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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
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Under The Hood showIs 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…
Under The Hood showA 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…
Under The Hood showYou 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…
Under The Hood showBest of Under The Hood Pt 1
Thanks for listening to the show! Here is a best of pt. 1
Under The Hood showAre 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…
Under The Hood showIs 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…
Under The Hood showShould 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…
Under The Hood showWho 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…
Under The Hood showWhat 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…
Under The Hood showWhy 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…
Under The Hood showMy 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…
Under The Hood showYou 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…
Under The Hood showJoin 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 -…
Under The Hood showLS 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…
Under The Hood showWhat 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…
Under The Hood showDon'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…
Under The Hood showAnd 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…
Under The Hood showKeep That Battery Charged
Did the deep freeze effect your car? We have sub-zero temps all the way down to the deep south.
Under The Hood showBest of Christmas Show 2022 PT2
Best of Under The Hood 2022 Merry Christmas week 2022.
Under The Hood showChristmas Best of Show PT1
Best of Under The Hood Chriistmas 2022 Merry Christmas from all of us to you.
Under The Hood showA 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…
Under The Hood showThe 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…
Under The Hood showFuel 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…
Under The Hood showCars 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…
Under The Hood showShould 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…
Under The Hood showWinter 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…
Under The Hood showThe Best of Under The Hood Ep2 Thanksgiving 2022
The Best of Under The Hood Ep2 Thanksgiving 2022
Under The Hood showBest of Under The Hood EP1 Thanksgiving 2022
The best of Under The Hood EP 1 Thanksgiving 2022
Under The Hood showWarming 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…
Under The Hood showWhat 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…
Under The Hood showShould 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…
Under The Hood showWhat 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…
Under The Hood showDoes 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…
Under The Hood showIf 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
Under The Hood showWhen 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…
Under The Hood showWhy 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…
Under The Hood showHow 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…
Under The Hood showDo 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…
Under The Hood showA 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…
Under The Hood showThe 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…
Under The Hood showWhy 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…
Under The Hood showWhen 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…
Under The Hood showDon'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…
Under The Hood showUnder 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…
Under The Hood showFinally 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…
Under The Hood showHow 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…
Under The Hood showNobody 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…
Under The Hood showThis 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…
Under The Hood showEvery 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…
Under The Hood showI 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…
Under The Hood showHow 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…
Under The Hood showWhich 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…
Under The Hood show1987 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…
Under The Hood showHow 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…
Under The Hood showA 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…
Under The Hood showWhen 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…
Under The Hood showRecycling Auto Parts Is A Good Thing
1. Recycling Auto Parts. 2. 2006 F250 How do I fix my fuel gauge? 3. My 2004 Ford Taurus battery is dead. 4. My 2002 Buick Park Ave shifts hard is it dead? 5…