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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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Best of Christmas Show 2022 PT2

Best of Under The Hood 2022 Merry Christmas week 2022. 

S33E1915 Dec 28, 2022 45 min

Christmas Best of Show PT1

Best of Under The Hood Chriistmas 2022 Merry Christmas from all of us to you.

S33E1914 Dec 25, 2022 43 min

A Free Public Pool and Electricity You Choose The Outcome

Why does my starter keep cranking? 1966 Buick Skylark burns oil Why does my alarm go off by itself. 2012 Ram Why does my heater not work? 2000 Ford F150 F150 Coyote Engine misfire The Tesla Pee Pool coming to a supercharger near you.  

S33E1913 Dec 21, 2022 59 min

The Salt Monster Has Come To Eat Our Cars

What happens when you put two different size tires on your modern car or truck? Why does my engine burn oil? How can I find new wheels for my car? Why is my 2012 Chrysler Town and Country van dying? Why does my 4x4 not work on my 2007 Ram 1500?

S33E1912 Dec 18, 2022 46 min

Fuel Mileage Oil Types Radio Questions and More

1.2019 Ford F150 with a Canada Speedometer wants to switch to US. 2. 2018 GMC Why is my Low Coolant Light on.  3. 2015 Lincoln MKC with block crack. 4. 1999 Suburban engine misfire. 5. What oil should I use in my 1936 Chevy? 6. My radio failed in my KIA Optima. 7. 2021 Ram V6 gets bad mileage. Is it normal?

S33E1911 Dec 14, 2022 62 min

Cars Catching Fire By Themselves And They're Not Electric

1,When a transmission gets real hot what damage can it cause? Chevy Truck. 2, What is causing my Toyota Tacoma Rear ABS Codes. 3. A 2002 F250 Diesel caught fire by itself. Possibly a brake recall. 4. Should I buy a Ford with a 5.4 engine? Expedition. 5. A Battery Drain success story we answered the question earlier. 6. A 2008 Lexus SC430 with radio noise.  7. 1999 Ford Explorer Hard start. Fuel pressure regulator. 

S33E1910 Dec 11, 2022 46 min

Should I Cover Grill In The Winter?

Does my truck have a engine misfire or transmission problem? Why does my starter keep cranking on my 66 T-Bird? Should I use a radiator cover (cold front) on my truck? Do you think my rear wheel bearings on my Suburban are bad? Swapping LS engines between years. Fixing AFM. Trans shifting issues in a 1994 F150. A Dodge Power Wagon from the 1960s with a rusty tank. 2012 Ford F150 Start Up Rattle. 2006 Silverado Trans Shift issue. 

S33E1909 Dec 07, 2022 52 min

Winter Rust Attacking Our Cars and Trucks Blaster To The Rescue

We talk to Blaster on the podcast today about ways to stop, prevent, and fix rust and loosen almost anything. Why does my 2004 Subaru start hard when cold? Why does my Honda Accord have so many warning lights on when cold? Why does my 1987 Buick Grand National eat so many new fuel pumps? I need more battery power for my Ford Truck. After engine replacement my Ford Focus engine wont idle. 2012 Ram Grill Shutters broken? 2002 Dodge Dakota Idle Flair.

S33E1908 Dec 04, 2022 56 min

The Best of Under The Hood Ep2 Thanksgiving 2022

The Best of Under The Hood Ep2 Thanksgiving 2022

S33E1907 Nov 30, 2022 50 min

Best of Under The Hood EP1 Thanksgiving 2022

The best of Under The Hood EP 1 Thanksgiving 2022

S33E1906 Nov 26, 2022 42 min

Warming Up A Cold Car Or Not

How long should I warm up my new car? Do I need a new engine or is it a scam? Is my car a collector car or not? 1996 Toyota Previa Supercharged van.  Warming up and EV battery car. A 1991 Volvo with a custom V8 E.Vs in cold weather. How do they run?

S33E1905 Nov 24, 2022 47 min

What To Do When Key Fob is Not Detected

2007 GMC goes into Limp Mode ABS and Trac Light on repeat failure. Is your Fuel Tank Half Full or Half Empty? 1999 Ford Ranger Rich and Lean at same time. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Key Fob not detected. Where to find hard to find parts. Finding a battery drain.

S33E1904 Nov 20, 2022 46 min

Should You Install A Engine Block Heater?

1. My new battery goes dead in a few hours. Will my car catch fire? 2. My 2009 Kia Door Dash Car has low power. 3. My fuel gauge on my Tahoe move around a lot.  4. A shop broke my lug nut studs and the wheels are noisy now. 5. Should I buy a Engine Block Heater? 6. 2008 Toyota Tundra Air Injection Light On. 7. 2006 Dodge 3.4 Ton Abs and Brake Lights are on. 8. Impala Heater Motors and Brake Dust. 9. Battery Block Heater Remote Switches. 

S33E1903 Nov 16, 2022 65 min

What Else Should I Replace When Changing My Timing Belt?

1. Why do I have a vibration in my truck? 2. What do I need to replace when changing a Timing Belt? 3. Help! I melted my Shifter Cable on my Ford F150. 4. Why does my battery charging light glow dimly? Toyota.  5. Why does my engine fan blow so loud and fast on my Ford F150? 6. Why do my Tundra Door Locks not work? 7. My Ford F150 shakes like a diesel. Cam Phasers? Yes or no?

