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42:53

Vehicle Maintenance : Peace of Mind You Can't Put A...

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2026/09/11

Your Vehicle doesn't just need fuel and insurance - it needs maintenance. And when maintenance gets ignored, the bill isn't always the biggest problem. Sometimes it's the stress, uncertainty and frustration that come with suddenly discovering a long list of things vehicle needs.Today on Motormouth Morning Drive, we're talking about vehicle maintenance, peace of mind, and the unknown. From putting washer fluid in the radiator and antifreeze in the washer tank to those uncomfortable conversations when

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47:52

Brake Fluid Is Not Maintenance Free! Here's Why Your...

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2026/09/10

Dem's the Brakes officially kicks off 🚗🛑today we start with one of t he most overlooked - and misunderstood - parts of your braking system: brake fluid. No , brake fluid is NOT maintenance free.It gets heated and cooled ,absorbs moisture, becomes contaminated over time, and has to handle some serious heat every time you use your brakes. yet far too many vehicles go years without having the brake fluid properly inspected or serviced.And then there are drivers who ride the brakes....😳In this

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42:52

Dems the Brakes: Stop Throwing Money Away on Brake Jobs

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2026/09/09

Think a four - wheel brake job means you're good for the next 18 months or two years? Think again.In this introductory episode of "Dem's the Brakes," Motormouth explains why neglecting regular brake service can turn a relatively simple maintenance job into an expensive replacement of pads, rotors, calipers and hardware.A brake system needs more than parts replacement. Cleaning, lubrication, inspection and regular servicing can keep good components working properly - and potentially save you

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44:17

The Forgotten Blower Motor: Your HVAC's Unsung Hero.

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2026/09/08

The cooling system revival is wrapped up, but before we move on, there's one often-forgotten part of the HVAC system that deserves some attention: the blower motor.That little motor works behind the scenes every time you ask for heat, defrost, or air conditioning. If it's making a strange noises, slowing down, or struggling to move air, don't ignore it-winter is coming.And if your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air filter, now is the perfect time to replace it. Don't go exploring the cabin-filter

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64:58

Keep It or Replace It? $2,800 Repairs, New Car Prices...

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2026/09/05

Three great questions are on the table for this Saturday's Motormouth Q&A!Cindy is on a fixed income and wondering how she's ever going to replace her vehicle as it gets older, especially with today's new car prices.Shirley has been told her eight - year - old vehicle needs approximately $2,800 in repairs. With money tight, should she spend the money on an older vehicle or start thinking about replacing it?And Jonathan brings us a question from the DIY side of. the garage: OEM parts versus

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41:18

5 Car Checks You Should NEVER Skip | Your Multi-Point...

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2026/09/04

Before you hit the road, there are five simple things you should know about your vehicle.On this Fub Friday, we're doing a quick multi-point vehicle inspection and looking at five that can tell you a lot about the health and reliability of your car:🔧Belts - condition and signs of wear🔧 Hoses - how old are they and what condition are they in?🪫 Battery - age, condition and whether it's still up to the job🌡️ Coolant - age, condition and whether it's time for service🚘 Overall vehicle condition -

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47:25

The Belt That Can Kill your Engine

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2026/09/03

The Accessory drive belt may not look like a cooling-system component, but on many vehicles, it plays a critical role in keeping the engine alive. If that belt drives water pump, a broken or failed belt can stoop coolant circulation almost instantly-and the engine can go from running normally to catastrophic overheating in a very short time.So how long should you keep that belt. in service? Until it breaks? Until you hear it squealing? Until you can see cracks?I wouldn't recommend pushing it that

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40:26

"Cooling System Snake Oil: Do Those Leak Stopper...

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2026/09/02

Got a cooling system leak? Before you pour a bottle of "fix - It" into the radiator, let's talk about what those cooling system leak sealers actually do - and what they can potentially do to your cooling system.In this segment of the Cooling System Revival, we're separating the promise from the reality when it comes to radiator stop -leak, cooling system sealers, and those miracle-in-a-bottle fixes. Sometimes they may get you home, but a bottle isn't a substitute for finding and properly repairing

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44:00

Cooling Fans: Are They On? What It Means When They're...

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2026/09/01

Are your cooling fans supposed to be running? And what does it mean when they aren't?As we continue our Cooling System Revival, today we take a close look at one of the most important parts of keeping your engine at the proper operating temperature -the cooling fan system.We'll explain what the cooling fans are, what it means when they're running, and what it means to you when they don't turn on when they're supposed to.We'll also look at how the fan system is controlled by the thermal switch and

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41:41

Your Heater Control Unit May Be the Reason You Have...

