Under The Hood show

Under The Hood show

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A fun Call-in show blending entertainment and car news with repair advice. The Motor Medics keep you entertained and help you understand your cars and trucks. Airing on over 225 stations across America since 1990 we are America's Largest car talk show. BestAutomotivePodcast2025

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If Your Brakes Are Stuck You're Going Nowhere Fast

Why does my 2015 Ford F150 Misfire?  Why does my Toyota Tacoma Parking Brake stick? Ford Custom Theft Recovery and Jeep Trans Shift Why does my KIA Soul have a high idle? My 2004 Caddy has a loud blower motor Why does my KIA Sportage have a dead battery? Subaru Head Gasket repairs  1987 Jeep Cherokee finding used parts Chevy Silverado engine start up noise 2004 Envoy Check Engine light.

S33E1940 Mar 26, 2023 46 min

Cars Boats and Auto Repairs Lets Help Save On Them

My Honda Civic has had more than one head gasket failure. Why do my cooling fans stay on? Pontiac Vibe. My engine ran low on oil. Is it dead? Mazda MPV. My Caddy overheats. Engine Troubles. My 2001 Jeep Wrangler Head cracked. What can I do? my 1992 Glastron boat has low power under full acceleration. 

S33E1939 Mar 22, 2023 50 min

How Long Can A Car Go Without An Oil Change?

My 2005 BMW has a wiper delay problem. What happens to my car when I put the wrong fluid in the oil? Why do my brakes fade on my Ford F150 Truck? How long is too long between engine oil changes? When my dome lamp burns out my car wont start. Honda Fit.

S33E1938 Mar 19, 2023 48 min

Can You Stop A Car From Rusting?

How do I fix an ABS light on an Accord? Does my 2019 Chevy Tahoe have warranty left? Is my Turbo bad on my Eco boost Ford F150? NATT Batt Battery Convention Why does my 2002 F250 V10 not start after refueling?  Why does my 2018 Ram Truck have no heat?  Battery Recycling for EV cars Ethanol and Fuel Mileage why can it be better. Why does my 2003 Chevy not shift?

S33E1937 Mar 15, 2023 65 min

Is My Car Mechanic Giving Me Bad Advice?

What Engine Oil Weight do I use in my 1999 Chevy Suburban? Why does my 1996 Silverado drop out of Overdrive? Why does my 2012 Jeep get hot when I drive it hard? Why do my Chevy Trax Cooling Fans stay running? Do I really need ball joints on my Trailblazer? How do I remove stuck Spark Plug Boots? How do I pass a Smog Test in California? Does my Ram Truck have a bad cam or bad oil filter?  Does my Toyota Tacoma have bad Catalytic Convertors?

S33E1936 Mar 12, 2023 47 min

A Stolen 1967 Mustang Retrieved From The Car Bandits

1967 Ford Mustang Convertible stolen. Berkley One Classics help. Nissan HVAC Fix  Electric Cars are everywhere! 2008 Chevy Cobalt hard engine start when warm 1950 Ford Flathead no oil pressure Toyota Camry why does throttle lag electric throttle   Honda CR-V AC compressor repair Why does my car start by itself Buick Enclave 2008 Ford F350 Brake Control not working no gain  1968 Chevy Camaro LS Conversion with GTO engine no cruise control  Which Chevy Truck would you buy?

S33E1935 Mar 08, 2023 49 min

You Did What To Your Car? Broken Car Parts

Start Stop Tech and how to use it  Explorer timing chains how good are the engines  2018 Cadillac AFM Disable or not  2003 Pontiac Grand Prix dies without warning 2018 Chevy Duramax Truck free emissions system DEF repairs  2013 Ford F150 Why does my engine misfire? 2016 Nissan Rouge Heater controls stop working when mp3 plugged in

S33E1934 Mar 05, 2023 48 min

Best of Under The Hood Pt 1

Thanks for listening to the show! Here is a best of pt. 1 

S33E1932 Feb 26, 2023 40 min

Are You A Safe Driver and Tower?

Why do my intake gaskets leak? running lean 2001 Buick LeSabre Ford Lightning Stop Ship Order Recall. What do you do if you bought one? An update on the story of the burn in the shop Why does my Town Car Run Rough? 1997 Lincoln Should I put a LS in my Ram Truck? 1982 Ram D150

S33E1931 Feb 22, 2023 52 min

Is Your Car Easy To Steal? It May Be If It's A Kia

Kia Recall for ignition switches that have no theft transponder - How do I change my battery? 2012 Lexus  Why does my car run lean? 2004 Toyota Camry Why does my Subaru use coolant? Head gasket? 2019 Subaru Catalytic Convertor Theft Prevention and after theft Why does my oil dipstick fall out? 1991 Toyota Truck What fluids should I flush on my car? 2006 Mercury Grand Marquise Why did my Jeep roll when in park? 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee

S33E1930 Feb 20, 2023 47 min

Should I Repair My Car?

Should I Flush My Transmission? 2012 Ford F150 Why does my Car hesitate after starting? 2005 Toyota Highlander Why does my truck ping during acceleration? 8.1 Chevy 3500 Truck Why does my truck misfire? 2018 Ford F150 The Curt Eco Trailer Brake Controller Why is my truck hard to start when hot? 2020 F350 7.3

S33E1929 Feb 15, 2023 63 min

Who Is Going To Fix My Car?

How do I relearn My Idle Speed? 2000 Dodge Durango Why is my Service 4x4 Light on? 2006 Colorado Why Can't I turn my ignition key? 2006 Toyota Highlander Why does my car overheat? 2006 Mini Cooper What should I check on a used car purchase? Jeep Wrangler Why does my car hatch open by itself? 2020 Ford Explorer Why does my car radio change channels on its own? 2018 Jeep What do these codes mean? Kia Purge Valve Why does my truck stall in gear only?  1996 Ford Ranger

S33E1926 Feb 12, 2023 47 min

What Should I Check When I Buy A Used Car?