S33E1902 Nov 13, 2022 46 min

Does Your Car Have A Car Wash Mode?

1. 2006 Infinity Gauges. 2, 2005 F350 Diesel Oil Leak.  3. 2001 Toyota Tacoma EGR Valve.  4. 2000 Ford Crown Vic wont start.  5. 2012 Jeep Liberty Trailer Hitch fix. 6. 2006 Pontiac Montana Van Security System. 7. 2000 Silverado Propane. 8. 2015 Dually Duramax Truck. 9. 1985 K20 GMC Manual Transmission, 10. 2015 GMC Terrain. 11. 2001 Toyota Tundra Brake problems. 

S33E1901 Nov 09, 2022 66 min

If You Own A Car It Pays To Have A Spare Key

2007 GMC Safari ABS Brakes 2000 Ford F150 Issues 2005 Jimmy 253K miles 2004 Jetta Get and extra key 2007 Chevy Colorado How-to

S33E1900 Nov 08, 2022 46 min

When Was The Last Time You Checked Your Timing Belt

Used Car Title issue. How can I fix my air bag light on my Silverado? Why is my Seat Belt Buckle too short? How do I fix my Infinity Suspension? My Timing Belt fell off. Now what do I do? My transmission cooler line fell off and the trans slips.

S33E1899 Nov 04, 2022 54 min

Why Is My Gas Mileage So Low?

1. Why is my fuel mileage so low in my Chevy Truck? 2. Why do all of my cylinders miss on my Subaru? 3. Why is my seat belt buckle so short on my Colorado? 4. How can I fix a coolant leak on a heater core of my Pontiac Torrent? 5. Buying a first car for my 16 year old help. 6. How can I fix a frost plug leak behind my Transmission of my Dodge van?

S33E1898 Oct 31, 2022 47 min

How Good Is The Car I'm Buying?

I want to buy a 2009 Ford Mustang GT 5 speed. 2019 GMC Canyon Diesel Fuel Rail Code. 1998 Nissan Maxima car trouble. Randy Winner is the Hoodie Winner! 2006 Chevy Blazer trouble. 2013 Toyota Tundra grinding noise. 1999 Dodge Dakota Whistles while it works. 

S33E1897 Oct 26, 2022 46 min

Do You Have Squeaky Belts - Well Maybe Not For Long

Stay tuned at the end of the podcast when MIchelin talks to us about belts and tensioners that don't squeak.  1. A 2008 Hyundai Elantra still runs strong with 280k miles.  2. 2002 Honda CR-V should the timing chain be replaced? 3. 2019 Lexes what kind of oil do you recommend? 4. 2000 Ford F250 Glow Plugs. 5. 2011 Ford Edge. 6. 2001 Honda Accord. 

S33E1896 Oct 23, 2022 53 min

A Gift Of A Super Nice Van with 2500 Miles Is Always Welcome

Why does my 2004 Honda Element have Electrical power loss? Why wont the codes clear on my van? What leaks on my 2000 Silverado AC system? 1994 GMC Sierra crank no start. Why do my rear door locks quit working on my 2008 Impala? A gift of a 2012 GMC Savana Van with super low miles. 2010 GMC Yukon no ac. How do I find a coolant leak on my F150? When to use High Mileage Oil?|

S33E1895 Oct 19, 2022 83 min

The Dangers Of Electric Cars

How to fix a common shorted wiring problem on a 2002 GMC Duramax truck. I want to upgrade my 383 stroker powered Chevy truck rear end. Why won't my For Focus accelerate? Why does my 2005 Tahoe AC leak and how do I fix it? My 2020 Toyota Tundra has electrical issues.  Why does my 2010 Honda van battery go dead?

S33E1894 Oct 16, 2022 45 min

Why Are Gas Prices So Out Of Sorts

Why do my brakes on my 2021 Ford Escape Squeak after a recall? Why does my Ford Fusion have electric throttle codes? When should I change the engine oil in my 2015 Chevy Duramax Truck? Why does my 1970 Formula Firebird engine cut out only when the Instrument panel fuse in in place?

S33E1892 Oct 08, 2022 47 min

When Do I Start Using High Mileage Oil In My Car or Truck?

Why does my 2004 Suburban Transmission slip? How can I fix it? Why does my Ford Flex have Gas Pedal Lag? it's not safe. Why does my GMC go into 4x4 Low by itself? My Subaru has a banana in the tailpipe or at least it feels that way. When do I start using High Mileage Engine Oil and what is it? Why does my Chevy Scottsdale 454 Transmission slip? Why does my 2011 Ford F150 Trans slip? Lots of slipping transmission here. When was the last time you serviced your transmission? 

S33E1891 Oct 05, 2022 68 min

Don't Fall For Gimmick Gas Saving Devices That Don't Work

1. How do I fix My 2015 Jeep Cooling Fans? Do they work? 2. How can I stop Vapor Lock on a 1951 Chevy? 3. Do Hydrogen Fuel kits for cars really work?  4. How do I add Cruise Control to a truck or car? 1987 Chevy Truck. 5. Why wont my truck come out of park? 6. Why does my car only start with jumper cables? 1995 Mustang Ford. 

S33E1890 Oct 02, 2022 47 min