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2026/08/31

You've got a good thermostat, a good heater core,coolant is flowing, and yet.....NO HEAT! What gives?Todauy we'ree looking at the Heater Control Unit (HCU)- the commander that tells the heating system what you want it to do. And sometimes, that command has to travel to a component you may know as the hot water valve, but the manufacturer may call something completely different.Case in point: a Crown Victoria that had visited multiple shops on the Hamilton Mountain without anyone finding the reason

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61:50

3 Questions Every Driver Should Ask Before Winter

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2026/08/29

Winter is coming, and today's Motormouth Morning Drive is all about getting your vehicle ready before the cold weather arrives.Denise asks what we should do now to prepare our vehicles for winter. Carol wants to know how to properly care for a 10-year-old vehicle that doesn't get driven much. And gary asks the big question: is it really worth keeping an older vehicle?We unpack all three questions with practical, real-world maintenance advice designed to help you protect your investment, avoid

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51:09

Car Checks to Do Before Fall Hits

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2026/08/28

Fall is coming, and your vehickle needs a little attention before cold weather arrives. today on Fun Friday, we're running through five simple car checks you can do now-before they become winter problems.🔑 Key fobs: When was the last time you changed the battery? Hmmm🔋 Battery: Is it good, marginal, or ready to leave you stranded on a cold morning?❄️ Winter Tires: Bring them down, inspect them, check tire pressure, and deal with any slow leaks while you have time.💨 Filters: Engine air, cabin air,

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51:09

HEATER CORE: The Most Expensive Little Part in Your Car!

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2026/08/27

It's called a heater core-but there's nothing "little" about the job of replacing one.As we continue our Cooling System Revival, we're getting right into the core of things: the heater core.What exactly is a heater core? What does it look like? Where is it hiding? How does it work? And why can something that looks like a tiny radiator turn into a major repair bill?The heater core is part of your vehicle's cooling system, using hot engine coolant to provide heat inside the passenger compartment. But

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51:09

Water Pump: The Driving Force Behind Cooling System Flow

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2026/08/26

📝 The water pump is the driving forcer behind your vehicle's cooling system. It keeps coolant moving continuously, maintains proper flow and pressure, and helps the entire system do its job.But here's the catch: the water pump can't overcome a cooling - system component that has already failed. A restricted radiator, faulty thermostat, clogged passage, or another problem upstream can prevent the system from doing its job-even when the water pump itself is working properly.In this episode of the

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51:02

The Temperature Navigator: Why Your Thermostat Can...

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2026/08/25

Cooling System Revival continues-one nugget at a time!This morning, Motormouth puts the spotlight on one of the most overlooked components in your cooling system : the thermostat, or as I call it, the Temperature Navigator.It's job is simple but critical-help keep your engine operating at its proper temperature by regulating coolant flow. On many modern engines, normal operating temperature is around 195F, but that little thermostat is certainly not lifetime component.So what does "lifetime"

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42:12

"Your Radiator Could Destroy Your Engine - And You...

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2026/08/24

Your radiator doesn't just keep the engine cool - it protects the engine, transmission, and your wallet. But how old is the radiator in your car, how much longer can you realistically expect it to lat?In today's Motormouth Morning Drive, we breakdown the purpose of the radiator and leave you with three questions every vehicle owner should be asking : 1) How old is your radiator, and How many kilometers has it see?2) How much longer can you expect it to last?3) What happens when it fails? And don't

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60:03

Your Car's Trying to Tell You Something!. | Saturday Q&A

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2026/08/22

Three questions, three real world vehicle ownership problems, and three Motormouth answers.Allison's service light has returned for the third time after oxygen sensors were replaced - so where do we go next? We breakdown the diagnostic process and why throwing parts at a problem isn't a game plan.Diane asks the big question : Is my 10 -year-old car worth keeping, or is it time to move on? The answer starts underneath the vehicle. If the foundation is solid and the undercarriage isn't compromised by

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46:42

Fun Friday, Why Start With the Cooling System? And Is...

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2026/08/21

It's Fun Friday on the Motormouth Morning Drive, and today we're doing a little priming of the pump before heading into the weekend.Fall is coming, schedules are changing, and we're continuing our "one nugget at a time" approach to vehicle maintenance.But I left you with two questions today-and I want to hear what YOU think before we reveal the answers the answers on Monday.Question#1: We're getting ready to begin a new series around a 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet, and there's plenty of mechanical

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49:11

Coolant Explained: Antifreeze ,50/50 Mix & What...

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2026/08/20

🎙️Podcast #247-Cooling system Revival, Part 2Coolant isn't just "antifreeze", and the bottle you buy can make a big difference to your wallet and your cooling system.In Part 2 of Cooling System Revival, Motormouth breaks down what coolant actually is ,how antifreeze is made, what the different colours really mean, and why you should pay attention to what you are putting into your vehicle.we'll also look at premixed 50/50 coolant vs. concentrated antifreeze., why buying concentrate can give you

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43:16

Cooling System Revival: Why Your Cooling System Matters

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2026/08/19

Your cooling system is one of the most important systems in your vehicle when it comes to long-term reliability and mega-mile ownership. In this first instalment of Cooling System Revival, Motormouth gives you the big-picture view-what the cooling system does, why it matters, and why neglecting it can turn a simple maintenance issue into a major repair.Starting tomorrow, we'll break the system down one component at a time, explaining what each part does and what you need to know to keep your

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