Honda Odyssey okay, And the way I resolve it is I just have to ...","canonicalId":"car:honda:odyssey","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Honda Odyssey is a minivan designed to carry families and passengers comfortably, with features aimed at everyday usability. It’s discussed here because the host mentions a “no start” situation on a 2017 Honda Odyssey and how it was resolved. That kind of issue is notable because it affects drivability and can have multiple causes depending on the system involved.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Honda Odyssey is a minivan, meaning it’s built to fit more people and handle family driving. The episode mentions a problem where the van wouldn’t start, and the speaker explains how they got it working again. A no-start issue is important because it can stop you from driving at all.","imageAttribution":"TTTNIS (CC0)"}},{"startTime":428.2,"endTime":441.1,"type":"term","title":"neutral safety switch","url":"/glossary/neutral-safety-switch","quote":"Correct? Will it start in neutral? Oh? I never tried that. Okay, So if it. Will start, you know, typically if your car will not start, but it will start a neutral that's typically a neutral safety switch, which would cause the car to allow you to start it right.","canonicalId":"term:neutral-safety-switch","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A neutral safety switch prevents the car from starting unless the transmission is in a safe position (usually Park or Neutral). If it fails or is misadjusted, the starter may not engage in the normal gear positions.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a safety switch that stops the car from starting unless the shifter is in the right spot. If it’s bad, the car may refuse to start even when you think it’s in Park."}},{"startTime":502.1,"endTime":518.9,"type":"concept","title":"replace the entire assembly","url":"/glossary/replace-the-entire-assembly","quote":"A lot of times most people go, well, Dane, can I just replace that switch? Most of the time, Han is not gonna sell just that switch. You're gonna have to replace the entire assembly...","canonicalId":"concept:replace-the-entire-assembly","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The speaker explains that many vehicles don’t sell the neutral/park position switch by itself; instead, the switch is integrated into the shifter/shift-position sensor assembly. Replacing the whole assembly is often the practical repair route.","simplifiedExplanation":"A lot of the time you can’t just replace one small sensor. It’s built into a bigger shifter unit, so the repair is usually replacing the whole assembly."}},{"startTime":570.2,"endTime":582.4,"type":"company","title":"Frank's Heavy Truck Collision Repair","url":"/glossary/frank-s-heavy-truck-collision-repair","quote":"Do you have a truck, camper, r V or trailer that needs body repair? If so, call my buddy Dave Breakmanute. [575.5s] Frank's Heavy Truck Collision Repair located just All five seventy five or Route sixty three.","canonicalId":"company:frank-s-heavy-truck-collision-repair","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Frank's Heavy Truck Collision Repair” is a collision repair business specifically for heavy trucks. The ad emphasizes body repair and getting vehicles back on the road, which is relevant to listeners who may need truck body work after an accident."}},{"startTime":570.2,"endTime":575.5,"type":"concept","title":"RV","quote":"Do you have a truck, camper, r V or trailer that needs body repair?","canonicalId":"concept:rv","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“RV” stands for recreational vehicle, which includes motorhomes and towable campers. In this segment, RV is mentioned as a type of vehicle that may need body repair after damage.","simplifiedExplanation":"RV means recreational vehicle—like a motorhome or camper you travel in. The host is saying the shop can help repair body damage on RVs too."}},{"startTime":570.2,"endTime":575.5,"type":"concept","title":"body repair","url":"/glossary/body-repair","quote":"Do you have a truck, camper, r V or trailer that needs body repair? If so, call my buddy Dave Breakmanute.","canonicalId":"concept:body-repair","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Body repair” refers to restoring a vehicle’s exterior structure and panels after damage, typically from collisions, dents, or impacts. On trucks and trailers, it can involve alignment checks, panel replacement, and sometimes structural repairs depending on the damage.","simplifiedExplanation":"Body repair is fixing the outside of a vehicle after it’s been damaged—like dents, broken panels, or crash damage. It’s what you do to make the vehicle look right and, in many cases, fit and align correctly again."}},{"startTime":739.4,"endTime":748.32,"type":"term","title":"AM radio","url":"/glossary/am-radio","quote":"and that Corolla, no matter what, it ran great, it just AM was terrible. He's real staticky, right, And I could never really listen to Am. It was horrible.","canonicalId":"term:am-radio","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"AM radio refers to the amplitude modulation broadcast band. The speaker describes it as “staticky” and nearly unusable, which often points to reception/interference issues rather than a failure of the engine or other major systems.","simplifiedExplanation":"AM radio is one of the two main types of radio stations (AM and FM). If AM sounds super noisy or staticky, it’s usually because of reception or interference, not because the car is broken."