Auto Correct
274 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAuto Correct is a route to correct your problem with your automobile. Our mechanic on duty, Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Master Mechanic, retired instructor from Clinton High School’s Automotive Technology Program, will listen to the issue then determine the best way to go about solving your concern. In Mississippi, having your transportation in the shop for repair is an inconvenience few can afford. Calling in to get advice may be a valuable time saver. Discover the best type of specialist to work on your car or realize that this repair is in your wheelhouse.
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Auto Correct | After-Market Warranties
May 04, 2023 20:56 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBAn aftermarket warranty provides protection for your car after its manufacturer warranty expires. Email the show: [email protected] Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News: Is an Aftermarket Car Warranty Worth It? Auto Casey: 2023 Nissan Leaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Auto Correct | Traction Control System
April 27, 2023 19:56 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBA Traction control system - Wikipedia (TCS), also known as ASR is typically (but not necessarily) a secondary function of the electronic stability control (ESC) on production motor vehicles, designed to prevent loss of traction, (i.e., wheelspin) of the driven road wheels. TCS is activated when throttle input and engine power and torque transfer are mismatched to the road surface conditions. We’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair ...
Auto Correct | Fuel
April 13, 2023 22:12 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBA motor fuel is a fuel that is used to provide power to the motor in motor vehicles. Currently, the majority of motor vehicles worldwide are powered by gasoline or diesel. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_fuel We’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions. Email the show: [email protected] Recalls: You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: http...
Auto Correct | Low & High Pressure Fuel Systems
April 06, 2023 22:40 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBThe fuel system is made up of the fuel tank, pump, filter and injectors or carburetor, and is responsible for delivering fuel to the engine as needed. Each component must perform flawlessly to achieve expected vehicle performance and reliability. https://www.stp.com/fuel-system-fuel-additives/ We’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions. Email the show: [email protected] Recalls: You can find out if your car has a past rec...
Auto Correct | General Auto Maintenance
March 30, 2023 21:53 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBGeneral auto maintenance includes, oil and filter changes, rotation of tires, wheel alignment, suspension and exhaust services, engine tune ups, climate control repairs, and brake service. Routine maintenance services are often done on a 30-60-90 interval, meaning you should perform essential preventative maintenance about every 30,000 miles. Every vehicle is unique, and various parts can wear out at irregular intervals depending on your driving habits. We’ll learn about it, and Coach Char...
Auto Correct | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
March 23, 2023 20:21 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBGasoline direct injection (GDI), also known as petrol direct injection (PDI), is a mixture formation system for internal combustion engines that run on gasoline (petrol), where fuel is injected into the combustion chamber. This is distinct from manifold injection systems, which inject fuel into the intake manifold (inlet manifold). The use of GDI can help increase engine efficiency and specific power output as well as reduce exhaust emissions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline_direct_in...
Auto Correct | Ignition Systems
March 09, 2023 21:40 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBAn ignition system generates a spark or heats an electrode to a high temperature to ignite a fuel-air mixture in spark ignition internal combustion engines, oil-fired and gas-fired boilers, rocket engines, etc. The widest application for spark ignition internal combustion engines is in petrol (gasoline) road vehicles such as cars and motorcycles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignition_system We’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair...
Auto Correct | EV for the Masses
March 03, 2023 00:32 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBA plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) is any road vehicle that can utilize an external source of electricity (such as a wall socket that connects to the power grid) to store electrical energy within its onboard rechargeable battery packs, to power an electric motor and help propelling the wheels. A charging station, also known as a charge point or electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), is a piece of equipment that supplies electrical power for charging plug-in electric vehicles (including ele...
Auto Correct | Diesel Versus Gas
February 23, 2023 23:06 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBDiesel fuel, also called diesel oil, is any liquid fuel specifically designed for use in a diesel engine, a type of internal combustion engine in which fuel ignition takes place without a spark as a result of compression of the inlet air and then injection of fuel. Autogas or LPG is liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) used as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles as well as in stationary applications such as generators. It is a mixture of propane and butane. We’ll learn about them, and...
