{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"This Live Car Repair show Has Automotive Experts Who Help with Your Problems","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/this-live-car-repair-show-has-automotive-experts-who-help-with-your-problems","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/underthehoodshow/2280.mp3?dest-id=709129","description":"Do you have car questions that you need answers to? Car Repair got you down? The guys on Under The Hood are here to help you get that car or truck fixed. Sometimes even a tractor or boat. People of all ages have trusted the Automotive Experts for decades utilizing their wealth of knowledge to get their vehicle fixed as affordably as possible. Russ Chris and Shannon have been Under The Hood since 1990 educating car owners on how to repair their own vehicles and guiding them on when to use preventive maintenance to help keep them lasting longer. You can find the Motor Medics here or on almost any podcast site and YouTube. Join us each week from 9-11am Central time and call us with your questions. The Motor Medics are your Automotive Authority. Thanks for Tuning-In and Tuning-Up! Here are today's Callers... Why does my Car Misfire? 96 Dodge Intrepid Finding a wheel for a car 07 Honda Accord Why does my Ram Diesel run ruff? 01 Ram Multiple starter failure fix for a Ford f150 How to fix a broken sunroof? 06 Hyundai Azera"},"annotations":[{"id":455342,"startTime":203.2,"endTime":238.9,"type":"car","title":"1996 Dodge Intrepid","url":"/cars/dodge/intrepid","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/1993-1997_Dodge_Intrepid.jpg","quote":"I have a 1996 Dodge Intrepid support or sedan I bought it in new in September 1995 it's I got a 3.3 liter v6 engine in it and I got about 145,700 miles on it okay my issue is when I accelerate up to highway speed...","canonicalId":"car:dodge:intrepid","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"gemini-3.5-flash","data":{"explanation":"The Dodge Intrepid is a full-size, front-wheel-drive sedan built on Chrysler's LH platform from 1993 to 2004. It was highly notable for its revolutionary \"cab-forward\" design, which pushed the wheels to the corners of the chassis and maximized passenger cabin space. The first-generation models were powered by either a durable 3.3-liter V6 or a more powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine.","simplifiedExplanation":"A large family car from the 1990s made by Dodge. It had a very rounded, futuristic look for its time and offered a massive amount of legroom inside because of how the cabin was designed.","imageAttribution":"MercurySable99 (CC BY-SA 4.0)","imageLicense":"CC BY-SA 4.0","imageSourceUrl":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1993-1997_Dodge_Intrepid.jpg"}},{"id":455343,"startTime":519.14,"endTime":526.94,"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":"Hey I do have an F-150 of 07 of 5.4 liter of three valves and I used to just love this truck and uh since I got YouTube though you know and I found out it's the worst engine in the world but it's been it's been perfect...","canonicalId":"car:ford:f-150","priority":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gemini-3.5-flash","data":{"explanation":"The eleventh-generation Ford F-150, particularly models equipped with the 5.4-liter 3-valve Triton V8 engine, is a highly popular but controversial light-duty pickup. This engine is famous for its complex variable camshaft timing (VCT) system, which is prone to oil-starvation issues. Despite these engine concerns, the truck's chassis and utility made it a best-seller of its era.","simplifiedExplanation":"A very popular pickup truck from Ford. While the truck itself is tough and comfortable, the specific V8 engine in this era is known for making a loud ticking noise and having engine problems if the oil isn't changed very frequently.","imageAttribution":"Gold Pony (CC BY 3.0)","imageLicense":"CC BY 3.0","imageSourceUrl":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2021_Ford_F-150_(fourteenth_generation)_front_view_01.png"}},{"id":455344,"startTime":572.8,"endTime":612.3,"type":"part","title":"cam phasers","url":"/glossary/cam-phasers","quote":"and the other question is what what makes the cam phasers phase what what what makes them do the thing they do and you can me keeping my foot off the floor on the gas pedal preventing them ever doing that...","canonicalId":"part:cam-phasers","priority":0.8,"confidence":1.0,"source":"gemini-3.5-flash","data":{"explanation":"Cam phasers are computer-controlled sprockets attached to the camshafts that adjust valve timing on the fly using engine oil pressure. By advancing or retarding the camshaft angle, they optimize engine efficiency, power, and emissions across different RPM ranges.","simplifiedExplanation":"These are gears inside the engine that rotate slightly to change when the engine's valves open and close. They help the engine run more efficiently, but they rely on clean engine oil to work properly."}},{"id":455345,"startTime":589.2,"endTime":633.7,"type":"concept","title":"cam phaser lockout kit","url":"/glossary/cam-phaser-lockout-kit","quote":"you can't prevent that from happening unless you put in a a lockout kit which locks those phasers keeps them from moving they need they need oil pressure to operate...","canonicalId":"concept:cam-phaser-lockout-kit","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"gemini-3.5-flash","data":{"explanation":"A cam phaser lockout kit consists of solid metal blocks inserted into the variable valve timing phasers to permanently lock them in a fixed position. This eliminates the moving parts that cause the infamous \"Triton tick\" and phaser failure, though it requires an ECU tune to prevent check engine lights and slightly reduces high-RPM efficiency.","simplifiedExplanation":"A repair kit that inserts solid blocks into the moving gears of the engine's timing system to stop them from moving. This permanently fixes a common rattling noise and prevents engine damage, but it requires reprogramming the truck's computer."