}},{"startTime":764.6,"endTime":774.1,"type":"term","title":"AutoZone","url":"/glossary/autozone","quote":"Later, I was an auto zone or something and they had plug wires on sale, and they were real good ones, but they were discounted price.","canonicalId":"term:autozone","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"AutoZone is a major U.S. auto parts retailer where you can buy common maintenance items like ignition components. In this segment, it’s where the speaker found discounted plug wires.","simplifiedExplanation":"AutoZone is a store that sells car parts and supplies. The speaker went there to get the plug wires they needed."}},{"startTime":764.6,"endTime":862.48,"type":"term","title":"plug wires","url":"/glossary/plug-wires","quote":"Later, I was an auto zone or something and they had plug wires on sale... I put those new plug wires on there... just by chance... I went to check to see if I could hear the red score... my hand was perfect... Saturday needs plug wires.","canonicalId":"term:plug-wires","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Plug wires” are the high-voltage ignition leads that carry electricity from the ignition coil to each spark plug. If they’re worn, cracked, or mismatched, they can cause weak or missing spark, which leads to rough running or misfires.","simplifiedExplanation":"Plug wires are the cables that send electricity to the spark plugs so the engine can ignite fuel. If the wires are old or damaged, the spark can be weak and the engine may run poorly."}},{"startTime":877.6,"endTime":880.2,"type":"concept","title":"smoked","url":"/glossary/smoked","quote":"I mean you couldn't kill those things. I mean they smoked, they towards the end of their life.","canonicalId":"concept:smoked","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"When someone says a car “smoked,” they’re usually referring to visible exhaust smoke, which can indicate oil burning, fuel issues, or other engine problems. In the context here, it’s tied to the earlier mention of burning oil toward the end of the car’s life."}},{"startTime":880.2,"endTime":882.3,"type":"concept","title":"burn some oil","url":"/glossary/burn-some-oil","quote":"They would smoke and burn some oil, but I mean they were still a good car.","canonicalId":"concept:burn-some-oil","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Burning oil” means the engine is using oil as it runs, often because of worn piston rings, valve seals, or other internal wear. 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If it needs software or special programming, it can be harder for a shop without the right tools."}},{"startTime":1253.5,"endTime":1253.5,"type":"term","title":"ABS","url":"/glossary/abs","quote":"I just because I had a little Poorsch boxter for a couple of years and I couldn't communicate with the ABS mob just to the ABS light trash control light ron","canonicalId":"term:abs","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"ABS stands for Anti-lock Braking System. When ABS has a fault, the car may illuminate an ABS warning light, and proper diagnosis typically requires reading codes from the ABS module.","simplifiedExplanation":"ABS is the system that helps prevent wheel lockup during hard braking. If it has a problem, the car can turn on an ABS warning light, and you usually need a scan tool to find out why."}},{"startTime":1313.9,"endTime":1324.1,"type":"term","title":"clutch","url":"/glossary/clutch","quote":"And I had so the way I acquired mine was that needed a clutch, So when they were putting the clutch in it, I had them that I am I am RC or whatever.","canonicalId":"term:clutch","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A clutch is the friction device that connects the engine to the transmission on manual cars. The speaker says they acquired their Porsche because it “needed a clutch,” implying a common wear item that can be a cost-effective entry point if the rest of the car is healthy.","simplifiedExplanation":"A clutch is what you press to shift gears on a manual transmission. If a car “needs a clutch,” it usually means the wear parts are due for replacement, which can be expensive but also predictable."}},{"startTime":1411.9,"endTime":1420.0,"type":"part","title":"fuel injector","url":"/glossary/fuel-injector","quote":"And turns out that a fuel injector was leaking and was able to find the part... had it there within twenty four hours, had it fixed, and back out on the road","canonicalId":"part:fuel-injector","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A fuel injector is the component that sprays fuel into the engine in a controlled way. 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They’re saying they’ll look at your car, tell you what they think is going on, and help you find the right place if they can’t do the work."}},{"startTime":1515.0,"endTime":1534.6,"type":"concept","title":"water leak","url":"/glossary/water-leak","quote":"So there's some companies, like I said earlier when I started the show, if you've got a water leak in your vehicle, because we've had. All this rain, I got a guy. I got a guy that can fix that water leak.","canonicalId":"concept:water-leak","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “water leak” in a vehicle usually means coolant or another fluid is escaping, which can lead to overheating or interior damage depending on where it’s coming from. The key idea is diagnosing the source (hoses, radiator, heater core, seals, etc.) rather than just patching the symptom.","simplifiedExplanation":"When someone says there’s a “water leak” in a car, they usually mean fluid is leaking somewhere. It could be coolant (the engine’s cooling fluid) or another liquid, and it’s important to find the exact spot so it doesn’t cause bigger problems."