{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"The Motor Medics Helping People to Repair Their Cars Over The Phone","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-motor-medics-helping-people-to-repair-their-cars-over-the-phone","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/underthehoodshow/2286.mp3?dest-id=709129","description":"The best call-in car talk show in America! Under The Hood. We take your live calls and get you answers to all your car repair problems fast. Give us a call today. Here are today's callers... A happy Hyundai owner gets his expensive engine replaced for free Why are there 4 front shocks on my 94 F150 Truck? Are some cheap OBD2 Scanners no good? My Corvette won't scan The Chrysler Jeep 3.6 Tick. Can I change my oil weight? DIY car cam ADAS replacement. Do I need to have it calibrated? Blue smoke from my 18 Subaru Crosstrek. What is it? Why did my Sorento Tach drop to zero and stall? Almost no oil changes on my 98 Ranger with a bazillion miles. Say it aint so! Can I install a 6\" lift on my 26 Ram and not void the warranty?"},"annotations":[{"id":506541,"startTime":66.5,"endTime":77.1,"type":"term","title":"recall","url":"/glossary/recall","quote":"Oh, just so many recalls and more over that. It's just crazy looking at the things that they've got out there.\n\nOne thing I'm glad they're doing it.","canonicalId":"term:recalls","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A recall is when a manufacturer (or regulator) identifies a safety or compliance issue and requires affected vehicles to be repaired, usually at no cost to the owner. The host mentions recalls to frame why so many engine-related issues are showing up in the news and in repair shops.","simplifiedExplanation":"A recall is when a car company says, “We found a problem and you need to get it fixed.” It’s usually done for safety reasons, and the fix is typically provided by the manufacturer.","sourceStartTime":66.5,"sourceEndTime":77.1}},{"id":506542,"startTime":77.1,"endTime":123.4,"type":"term","title":"engine","url":"/glossary/engine","quote":"Hyundai has had a problem with engines for a long time in a lot of models. And it's been very expensive for a lot of people.\n\nBut they are covering engines for a long way. I just had a customer, for instance, this week they came in and they had a 2013 Hyundai with 90,000 miles on it.","canonicalId":"term:engine","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.4,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An engine is the power unit that burns fuel (or uses another energy source) to create mechanical power for the car. In this segment, the term matters because the host is specifically talking about an engine problem that led to expensive repairs and later coverage.","simplifiedExplanation":"The engine is the part of the car that makes power to move the vehicle. Here, the host is saying the engine had a known problem and that the repair could cost a lot of money.","sourceStartTime":77.1,"sourceEndTime":123.4}},{"id":506543,"startTime":155.5,"endTime":160.9,"type":"term","title":"warranty","url":"/glossary/warranty","quote":"They gave you a new one. They really didn't have to because your warranty was a year and it's been three and they gave you one anyways.\n\nRight.","canonicalId":"term:warranty","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A warranty is a promise from the manufacturer (or seller) to cover certain repairs for a set period or mileage. In the segment, the host contrasts the normal warranty window with Hyundai covering an engine repair even after the warranty had effectively expired.","simplifiedExplanation":"A warranty is the coverage that pays for certain repairs for a limited time after you buy the car. The host is saying the repair got covered even though the warranty period was already over.","sourceStartTime":155.5,"sourceEndTime":160.9}},{"id":506544,"startTime":195.4,"endTime":203.4,"type":"term","title":"fuel pump","url":"/glossary/fuel-pump","quote":"Right. \nNow there's some recalls we think are, they seem foolish to us. \nLike when you've got 130,000 mile van and they were recalling a fuel pump that was over 12 years old.","canonicalId":"term:fuel-pump","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.92,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A fuel pump is the component that moves gasoline (or other fuel) from the tank to the engine at the right pressure. If it fails or weakens, the engine can lose fuel delivery and may stall—especially dangerous in traffic.","simplifiedExplanation":"The fuel pump is like the car’s fuel delivery system. If it starts failing, the engine may not get enough fuel and can shut off while you’re driving.","sourceStartTime":195.4,"sourceEndTime":203.4}},{"id":506545,"startTime":215.1,"endTime":244.4,"type":"term","title":"AFM","url":"/glossary/afm","quote":"Well, yeah, any fuel pump that's 130,000 miles and over 10 years old may just stall in traffic. \nSo can I get one too? \nNo, you can't. \nOr, you know, how about the transmissions that fail when they're and leave you stopped in traffic or the engines that fail because the AFM goes out and leaves you stopped in traffic.","canonicalId":"term:afm","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"AFM stands for Active Fuel Management, a system that shuts off some cylinders under light load to improve fuel economy. 