CarClinic June 19, 2018

The CarClinic has become a favorite on Nightline with Glennthatcarguy power walking us through automotive repair.

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This was our last show on the Eye and we still had a lot of great questions.

-The boot won’t latch shut is this an easy repair.

-The bar that is pushing up the window of my sonata clanged and the window fell into the door, nice temperatures is this an easy fix.

-what was the oil advice last week? Cap, book or what the workshop wants to put in?

-AC decreases when stopped what does this tell you?

-Seeing exhaust from my RAM it is there all day, any ideas

-AC smell an easy fix?

-Any issues installing oversized tires ?

-How do I know the airbags are working had a serious smash and they did not activate, car was a 2nd hand import from US

-How can I tell if the used GTI Volks I am looking at buying has been driven hard, it is a sweet fast looking machine don’t want to inherit issues

CarClinic June 12, 2018

At one time or another, we all have had an issue with a car, truck, van and needed a bit of advice.

Glenn joins the show from GT Auto Centre and he helps us all fix our cars on the radio.

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Here are the notes.

Great show.. Got a car question that is bugging me since this afternoon.

Just did a 5000 km oil and filter change. The service station convinced me to opt for an engine flush. Got it  done. Now checked online getting mixed reviews.. Is engine oil flush any good for the car.. Or just a conjob.. KMS done 36000 Toyota sedan 2016..

Firass

Q. What does a camshaft do?

Q. I am told the car has low oil pressure what is that telling me.

Q. how do we know if spark plugs need to be changed

QCar shook between

80 and 90 km any ideas?

CarClinic June 5 2018

Nothing silly about this show. Glenn Power from GT Auto Centre joins us every week and we talk car maintenance.

Lots of great questions this week the podcast will entertain and inform!

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Some of the questions sent in.

Lincoln mkx 10w40 at oli change place book 10w30 cap 5w30

Q. Are drive flat tires worth the money?

Q. Guys heard you talking about the dash cracking, did you have an easy repair or is it hopeless, mine has the yellow foam extruding and the whole thing seems to be shrinking… nightmare, don’t want to put the carpet on it looks odd.

Q. Any value to storing the car battery in the house apartment in the summer?

Q. How can I tell if I have a bent rim?

The CarClinic May 22, 2018

When it comes to automotive repair tips and talk there is not a better person to call on than Glenn from GT Auto Centre.

We had a great list of questions and no shortage of answers.




The alternative link to the podcast.

The notes.

Workshop Manager

GT Auto Centre

Q. more ceiling fabric fall how do we get it fixed?

Q. the garage wants to replace both head lamps, costly, is there a good reason to change the one not blown

Q. The transmission on my car seems to be electronic and lags going from park to drive, is this a sign of something looming

Q. Any tips on upgrading interior lighting in my Yaris?

Q. Been told I need to have my suspension replaced, what are all the parts in the suspension it is not cheap.

CarClinic May 15, 2018

Glenn Power #Glennthatcarguy is our in house mechanic and every week he comes to the studio to help you keep your car running in fine form.

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There is never any shortage of questions on the show.

Here is what we started speaking about before we moved on to the SMS messages.

What is going on at the shop?

No breakdowns for yours truly this week, did top up the coolant.

Q. When is it best to check the oils? When the car is hot or cold?

Q. My steering wheel has a lot of play, it seems to turn a fair whack before the wheels turn and this has happened recently, any idea what might be going on.

CarClinic May 1 & 8, 2018

Glenn from GT Auto Centre joins us every week to fix cars on the radio and this show, both, are not to be missed.

The show questions.

-What is hot in the shop

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1. Battery just stops
2. Can I get larger brakes installed on my Corolla for better stopping?
3. Is it common to change a waterpump with an engine fan, the workshop says it is?
4. How do I know if the fuel injectors are dirty?
5. Engine flush when is it necessary and how is it done?
6. Can an AC on the car just be topped up like a home AC?
7. See AC service stuff on line for do it myself, thoughts?
8. Emergency brake adjustment how often is that done, been to many a service never seems to be looked at

9.is there a standard alternator for a car or can you get one with more juice capacity

10.tires on the front wear faster on the back is this normal

11.do over inflated tires give better fuel economy?

