Podcast

Under The Hood show

Automotive, Education, How To, Leisure

A fun Call-in show blending entertainment and car news with repair advice. The Motor Medics keep you entertained and help you understand your cars and trucks. Airing on over 225 stations across America since 1990 we are America's Largest car talk show.
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Automotive chart
#8
Episodes
869
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
49 min
On air since
2018
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

869 episodes, newest first

  1. Do You Really Need To Get Your Car Ready For Winter?

    Season 36, Episode 2314

    Show notes

    How to fix a V10 with a rough idle. 99 Ford F250 How to fix a check gas cap light 05 Ford Expedition Evap diagnostic shortcuts. 19 Fusion How to check for a battery drain 09 Honda Accord 00 Silverado crank but no fire 14 Kia Optima push button start no crank sometimes 08 Dodge Dakota no crank then boosted now no fire

    48 min
  2. Every Car Needs Repair Sometimes

    Season 36, Episode 2313

    Show notes

    The best auto advice you can get over the radio. Under The Hood with the Motor Medics. Call us for help.

    49 min
  3. Engine Coolant? More Important Than You Think - We Talk To PEAK and Give You The Info

    Season 36, Episode 2312

    Show notes

    We go Under The Hood wioth PEAK after we take your calls and give you free car repair advice so you can better understand your car.

    1 hr 1 min
  4. Your Car Is Not That Hard To Fix

    Season 36, Episode 2311

    Show notes

    Americas' Favorite place for free auto repair advice. Under The Hood

    51 min
  5. A Guy Answering All Your Car Questions

    Season 36, Episode 2310

    Show notes

    Russ handles the show Solo this week. Tune in for some great car advice.

    50 min
  6. It's Time To Take Care Of Your Car

    Season 36, Episode 2309

    Show notes

    14 Ram with a blower and turn signal problem 6 speed GM Transmission shudder 2108 Mazda CX5 AC freezes up 03 Suburban low oil pressure Fuel for storing classic cars 07 Duramax should I change the transmission fluid? 14 Regal Trans shudder but over 200k miles

    1 hr 2 min
  7. Your Car is Broken - What Are You Going To Do?

    Season 36, Episode 2308

    Show notes

    The best call-in Auto Tips and advice car talk show in America! Live 9-11am Central Thursdays. We are Under The Hood® We take your live calls and get you answers to all your car repair problems fast. Give us a call today. 866-594-4150 Give this video some love! Hype us! Here are your callers! GM Transmission shudder on a Colorado what to do? 01 F150 with transmission fluid blowing out of it 65 K20 Chevy truck distributor fail?

    45 min
  8. Buying A Roush Mustang - Oh Yeah!

    Season 36, Episode 2307

    Show notes

    Should I change to heavier engine oil? 25 Corolla e85 in a non-flex fuel vehicle, or no? Repeat new alternator replacement. Nissan Pathfinder Buying a 2014 Roush Mustang. Oh Yeah! At home scan tools for cars. Which one is best for me? 17 Malibu repeat battery drain Green fluid under my car with pink coolant. Check engine light on is there a warranty?

    50 min
  9. If Your Car Had This Happen - Who Would You Call to Fix It?

    Season 36, Episode 2306

    Show notes

    The best call-in Auto Tips and advice car talk show in America! Live 9-11am Central Thursdays. We are Under The Hood® We take your live calls and get you answers to all your car repair problems fast. Give us a call today. 866-594-4150 AC system won't work after battery replacement on a 24 Malibu How to level a Truck 97 F250 Light Duty LS Engine build in Gen 5 Camaro Oil testing an engine and CVT trans on a Subaru Fuel additives or not?

    48 min
  10. We Expect Our Cars To Start Right Up - So Why Don't They?

    Season 36, Episode 2605

    Show notes

    How should I flush my transmission on my Town and Country van? Why did my trailer tow lights quit and now my headlights are out too? 98 Silverado 08 Hyundai Sonata hard start no fuel pressure 22 F150 window stuck down in back Electric car fire, or no?

    54 min
  11. We Like The Carbs - The Carbs That Go Vroooom! Were The Motor Medics and We Like The Vroom!

    Season 36, Episode 2304

    Show notes

    The best call-in Auto Tips and advice car talk show in America! Live 9-11am Central Thursdays. We are Under The Hood® We take your live calls and get you answers to all your car repair problems fast. Give us a call today. 866-594-4150 Here are the callers! Why did my key fobs stop working after my battery was changed in my car? 15 Rav4 Can I use a sealer like KSeal to fix my coolant leak? 2013 F350 Ford Diesel How to find a voltage drop in a car. 13 Kia Optima Why does my diesel not start? 97 Mercedes I WANT A LOUD CARB! Yes, carburetor noise Old school alignment shops for a old school 68 Dodge D200 Why does my 21 Silverado hesitate? Why does my truck not crank when it's cold? 10 Silverado

    48 min
  12. What Is A Good Cheap Used Car Anyways?