Auto Correct | Interior Vehicle Leaks
February 16, 2023 20:32 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBA drain tube hole is a hole in a car. It is designed to drain any excess water that may be collected in the the car. The water will flow through this hole and into a drainage system attached to the vehicle's undercarriage. We’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie takes your repair questions. Automobile Drain Holes: https://www.autodeal.com.ph/articles/car-features/how-clean-your-cars-drain-holes Recalls: You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traf...
Auto Correct | Heater Core Repair, Removal and Replacement
February 09, 2023 22:22 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBA heater core is a radiator-like device used in heating the cabin of a vehicle. Hot coolant from the vehicle's engine is passed through a winding tube of the core, a heat exchanger between coolant and cabin air. Fins attached to the core tubes serve to increase surface area for heat transfer to air that is forced past them by a fan, thereby heating the passenger compartment. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heater_core We’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Tech...
Auto Correct: Parking Brakes & e-Brakes
February 02, 2023 23:19 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBAccording to Wikipedia, in road vehicles, the parking brake, also known as a handbrake or emergency brake (e-brake), is a mechanism used to keep the vehicle securely motionless when parked. Parking brakes often consist of a pulling mechanism attached to a cable which is connected to two wheel brakes. In most vehicles, the parking brake operates only on the rear wheels, which have reduced traction while braking. The mechanism may be a hand-operated lever, a straight pull handle located near t...
Auto Correct: CTE
January 26, 2023 20:09 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBCareer and Technical Education is critical to our state's economic development and (CTE) courses help students develop marketable job skills and earn national industry certifications for job placement. In the state, CTE courses are offered at more than 500 schools and 15 community and junior colleges, with instruction offered in 49 occupational areas. Students may enroll in CTE programs in secondary, postsecondary or short-term adult sessions, as well as through industry training or business...
Auto Correct: CVT
January 19, 2023 23:49 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBSome folks love driving a stick shift – a manual transmission. Others prefer an automatic. But what about a CVT? – a continuously variable transmission. We’ll learn about them, and Coach will take your repair questions. You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN. Or find their SaferCar app. News: this year’s Consumer Electron’s show was about how car and tech c...
Auto Correct: 4WD AWD
January 12, 2023 17:44 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBHow do you drive? In town? Down the dirt road past the paved highway? There are different drivetrains for different conditions. Which is best for what? Coach tells us and answers repair questions. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ Chevrolet Bolt EV Recalled for New, Different Fire Risk - The seat belt pretensioner when may ignite carpet fibers, causing a fire. You don’t have to park outside with this recall. VW Adds 2015-16 Beetle to List of Takata-Affected Vehicles Nearly 124,000 ...
Auto Correct: Computers Encore
January 05, 2023 20:23 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBCars just aren’t simple anymore. Computers control everything. We’re going to find out from Coach what we need to know and hear your vehicle repair questions. Recalls for the week: Kia Recalls Vehicles for Faulty Airbags this includes: Forte Koup coupes; Forte sedans; Sedona minivans, and Soul and Soul EV hatchbacks. All repairs will be done for free, and Kia will begin notifying owners March 21. Those with additional questions can call the automaker at 800-333-4542 Hyundai is recalling ...
Auto Correct: License Plates Encore
December 29, 2022 21:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBENCORE FROM 07/07/2022 Have you seen the multitude of specialty license plates you can get for your vehicle nowadays? You can ones that support NASCAR, schools, animals, the list is tremendous. (The MPB plate is of course the best.) Don’t forget about antique vehicle plates! We’ve got the Harrison County Tax Collector on our show today to tell us about them. Coach answers questions too. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ Hyundai is issuing a major recall for a disturbing problem: expl...
