Under The Hood® Show. Syndicated across America since 1990 Americas' Favorite Car Talk Show! This Live Radio Show is here to help you get free Auto Repair Advice helping you to save money on Auto Repairs. The hosts take your calls about any Automotive Questions and help guide you to a Repair Solution. If you need Car Repair Help to Make Your Own Do It Yourself Auto Repairs or just need a few Automotive Hints to help when you visit a shop, the guys will help you. The guys work in the Automoti ...
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Autorepair Podcasts
Welcome to The Gear Box Podcast—the ultimate pit stop for those looking to break into the auto repair business, grow their shop, and navigate the daily grind of the industry. Thinking about opening a shop? Struggling to increase profitability? Wondering what it really takes to thrive in a competitive market? We tackle the tough questions, break down real-world challenges, and share insider tips from industry experts, seasoned shop owners, and those turning wrenches every day. From leadership ...
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Do You Really Need Fuel Additives on Todays Cars
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49:34Why does my Lexus have no overdrive? What's the squeak in my Tacoma front end? Using fuel additives or not? 11 F150 slipping 4x4 hubs Transmission fluid change or not? 09 Rav 4 Why does my carburetor lose prime overnight? 82 Ford F700 95 G20 Chevy Van misfire on highway only 75 Caprice could it be cam failure? Cold start only mis 10 Silverado 13 Ti…
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Car Repair Calls How To Make Them Last Longer
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48:05How to make a car last longer? 2016 Toyota Avalon Why does my Alternator not charge correctly? 13 Acura Can I stop my engine oil burning? 08 Trailblazer Electric Power Steering Rack failure on a Sentra How to find cause of low compression on a Grand Am Should I check out my front-end wobble? 15 Forester Why does my car misfire? 93 Jeep Cherokee Wil…
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Oil Burning May Be A Simple Fix Live Car Questions Answered
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1:02:09Why does my Chevy Impala make a noise when I turn the wheel? Why does my 14 Impala AC system stink? What wrong with my 06 Chrysler 300 EGR System codes? Why does my 18 Highlander shift hard? Is my Nissan Murano CVT Transmission bad? Why does my 16 Silverado burn Oil? Quick fix maybe. Why does my 22 Ram misfire on start up? Do Performance Chips real…
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Live Car Repair Questions Answered Just Call US
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48:31Tips for swapping a carburetor or fuel injection on an old Ford van Why does my Jeep Fuel Gauge not work? How do I convert an International Tractor 1942 to 12 volts from 6 volts How do I fix a possible Transfer Case noise in a Durango? Why does my Nissan Altima just die while driving? Why does my 08 Caravan Battery Light come on? Why won't my 13 Mu…
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2012 F150 Ford no crank 2013 Town and Country fast bulb flash 2016 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel DEF light only after refill 04 Corolla brake grab 08 F350 Ford white exhaust smoke 07 Accord popping sound from CV shaft 2011 Equinox transmission bad shifting 24 GMC Sierra black radio screen 15 Subaru low brake pedal feel 08 Ranger Evap canister failure…
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From Wrenches to Wealth: Rethinking Auto Repair with Charlie Zlatkos
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1:06:45In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Charlie Zlatkoz of Pleasant Car Care to talk about the journey from technician to shop owner—and why that leap requires a totally different mindset. They dive into the concept of "auto hospitality," fixing process bottlenecks, hiring the right team, and the power of saying yes to customers. Whether you're runni…
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Driving Across Country In Shannon's New Tesla
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47:5201 Chevy Truck remote knock sensor kit and fix. 17 Ford Explorer transmission flush or not? Driving a Tesla across the country with Shannon 02 Suburban Chevy Legends Gear Can you straighten a Corvette flywheel? 99 Ram 2500 hydro boost locks upBy Nordstroms Automotive inc.
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My Jeep Is Folding My Kids Up Like a Taco
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48:1423 Wagoneer Bad Batteries 17 Ram Diesel Scored Cylinders 20n Jeep Gladiator 6.4 Oil Type 92 Lesabre power steering leak 07 Accord tire balance 67 Galaxy 500 vapor lock 09 Silverado 2500 HD No crank 92 Chevy truck rear shaft leak 13 CR-V brake fluid typeBy Nordstroms Automotive inc.
