{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Weather extremes and troubleshooting emission problems!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/weather-extremes-and-troubleshooting-emission-problems","audioUrl":"https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8491662/8491662_2026-07-04-123502.128.mp3?rssID=3659","description":"Extremes whether hot or cold, it is important to upkeep our battery - we talked about this when it comes specifically to the summer heat, Nick explains what that ‘check engine light’ really means! Also more electric related questions with your vehicle, misfires, hybrid vehicle options and much more! If you have a vehicle problem or question about your car be sure to reach out to Nick and his team at Lloyds - you can find more information at lloydsautomotive.net or give them a call at 651-228-1316.\n"},"annotations":[{"id":460510,"startTime":79.96,"endTime":87.24,"type":"car","title":"2007 Toyota Camry SE","url":"/cars/toyota/camry","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6f/2018_GAC-Toyota_Camry_%28front%29.jpg","quote":"I have a 2007 Toyota Camry SE. The lens covers for my headlights are getting cloudy. Do the over the counter products work?","canonicalId":"car:toyota:camry","priority":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The 2007 Toyota Camry SE is a mid-size sedan where the headlight lenses can become cloudy over time. Cloudiness usually comes from oxidation and surface wear on the lens, which reduces light output and makes the car look older.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a 2007 Toyota Camry SE. The clear plastic over the headlights can turn cloudy with age, and that can make the lights shine less brightly. The fix is usually cleaning or restoring the lens surface.","imageAttribution":"User3204 (CC BY 4.0)","imageLicense":"CC BY 4.0","imageSourceUrl":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2018_GAC-Toyota_Camry_(front).jpg","sourceStartTime":79.96,"sourceEndTime":87.24}},{"id":460511,"startTime":80.0,"endTime":87.2,"type":"part","title":"headlight lens covers","url":"/glossary/headlight-lens-covers","quote":"I have a 2007 Toyota Camry SE. The lens covers for my headlights are getting cloudy.","canonicalId":"part:headlight-lens-covers","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.9,"source":"gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Headlight lens covers are the clear outer plastic/covering on each headlamp that protects the light source and optics. 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So you can charge the car without installing a special charger.","sourceStartTime":1534.1,"sourceEndTime":1539.0}},{"id":460580,"startTime":1539.0,"endTime":1539.0,"type":"term","title":"high capacity charger","url":"/glossary/high-capacity-charger","quote":"So you don't have to retrofit your garage with a high capacity charger, plugs into your regular wall outlet.","canonicalId":"term:high-capacity-charger","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.72,"source":"gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A high capacity charger is a faster, higher-power home charging setup than a basic wall outlet. Plug-in hybrids may still charge from a regular outlet, but a higher-capacity charger can reduce charging time and better support daily use.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a stronger home charging setup than a regular wall plug. It can charge the car faster, which is helpful if you drive more each day.","sourceStartTime":1539.0,"sourceEndTime":1539.0}},{"id":460581,"startTime":1579.7,"endTime":1606.2,"type":"term","title":"combustion engine","url":"/glossary/combustion-engine","quote":"I could go back and forth and just use, I would never need the combustion engine for that drive cycle.","canonicalId":"term:combustion-engine","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.85,"source":"gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A combustion engine is the gasoline (or diesel) engine that creates power by burning fuel. In plug-in hybrids, it may not be used for short trips when the electric battery has enough charge.","simplifiedExplanation":"That’s the regular gas engine in the car. In a plug-in hybrid, you might not need it for short trips if the battery can handle the drive.","sourceStartTime":1579.7,"sourceEndTime":1606.2}},{"id":460582,"startTime":1584.7,"endTime":1584.7,"type":"term","title":"drive cycle","url":"/glossary/drive-cycle","quote":"I could go back and forth and just use, I would never need the combustion engine for that drive cycle.","canonicalId":"term:drive-cycle","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.7,"source":"gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A drive cycle is the pattern of driving—how far you go, how fast you go, and how often you stop—that determines how the powertrain is used. For hybrids, the drive cycle strongly affects whether you can rely on electric-only driving or need the gasoline engine.","simplifiedExplanation":"A drive cycle is just what your trip is like—distance, speed, and stops. 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