Glossary / General

rust

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Too Afraid to Ask

Rust is when metal turns reddish-brown and weakens because it’s been wet for a long time. It can damage parts of the car.

Technical Definition

Rust is the oxidation of metal when exposed to moisture and oxygen, leading to corrosion that can weaken structural components.

Hear It Discussed

"even my father's CS was a nice thing to go about the place and it was just pretty gutless [1667.0s] so I think that's a very desirable car I also think that if the condition is and they can be..."
Which 1970s sports cars are the best buys? #313 The Intercooler 27:47

"Of course, they took this picture because they didn't want to see the rust through on the fenders."
Navigating Tariff Turmoil and the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Review In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 17:21

"It's coming in my radio and some mechanic said, no, no, that's rust. Well it could be rust."
#2643: Breaking-in the Brakes The Best of Car Talk 11:01

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Episodes Mentioning "rust"

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