Auto Correct: Classics Encore
December 22, 2022 21:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBENCORE FROM 04/14/2022 Classic cars. You might love them because they remind you of your youth or you just love them! We’ll talk repairs and car shows today with Mike Martin from Classic Restoration. It’s a Flash to the past. Coach also answers your 21st century vehicle questions. https://classicrestorationsllc.com/ Recalls: You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting yo...
Auto Correct: Front End
December 15, 2022 18:04 - 44 minutes - 61 MBWhen you talk about the “front end” of a car – what does that mean? Hint – it doesn’t mean the front bumper. We’ll let Coach tell us about front end repairs and other maintenance issues. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ 2019-22 Ascents improperly installed PTC heater ground bolts have a fire risk. Owners are advised to park their Ascent away from structures and to avoid leaving it unattended while the engine is running. If you notice or smell smoke coming from the dash or driver foot...
Auto Correct: Service Schedule
December 09, 2022 00:06 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBWe get a lot of questions about “how often do I need to change my oil?” or “when do I need to change the brake fluid?” We’ve got a handy dandy answer for you today. Coach also takes your repair questions. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ https://www.cars.com/articles/feds-warn-consumers-to-check-for-recalls-after-faulty-takata-inflator-claims-another-life-459815/ Nissan Rogue SUVs from Smyrna Tenn. Are Recalled for Corroded Harness Connector Kia Recalls 2023 Sportage SUVs for Impr...
Auto Correct: Lubrication
December 01, 2022 21:31 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBDoes your vehicle squeak and creek? Maybe you just need to grease the wheels. Or the axel. Or the steering column. We’ll learn about what needs lubrication now (and then) and take other repair questions. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ Honda Ridgelines Recalled for Failing Backup Camera Ford Recalls Nearly 522,000 Escapes, Bronco Sports Over Fire Risk - issue involves a fuel leak inside the engine compartment. Tesla Recalls Model 3, Model Y for Failing Taillights and Model X for A...
Auto Correct: Vehicle Information
November 18, 2022 00:02 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBWhere do you get your vehicle information? Besides us? How about your vehicle’s owner’s manual. You might have gloves, coins, old traffic tickets and such in your glove compartment but I also hope you’ve got your owner’s manual. We’ll talk about vehicle information sources between your repair questions. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ model-year 2021 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV SUVs, Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe SUVs, and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL SUVs. The daytime running light...
Auto Correct: Battery Alternator Starter
November 10, 2022 20:39 - 44 minutes - 61 MBIs it the battery, the starter, or the alternator? We’ll learn the difference among the three so we don’t just replace everything willy-nilly. We take other repair questions too. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ Some models of Genesis Electrified G80s and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrids are being recalled for the front driver or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners, which could explode upon deployment due to excessive pressure in the pretensioner pipe. Volkswagen, Audi Vehicles Recalled ...
Auto Correct: Ready for Winter
October 31, 2022 20:01 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBWelcome to November. We don’t want ice and cold to sneak up on you so today we’ll talk about getting your vehicle ready for winter. That’s between your vehicle repair questions. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ 2018 Santa Fe Sport SUVs has a recall with the antilock brake system model, which could malfunction and cause an electrical short. Owners of these vehicles are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is completed. You can find out if your car ...
Auto Correct: V V T
October 27, 2022 22:06 - 45 minutes - 62 MBThis show might be just what you need – or you’ll learn something you had no idea about. Either way – our topic today is variable valve timing. So you might be able to increase the life of your engine after the show or just learn about a part of your vehicle you had no idea existed. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ owners of model-year 2008-09 Kia Sportages may need to park their SUVs outside again thanks to a new recall over a fire risk Nearly Every Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe PHEV...
Auto Correct: Only The Essential - Becoming A Mechanic
October 20, 2022 21:55 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBFolks now a days are looking for jobs that are their passion. Do you know someone who’s passion is vehicles? We’re talking today about mechanic training. We’ve got a guest expert - Larry Plutchak from UTI (985-804-6444 https://lplutchak.uticentral.com/) Coach Charlie's Tip Of The Week: when looking to enter into an industry for a job - do your research. Some training programs in Mississippi: Hinds CC Diesel Equipment Technology https://www.hindscc.edu/pathways/acmt/diesel-equipment-techno...