12. Any thoughts on why so few women go into the car repair business?

CarClinic March 6 and 13, 2018

We think that the one thing we all share in common as humans is the desire to find an efficient mode of transport that does not use our own locomotion. Once we have found the way to get around that does not mean we have to do the physical work we spend our time and money keeping that transportation working.

Glenn joins the show each week from GT Auto Centre in Dubai to help you keep your car on the road.

There are always a healthy supply of questions to the show.

The March 13th show.





The March 6th show.




Here are the basic questions that fueled the show.

What are you seeing in the workshop this week?

Hi James/Glen,

I was back home in the Philippines in January and purchased a new Ford Ranger.

Before returning to Dubai the end of January I covered the vehicle with a heavy duty two piece cover that zips together to fully encloses it, vehicle is parked very close to the sea.

I will be returning to Philippines early May, is it ok for the car to be stored for this period of time without being started or driven? I could arrange for the vehicle to be started and idling for a time but having the vehicle to be driven would be a problem.  

Hopefully you will be able to answer my query in this weeks show or if not would be pleased to receive an e-mail response.

Many thanks.

Regards

Keith

hi guys. great show. I am considering buying a jeep cherokee trailhawk 2015. I am concerned abt the transmission in that model. I hears it fails many times and there were many recalls in US. is it a concern still with the car? you recommend I go through with it?  thanks

Ashraf.

-squeaky fan belt does that mean it is going the belt ot the fan motor or both?

-Temp meter in the car rises at a stop goes to normal when driving what might be happening?

-brakes squeak at low speeds any ideas?

-how often rotate, balance and check tire pressure?

-nitro v air?

-How do I decide between an battery that needs servicing and a service free battery

-Door handle on my Yaris has broken off is that an easy fix, can I do it myself?

-Mechanic says my head gasket is done what is this and is it an immediate repair?

-when I am in a mall I hear a sound like stones in a hub cap but I have no hubcaps any idea what might be making that clancking noise?

-How often should the AC gas be replaced, does it wear out?

-Do we still have to ensure the gap for spark plugs or are they preset?

-HELP! I recently had my shocks and struts replaced. The control arms were also replaced. Ever since then I have had a high pitch squeaking sound coming from under the car.

-We drove a 2012 Camry for 5 months with it shifting hard (a light jerk, not smooth). We took it to a very reputable shop the end of Nov. that also specializes in transmissions and was told the transmission was shot and needed replaced ASAP. They said there were metal fragments in the transmission fluid. I told them to just fish the transmission to try to get us by for a while. When we got the car back it still shifted rough for a couple weeks and then that went away and it drives fine now. We have driven it over 4,000 miles with no issues. We have never had any warning lights. This was the first transmission flush, could it have fixed the issue? I don't want to replace a transmission that may still have many more miles on it. How can we find out for sure if we need a transmission? Could it go out at any time without warning?

CarClinic February 20, 2018

There is no question that one of the few things that we all own or strive to own is a car.

Once we own a car we are part of the club that invests, sometimes, huge amounts of money to keep those cars running.

Well, Glenn Power joins the show from GT Auto Centre to offer no nonsense advice on car repair and maintenance.

If we could drive a car into the studio we would!

This week we had some great questions about brakes and turbos.

And of course we had all those great questions about things you are not sure about in the middle.

As always a great show to learn about auto maintenance.

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And here are the notes to follow along!

@glennthatcarguy

-brakes Q from last night

-turbo Q from last night

-when they talk about engine displacement what are they, the auto shops talking about

-can a regular garage work on a hybrid engine?

-is it possible to install self dimming mirrors on any car they seem to be the new thing on cars

-how do I know if a master cylinder is failing

-get a low growling sound when turning the steering wheel what might be the issue

-how might air get in the brake master cylinder

-how do we know where to place the jack of a car?

-easy way to loosen tight lugs?

CarClinic February 13, 2018

Glenn Power @Glennthatcarguy is in the studio and that means we are fixing your car on the radio!

Here are the show notes and of course we get off track with your much enjoyed questions.

