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Car Connection Workshop
by Nile Jenkins
Five things you need to know about vehicle maintenance and repairs that will save you time money and a few bloody knuckles.
Episodes
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Fun Friday: Is Your Vehicle REALLY Ready for Winter? 5-Point Quiz
Fun Friday is here, and today we're putting your winter vehicle preparation to the test! You might think your vehicle is ready for winter, but are you sure? Motormouth Nile Jenkins has five winter-readiness points to ponder. Consider this your mini quiz: five questions every vehicle owner should…
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Ball Joint Separation, Doesn't Require Legal Help !
A worn ball joint doesn't come with a warning light. And if it separates while you're driving, the consequences can be serious. This Morning Drive nugget breaks down the signs and symptoms of front - end suspension wear, what causes components to deteriorate, and the chain reaction that can…
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Control Arms "Flapping"Here's Why Your Steering Depends on Them!
Your control arms aren't there for decoration. They help keep your suspension and steering components working where they belong. But what happens when the ball joints and bushings wear out - and what happens if a ball joint fails? From modern vehicles to our old 1967 Chevy pickup, we're looking…
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Shocks MacPherson Struts: Busting the Myths That Affect Your Safety
What do your shocks and MacPherson Struts actually do, and why do they matter so much as w head into the fall winter driving season. This morning on Motormouth's Morning Drive , we're busting common suspension myths and explaining how shock absorbers, MacPherson struts, and springs work together…
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Motormouth Saturday Q&A: Is Your Vehicle ready for Winter? Buy Now or Wait? Rust Protection Explained!
Winter is coming, and your vehicle needs to be ready! This Saturday on Motormouth's morning Drive, we tackle three listener questions to help you prepare for the cold, make smarter vehicle - buying decisions, and protect your investment. ❄️ Question 1: is Your Vehicle Ready for Winter? April is...
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Fun Stuff Friday !🇨🇦 Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend - 5Things to PonderBefore winter!
It's Fun Friday at the Car Connection Motormouth Workshop, and we've got FIVE things to ponder, plus a bonus tip that'll make you wonder what some drivers are thinking! Cold weather has a nasty habit of exposing neglected maintenance. The time to preapre is BEFORE the temperature drops, not when...
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Do Shocks Really Matter? The Key to Tire Contact, Stability & Control
Shocks and Struts aren't there just for comfort-they have a critical job to do. In today's Suspension & Steering: One Nugget at a Time, Motormouth breaks down what shocks and struts actually do and why they're so important to vehicle stability and control. Whether your vehicle has MacPherson...
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Suspension & Steering: The Foundation of Vehicle Stability | Fall-Winter Maintenance
Your brakes are only part of the equation when it comes to controlling a vehicle. As we continue our Fall-winter Vehicle Maintenance-One Nugget at a Time, we're moving into suspension and steering and why the entire system must work together with a properly performing brake system. From the front...
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Brake System Breakdown: 11 Compoenents That keep You Safe | Motormouth Morning Drive
The Brake series is complete! Today we wrap up everything we've covered and put the entire brake system together. We've looked at 11 Major components that have to work together properly to give you reliable, balanced braking and allow the vehicle's safety systems to do their jobs when you need…
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Time to Beat the Drum! Drum Brake Service, Maintenance & Repairs
Time to beat the drum, friends🥁 Drum brakes may be simple in design, but they can get complicated when maintenance gets ignored. And yes- there are still plenty of vehicles on the road using rear drum brakes, either on their own or as part of a disc/drum braking system. NOTE: drum brakes require…
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Fuel System Q&A: Winter Fuel, Fuel System Service & Full Tanks
Joanne asks what, if anything, should go into the fuel tank over the winter. David wants to know whether fuel system service is actually a thing- or just another shop upsell. And Rosemary asks the age -old winter question: should you keep the fuel tank full? Three great questions, one common...
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Fun Friday: What's Coming Next on the Motormouth Morning Drive?