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A Battery That Jump Starts Itself? Optima Tells All
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58:0225 Tundra why does cruise shut off while towing? 13 Tundra Fuel mileage Chevy Spark Update 56 F100 Dies after 30 minutes of driving 16 Caddy ATS Trans shift delay 17 Dodge Journey AC Dual zone problem 13 Edge Evap Testing 17 Sierra Broken Door wires 98 Jeep RHD won't communicateBy Nordstroms Automotive inc.
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Practice, Progress, and People: Redefining Leadership in the Shop
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1:04:51In this episode, Jimmy Purdy sits down with leadership coach Josh Parnell of Limitless Leadership to unpack what it really takes to grow as a leader—both in the shop and in life. From mastering communication and the power of one-on-ones, to balancing recognition with accountability, Josh shares practical strategies that drive team engagement, impro…
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17 Explorer Transmission flush really expensive 05 Silverado Knock in engine 23 F150 Using too much fuel bad mileage suddenly 00 Camry Door won't open 04 Dodge Diesel fixing transmission at home 19 Silverado performance chips 94 Lexus ES300 idle surge 23 Rogue CVT Supercharging AC system on a skid steer.…
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Shannon Bought A New Tesla and Got A Warning From Tesla
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48:18Shannon bought a New Tesla! 17 F250 IMRC knock 15 Sienna AC not cold at idle 64 El Camino Sniper EFI problemsBy Nordstroms Automotive inc.
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Here Comes The Auto Repair! Under The Hood
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1:01:1518 Pilot Ignition wireless module. No crank 89 K1500 surges big cam? 13 Edge p0455 code 95 Caprice transmission rebuilding at home DIY 24 Malibu Bluetooth problems 08 Cobalt stalls hot and wont restart till cold 00 f350 diesel parking brakes 02 Blazer parking brakes Chrysler 300 AWD is it a good car? 97 Ram gurgle in heater core. Check out our YouT…
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13 Caddy XTX clunks and rides high 24 Ram 2500 AFM Disable New Electric Camaro 17 Subaru Cross Trek New Bronco 4 cylinder 20 Ram 1500 no start 17 Chevy Spark bucks 73 Challenger Frankenstein 2017 Silverado camper towingBy Nordstroms Automotive inc.
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Felipe on Rilla: Turning Conversations Into CRM Gold
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36:40In this episode, Felipe shares how his AI-powered tool seamlessly integrates with CRMs to capture, analyze, and leverage real customer conversations. From recording interactions to providing actionable insights, Felipe explains how advisors and sales teams can boost productivity, strengthen client relationships, and make data-driven decisions—all w…
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Car Repair Is Easier With Under The Hood Call Us
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47:55Should I replace my timing chain? 08 Ford F350 How to fix a broken transmission cable on a Ford truck Why is there metal in my diesel fuel filter? 08 F350 Why does my 18 Pacifica have EGR codes? How should I store my boat? RV antifreeze or not? Why are my grill shutters broken? 22 Rogue 09 HHR bad trans and steering 06 HHR When is it time to sell t…
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Can you delete a diesel truck now that the EPA is looking at changes. Auto Repair tips and life hacks for your car. How do I find an oil leak on a engine? 02 Sebring How do I stop dust from my trunk getting into car? BMW 323ci Why does my Chevy truck have low oil pressure? Why don't my headlights work? 16 KIA Sorento Why won't my transmission shift…
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What To Do When You Need A Transmission
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1:06:5706 Rogue Transmission or my Auto Recycling costs. 12 Honda Odyssey Van transmission filter or not 01 Camry Growling speedometer must be angry 08 Volvo runs weird 01 Trailblazer gauges not workingBy Nordstroms Automotive inc.
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Faith, Grit & Five Bays: How JJ Scaled a Small Shop into a Powerhouse
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39:11What happens when a former Wall Street financier-turned-school teacher opens a five-bay auto shop in a small Maryland town? You get JJ — a powerhouse of faith, grit, and strategy. In this episode, JJ shares how he transformed his shop from grinding $40K months into a $450K+ monthly revenue engine — all without a massive facility or a big-city advan…
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DQ Miracle Treat Day and Fixing Your Car Under The Hood
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47:25It's DQ Miracle Treat Day and Chris has some treats for us all! Support your local kids through your Miracle Treat Day. When we were done stuffing our faces with those delicious Blizzards we actually talked about helping with car repairs. Call 866-594-4150 and get on the air with the Motor Medics for all your automotive needs. Do I need to fix all …
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What If You Drive A Hybrid Into Depp Water?
