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Auto Correct

Mississippi Public Broadcasting

Auto 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

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44:24

Auto Correct | The Best Drives in Mississippi

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2023/08/24

Think you have to be an avid hiker or willing to brave the intense summer heat to take in the amazing scenery that fills Mississippi? Think again! The Magnolia State is home to several scenic byways, which means you can view some of the state’s most spectacular sites from the comfort of your own vehicle… Today, we discuss The Best Drives in Mississippi, between your repair questions. The 5 Best Mississippi Scenic Drives:

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45:49

Auto Correct | Selling Your Car

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2023/08/17

Today we’re talking aboutSelling Your Car and we’re here to help steer you in the right direction.Quick Facts About Selling a Car:When putting your car on the market, you’ll want to decide whether to trade it in at a dealership, sell it yourself, or get an instant cash offer.Even if you plan to sell a car yourself, it’s wise to get backup offers from one or more dealerships and use them as leverage.Selling a vehicle yourself brings the most profit, but you must stay cautious.Email the

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44:19

Auto Correct Promo| Let's Soup This Thang Up!

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2023/08/10

Today, Let’s Soup This Thang Up, and we’re here to help steer you in the right direction.To soup up a car meansto tinker with the air and fuel mixture to get the most out of its engine's performance. The term “souped up” dates back to 1911, referring to horses that have been injected with narcotics to make them run faster. “Souped up” came from the slang word “soup,” the narcotic injected into horses.Email the show:auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls:Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment |

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48:01

Auto Correct | Emails & Talk to Us Messages

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2023/08/03

Today we’re answering your Emails & Talk to Us Voice Messages to help steer you in the right direction. You can also use the Talk to Us feature on the MPB Public Media App to ask Coach a direct question! Download the app from your app store, open it, then click on the menu to the left to find the Talk to Us tab, scroll to find Auto Correct, click the mic and leave your message! It’s as simple as that. Email the show:auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls:Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment

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44:09

Auto Correct | Do-It-Yourself Repairs - Part 2

Auto Correct ·

2023/07/27

Basically, DIY means that, instead of hiring a professional to do a particular task — or, instead of buying goods from a store or an artisan — you're choosing to do that task or create those products yourself, rather than paying a professional or someone else to do it for you.Email the show:auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls:Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSANews:Why Does Your Air Conditioning Need Recharging?Auto Casey Car Review:Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Hosted on Acast. See

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43:24

Auto Correct | Oxygen Sensors & Catalytic Converters

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2023/07/20

Automotive oxygen sensors, colloquially known as O2sensors, make modernelectronic fuel injectionandemission controlpossible. If an oxygen sensor fails, the engine computer won't be able to correctly set the air-fuel ratio, which could result in lower fuel economy, higher emissions and damage to other components, such as an overheated catalytic converter. https://www.cars.com/articles/when-should-the-oxygen-sensor-be-replaced-1420663031800/Email the show:auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls:Check for Recalls:

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44:43

Auto Correct | Windows & New Windshield Tech

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2023/07/13

From heads-up displays to Gorilla Glass to Panoramic and wiper-less windshields, new innovative glass technologies are being used on automotives and have been taking the industry by storm.Email the show:auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls:Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSANews:Does Car Insurance Cover Windshield Replacement? Auto Casey Car Review:2024 Subaru Crosstrek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:58

Auto Correct | Maximizing Fuel Economy

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2023/07/06

Improving fuel economy refers tothe attempt to achieve a better fuel economy through a variety of means in a vehicle in an attempt to save money and reduce emissions.Email the show:auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls:Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSANews: Leaving a child unattended in a hot car has already cost one MS life this summerAuto Casey Car Review:2023 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:00

Auto Correct | Do-It-Yourself Repairs

Auto Correct ·

2023/06/29

Today we’re talking about Do-It-Yourself Repairs and we’re here to help steer you in the right direction. Basically, DIY means that, instead of hiring a professional to do a particular task — or, instead of buying goods from a store or an artisan — you're choosing to do that task or create those products yourself, rather than paying a professional or someone else to do it for you.Email the show:auto@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:38