It's Fun Friday with Motormouth! Today we have a little fun, a few questions, and a look ahead at what's coming on the Motormouth Morning Drive as we continue getting our vehicles ready for what ever winter decides to throw at us. Monday morning at 8AM, we're back with Drum Brakes, maintenance…
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Brake Maintenance: What Your Brakes Need Before Winter
Brake maintenance is today's Fall/Winter Vehicle Maintenance Nugget. We're talking about what brake maintenance really means, why it matters, and why "maintenance" and a "brake job" are NOT the same thing. We'll also look ahead to Monday, when we start our next nugget: charging, starting and...
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Dems the Brakes: Brake Calipers - The Muscle Behind Your Stopping Power
Brake calipers are a major player in how your vehicle stops - and just because you press the brake pedal and the car slows down doesn't mean the entire braking system is working properly. Today on Dems the Brakes, we finish up the parking-brake discussion and talk about the habit change that…
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Parking Brake Debrief: Your Rear Brakes Are There for a Reason
Your parking brake isn't just there for parking - and your rear brakes aren't supposed to sit around looking pretty. In today's Parking Brake Debrief, Motormouth takes another run at the subject because sometimes we're listening to the words but we're not actually hearing the message. The parking...
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Parking Brakes: Why You Should Use Them Every Time
Is your parking brake just there for emergencies? Nope. And that little "P" on the automatic transmission isn't a substitute for using it. Today we're putting the parking brake myth to bed and explaining why use your parking brake every time you park is an important part of proper vehicle...
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Saturday Q&A: Oil Consumption, Oil Leaks, & How Often Should You Change Your Fluids.
Three questions, three important maintenance lessons on this Saturday Q&A! Allison asks: My engine oil needs topping up between oil changes-is that norma? We look at oil consumption in today's high - revving engines and where "normal" ends and a problem begins. Dianne is finding dark engine oil...
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Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI) : Something Every Driver Needs To Know | Fun Friday
What exactly is a Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI), and why should you care about it ? On today's Fun Friday , Motormouth breaks down what an MPVI is really supposed to do - and why it's much more than somebody giving your vehicle a quick once -over. A proper inspection looks at the vehicles...
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Calipers Matter -The Brake Component You Can't Ignore
Brake calipers matter - and their condition can make the difference between a properly functioning brake system and one that creates problems down the road. This morning , Motormouth takes a close look at brake calipers: what they do, what needs to be inspected, what tells us a caliper can be...
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Brake System Pressure Differential Valve - Another Critical Component You Need to Understand
Your brake system is far more than pads, rotors, and calipers. Today we're continuing our look at the hydraulic side of the braking system, focusing on the pressure differential valve and the critical job it performs when you put your foot on the brake pedal. We're talking about how hydraulic...
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ABS Braking Systems & The Driver's Role In Staying Safe
Your Vehicle's Anti-Lock Braking System is an important safety system-but it isn't magic, and it can only do its job properly when the rest of the braking system is working as it should. This morning, Motormouth explains what ABS does, wha tit feels like when it activates, and why every driver...
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ABS Can't Save Your Bacon.....When All Else Is Failing
ABS can be an incredible safety net when things go sideways-but it can't overcome a brake system that isn't working properly. Today we continue our conversation about ABS braking systems and the part the driver plays when ABS activates. Do you know what your vehicle feels like and sounds like…
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New or Used? Rustproofing Old Cars & Why Brake Service Saves Money
Three great questions, three very different sides of the vehicle ownership, three very different sides of vehicle ownership - and plenty to chew on over the weekend. Jackies asks the big one: is a new vehicle or a used vehicle the better choice? We break down what to consider before we spending...