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If those parts fail, the engine can be damaged and may need a big repair—sometimes even a new engine.","sourceStartTime":228.5,"sourceEndTime":238.5}},{"id":506548,"startTime":238.5,"endTime":244.4,"type":"term","title":"burning oil","url":"/glossary/burning-oil","quote":"But Hyundai has got that knock that they usually develop a knock, start burning oil and eventually they can go out.","canonicalId":"term:burning-oil","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Burning oil” means the engine is consuming engine oil and burning it as fuel. This can happen when internal engine components wear or fail, and it often leads to low oil levels and eventual engine damage if not addressed.","simplifiedExplanation":"Burning oil means the engine is using oil that should stay in the crankcase. If it keeps happening, the oil level can drop and the engine can be damaged.","sourceStartTime":238.5,"sourceEndTime":244.4}},{"id":506549,"startTime":238.5,"endTime":244.4,"type":"term","title":"knock","url":"/glossary/knock","quote":"But Hyundai has got that knock that they usually develop a knock, start burning oil and eventually they can go out.","canonicalId":"term:knock","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An engine “knock” is an abnormal pinging or rattling sound caused by abnormal combustion or mechanical issues inside the engine. Persistent knock can be a warning sign that the engine is in trouble and may worsen quickly.","simplifiedExplanation":"A knock is a bad-sounding ping or rattle from the engine. It usually means something isn’t right with how the engine is burning fuel or with engine parts, and it can get worse.","sourceStartTime":238.5,"sourceEndTime":244.4}},{"id":506550,"startTime":317.76,"endTime":328.24,"type":"car","title":"Ford F150","url":"/cars/ford/f-150","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/2021_Ford_F-150_%28fourteenth_generation%29_front_view_01.png","quote":"I have a like new 1994 F-150 XLT Lariat 4x4 with a 5.0 and five speed manual, 85,000 miles on it.\nFour shocks in the front.","canonicalId":"car:ford:f150","priority":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The 1994 Ford F-150 is a full-size pickup known for being a common platform for both daily driving and work/off-road setups. 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It usually means the suspension is set up to handle rougher roads better, but it doesn’t automatically mean the truck has extra shocks in every configuration.","sourceStartTime":349.2,"sourceEndTime":359.9}},{"id":506553,"startTime":359.9,"endTime":365.5,"type":"term","title":"Rancho shocks","url":"/glossary/rancho-shocks","quote":"That package, I'm not sure what they called that, but I think and they I believe they were all four Rancho shocks on those.\nThey put them on the full size Bronco and they had them on the F-150s unsung.","canonicalId":"term:rancho-shocks","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Rancho is a well-known aftermarket shock absorber brand used on many off-road and truck applications. When the host says the truck had “all four Rancho shocks,” they’re describing a specific shock setup intended to improve ride control and durability for off-road use.","simplifiedExplanation":"Rancho is a brand that makes shock absorbers. Shocks help control how the truck moves over bumps, and using Rancho shocks usually means the suspension is set up for tougher driving.","sourceStartTime":359.9,"sourceEndTime":365.5}},{"id":506554,"startTime":365.52,"endTime":370.0,"type":"car","title":"Ford Bronco","url":"/cars/ford/bronco","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/1994_Ford_Bronco%2C_Rear_Right%2C_06-16-2020.jpg","quote":"They put them on the full size Bronco and they had them on the F-150s unsung.\nNot all, but we've we've done a few of them where they come in and we had to get shocks for them.","canonicalId":"car:ford:bronco","priority":0.45,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The “full size Bronco” refers to Ford’s larger Bronco SUV line, which shares many truck-based components and off-road options with the F-150. The host is using it as an example of where similar multi-shock off-road setups were used.","simplifiedExplanation":"The full-size Bronco is Ford’s bigger SUV that’s built for off-road use. The host is saying similar off-road shock setups showed up on these Broncos too.","imageAttribution":"SsmIntrigue (CC BY-SA 4.0)","imageLicense":"CC BY-SA 4.0","imageSourceUrl":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1994_Ford_Bronco,_Rear_Right,_06-16-2020.jpg","sourceStartTime":365.52,"sourceEndTime":370.0}},{"id":506555,"startTime":375.1,"endTime":382.1,"type":"company","title":"Mitchell system","url":"/glossary/mitchell-system","quote":"And it would ask if we go to advanced auto parts and we use their website direct with our Mitchell system.\nSo we can just link right in, click the button and it shows this what's available on the vehicle.","canonicalId":"company:mitchell-system","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Mitchell system is a shop software tool used by repair facilities to look up vehicle-specific parts and repair information. In this segment, it’s used to match the correct shock options to the vehicle configuration.","simplifiedExplanation":"Mitchell is a computer system mechanics use to look up the right parts for a specific car. It helps them confirm what shocks (or other parts) fit based on the vehicle’s details.","sourceStartTime":375.1,"sourceEndTime":382.1}},{"id":506556,"startTime":375.1,"endTime":382.1,"type":"company","title":"Advanced Auto Parts","url":"/glossary/advanced-auto-parts","quote":"And it would ask if we go to advanced auto parts and we use their website direct with our Mitchell system.\nSo we can just link right in, click the button and it shows this what's available on the vehicle.","canonicalId":"company:advanced-auto-parts","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Advanced Auto Parts is a parts retailer whose website can be used to check availability for specific vehicle configurations. 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