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Under The Hood show
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
Episodes
Under The Hood showHow Long Will The UAW Strike Last and Will It Effect You?
Can you make a 4x4 from a 4x2 Trailblazer? Replacing brake hoses on a S10 Blazer What is wrong with my start stop mode F150? What does a cam sensor do? No…
Under The Hood showShould I Sell My Gas Truck Before Electrics Make The Value Go Down?
Why does my Ford Truck stumble at idle speeds? 2001 F150 Why does my rear wiper motor stay on? 2001 Isuzu Rodeo? Why does my car front end squeak? 2014 Mazda 3…
Under The Hood showShould I Use Cruise Control In The Winter on Wet Roads?
Why does my car make noise only when it's raining? 2016 Ford Escape 1959 and 1987 Chevy El Caminos one overheats and other has a leaking carburetor. How to fix…
Under The Hood showWhen Should I Change My Oil For The First Time
Why does my Subaru engine knock? How do I fix detonation on my Subaru? Why are my spark plugs burnt off on my Ford Mustang? Which Tow Package should I Buy on a…
Under The Hood showHow Much Can I Tow With My Truck Tow Package
How much can I tow with my truck? We hear this a lot. Which gear ratio should I buy with my truck towing package? You need to know these things before you tow…
Under The Hood showThe Most Deaths By Car Model On The Road Today
Where is a fuel filter on a 2001 Silverado? Custom Car builders The Most deaths per million cars by make on the road today. 2019 Dodge Truck Emotional Seat…
Under The Hood showHow To Get Better Fuel Mileage - There Is A Way
2009 Toyota Tacoma codes and mis 2013 Ram HVAC How to fix dash vents. 2005 Caravan why does my van stumble when it shifts? 2023 Chevy Van How to fix dash vents…
Under The Hood showHow To Start A Car That Has Sat For Years
Why does my Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel engine surge? 2014 Mustang why does my car have engine codes and is it covered? 2012 GMC Yukon hesitates and has noise after…
Under The Hood showMy Car May Be Possesed
2008 Town and Country van is possessed and has a mind of its own. 1986 Ford F150 dies after it starts up. Why does my Chevy Traverse have corrosion on the hood…
Under The Hood showOverheating Transmissions Get Us Hot Under The Collar
2011 Ram 5500 Why does my trans overheat? 1996 BMW 840 Fuel pump blows fuses. 2016 Ram using ZDDP additive. 1996 S-10 truck transmission shifts early. 2013…
Under The Hood showWhat Is A Berkley One Classic - We Tell You On This Episode
Stay tuned at the end of the podcast where we talk to Berkley One Classics. We'll fill you in on all the details you have asked about. Why does my 4x4 shifter…
Under The Hood showAre You A Safe Driver?
1. 1988 Jeep Comanche Truck no start when hot 2. 2018 Honda CR-V warning lights flash is it fuel injectors? 3. 2010 Silverado Cam failures and AFM on LS…
Under The Hood showYou Have The Right To Repair Your Car
1. 2004 Chevy Tahoe Bent Radiator replacement. 2. 2015 Silverado why is the paint coming off? 3. 2014 Toyota Corolla runs rough at cold start 4. 1994 Chevy…
Under The Hood showFinding Intermittent Car Problems
Why is my Service 4x4 light lit on my Suburban? No spark from my 1994 F150 How do I find an intermittent problem on my car? Buick Lacross. Swapping engines in…
Under The Hood showWhat Do You Do When You Cant' Find Car Parts
2019 Ford F150 finding an #Exhaustleak. Why does my 2005 Trailblazer overheat? Why won't my Honda Odyssey start? Replacing air suspension compressor on a car…
Under The Hood showWhat Does A Tesla Battery Cost? A Lot
Help! My Tesla Model S Needs a Battery @RichRebuilds may be able to help Why does my #airsuspension drag on my Town Car? Why is my engine running rough? 2018…
Under The Hood showWhy Is My Air Conditioning Too Cold? Is That A Thing
Should I use Synthetic Blend oil or Full Synthetic oil in my car? 2018 Ford Focus Why does my transmission shift up and down at the wrong times? Kia Sedona Why…
Under The Hood showHow To Pick A Extended Car Warranty
2014 Kia How to pick a good extended vehicle warranty. 2014 Buick Regal how to keep a car going longer. Old car and maintenance times What kind of oil stop…
Under The Hood showWhy Is My Car AC Not Cold Enough?