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57:08Silverado GM Knock Sensor Relocation kits are they ok? My Silverado door lock by themselves and weird stuff 82 Corvette Injectors 13 Town and Country van leaking head gasket 14 Raptor Starter keeps cranking how to fix? Capless fuel system problems 21 Rav4 Hybrid undercar noise Buying a new Jeep 24 Maverick drove in deep water…
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Do You Have A Timing Belt Or Chain Know Your Car to Keep It Safe
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You Just Put Oil Stop Leak In Your Gas Now What
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48:3219 Suburban Transmission Fail. Honda Pilot Transmission Fluid. Lesabre Battery Drain. 05 Ram Broken AC Door Fix. 20 Traverse Engine Tick. 03 E450 Buying a bus used. 19 Escape Howl in the front end. 96 Pasao new cat or not? 21 Rav 4 Someone put Oil Stop Leak in the Gas. 00 Grand AmBy Nordstroms Automotive inc.
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From Wrenches to Algorithms: How AI is Redefining Auto Repair
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28:24In this episode of The Gearbox Podcast, Jimmy Purdy sits down with Josh Overlander, Director of Business Development at Detect Auto, to explore how data and AI are revolutionizing the way independent repair shops do business. From identifying lost revenue opportunities to measuring real technician productivity in real time, Josh shares how Detect A…
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If Car Repair Were Easy You Wouldn't Need Us
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48:24Helping you fix your car. It's The Motor Medics Under The Hood.By Nordstroms Automotive inc.
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Engines Check Engine Lights and More Car Stuff Under The Hood
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59:52No matter what is going on with your car these guys will do their best to help you fix it as affordably as possible.By Nordstroms Automotive inc.
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Talent on Tap: Brian Rhodes’ Blueprint for Recruiting Rockstar Techs & Advisors
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48:31In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Brian Rhodes, founder of Auto Shop Recruiting and a 20-year veteran of talent acquisition, to crack the code on hiring techs and advisors in a market where “Help Wanted” banners are everywhere. Brian explains why the old “post-and-pray” ad doesn’t work anymore—and how independent shops can compete head-to-head …
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Under The Hood Russ and Shannon Help You Fix Your Car
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47:46For over 35 years Under The Hood has been the place for the best car repair advice on radio and the internet. Thanks for listening to Under The Hood.By Nordstroms Automotive inc.
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Time To Get That Thing Under The Hood Fixed
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57:25What is ailing your car under the hood? Whatever it is we want to take a shot at getting you the advice needed to repair it.By Nordstroms Automotive inc.
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From $25,000 TO 20 Million- A business journey
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1:10:45By Jimmy Purdy
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Yes you really can get free car repair advice. Call us with your car repair questions.By Nordstroms Automotive inc.
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Russ Answers Your Car Questions Alone This Week
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49:03Did you tune in to the last episode where Russ interviews Art and Marie Nordstrom, the founder of Under The Hood for the entire hour? Check it out! Russ goes it alone this week while Shannon and Chris are away. Tune in next week as they all are together again.By Nordstroms Automotive inc.
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Bootstrapped & Booming: Elijah’s Journey From Pole-Barn Startup to High-Growth Auto Shop
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1:01:06Whether you’re a one-man shop dreaming bigger, or a multi-bay owner stuck in neutral, Elijah’s hard-won lessons on pricing, scheduling, and customer trust will help you shift from survival mode to booming business. Tune in to learn how a pole-barn passion project became a high-growth auto-repair force—and why your location, lift count, or local eco…
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Russ Interviews Art and Marie Nordstrom Our Founders
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48:09We finally get the people who starter Under The Hood and Nordstroms Automotive on the show for the entire first hour! We talk about days all the way back to when there was not even electricity on the farm where we started. Leave your comments and questions for them below. Thanks for watching.
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An LS Swapped Old School Toyota Truck? Hmm
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56:1803 Silverado replacement gauges 11 Camry maintenance 18 Ram blows out coolant LS swapping a 1980 Toyota Truck 19 Cherokee drivetrain binds 25 Murano fluid changes 04 Ranger rear end shake 23 Enclave BG Services 12 Jeep Liberty Engine caught on fire 13 Taurus battery dies and surges 10 Silverado knocking sound 17 Ridgeline Timn g Belt change 22 Colo…
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When You Buy A Car Make Sure You Check It Over for Repairs
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48:46Do you do your used car inspections before or after you buy a car?By Nordstroms Automotive inc.
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So many back up camera recalls. Why is it that something that is supposed be be a thing to make us safer ends up causing so many problems.By Nordstroms Automotive Inc.