}},{"id":455346,"startTime":1448.0,"endTime":1526.3,"type":"car","title":"Chrysler Conquest TSi","url":"/cars/chrysler/conquest","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/1987ChryslerConquestTSi.jpg","quote":"you know it is a berkeley classic that i looked at the other day now they keep coming up on my feed what's that a conquest tsi oh yeah an 87 conquest tsi and they are officially going up in value...","canonicalId":"car:chrysler:conquest","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"gemini-3.5-flash","data":{"explanation":"The Chrysler Conquest TSi (and its twin, the Mitsubishi Starion) was a turbocharged, rear-wheel-drive sports hatchback of the late 1980s featuring a distinctive widebody design. It was powered by a 2.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivered impressive performance but suffered from heat management issues. Today, it is a highly sought-after Japanese-American classic.","simplifiedExplanation":"A sporty, wedge-shaped hatchback from the 1980s with wide, flared fenders. It was fast and fun to drive but required careful maintenance to keep from overheating.","imageAttribution":"No machine-readable author provided. PeteBergeron assumed (based on copyright claims). (CC BY-SA 3.0)","imageLicense":"CC BY-SA 3.0","imageSourceUrl":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1987ChryslerConquestTSi.jpg"}},{"id":455347,"startTime":1547.88,"endTime":1553.78,"type":"car","title":"Toyota Supra","url":"/cars/toyota/supra","image":"https://toyota-cms-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2025_GRSupra_30_Premium_MT_StratosphereBlue028.jpg","quote":"...ge car yeah hatchback yeah same same thing like a supra but you know what the ones the ones that weren't ...","canonicalId":"car:toyota:supra","priority":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gemini-3.5-flash","data":{"explanation":"The Toyota Supra is a legendary sports car line that originally debuted in 1978 as a hatchback variant of the Celica before evolving into a standalone performance icon. Renowned for its powerful inline-six engines and exceptional tuning potential, the model line culminated in the famous 1990s fourth-generation and was later revived in 2019 as a modern rear-wheel-drive sports coupe. It is frequently discussed in automotive circles due to its rich heritage, engineering partnership with BMW for the current generation, and highly recognizable styling.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Toyota Supra is a fast, two-door sports car made by the Japanese company Toyota. It is designed for sporty driving and features a low-slung body with a rear cargo door that opens like a hatchback. The newest versions are built using parts and engineering shared with BMW.","imageAttribution":"Toyota Motor North America press media","imageSourceUrl":"https://pressroom.toyota.com/vehicle/2025-toyota-gr-supra/"}},{"id":455348,"startTime":1586.1,"endTime":1618.5,"type":"car","title":"2001 Dodge Ram 2500","url":"/cars/dodge/ram","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e5/2019_Ram_1500_Bighorn%2C_rear_3.11.20.jpg","quote":"yes i have a 2001 dodge 2500 as the 5.9 Cummins power with a five speed i has at least 217 000 miles on it i install a new injection pump like three years ago...","canonicalId":"car:dodge:ram 2500","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.95,"source":"gemini-3.5-flash","data":{"explanation":"The second-generation Dodge Ram 2500 equipped with the 24-valve 5.9-liter Cummins turbodiesel inline-six is a legendary heavy-duty pickup. This powertrain is highly revered for its immense towing capability and industrial-grade durability, though the surrounding Dodge truck chassis is known to wear out much faster than the engine. It utilizes a VP44 electronic injection pump which is highly sensitive to fuel pressure.","simplifiedExplanation":"A heavy-duty pickup truck powered by a famous, highly durable Cummins diesel engine. It is highly sought after by people who need to tow heavy trailers, though the rest of the truck's parts can be prone to wear.","imageAttribution":"Kevauto (CC BY-SA 4.0)","imageLicense":"CC BY-SA 4.0","imageSourceUrl":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2019_Ram_1500_Bighorn,_rear_3.11.20.jpg"}},{"id":455349,"startTime":1645.2,"endTime":1662.0,"type":"part","title":"fuel preparator","url":"/glossary/fuel-preparator","quote":"and a lot of people add the fuel preparators i can't ever say the right word about that but basically it's a fuel improver that you put in the line and it makes sure that it takes all the cavitation out...","canonicalId":"part:fuel-preparator","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"gemini-3.5-flash","data":{"explanation":"A fuel preparator (often referred to by brand names like FASS or AirDog) is an aftermarket diesel fuel filtration and lift pump system. It removes entrained air, water, and vapor from the diesel fuel before it reaches the high-pressure injection pump, ensuring consistent fuel delivery and protecting expensive injection components.","simplifiedExplanation":"An add-on pump and filter system for diesel trucks that cleans the fuel and removes any tiny air bubbles before it goes into the engine. This helps the engine run smoother and protects expensive fuel parts from wearing out."}},{"id":455350,"startTime":1896.7,"endTime":1963.8,"type":"concept","title":"Cash for Clunkers","url":"/glossary/cash-for-clunkers","quote":"and that cash for clunkers was almost 20 years ago i mean that's isn't that weird that's that one just got me yeah there was a way and i look at that...","canonicalId":"concept:cash-for-clunkers","priority":0.6,"confidence":1.0,"source":"gemini-3.5-flash","data":{"explanation":"Officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), Cash for Clunkers was a 2009 US federal program that offered financial incentives to trade in older, fuel-inefficient vehicles for new, more fuel-efficient ones. The traded-in vehicles had to have their engines permanently destroyed with liquid sodium silicate before being scrapped.","simplifiedExplanation":"A government program in 2009 that paid people to trade in their old, gas-guzzling cars for new, fuel-efficient ones. The old cars had to be completely destroyed and recycled, which sadly wiped out many classic and usable older vehicles."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Jim O'Connor","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Matt Patrick","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/this-live-car-repair-show-has-automotive-experts-who-help-with-your-problems/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}