Auto Correct: Becoming A Mechanic
October 20, 2022 17:06 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBFolks now a days are looking for jobs that are their passion. Do you know someone who’s passion is vehicles? We’re talking today about mechanic training. We’ve got a guest expert - Larry Plutchak from UTI (985-804-6444 https://lplutchak.uticentral.com/) Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ Hyundai, Kia Vehicles Recalled for a fail of the Fail-Safe of the limited-mobility drive mode Audi and VW SUVs Recalled for Damaged Engine Bearings Audi, Bentley Vehicles Recalled for Faulty Rearview...
Auto Correct: Legal Questions
October 13, 2022 21:23 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBCoach is out today so I’ve asked a friend to join me, you might have heard him on an In Legal Terms podcast this year, General Counsel Eric Brown from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety – you know where you go to get your driver’s license and they’re the folks who have the MS Hwy patrol? We’ll talk about IDs and road legal vehicles and take your questions. [email protected] http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-public-safety Recent recalls: https://www.cars.com...
Auto Correct: Anniversary Day
October 06, 2022 18:49 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBIt’s drive time baby! Well, in radio that means it’s a pledge drive. We hope you’ll listen to our excellent show today – we’ll be answering email questions – well, Coach will! We aren’t taking phone call questions because we’d prefer it if you called our line that’s taking contributions to support Mississippi Public Broadcasting. That number is 1-888-372-GIVE or 1-888-372-4483 Don’t for get our email address for questions is [email protected] Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ Dodge...
Auto Correct: Ordering A Vehicle
September 29, 2022 17:49 - 44 minutes - 61 MBHave you ever wanted to have the perfect vehicle? One designed just the way you’d like it? We talk about custom ordering a brand-new vehicle. How do you do it? How long does it take? That’s between your vehicle repair questions. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ 2020-21 Cadillac XT5, XT6 and GMC Acadia SUVs are recalled for backup cameras 2022-23 Ford Bronco Sports, 2022 F-150s are recalled for flickering fights Some from 2016 to 2022 Kia Sorentos, Sportages are recalled for tow hit...
Auto Correct CLASSIC: Computers
September 22, 2022 21:29 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBCars just aren’t simple anymore. Computers control everything. We’re going to find out from Coach what we need to know and hear your vehicle repair questions. Recalls for the week: Kia Recalls Vehicles for Faulty Airbags this includes: Forte Koup coupes; Forte sedans; Sedona minivans, and Soul and Soul EV hatchbacks. All repairs will be done for free, and Kia will begin notifying owners March 21. Those with additional questions can call the automaker at 800-333-4542 Hyundai is recalling ...
Auto Correct: Engine Mods
September 15, 2022 17:20 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBWhy would you need to or want to modify your engine? Is it hard? Is it expensive? Is it dangerous? Is it illegal? We’ll find out from Coach Charlie, between your vehicle repair questions. Recalls: Porsche Recalls Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, Cayman Over Headlight Screw Covers You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number. Or find their SaferCar app. News: ht...
Auto Correct: Suspension Mods
September 08, 2022 21:55 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBSome folks like to modify their rides. BUT, there are things you could do and things you shouldn’t do. We’re talking suspension mods today. Coach will tell us what’s a good idea and what’s a terrible idea between your repair questions. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ Toyota Tundras, Lexus NXs Recalled for Parking Brakes Ford Expeditions, Lincoln Navigators Recalled for Blower Motor Chevrolet Sparks, Spark EVs Recalled for Hood Latches Ford Recalls Super Duty, Lincoln Continental ...