2006 Ram 1500 Acceleration issues from Transmission 2015 My A/C system is not cold enough Toyota Sienna 2016 Town and Country wont crank with key fob 1983…
Under The Hood showIs It My Turbo Or Me That Lags
Turbo Lag or engine failure What is the best selling car of 2023? Why does my Ford AC turn on by itself? 2018 Ford Edge turbo lag AC in UPS Trucks
Under The Hood showWhen Was The Last Time You Checked Your Belts and Hoses?
We talk to Gates about how things have changed and where the future is going. How hard is it to change struts on a truck? 2014 Acadia AC leaks Exhaust noise on…
Under The Hood showThe White OJ Lookalike 1994 Bronco Passes The Smog Test Finally
KSeal worked in his motorhome. 2006 Vibe, when to maintain it. Misfire in a Caddy ESV and how to find it 2016 Dodge Dart where does the cleaned out stuff go?…
Under The Hood showIs An Old Police Car A Good Car To Buy?
Why does my 2016 Ford F350 Shift bad? Did my timing belt break on my old Toyota after decades without a change? 2001 Ford Ranger why does it misfire? Is a old…
Under The Hood showHow To Start A Car In Storage For 30 Years
The Corvette Classic. Smack talk on Shannon How to fix a engine misfire Ford Explorer How to fix my ABS and Trac light on 2007 Chevy Impala How to fix a no…
Under The Hood showRuss Shannon and Chris Go Head To Head In A Corvette Race
The guys went head-to-head last night in a 60-foot race. The Black Hills Corvette Classic Quick 60. Listen in as we tell you who laid down the best times. How…
Under The Hood showHow Long Do Diesel Trucks Last?
Using ZDDP Oil Additive in a Chrysler Pacifica 2010 Caddy SRX Computer PCM Replacement How to Program Security How long will a Duramax Diesel and Allison…
Under The Hood showWhat The Heck Is ZDDP and Why Is It Important?
1977 Dodge Charger should I use ZDDD in the oil? The new Model A Flying Car will it take off? Should ZDDP be used in the oil of new cars? How to fix power…
Under The Hood showWhat Is The Best Classic Car Insurance Company?
1969 Mustang Mach 1 carb full of sludge ethanol conversion 2017 Ford Edge is it a transmission problem or misfire? 2021 Ford F250 Removing the rear seat caused…
Under The Hood showAn Odometer Fraud Lawsuit Makes For A Bad Day
FedEx gets a note about odometer rollback fraud. Can Bus issues on a 2007 Ram Diesel 2500 truck. 2016 Ford Explorer Air Bag lights on 2020 Ford Mustang High…
Under The Hood showCan I Fix My Car AC Myself?
How do I fix my Toyota Corolla Power Windows? Why does my 2018 Kia use oil? Oil Burning Why does my Ford F150 stall when put into gear with brakes on? Can I…
Under The Hood showShould I Fix My Car Myself?
Why won't my BMW transmission shift? Transmission Error Message 2005 BMW 535i Why does my AWD and ABS light flash on my Chevy Van? 2012 Chevy Cargo Van Is…
Under The Hood showShould I Sell My Car or Repair It?
Why does my Ram Truck misfire? My car makes nose from parking brakes when I put it into park Why does my 1995 Honda Accord die when driving. Why does my cruise…
Under The Hood showCars And Boats We Do It All Under The Hood
Why does my Pontoon Boat have radio static when engine is running? Why does my 2005 Yukon have alternator and electrical issues? Does Octane Booster work? When…
Under The Hood showWho Has The Best Car Parts?
Why does my car go into Limp Mode? 2015 Ford F150 1987 Chevy Silverado what are the best new brakes? Why does my 2001 Olds Bravada blow Smart Trac Fusses? Why…
Under The Hood showHow Would You Like A New Truck Named The Range Lier?
What kind of Undercoating is best for my car or truck? NHOil Undercoating How do Jeep Air Lockers work? My F150 wont start. Where is a F150 Fuel Pump Module?…
Under The Hood showWhat Do All The Sensors In My Car Mean
2010 F150 wont crank and start 2010 Silverado AFM active fuel management misfire 2015 Silverado Oil pump code. What does my Chevy Impala click on start up…
Under The Hood showWhat Do I Do If My Car Breaks Down On The Road
Have you have a Road Trip Breakdown. What do I do when my car breaks down on the road Today we will address some ways to help you when that happens. Roadside…
Under The Hood showWhat Is The Best Used Car Under 20K For A Kid?
What is the best used car under 20k for a kid? Why does my Ford Transit Stall? Why does my car shake over bumps? Kia Forte How to tell if a oxygen sensor is…
Under The Hood showHow Do I Keep Mice Out Of My Car?