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Fun Friday: 5 Fall Vehicle Tips You Don't Want To Ignore
It's Fun Friday with Motormouth! How'd your week go? Before you head into the weekend, let's take s few minutes to talk about getting your vehicle ready for whatever Winter 2026-27 decides to throw at us. Today I've got five fall vehicle tips to put on your radar: brakes, tires, fluids, wipers…
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Brake Line Rupture: Why Rusty Steel Brake Lines Must Be Inspected
A brake line doesn't have to look completely rotten to become dangerous. In this episode, Motormouth explains why continuous inspection of steel brake lines needs to be part of every vehicle service - especially around the brackets and fasteners that secure the lines to the vehicle's underbody....
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Brake Pedal Failure: What to Do When the Brake Pedal Goes To The floor - and How to Prevent It.
A brake pedal that suddenly goes to the floor is not something you want to discover in traffic. In this episode, Motormouth explains what can happen when you lose brake pressure, what you should do if the pedal suddenly drops, and - more importantly - why brake maintenance cannot stop with the…
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Brake Booster to Master Cylinder: How Your Power Brakes Actually Work:
The brake pedal doesn't magically stop a vehicle - there's a whole chain of components working together to turn your foot pressure into stopping power. Today on Motormouth's Morning Drive, we're looking at the power brake booster and it's relationship with the master cylinder, and I'm breaking it...
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Master Cylinder: Where Braking Begins | Part 2
Your brakes don't begin at the wheels - they begin at the master cylinder. On today's Motormouth Morning Drive, we're continuing our brake - system education by looking at the component that turns your foot on the nrake pecal into hydraulic pressure throughout the system. We'll talk about what…
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Saturday Q&A : Fall Prep. Winter Tires & When Is an Old Car Too Expensive? | Motormouth Q&A
Fall is coming, winter is right behind it - and if you're a newer driver, an older-car owner.or just wondering whether winter tires are really worth the money, today's Motormouth Q&A is for you. Jessica wants to know what she should do to prepare her six-year-old for fall and winter. Alicia asks...
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Vehicle Maintenance : Peace of Mind You Can't Put A price tag On
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…
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Brake Fluid Is Not Maintenance Free! Here's Why Your brakes Need Service
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...
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Dems the Brakes: Stop Throwing Money Away on Brake Jobs
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…
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The Forgotten Blower Motor: Your HVAC's Unsung Hero.
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…
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Keep It or Replace It? $2,800 Repairs, New Car Prices & OEM vs Aftermarket
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...
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5 Car Checks You Should NEVER Skip | Your Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection
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…
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The Belt That Can Kill your Engine
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...
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"Cooling System Snake Oil: Do Those Leak Stopper Products Really Work?
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...
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Cooling Fans: Are They On? What It Means When They're Not
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...
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Your Heater Control Unit May Be the Reason You Have NO HEAT
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…
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3 Questions Every Driver Should Ask Before Winter
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.…
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Car Checks to Do Before Fall Hits
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,...
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HEATER CORE: The Most Expensive Little Part in Your Car!
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...
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Water Pump: The Driving Force Behind Cooling System Flow
📝 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.…
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The Temperature Navigator: Why Your Thermostat Can Destroy Your Engine
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...
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"Your Radiator Could Destroy Your Engine - And You Won't See It Coming"
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…
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Your Car's Trying to Tell You Something!. | Saturday Q&A
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…
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Fun Friday, Why Start With the Cooling System? And Is Your Maintenance Schedule Enough?
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…
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Coolant Explained: Antifreeze ,50/50 Mix & What you're Really Buying
🎙️Podcast #247-Cooling system Revival, Part 2 Coolant 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...
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Cooling System Revival: Why Your Cooling System Matters
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…
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Rust Protection The Right Way: Stop Rust Before It Eats Your Car
Rust Doesn't take the summer off. In fact, the conditions that allow corrosion to continue working underneath your vehicle can be just as damaging long after winter has ended. Today , Motormouth unpacks rust protection the right way - what actually works, why it works, how rust attacks the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Five things you need to know about vehicle maintenance and repairs that will save you time money and a few bloody knuckles.
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Nile Jenkins
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