Auto Correct: Tune Up
August 25, 2022 17:49 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBDoes your vehicle need a tune up? What is a tune up? Coach shares ways to make sure our rides are tip top. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ model-year 2021-22 Ford F-150s for recalled for fractured Driveshafts 2020-21Hyundai Palisades Recalled for Windshield Wipers Faulty Light Reflectors Prompt Recall of 2017-19Subaru Imprezas Stop-Sale Issued for Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride Over Tow Hitch Fire Threat You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Hi...
Auto Correct: Safety Features
August 18, 2022 18:13 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBCoach Charlie Melton ASE, our usual expert host, has has gone fishin’ today so we’ve brought in our regular contributor Casey Williams, Auto Casey from YouTube. We talk about all the safety features new cars have such as Collision Mitigating Braking System and Lane Keeping Assist Systems. https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoCasey Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ 2021 and 2022 variants of the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL for Faulty rivets on t...
Auto Correct: Paint and Body
August 11, 2022 21:13 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBCoach has brought a long a friend to join us today to take your outside of the vehicle questions – paint and body. We’re happy that John Mosley from Clinton Body Shop is with us. https://www.clintonbodyshop.com/ Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ 2022 Grand Cherokees and 2021-22 Grand Cherokee Ls SUVs Recalled for Damaged Taillights 2012-13 Kia Optima Sedans Recalled for Interior Roof Defect 2019-22 Mitsubishi Outlander Sports Recalled for Stalling Issue You can find out if your car...
Auto Correct: Diesels
August 04, 2022 21:26 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBDiesel, it’s not just for trucks. But there are a lot of diesel trucks. We’ll learn about the sibling to the gasoline engine and take all kind of vehicle questions. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number. Or find their SaferCar app. News: https://www.wlbt.com/2022/08/01/buy-seized-abandoned-or-stolen-vehicle-ci...
Auto Correct: Interiors 2022
July 28, 2022 21:17 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBCoach is out today but our friend of the show Quenten Moore from On Que Customs https://www.facebook.com/OnQueCustoms and Automotive Group https://www.automotivegroup.biz/ is here. He’s a mechanic but also does custom interiors for vehicles, boats, aircrafts, and motorcycles. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ More than 75,000 model-year 2022-23 Toyota Tundra pickup trucks are currently under recall for upper car seat anchors that may not have been installed sufficiently. As a result, ...
Auto Correct: EVs and Hybrids
July 21, 2022 20:18 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBWe’re going to learn about electric vehicles and hybrids this week. Do you have one? Do you like yours? We’ll see what Coach and others have to say. We’ve got repair questions about other vehicles too. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ Ford 2020-22 Escapes, 2022 Mavericks and 2021-22 Corsairs equipped with 2.5-liter hybrid or plug-in hybrid engines are being recalled for Engine Compartment Fire Risk. You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traf...
Auto Correct: 2nd Opinion
July 14, 2022 21:19 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBWhen you’re faced with a large estimate for a repair to your vehicle what’s your first thought? Maybe it should be “I need a 2nd opinion”. We get some advice from Coach on the topic and get answers to repair questions on the show today. Recalls: You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number. Or find their SaferCar app. They also have great tips like how to p...
Auto Correct: License Plates
July 07, 2022 20:05 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBHave you seen the multitude of specialty license plates you can get for your vehicle nowadays? You can ones that support NASCAR, schools, animals, the list is tremendous. (The MPB plate is of course the best.) Don’t forget about antique vehicle plates! We’ve got the Harrison County Tax Collector on our show today to tell us about them. Coach answers questions too. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ Hyundai is issuing a major recall for a disturbing problem: exploding seat belt pretensi...
Auto Correct: Driver's Education
June 30, 2022 20:29 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIt’s probably been a minute since you took driver’s ed. What’s changed? We’ll find out from our guest Leonard Taylor, a driving instructor at Clinton High School. Coach is on hand to answer repair questions. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/news/recalls/ 2006-14 Honda Ridgeline pickups - An accumulation of road salt in northern states may cause the frame mounting surface — where the fuel tank mounting bands are attached — to corrode and possibly detach the fuel tank, potentially resulting in...
