{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Your Automotive Problems Don't Have To Cost So Much - We Can Help","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/your-automotive-problems-don-t-have-to-cost-so-much-we-can-help","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/underthehoodshow/2254.mp3?dest-id=709129","description":"We have Car Repair Advice? And we give it all for free. Under The Hood is America's Favorite Car Talk Show. Free Car Repair Advice given to anyone who needs it. You can save money on car repairs and get your car going faster. Three guys hanging out talking cars and any repair problem you may have. Thanks for Tuning in and Tuning Up! 1. Why does my 04 Jeep Cherokee chug a Lug when hot? 2. Is a 21 Silverado with the turbo 4 cylinder any good? What about towing? 3. Why does my 73 Ford Grand Torino start hard? 4. Should I put a Coolant Filter on my 08 Ford F350 Diesel? 5. How do I fix a Transmission shudder on my 13 Chevy Traverse? 6. My car has a gas smell and a PO440 code how do I fix it? 7. How do I fix a PO1300 on a Toyota Tacoma? 8. Why does my 11 Jeep Transmission clunk when hot? 9. 75 Chevy K5 Blazer is it a bad Turn Signal switch?"},"annotations":[{"startTime":408.0,"endTime":418.3,"type":"term","title":"fuel pressure check with a gauge","url":"/glossary/fuel-pressure-check-with-a-gauge","quote":"...unless you have so low a fuel pressure, it's making the vehicle run poorly and a quick fuel pressure check with a gauge would tell you that and that would eliminate all your problems.","canonicalId":"term:fuel-pressure-check-with-a-gauge","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A fuel pressure test uses a pressure gauge connected to the fuel rail or service port to verify the system is producing the correct pressure. 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If it’s weak, the engine may not get enough fuel pressure, especially when things get hot."}},{"startTime":436.0,"endTime":441.5,"type":"term","title":"mass air flow","url":"/glossary/mass-air-flow","quote":"Or it could be that you've got a failing sensor. You got a mass air flow that's failing. You've got a map sensor that's got an issue.","canonicalId":"term:mass-air-flow","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Mass air flow (MAF) sensors measure how much air the engine is drawing in. If a MAF fails or reads incorrectly, the engine can run poorly because the fuel mixture is calculated from that air measurement.","simplifiedExplanation":"A mass air flow sensor tells the car how much air is going into the engine. If it’s wrong or failing, the car may add too much or too little fuel and run rough."}},{"startTime":445.9,"endTime":492.8,"type":"term","title":"cam sensor","url":"/glossary/cam-sensor","quote":"You've got a crank sensor or cam sensor... Cedric? Well, there's a certain codes that comes up like a camshaft position sensor... But that cam sensor code can cause O2 sensor codes by it running poorly.","canonicalId":"term:cam-sensor","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A camshaft position sensor tells the ECU which stroke the engine is in, helping with precise fuel injection and ignition timing. If it fails (or its wiring is faulty), the engine can run poorly and can also lead to other sensor-related codes.","simplifiedExplanation":"The cam sensor tells the car which part of the engine cycle it’s in. If it’s bad, the car may run rough and throw codes."}},{"startTime":450.0,"endTime":455.0,"type":"term","title":"recording the data and playing it back","url":"/glossary/recording-the-data-and-playing-it-back","quote":"...to be reading it, maybe recording the data and playing it back to see when it starts to fail, which sensor is weak.","canonicalId":"term:recording-the-data-and-playing-it-back","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Recording live sensor data during a drive (or test) lets the technician review exactly what changed when the problem starts. Playback helps correlate symptoms with specific sensor readings and fault conditions."}},{"startTime":499.1,"endTime":511.7,"type":"term","title":"system lean","url":"/glossary/system-lean","quote":"...like a camshaft position sensor. There you go. Circuit or the system lean bank one or heater bank sensor one.","canonicalId":"term:system-lean","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A system lean condition means the ECU is detecting that the air-fuel mixture is too lean (too much air or not enough fuel). This can be caused by fuel delivery problems, sensor issues, or vacuum/air leaks, and it often triggers related O2 and mixture codes.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Lean” means the engine may not be getting enough fuel compared to the air. When that happens, the car can run poorly and throw codes."