}},{"startTime":1550.6,"endTime":1554.0,"type":"brand","title":"Mercedes","url":"/glossary/mercedes","quote":"You're listening to the car show on fifty five KRS the talk station. Audy, Mini, BMW, Bolkswagen, Actors and Mercedes.","canonicalId":"brand:mercedes","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Mercedes is mentioned as part of the foreign-car lineup the shop supports. Mercedes vehicles often have manufacturer-specific diagnostic systems and service procedures, which is consistent with the episode’s “unique care” theme.","simplifiedExplanation":"Mercedes is one of the brands they’re talking about. 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They’re saying foreign brands like BMW may need special knowledge to maintain properly."}},{"startTime":1858.3,"endTime":1874.6,"type":"concept","title":"options","url":"/glossary/options","quote":"It has a twenty six options, so it's just like a supersport. But the guy ordered it with all the options, and I guess he wanted to save some money and not put the super Sport label on it. But it came with, like I said, twenty six options.","canonicalId":"concept:options","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Options” refers to factory-installed equipment packages and individual features a buyer selects when ordering a new car. Higher option counts can increase desirability and value because they indicate the car was configured with more performance/comfort items from the factory.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Options” are the extra features you choose when the car is ordered new. A car with more options often feels more complete and can be worth more later."}},{"startTime":1923.9,"endTime":1928.0,"type":"term","title":"carburetor","url":"/glossary/carburetor","quote":"...could be the carburetor itself, or you've got some type of I mean I would I would inspect.","canonicalId":"term:carburetor","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A carburetor is a device that mixes fuel and air for an engine, using engine vacuum and fuel flow rather than electronic fuel injection. Many older vehicles used carburetors, but most modern cars switched to fuel injection for better control and emissions.","simplifiedExplanation":"A carburetor is an older way of feeding fuel to the engine. It blends fuel and air before it goes into the cylinders. 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If it ages or cracks, it can start leaking, usually around the connections or along the hose."}},{"startTime":2004.2,"endTime":2010.96,"type":"concept","title":"Carporators were a thing of the past","url":"/glossary/carporators-were-a-thing-of-the-past","quote":"That was the thing when I got into this twenty five years ago. Carporators were a thing of the past,","canonicalId":"concept:carporators-were-a-thing-of-the-past","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This refers to the historical shift away from carburetors toward fuel injection. Fuel injection provides more precise fuel metering, improving drivability, fuel economy, and emissions compliance.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re saying carburetors used to be common, but newer cars moved away from them. Fuel injection controls fuel more accurately, which helps the car run better and cleaner."}},{"startTime":2018.2,"endTime":2045.1,"type":"term","title":"carbureted","url":"/glossary/carbureted","quote":"...because I had had motorcycles in the past that were carbureted, and what a nightmare it just I mean...","canonicalId":"term:carbureted","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A carburetor mixes air and fuel mechanically before it enters the engine. Older carbureted setups can be more sensitive to temperature, altitude, and tuning, which is why riders often prefer fuel injection for consistency.","simplifiedExplanation":"A carburetor is an older system that mixes air and gas before it goes into the engine. It can need more tuning and can act differently depending on weather and conditions."}},{"startTime":2018.2,"endTime":2045.1,"type":"term","title":"fuel injected","url":"/glossary/fuel-injected","quote":"I remember when I was twenty one, I bought my first motorcycle and it was fuel injected, and that was like because I had had motorcycles in the past that were carbureted, and what a nightmare it just I mean...","canonicalId":"term:fuel-injected","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Fuel injection is a modern way of delivering fuel to an engine using electronic controls and injectors instead of a carburetor. It typically improves starting, throttle response, and fuel metering consistency across different temperatures and altitudes.","simplifiedExplanation":"Fuel injection is how an engine gets gas. Instead of a carburetor mixing air and fuel mechanically, it uses sensors and valves to spray the right amount of fuel at the right time."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"55KRC (WKRC-AM)","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-car-show-with-dane-donovan-4-11-2026/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}