Auto Correct: Fuel System
June 23, 2022 19:35 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBI know I want to make sure I’m getting the best fuel performance from my vehicle that I can right now. Coach is going to tell us about the fuel system. He’ll be taking your questions too. Just ask him! Recalls: https://www.cars.com/news/recalls/ 2021-22 four-door Ford Broncos - child safety 3 Million Fords of various models: The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach Some Grand Cherokees and Ram 1500s equipped with turbo-diesel 3.0-liter engines...
Auto Correct: Air Conditioning 2022
June 16, 2022 21:12 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBIs it the best invention in the world – air conditioning? It certainly makes car trips better – until it doesn’t. We’re going to talk air conditioning between your vehicle repair questions. Recalls: Battery Issue Prompts Recall of Ford Mustang Mach-E - An over-the-air software update related to the on-board diagnostic control module and the battery energy control module should resolve the issue, and Ford is anticipating deployment of that update in July. You can find out if your car has a...
Auto Correct: Auto Casey Encore
June 09, 2022 20:46 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBWe’re happy to have Auto Correct contributor Auto Casey – Casey Williams as our guest. Last year he drove over 50 different new vehicles and reviewed them on YouTube. Coach Charlie is here to answer your personal vehicle questions. Recent recalls: Audi Q5 and SQ5 have troubles if you spill a liquid in the back seat! Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam, as necessary, for free. Audi will begin notifying owners Feb. 24, 2022; those ...
Auto Correct: Oil Leak
June 02, 2022 20:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBOil leaks! We’re told to check our oil periodically. When it’s low, where did it go? It had to go somewhere? We’ll find out from Coach how to find where it went and what to do about it. He takes your other vehicle repair questions too. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/ 2017-2022 Mercedes and Freightliner vehicles have a recall: eCall. The fix can be performed either through an over-the-air update or through a dealer. You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the Nati...
Auto Correct: Generators
May 26, 2022 20:09 - 49 minutes - 45 MBWe’re going to get out of our lane a bit today – well, not Coach’s lane! We’re going to talk about generators – they’re engines and that’s coach’s expertise. So whether it’s a generator for when the power goes out when it’s cold, or when there’s been a hurricane or tornado - if you have one, you need to maintain it. Especially now as Hurricane season starts next week. Recalls: https://www.cars.com/news/recalls/ Various Hyundai are being Recalled for Exploding Seat Belt Pretensioners – Acce...
Auto Correct: Coolant Leak
May 19, 2022 19:37 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIf you have to add coolant to your engine it’s because it’s leaking out somewhere! Coach will give us some suggestion on what to do. He’s got helpful answers for other vehicle problems. Recalls: 292,000-Plus Mercedes SUVs, Minivans Recalled for Brake Issue. They are 2007 to 2011 modals. Mercedes advises owners not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: ht...
Auto Correct: Changing Batteries
May 12, 2022 19:30 - 49 minutes - 45 MBWhen your battery goes out, can you just pop in a new one? What do you do with the old one? Where does changing the battery fall on the “can I do it” scale? Recent recalls: Tesla Recalls Nearly 130,000 Vehicles for Overheating CPU – That may prevent the center screen from displaying the rearview camera image, gear selection, windshield visibility control settings and warning lights. https://www.cars.com/articles/tesla-recalls-nearly-130000-vehicles-for-overheating-cpu-449934/ Leaky Fuel ...
Auto Correct: Tools
May 05, 2022 21:37 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBMother’s Day is Sunday. What vehicle repair tools does she need? Keep this show in mind for dad too when Father’s Day happens in June. Or think of this as your own personal wish list for you to complete the garage you’d like to have. Don’t forget, Coach answers your gas or diesel vehicle questions too. Recalls:https://www.cars.com/news/recalls/ 2020-22 Ford Explorer and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles. You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Tra...