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Why are Additives Important? Automotive Advice Under The Hood
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59:53Getting free car repair advice is the best advice you can ask for. Call the Motor Medics for free advice now. Thanks for listening! Stay tuned at the end of the podcast where we talk to Spiro Morogiannis from BG Products. Spiro touched on the importance of different professional automotive services, including the fuel system. He also mentions a num…
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When You Lose All Of Your Car Keys What's next?
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1:03:0318 Ram fuel tank wont fill 10 Acura no key all lost 22 Silverado says not in park 90 Lesabre hot start issue 25 F150 oil changes on turbo 97 Ram 1500 waterfall sound behind the dash 18 Maxima ac only on highway 11 Lucerne transmission problems again 24 Chevy 6.2 recall 04 350Z using Mobile 0w40 to fix a noise? 12 Camry water pump leak 13 F150…
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The cost of knowing where to hit it- with Oscar Gomez
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44:45In this episode, Jimmy Purdy from Shift’n Gears Auto Repair sits down with Oscar Gomez, founder of Master Automotive Training, for a no-filter conversation about diagnostics, technician training, and the realities of modern auto repair. From network code nightmares to crank-no-start mysteries, they dive into why proper testing matters, how to charg…
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What Good IS A Car That Won't Come Out Of Park
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48:0008 Taurus won't come out of park 02 Concord speedometer is not right 12 Chrysler 300 dead battery 20 Caravan cleaning throttle body 18 Edge Coolant internal leak 19 F150 transmission slips 10 VW oil leaks at 250k milesBy Nordstroms Automotive inc
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Tell Us Your Car Problems and We Will Try To Help
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49:02If you have a car problem give us a try. Call us live and get on the show. Under The Hood! With the Motor Medics.By Nordstroms Automotive inc.
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Going Under Your Hood To Help You Fix Your Car
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49:04Callers need help fixing their cars and we give them answers.By Nordstroms Automotive inc.
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Shannon Goes Tornado Chasing in His Chevy
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1:11:04Time to sell the Acura Tornado Chasing in a Chevy 14 Impala OBS ABS on turns how to fix 96 S10 fixing a clutch pedal Buying a used truck with turbo or not? 99 F350 Idle problem 00 Blazer K5 how to fix a brake line leak? 72 Coronet how to paint the floors? 17 Fusion power rack failure 65 Montego brake conversion 89 Blazer K5 runs bad…
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"Burn It Down or Build It Back” – with Lola Schmidt
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1:08:05In this brutally honest episode, Jimmy Purdy and Lola pull no punches as they unpack the real chaos behind the scenes in auto repair — and spoiler alert: it's not the techs or the customers. From the constant battle with unreliable parts suppliers to the identity crisis of techs-turned-owners who'd rather rebuild a transmission than sell an oil cha…
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Carnival Odyssey What Up With These Car Names
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48:0009 Pilot only 20k miles on it 12 Chrysler 300 AC shuts down when low tire light comes on How to fix no power at Diagnostic Connector on GM Truck 14 Ford F350 Wheel bearing repair 07 Jeep Commander lost coolant is the engine damaged? 11 Titan changing transmission fluid 22 Kia Carnival vs Honda Odyssey van 02 CR-V bucks and surges like a rodeo…
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Back by popular demand, Another live version of our local call in radio show.By Jimmy Purdy
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Power Boost Eco Boost What's The Difference
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1:11:2421 F150 Power Boost Hybrid oil changes 06 Impala oil leak 22 GMC 6.2 Recall 23 Sierra 6.6 AC won't work at idle speeds 16 Explorer cuts out 98 Ram4x4 disconnect 88 Fiero low power 19 Ram 1500-wheel speed sensor after show Chris survives a car crashBy Nordstroms Automotive inc.
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Auto Repair and Care Tips From Under The Hood
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48:01Battery Recycling 02 Tahoe Knock Sensor codes 05 BMW Z4 Cruise Stopped and low voltage 07 Frontier burns oil 16 Express van Stabilitrac issues 15 Town and Country rear lift gate opens by itself 02 Lesabre idles rough 12 Frontier blend door motor replacementBy Nordstroms Auto0motive inc.
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2010 Jeep Wrangler injectors 01 Chevy 1500 changing fuel filter Choosing a work vehicle Nissan or Ford? 14 Buick Enclave no front washers 2010 Traverse did the timing chains go out? BMW Z3 what years are best? 07 Expedition low oil pressure 16 SR4 Caddy transmission flush Free car help foundations for people in need…
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