}},{"startTime":511.7,"endTime":523.9,"type":"term","title":"heater codes","url":"/glossary/heater-codes","quote":"Those are O2 codes. Those heater codes, that's part of your oxygen sensor and that won't affect the way it's running. That only affects emissions as it's warming up.","canonicalId":"term:heater-codes","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Heater codes indicate a problem with the oxygen sensor’s heater circuit. The heater brings the O2 sensor up to operating temperature quickly; if it’s failing, the sensor may not warm properly, which mainly affects emissions during warm-up.","simplifiedExplanation":"Oxygen sensors have a built-in heater so they start working fast. A heater code usually means the sensor isn’t warming up correctly, which can hurt emissions more than performance."}},{"startTime":646.1,"endTime":650.9,"type":"concept","title":"150,000 miles","url":"/glossary/150-000-miles","quote":"We've got a couple customers that own these that have over 150,000 miles on them that have not yet had any problems, and they're just doing the regular maintenance intervals on them.","canonicalId":"concept:150-000-miles","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The speaker cites customers with over 150,000 miles who haven’t had problems yet. Mileage like this is often used as a practical indicator of whether a powertrain design can survive long-term use when paired with regular service.","simplifiedExplanation":"They mention some owners who have driven the truck for over 150,000 miles without major issues. That’s a good real-world sign that the setup can last if it’s maintained."}},{"startTime":694.3,"endTime":711.9,"type":"term","title":"oil changes","url":"/glossary/oil-changes","quote":"But, you got to do that. Maintenance is so important on these vehicles, especially oil changes. Anything with, you know, internal wet belts, if you're not changing that oil, that acid's going to break down those belts.","canonicalId":"term:oil-changes","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Oil changes are the scheduled replacement of engine oil to maintain lubrication and protect internal components. The speaker emphasizes that turbo engines and modern internal designs can be especially sensitive to oil breakdown, which can contribute to wear and mechanical issues.","simplifiedExplanation":"Oil changes keep the engine properly lubricated and clean. Skipping them can lead to faster wear and bigger problems later."}},{"startTime":699.8,"endTime":706.2,"type":"term","title":"internal wet belts","quote":"Maintenance is so important on these vehicles, especially oil changes. Anything with, you know, internal wet belts, if you're not changing that oil, that acid's going to break down those belts.","canonicalId":"term:internal-wet-belts","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Wet belts” usually refers to a belt system that runs in oil (as opposed to a dry belt). The speaker warns that if oil isn’t changed, oil breakdown products (“acid”) can degrade the belt material and contribute to later mechanical problems.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about a belt that lives inside the engine and runs in oil. If the oil gets old, it can turn acidic and damage that belt over time."}},{"startTime":744.4,"endTime":752.0,"type":"term","title":"horsepower","url":"/glossary/horsepower","quote":"It's supposed to be rated because of the displacement of the engine. It's a 310 horsepower. I tow a 18-foot boat with it.","canonicalId":"term:horsepower","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Horsepower is a measure of engine power output, which influences how well a vehicle can accelerate and maintain speed while towing. However, towing performance also depends heavily on torque, gearing, and transmission calibration.","simplifiedExplanation":"Horsepower is how much “pulling power” the engine can produce. It matters for towing, but the truck’s gearing and how it shifts are just as important for how it feels on the road."}},{"startTime":786.4,"endTime":805.7,"type":"term","title":"10-speed transmission","url":"/glossary/10-speed-transmission","quote":"When Shannon upgraded his old truck with a 6-speed transmission to a new one with a 10-speed transmission, he thought what he was pulling with his big snowmobile trailer...","canonicalId":"term:10-speed-transmission","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A 10-speed transmission adds even more ratios than an 8-speed, which can make towing feel smoother by matching engine RPM to load more precisely. The speaker also links the change to improved fuel economy, likely from better ratio selection."