Hey guys... I used to think injector cleaners were hogwash too.. But recently my engine stalled.. OBD gave me codes for multiple cylinder misfires and fuel pressure regulator.. Solution was an injection cleaner.. Over the counter.. Regards.. Dash Ramzi

My Honda Accord 2008 remote key is bad but can operate and use it manually

On ebay same frequency keys available as the dealer wants to rip me for AED600

Thanks, Hasib

How do I know if I have a bent rim?

Just bought a used car have no idea how to check the fluids or change the tire, where to place the jack any ideas where to go and ask for help?

My car sputters when I give it gas then catches, like it is not getting fuel then boom, an idea what is happening?

Can I upgrade the headlamp bulbs of my nissan sunny or should I go with factory recommended?

How do I know how old the tires on my car are, I bought it used and never gave the tire age any though

What is the difference between a rebuilt and remanufactured car engine

They say the solenoid in my transmission is broken what are they talking about.

What is a limited slip diff

I have been told my intake manifold gasket is done what is that?

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CarClinic February 6, 2018

Here we are Glenn @glennthatcarguy and James talking car repair!

Here are the talking points for the show.

1. 50,000km yariis need an engine flush? Was a question last night.
2. Signs an alternator is going?
3. Jeep got past RTA needed paint for the chipping clear coat
4. Can tire sensors be deactivated?
5. Windscreen leak is it possible to reseal a windscreen?
6. Wind whistle anything to do about this?
7. Headlights keep burning out , every 5 or so months anything this is pointing to?
8. How often should we really change the oil manufacturer and garages have different dates
9. Will over sized tires give an inaccurate odometer reading?
10. Do you think the electric window mechanisms fail here more often because of the heat? The support of the window inside the door.

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CarClinic December 12 & 19

Never a dull moment with Glenn that car guy helping you work your way through the issues you are confronting with your car.

If you have car repair questions we have the answers.




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December 19 Notes

-the car I own is an older model and synthetic oil is not what the manufacturer recommended in the day will it be ok?

-Is there any way to get a flat spot out of a tire, my friend is saying super inflate it… not sure

-really hit some ponds hard in the rain any idea how to dry out an alternator and prevent rust in the coil?

-Can an electric antenna be replaced with a non electric one and are there people selling these things in Dubai a radio store?

-What are your thoughts on rebuilt parts?

-Do you recommend ziebart or other rust proofing here in the UAE

-How do I know if the spark plugs are not working what will the car sound like and run like?

-How much is a typical engine rbuild for a 4 cylinder going to cost? And how long does it take?

December 12 Notes

CarClinic

Miro chinchura

• Osman light therapy for cars
• Lighttest.ae
• Osram automotive Middle East

Osram over 100 years old

Active and passive role

• There is a screeching belt sound when I start and it is gone after 5 seconds how do I know if this is a normal age thing or if this is a start to a bad dream

-Yes we have scheduled oil changes at 10,000km now but is it better to change toe oil at 5000 anyway

-car smells like coolant any idea what this might be a symptom of?

-The window will roll down but not up from both the driver controls and the offending door am I looking at huge repair do you think?

-I have an issue with my left turning signal. When it is active it will work but will be dimmer than the right turning signal. I have changed lamps, as well swapped the lamp housings to see if the snag moved but it didn't. Another thing I noticed is once I turn my front lights on the left blinker stops working all together giving me the normal fast click if a lamp was burnt out. Does anyone have any ideas what could be the cause of this problem and is this possible for me to diagnose and repair it by myself.

-car is making a sound like a cricket at 120-140 kmh

I purchased a new 2017 Chrysler 300 two months ago. I've brought the car back to dealership, but they have not been able to solve the issue.

The sound occurs at high speeds around the 120-140kmh when I travel long distances. The faster I go, the more prevalent the noise - wind issue?
On cruise control, I can hear noise going down hill - wind issue?
When I open the passenger glove box the sound is louder - ???
When I cross lanes, the line markers (the round bumps) amplify the sound too - suspension issue?
When I travel to one of my offices 7 hours away, the noise will be going non-stop for 90% of the trip which I can't drown out with the radio.

Any help on what might be causing the noise would be greatly appreciated.