2002 Tahoe Switch Dead battery in my 2004 Subaru  Just bought a 2008 Acura and it dies 2014 GMC Acadia why does my mirror and window not work with headlights on? Escape with misfire 1957 Chevy 283 or 265 heads What do we do on Under The Hood? Durango bad gas tank valve or not Toyota 4Runner why does my car keep cranking by itself?

S1927E33 Feb 08, 2023 63 min

Why Can't I Turn Off My Car?

Opening talk 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Hard to fill with gas Chevy Malibu why does my car not shut off? 2017 Subaru Warning lights The Reese Remote Trailer Brake Control not an ad or partner 2008 Impala Ignition switch not working Ice Storms and car issues

S33E1926 Feb 06, 2023 46 min

Best of Under The Hood Pt 2

Here is the best of Under The Hood Pt 2

S33E1933 Feb 01, 2023 52 min

My Driveshaft Ripped In Half and Took Out My Differentials

Why does my 2007 Honda Ridgeline misfire? Valves or not? Why did my driveshaft come off and my Differentials both Break? Wrong Size Tires Why does my Ford F250 Diesel engine die when Wipers are turned on? Why does my 2020 Subaru Legacy not warm up after it overheated? UTI.edu Universal Technical Institute and a Hoodie Winner Dale King. Did I overfill my 2020 Jeep Wrangler Differential? Jeep Eco Diesel Should I flush my GMC Duramax Allison Transmission? Thank you shout-outs to listeners Why does my 2011 Ford F150 not crank? Starter, Security System? Does my 2017 Chevy Suburban need a Camshaft Variation Relearn?

S33E1925 Feb 01, 2023 68 min

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S33E1924 Jan 29, 2023 47 min

You Can Balance A Square Car Tire

- Is the wheel or tire bad? - Replacing Heater knobs - Dorman Products Replacing Instrument Clusters - Bad Tire Pressure Sensors - Ford Fiesta Turn Signals wont work - Jeep long wait for shift when cold - Installing a Remanufactured engine tips Toyota Tacoma - Hyundai Tucson Burning Oil and blown up - What type of engine oil to use

S33E1923 Jan 25, 2023 53 min

Join The Shop Squad NGK Wants You!

Opening with automotive news - Jeep Liberty Seat Belts wont release - Low fuel pressure on a Ford - P0420 Bad Cats or not? - Ford Escape Trans Pump Broken - Ford Escape Turbo noise - How to find a Exhaust leak cold - What is Auto Start Stop?

S33E1922 Jan 22, 2023 58 min

LS Swaps Mice Eating Cars and Car Questions Galore

1.My cam sensor has failed. How do I fix it?  2. When I install a flat bed what do I do about my radar sensors? 3. How do I add cruise to a vehicle? 4. 1971 Chevy NOVA LS Swap stuck injectors. 5. Why is my battery draining on my Lincoln? 6. Why does my Hyundai have a idle problem? No codes. 7. 1988 Jeep Comanche distributor.  8. Why does my Dakota truck randomly die? 9. Why don't I have good heat in my Dodge truck? 10. Help with a 2017 Nissan CVT Trans Cheap repair.

S33E1921 Jan 18, 2023 62 min

What Kind Of Fuel Mileage Should My Car or Truck Get?

1. How do I install a distributor? 2. What kind of mileage should my 202 F150 Diesel Get? 3. Should I flush my Honda trans or not?  4. Can I use Ethanol in my new car? 5. Does my truck have a key security issue? No crank. 6. When should I think about glow plugs on a diesel truck? 7. Running flex fuel ethanol in my 1967 Suburban... With LS Engine.

S33E1920 Jan 15, 2023 47 min

Don't Mess Around With Exhaust Gasses in the Car!

1. My 1995 GMC Yukon overheated when it was below zero but now is ok. What happened? 2. My 2012 Honda CR-V ran low on oil. Did I damage the engine? 3. 1996 Jeep bogs down. It doesn't miss but loses power. 4. Why does my Toyota Camry misfire on cold start only? 5. 2022 KIA gives us headaches while driving. The dealer says its ok, but we all get sick every time. 6. Why does my 2002 Chevy Express van go into low power mode? I can't find parts. 7. Does my 2004 Chevy Tahoe need a timing chain? 8. Why does my 2010 Chevy Impala have a power steering whine?

S33E1919 Jan 11, 2023 57 min

And Then There Was One. Where are Chris and Shannon?

Shannon is away in sunny Florida and Chris is snowbound. Russ takes the wheel a little lonely. Will he make it? 1. Why does my 1995 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 have a clunk from the rear end while in 4-wheel drive? 2.Why does my 1995 Chevy Truck die while running then I have to put the gas pedal to the floor to start it? 3. My 2003 Dodge Durango has a broken blower motor. I have replaced the blower and resistor several times. How do I fix it? 4. Should I use Oil Additives in my car? I am in Canada. 5. Ford Escape escapes us. 6.Why is my 2005 F250 Ford Truck stuck in low 4-wheel drive? 7. Are my head gaskets bad on my 2000 Jeep Liberty? Coolant leaks from the exhaust.

S33E1918 Jan 08, 2023 46 min

Keep That Battery Charged

Did the deep freeze effect your car? We have sub-zero temps all the way down to the deep south. 

S33E1917 Jan 04, 2023 56 min

Sub Zero Temps Kill Cars

Were back! Well, everyone but Russ. 

S33E1916 Jan 02, 2023 47 min