Auto Correct | Auto Insurance

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2023/06/15

Vehicle insurance (also known as car insurance, motor insurance, or auto insurance) is insurance for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other road vehicles. Its primary use is to provide financial protection against physical damage or bodily injury resulting from traffic collisions and against liability that could also arise from incidents in a vehicle. Vehicle insurance may additionally offer financial protection against theft of the vehicle, and against damage to the vehicle sustained from events

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45:51

Auto Correct | Buying a New Car

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2023/06/08

Topic: With Americans holding on to their vehicles longer than ever, following the pandemic, purchasing a new car can come with it’s challenges… Good rules of thumb to start, is to spend no more than 20 percent of your monthly household income on anew car and to assess what you like and dislike about your currentvehicle. Email the show:auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls:Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSANews:Why Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer than everAuto Casey

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46:29

Auto Correct | Summer Driving

Auto Correct ·

2023/06/01

Topic:Snow, rain and ice are common cold-weather threats to driver safety, but summer brings with it its own set of dangers. For drivers, the added traffic of summer vacationers is just part of the increased risk — construction, sun glare and unpredictable weather patterns all add to the danger.According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, summer and fall are the most dangerous times of the year for drivers, with July and August being the deadliest. More drivers are out on the road during

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44:40

Auto Correct | First Car Stories

Auto Correct ·

2023/05/25

Topic:The first stationary gasoline engine developed by Carl Benz was a one-cylinder two-stroke unit which ran for the first time on New Year’s Eve 1879. Benz had so much commercial success with this engine that he was able to devote more time to his dream of creating a lightweight car powered by a gasoline engine, in which the chassis and engine formed a single unit.On January 29, 1886, Carl Benz applied for a patent for his “vehicle powered by a gas engine.” The patent – number 37435 – may be

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Auto Correct Promo| First Car Stories

Auto Correct ·

2023/05/18

Do you remember your first car? Maybe it was a hoopty that you loved none-the-less? We want to hear your story. Download the MPB Public Media App on your iPhone or Android device. Find "Auto Correct" under the "Talk to Us" feature, and tell us! Then tune-into Auto Correct with ASE Certified Master Technician, Coach Charlie Melton, Thursday, May 25th at 10 a.m. CST, to hear your 1st car story on-air!Email the show:auto@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:22

Auto Correct | Wheel Hub Bearings

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2023/05/11

Topic: A wheel hub bearing assembly usually includes manufactured Bearings, Sensors and Seals. The assembly is the collection of the different parts that gives the wheels free rotation while the bearing is the part that manages your vehicle’s weight and movement.Email the show:auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls:Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSANews:Backseat Dangers: Small Cars Fumble in Updated IIHS Crash TestAuto Casey:2023 Ram Rebel 2500 | Short Take Hosted on Acast. See

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41:57

Auto Correct | After-Market Warranties

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2023/05/04

An aftermarket warrantyprovides protection for your car after its manufacturer warranty expires. Email the show:auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls:Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSANews:Is an Aftermarket Car Warranty Worth It?Auto Casey:2023 Nissan Leaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:35

Auto Correct | Traction Control System

Auto Correct ·

2023/04/27

ATraction control system - Wikipedia (TCS), also known asASRis typically (but not necessarily) a secondary function of theelectronic stability control (ESC) on production motor vehicles, designed to prevent loss oftraction, (i.e., wheelspin) of the driven road wheels. TCS is activated when throttleinput and engine power and torquetransfer are mismatched to the road surface conditions. We’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions.Email

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44:02

Auto Correct | Fuel

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2023/04/13

Amotor fuelis afuelthat is used to providepowerto themotorinmotor vehicles. Currently, the majority of motor vehicles worldwide are powered bygasolineordiesel. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_fuelWe’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions.Email the show:auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls: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/recallsand

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43:59

Auto Correct | Low & High Pressure Fuel Systems

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2023/04/06

The fuel system is made up of the fuel tank, pump, filter and injectors or carburetor, and isresponsible 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:auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls:You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to

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43:45

Auto Correct | General Auto Maintenance

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2023/03/30

General 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 a30-60-90 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 Charlie Melton,

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