How do I fix my Air Conditioning?1994 Chevy Truck My Rear Power Hatch won't open with buttons 2009 Suburban Why does an engine have 8 Spark Plugs? 1976 Datsun…
Under The Hood showHow Do I Remove Stuck Spark Plugs?
How do I remove stuck spark plugs? 2000 Chevy Silverado - 0Why does my 1995 Buick Roadmaster stall when stopping? Buying a new Ford Mustang How do I set My…
Under The Hood showCan I Ignore My Check Engine Light?
Texting and Driving talk. Why did my 2002 Chevy Silverado Transmission lose reverse? Can I Ignore My Check Engine Light? Why does my 2010 Mercedes R350 Engine…
Under The Hood showNot Having A Spare Car Key Can Be A Huge Mistake
E85 in a Dodge Ram Truck or not? Using aftermarket injectors or not 2018 Ram Diesel 6.7 Thermostat not working How to choose the right tires 2001 Chevy…
Under The Hood showHow To Save Money On Car Repairs
2004 Tahoe 5.3 Steering Wobble When to change spark plugs? Trailer Brake Controller issues 2015 Silverado 2017 F250 Ford 6.2 Gas AC not cold Green Leak 2002…
Under The Hood showBuying A Used Car for a 16-Year-Old
Why does my 2001 Buick Lesabre die on startup? Does my 2012 Kia Sorento have bad Timing Chains? Is my 2014 Ford Focus Transmission Control Module bad? Why does…
Under The Hood showIs A.I. Dangerous in my Car?
2013 Land Rover What are common issues and Miles Per Gallon? My 2006 Ford Focus Transmission slips. What Oil should I use in my car? 2000 Toyota Echo. Nathan…
Under The Hood showHow Do I Know If I Can Run Ethanol In A Vehicle?
Fixing a GM Truck Instrument Panel Dorman How do I fix my Rear Defroster on a GMC Envoy? Why does my Horn Fuse keep blowing? 2006 GMC Sierra Do I need to…
Under The Hood showHow Can I Fix My Car Myself - With a Little Help From Some Friends
2006 GMC Acadia Why did my Cam Sensor break? Timing Chains Why won't my turn signals work on my 2006 E350 Ford Van? How to replace the Headlight Switch on a…
Under The Hood showShould I fix My Car Or Junk It?
Why does my car die while driving? 2001 Buick LeSabre Should I fix or Junk my Car? 2007 Toyota Sienna Van Why can't I fill my car with fuel fast? 2002 Buick…
Under The Hood showCan You Run Vegetable Oil In A Car Engine?
Youve heard us talk about KSeal. Listen at the end of the podcast when we talk to MIke from KSeal directly in a really fun interview with all the details about…
Under The Hood showCar Repair on a CVT Transmission
Using A Diablo Sport Tuner in a 2008 Mustang How to fix my Trailblazer Radio Why do my car tires wear out so fast? 2021 Nissan Rouge Why is my Air Bag Light…
Under The Hood showDon't Get Taken For A Ride When Buying a Used Car
2004 Forester My fans say irrational behavior 2012 Toyota Tacoma A/C not working 2003 Silverado Fixing door hinges 2019 Ford Fiesta Can I Use E85? 2010 GMC…
Under The Hood showCatalytic Convertor Theft is On The Rise For Summer
2010 GMC Acadia Denali Transmission and Timing Chain replacement. 2018 Chevy Silverado Duramax 3500 Oil Pressure Questions. 2017 Chevy Equinox overfilling gas…
Under The Hood showDriverless Cars May Take You For A Ride
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Why do my AC Panel lights flash? 2003 Ford Ranger Stem under hood and coolant leaks. 2006 GMC Sierra Transmission Lock-Up. 1994 Chevy…
Under The Hood showSpring Has Spring How's Your Car?
Why does my Dodge Truck have such bad fuel mileage? 2005 GMC 250 Duramax Diesel Brakes go off by themselves. School bus Distributor replacement setting timing…
Under The Hood showHow Should I Maintain My Car?
2016 Ford F150 Why does my transmission slip? Why does my Chevy Silverado Service Trailer Brake Light Come on? 2013 Ford F150 Trailer Brake Failure. 2000 Ford…
Under The Hood showClassics Cars Model T Nova and a HondaMatic Still Shine
1978 Honda CVCC Honda Matic Super cool! 2001 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Gear Shift won't work 2017 Corvette Battery Car Storage 1923 Model TT Stake Bed Truck Model…
Under The Hood showIf 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…
Under The Hood showCars 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…
Under The Hood showHow 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…
Under The Hood showCan 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…