    Season 36, Episode 2303

    Show notes

    09 Tiguan finding a good cheap used car 17 Traverse. Where is the AC button? Fuel gauge not working on a 09 CTS Caddy 11 Land Rover transmission lags behind 90 Olds 88 Codes 24 Jeep makes noise after tire rotation 18 Lincoln MKZ emergency fuel filler funnel location 04 Dodge seat swap

    55 min
  13. Do The Rising Gas Prices Change Your Car Care or Driving Habits?

    Season 36, Episode 2302

    Show notes

    The best call-in Auto Tips and advice car talk show in America! Live 9-11am Central Thursdays. We are Under The Hood® We take your live calls and get you answers to all your car repair problems fast. Give us a call today. 866-594-4150 Here are today's callers. Trading a Harley for a Convertible Finding a battery drain on a Optima 03 Sebring with a PCM issue, drive it or not? Coils and plugs didn't fix my miss on a 05 Jeep V8 Fixing those Toyota oil leaks

    47 min
  14. Is a Fuel Gauge Really That Important?

    Season 36, Episode 2301

    Show notes

    09 Tiguan finding a good cheap used car 17 Traverse. Where is the AC button? Fuel gauge not working on a 09 CTS Caddy 11 Land Rover transmission lags behind 90 Olds 88 Codes 24 Jeep makes noise after tire rotation 18 Lincoln MKZ emergency fuel filler funnel location 04 Dodge seat swap

    53 min
  15. If This Happened to Your Car, What Would You Do?

    Season 36, Episode 2300

    Show notes

    The best call-in Auto Tips and advice car talk show in America! Live 9-11am Central Thursdays. We are Under The Hood® We take your live calls and get you answers to all your car repair problems fast. Give us a call today. 866-594-4150 Why does my car keep running when shut off? 14 Equinox How to fix a broken convertible top. 07 BMW 650i How to bypass a GM Pass lock 2 security system. 2005 Buick Century How to fix p0420 Cat codes. 09 Equinox

    48 min
  16. A Deep Dive into The Waters of Car Repairs?

    Season 36, Episode 2299

    Show notes

    Why does my engine lose coolant 17 Silverado 94 LeSabre dies intermittently a good $2500 car is it real or a unicorn? 08 Elantra is the engine running too fast down the road? 94 Chevy truck just stops cranking 93 F350 trans shift problems and no speedometer 97 Dodge 1500 speedo is off

    51 min
  17. Cyber Cabs Invading Austin Texas

    Season 36, Episode 2298

    Show notes

    Tesla Cybercabs invade Austin Texas Only 500 miles per year so when do I change oil? Is my engine oil level too high on a 15 GMC Sierra 96 Chevy Truck misfire My Caravan remote starts by itself What causes engine overheating 07 Express van Propane conversion Ford give me the details

    48 min
  18. Water Pumps Inside of Engines a Dumb Idea, or No?

    Season 36, Episode 2297

    Show notes

    1. Internal water pump replacement on a Ford Explorer 2. 09 Nissan 370 Z car noise 3. 16 Dodge Journey antilock codes 4. 383 Mopar fuel pump block off 5. 11 Sienna van trans drain and fill 6. 17 Pacifica engine replacement maybe? 7. 15 Rav 4 rear end squeak 8. 26 Maverick oil change time questions

    47 min
  19. A Toyota Tundra with Morning Sickness

    Season 36, Episode 2296

    Show notes

    The best call-in Auto Tips and advice car talk show in America! We are Under The Hood® We take your live calls and get you answers to all your car repair problems fast. Give us a call today. 866-594-4150 1. Can anyone go to a You Pull It yard? 2. Why does my 15 Tundra shift bad in the morning? 3. Easy 01 Tacoma Control arm replacement 4. Fixing broken gauges on 05 Mustang 5. Fixing 11 Silverado cruise control

    47 min
  20. Great Car Advice From Automotive Experts Working in a Shop

    Season 36, Episode 2295

    Show notes

    The best call-in car talk show in America! Under The Hood. We take your live calls and get you answers to all your car repair problems fast. Give us a call today. 866-594-4150 Here are today's callers! Finding a great rear bumper for a 9k mile classic Ford. Someone help a classic lady out! My Ranger has another dead battery 87 Chevy camper, yes, it gets 5mpg is that good? 20 F250 hard hot start 15 Impala whine around 35mph 22 BMW X3 tire rotation Jeep new car warranty is it legit? 12 Ram 1500 Engine noise again Farm Tractor using a house light switch for power

    58 min