}},{"startTime":800.4,"endTime":805.7,"type":"term","title":"fuel economy","url":"/glossary/fuel-economy","quote":"But when he went to the new one, he says it was like night and day, and it's the same size engine, but that extra gearing just made it so much smoother, and the fuel economy even went up.","canonicalId":"term:fuel-economy","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Fuel economy is how efficiently the vehicle uses fuel, often expressed as MPG. Under towing, better transmission ratio selection can reduce engine strain and keep RPM closer to where the engine is most efficient."}},{"startTime":861.12,"endTime":864.0,"type":"term","title":"air conditioning system","url":"/glossary/air-conditioning-system","quote":"air conditioning system. It uses the factory condenser, a sand and 508 compressor, which is pretty standard, receiver dryer, and the evap, if you have ever seen those Mustang under dash units, similar to that, but it goes up behind the dashboard.","canonicalId":"term:air-conditioning-system","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The air conditioning (A/C) system is a closed-loop refrigeration setup that moves heat from inside the cabin to the outside. It relies on correct refrigerant charge and proper airflow through the evaporator to keep the system from freezing up.","simplifiedExplanation":"Your car’s A/C is basically a heat-pump. It needs the right amount of refrigerant and good airflow so it can cool the cabin without getting “ice cold” in the wrong place."}},{"startTime":953.8,"endTime":967.6,"type":"term","title":"temperature charts and pressure charts","url":"/glossary/temperature-charts-and-pressure-charts","quote":"You're going to have to, so you're going to look online and see there'll be temperature charts and pressure charts, and you can measure the high pressure side and the low pressure side, and it'll be different between one with an orifice tube and one with an expansion valve, I'm assuming because all these have an expansion valve.","canonicalId":"term:temperature-charts-and-pressure-charts","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Temperature and pressure charts are diagnostic references that show expected readings for a given A/C configuration. They’re especially important when comparing systems with different refrigerant metering methods (expansion valve vs orifice tube).","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about reference charts that tell you what gauge readings should look like. Using those charts helps you know whether your A/C is undercharged or behaving normally."}},{"startTime":960.1,"endTime":967.6,"type":"term","title":"high pressure side and the low pressure side","url":"/glossary/high-pressure-side-and-the-low-pressure-side","quote":"there'll be temperature charts and pressure charts, and you can measure the high pressure side and the low pressure side, and it'll be different between one with an orifice tube and one with an expansion valve, I'm assuming because all these have an expansion valve.","canonicalId":"term:high-pressure-side-and-the-low-pressure-side","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The A/C system is typically monitored on two gauge locations: the high side and the low side. Comparing both helps diagnose whether the issue is related to refrigerant charge, airflow, or metering behavior.","simplifiedExplanation":"A/C gauges usually read two sides: one for higher pressure and one for lower pressure. Checking both gives a better picture of what’s wrong than looking at just one reading."}},{"startTime":1121.2,"endTime":1127.0,"type":"term","title":"electronic ignition","url":"/glossary/electronic-ignition","quote":"Pretty standard, the electronic ignition, pretty standard stuff. When I go to start it, it kind of... almost diesels...","canonicalId":"term:electronic-ignition","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Electronic ignition replaces older points-style ignition with electronic components to control spark timing and improve reliability. If starting is rough, ignition timing, spark strength, and related maintenance (plugs/wires) are common suspects."}},{"startTime":1143.6,"endTime":1147.6,"type":"term","title":"oil pressure","url":"/glossary/oil-pressure","quote":"...until it builds oil pressure, and my oil pressure is good, it's about 50 PSI. The engine's nice...","canonicalId":"term:oil-pressure","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Oil pressure is the force of oil circulating through the engine’s lubrication system. Low or slow-to-build oil pressure can contribute to delayed hydraulic lifter operation and rough initial running after sitting.","simplifiedExplanation":"Oil pressure tells you how well the engine is pumping oil around. If it takes a while to build after sitting, some internal parts may not work smoothly for the first seconds."