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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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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

Under The Hood Has Gone Back In Time Talking Cars

1. Can I disable my Eco Mode on my Honda Odyssey.  2. When should I change my engine oil? 3. Why does my Lexus LS430 Transmission jerk? 4. 1984 Nissan 300ZX Storing A Car. 5. How do I upgrade brakes on my Classic 1962 Buick Skylark Car.  6. 1987 Ford Bronco getting it out of storage. 7. How can I fix my 2006 Hyundai Tucson Air Bag Light? 8.How can I bypass my car security no start. Nissan XTerra.  9. How can I disable my Dodge Dakota Air Bag? 10. Storing A Car Using ZDDP Additive and Oils. 11. Multiple recalls on Chrysler Air Bags. 12. Why do my Thermostats keep failing on my Dodge? 13. Honda Air Bag Recalls. 14. Why did my Chevy GMC Duramax Key Fob fail?

S33E1889 Sep 29, 2022 47 min

Finally A Way To Keep Out Mice and Stop Rust

Hang on until the end of the podcast where we talk to NHOU and tell you how to keep mice and rodents and Rust away from your car! How can I fix my ABS problem on my 2008 Dodge Caravan? Why does my 1991 Chevy Suburban stall while driving. Can I keep my flex fuel in my 2008 Tahoe and use e85 if I do a 6.0 swap. What kind of car cover and charger should I use when storing my Camaro? How to disable AFM and Displacement On Demand on a Chevy Suburban. Should I do a LS Swap or use a 383 Stroker in my 1981 GMC Truck? Why does my 1998 Buick Century stall when hot?

S33E1888 Sep 25, 2022 56 min

How Many Struts Could a F150 Chuck if a F150 Could Chuck Struts?

1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hard to start. 2018 Ford F150 Keeps Losing Struts. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquise Intake Manifold Leaks. 2017 F250 Ford with Intake Valve Issues. Should I Fix it? 2010 Caravan Hard Start Cold. Could it be a TIPM? How to keep a used car longer. 2019 GMC Terrain with Collision Damage. 2017 Nissan Altima Low Power. 

S33E1887 Sep 23, 2022 58 min

Nobody Likes A Leaky Exhaust Manifold So Dorman Has A Fix

Check out the end of the podcast where we talk to two of Dorman Products finest and hear how they are making leaking exhaust manifolds a thing of the past. 1. Why does my 1994 Toyota 4-Runner have low engine power with a 22R. 2. Why does my1986 Ford Ranger Manual Transmission not shift gears. 3. Why does my 2005 Ford Escape lose coolant from everywhere. 4. Should I use Ethanol fuel in my 2007 Porsche 911 or not? 5. Talking cars and convertible trucks.

S33E1886 Sep 19, 2022 54 min

This Is Why We Love Our Listeners

Why does my heat and cold not change temp on one side of my Lincoln? How can I replace my Chevette car radio? A listener makes a generous donation to UTI and Children's Miracle Network.  How can I replace my worn out Chevy Truck seat cushion? How to fix an ac system that has been open for a long time. Fully Charged Electric Vehicle Conference. Electric Vehicle possibilities. 

S33E1885 Sep 14, 2022 71 min

Every One Of This Companies Cars Since 2005 Under One Recall

Why don't my car radio lights work? Can Coil Packs and a engine mis cause a bad Catalytic Convertor?  Why does my motorhome on a Ford Chassis run bad? Why does my Ford Escape Misfire and run bad? Why does my 2000 Impala LTZ wear out tires and struts so fast? Why do my Chevy Truck Driving Lights burn out all the time? What is Steering Assist? Can KSeal fix my head gasket leak?

S33E1884 Sep 11, 2022 45 min

I Want To Buy An Electric Car What Should I Know?

2001 Pontiac Aztec why is my Air Bag Light on FIXED! 2005 Silverado Air Bag Light on. How to keep a car on the road longer 2006 Honda Accord. How to clean a rusty motorcycle gas tank? I want to buy an Electric Car what do I need to know? 2014 Dodge Durango Lifter or Injector noise? Using Oil System Cleaner in a Equinox. 2009 Chevy Silverado Engine tick. 

S33E1883 Sep 07, 2022 51 min

How To Buy A Car Code Scanner For Home Use and Appex is Coming!

1986 Ford F350 6.9 Diesel Hard why does it start hard when cold? Can or should I use E30 Ethanol in my Toyota TRD Supercharged engine? Should I disable my Active Fuel Management on my Chevy? Why do my door locks on my Chevy Truck move by themselves? 1962 Chrysler Custom 880 head gasket coolant loss help. 2001 Chevy truck what type of engine oil to use. Buying a scanner for home use. Alltell or other. 2012 Ram truck uses oil. What type to use.  Jason wins a Hoodie! We talk to Aapex The guys running the big Automotive Products Show in Vegas. Lots of cool stuff coming this year. The one source for everything automotive at one show.  

S32E1882 Sep 05, 2022 55 min

Which Fuel Would You Choose Gas Electric or Propane

1976 Mercedes Garage Find and ready for the road. Maybe. 2012 Ford Escape cranks a long time before starting. 2000 Chevy Silverado runs on propane. 2018 Chevy Colorado tire wear and size. A Ford Mustang engine on a sprayer question. 2010 Chrysler Town and Country EGR Codes. 2022 Nissan Rouge Dim Dash LIghts.

S33E1881 Aug 31, 2022 62 min

1987 Nissan 300ZX What's Your Favorite Car Of The Past?

2006 Chevy Suburban Remanufactured Engine. 1997 Ford Range can I use E15? Is it dangerous? 1999 S10 Truck with AC charge issues. 1987 Nissan 300ZX has high fuel pressure. 2014 Ford Escape why is the radio dead? 2017 Nissan Rouge CVT Transmission problems. 2015 Honda Odyssey  Timing belt fell off. 2000 S-10 Truck no fuel gauge. 2017 Buick Enclave Engine Temp. 2000 Chevy truck what kind of mileage should I get?

S33E1880 Aug 29, 2022 47 min

How To Make A Truck Last Longer

1. How can I get my Toyota Tundra to last longer? 2. Help! I may have locked up my Town and Country engine. 3. My gas tank wont fill fast it keeps clicking off. How do I fix it? 4. What type of oil replaces Dexos? 5. AVR Radio Network driving in mountains check engine lamp comes on. 6. Why won't my 2016 Tundra sense a trailer connected? 7. My car security light comes on and the car shuts down. Kia Amante.

S1879E33 Aug 24, 2022 58 min

A Farting Gas Talk Is Never Any Good

1. Cam Phaser or something else on my F150 Ford? 2. How do I remove a broken bolt on an engine? 3.Why is my dash gauge fluctuating on my Silverado truck? 4. Why is my gas tank farting on my fusion? 5. How to fix a broken speedometer on a Ram Truck. 6. Why does my battery die when car is parked for two weeks? 7. How do I find parts for my 2015 Duramax Engine?

S33E1878 Aug 21, 2022 47 min

When Was The Last Time You Saw A 1956 TBird?

2002 Ford F150 Pops and Bangs on acceleration. 2008 Caravan with the 4.0 has codes and a possible bad FICM. 2010 Ford F150 O2 Sensor Codes.  1956 Ford TBird Overcharging. 2001 Ford F150 Stalls at low speeds. 2001 Ram 2500 5.7 failing cam sensor. 2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Evap codes. Not a Chrysler (:

S33E1876 Aug 14, 2022 47 min