}},{"startTime":1174.2,"endTime":1178.2,"type":"part","title":"carburetor","url":"/glossary/carburetor","quote":"...that carburetor you have on that, just a little bit. So when you crank it, it's got to, it's got to fill it up.","canonicalId":"part:carburetor","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A carburetor mixes fuel and air for an engine using engine vacuum and fuel pressure. If the carburetor bowl loses fuel over time, starting can be delayed until the bowl refills.","simplifiedExplanation":"A carburetor is the part that blends fuel with air so the engine can start and run. If it loses fuel while the car sits, the engine may crank before it gets the right mixture."}},{"startTime":1212.3,"endTime":1216.9,"type":"term","title":"starts right up immediately","url":"/glossary/starts-right-up-immediately","quote":"...then plug the coil wire in, do the normal choke thing. And if it fires right up immediately, it's a loss of fuel out of that.","canonicalId":"term:starts-right-up-immediately","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.84,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Starts right up immediately” is used as a diagnostic indicator: if the engine fires quickly after the no-spark cranking procedure, it suggests the issue is fuel loss/leakage rather than ignition timing or other problems. The comparison is between normal starting and the controlled refilling test."}},{"startTime":1216.9,"endTime":1222.9,"type":"company","title":"Edelbrocks","url":"/glossary/edelbrocks","quote":"And those Edelbrocks, if you take the carburetor off after the engine's cooled down...","canonicalId":"company:edelbrocks","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Edelbrock is an aftermarket performance parts brand best known for carburetors and intake systems. The speaker is specifically discussing diagnosing fuel leakage on an Edelbrock carburetor.","simplifiedExplanation":"Edelbrock makes aftermarket parts like carburetors. Here, they’re talking about checking whether an Edelbrock carb is leaking fuel."}},{"startTime":1548.6,"endTime":1561.6,"type":"concept","title":"agreed value policy","url":"/glossary/agreed-value-policy","quote":"Berkeley One Classics ensured me with an agreed value policy. 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If something happens and the car is a total loss, you don’t have to argue about what it’s worth."}},{"startTime":1604.3,"endTime":1654.4,"type":"company","title":"car-part.com","url":"/glossary/car-part-com","quote":"When you need parts for your car, finding them is half the battle and we have a great source for you to find those parts you need at great prices... check out car-part.com.","canonicalId":"company:car-part-com","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Car-part.com is an online marketplace for used auto parts, connecting you with recyclers across North America. The key value is broad inventory (including older vehicles) and the ability to search by fitment so you can find compatible parts faster.","simplifiedExplanation":"Car-part.com helps you find used car parts online. Instead of calling around, you can search and compare options from recyclers, often with compatibility info so you get the right fit."}},{"startTime":1634.7,"endTime":1639.4,"type":"concept","title":"fitment","url":"/glossary/fitment","quote":"We even let you know what parts from other models and years fit your car. Many recyclers supply pictures of their parts too.","canonicalId":"concept:fitment","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Fitment is whether a part from a specific vehicle (make/model/year) will physically and functionally work on your car. 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Replace or upgrade your damaged or plain steel factory wheels with new OEM looking road ready wheels.","canonicalId":"company:road-ready-wheels-6d36d804-3f4d-4c6f-8eac-b2946a5389cb","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Road Ready Wheels is a wheel retailer focused on affordable wheels that look like OEM (factory) options. The episode positions it as a way to replace damaged or plain steel wheels, including for winter-tire setups.","simplifiedExplanation":"Road Ready Wheels sells replacement wheels at lower prices than dealers. They’re aimed at people who want a factory-like look and a practical option for things like winter tires."}},{"startTime":1666.5,"endTime":1671.3,"type":"term","title":"OEM","url":"/glossary/oem","quote":"Replace or upgrade your damaged or plain steel factory wheels with new OEM looking road ready wheels.","canonicalId":"term:oem","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"OEM stands for “original equipment manufacturer,” meaning parts that match what the car came with from the factory. 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