Under The Hood show
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. BestAutomotivePodcast2024
Russ Answers Your Car Questions Alone This Week

Did you tune in to the last episode where Russ interviews Art and Marie Nordstrom, the founder of Under The Hood for the entire hour? Check it out! Russ goes it alone this week while Shannon and Chris are away. Tune in next week as they all are together again.
Russ Interviews Art and Marie Nordstrom Our Founders

We finally get the people who starter Under The Hood and Nordstroms Automotive on the show for the entire first hour! We talk about days all the way back to when there was not even electricity on the farm where we started. Leave your comments and questions for them below. Thanks for watching.
An LS Swapped Old School Toyota Truck? Hmm

03 Silverado replacement gauges 11 Camry maintenance 18 Ram blows out coolant LS swapping a 1980 Toyota Truck 19 Cherokee drivetrain binds 25 Murano fluid changes 04 Ranger rear end shake 23 Enclave BG Services 12 Jeep Liberty Engine caught on fire 13 Taurus battery dies and surges 10 Silverado knocking sound 17 Ridgeline Timn g Belt change 22 Colorado Trans flush 04 A4 MotoRad Radiator cap Infinity QX60 Transmission surge 1970 Chevy Truck daily driver
When You Buy A Car Make Sure You Check It Over for Repairs

Do you do your used car inspections before or after you buy a car?
More Giant Ford Recalls

So many back up camera recalls. Why is it that something that is supposed be be a thing to make us safer ends up causing so many problems.
Why are Additives Important? Automotive Advice Under The Hood

Getting free car repair advice is the best advice you can ask for. Call the Motor Medics for free advice now. Thanks for listening!
Stay tuned at the end of the podcast where we talk to Spiro Morogiannis from BG Products. Spiro touched on the importance of different professional automotive services, including the fuel system. He also mentions a number of items drivers should consider as they prepare their vehicle for summer road trips.
When You Lose All Of Your Car Keys What's next?

18 Ram fuel tank wont fill 10 Acura no key all lost 22 Silverado says not in park 90 Lesabre hot start issue 25 F150 oil changes on turbo 97 Ram 1500 waterfall sound behind the dash 18 Maxima ac only on highway 11 Lucerne transmission problems again 24 Chevy 6.2 recall 04 350Z using Mobile 0w40 to fix a noise? 12 Camry water pump leak 13 F150
What Good IS A Car That Won't Come Out Of Park

08 Taurus won't come out of park 02 Concord speedometer is not right 12 Chrysler 300 dead battery 20 Caravan cleaning throttle body 18 Edge Coolant internal leak 19 F150 transmission slips 10 VW oil leaks at 250k miles
Tell Us Your Car Problems and We Will Try To Help

If you have a car problem give us a try. Call us live and get on the show. Under The Hood! With the Motor Medics.
Going Under Your Hood To Help You Fix Your Car

Callers need help fixing their cars and we give them answers.
Shannon Goes Tornado Chasing in His Chevy

Time to sell the Acura Tornado Chasing in a Chevy 14 Impala OBS ABS on turns how to fix 96 S10 fixing a clutch pedal Buying a used truck with turbo or not? 99 F350 Idle problem 00 Blazer K5 how to fix a brake line leak? 72 Coronet how to paint the floors? 17 Fusion power rack failure 65 Montego brake conversion 89 Blazer K5 runs bad
Carnival Odyssey What Up With These Car Names

09 Pilot only 20k miles on it 12 Chrysler 300 AC shuts down when low tire light comes on How to fix no power at Diagnostic Connector on GM Truck 14 Ford F350 Wheel bearing repair 07 Jeep Commander lost coolant is the engine damaged? 11 Titan changing transmission fluid 22 Kia Carnival vs Honda Odyssey van 02 CR-V bucks and surges like a rodeo
Power Boost Eco Boost What's The Difference

21 F150 Power Boost Hybrid oil changes 06 Impala oil leak 22 GMC 6.2 Recall 23 Sierra 6.6 AC won't work at idle speeds 16 Explorer cuts out 98 Ram4x4 disconnect 88 Fiero low power 19 Ram 1500-wheel speed sensor after show Chris survives a car crash
Auto Repair and Care Tips From Under The Hood

Battery Recycling 02 Tahoe Knock Sensor codes 05 BMW Z4 Cruise Stopped and low voltage 07 Frontier burns oil 16 Express van Stabilitrac issues 15 Town and Country rear lift gate opens by itself 02 Lesabre idles rough 12 Frontier blend door motor replacement
A Fun Summer Car Would Be Fun Right

2010 Jeep Wrangler injectors 01 Chevy 1500 changing fuel filter Choosing a work vehicle Nissan or Ford? 14 Buick Enclave no front washers 2010 Traverse did the timing chains go out? BMW Z3 what years are best? 07 Expedition low oil pressure 16 SR4 Caddy transmission flush Free car help foundations for people in need
Not All Additives and Spray Cleaners Are The Same

6.2 Engine Failure details 2015 Nissan Sentra Failing Transmission 06 Escape Ac Failure 20 Jeep Wrangler LED DRL Failure 2011 CTS fixing lots of stuff. We interview CRC about some of their best products and why we use them.
Do You Really Know How Much Fuel Mileage Your Car Should Get?

23 Ranger maintenance schedule 02 Expedition vibration 93 S-10 fuel mileage 08 F350 fender interchange 13 Focus vibration 05 Silverado high idle 07 GMC Canyon timing chains
The GM 6.2 Recall and More Calls From You

The 6.2 Recall 15 Silverado Door Latch keeps radio on How to keep a 6.2 running longer with the recall issue 87 K2500 GMC Dual Tank Switch 71 Barracuda Engine install and big cam 22 Yukon Transmission failure and getting parts Oil types and API ratings 94 F150 repeat ac failure
Call Us For Free Car Repair Advice on Under The Hood

Call us 866-594-4150 and get on the air with us
More Great Car Talk From The Motor Medics on Under The Hood

We take your calls about car repair and try to help with free advice
AI In The Car Industry

1979 Trans am 403 rear main seal fix 13 Ram lifters or exhaust clicking 99 Tahoe adding 4x4 wiring 06 Impala throttle body failed after cleaning 12 Silverado spudders on start up 04 GMC getting older 70 Grain truck 2 stroke diesel additive AI in the car industry Battery Tenders in cars 82 Nissan 280 ZX brakes 97 Suburban cold air coming in through firewall
How Much Is A Car Worth Sentimentally?

The gangs all here! We're taking your calls live helping you save money and get your cars and trucks fixed. 97 Wrangler mice damage 20 Blazer transmission shifting issues Title on cars How much is sentimental value worth when it comes to cars? 94 Chevy Truck blend door clicking 14 SRX Caddy driveline noise
3rd Time Is The Charm For Transmission Replacement

07 Silverado do I need a transmission cooler? 3rd transmission. 19 Tundra should I use KSeal even though I don't have a leak yet? 1990 Jeep CJ are the injection systems good? 2002 Grand Cherokee Jeep 19 Odyssey Van sliding door fix. 99 BMW Z3 Head Gasket fix 18 Silverado starter failure or not? 04 Jeep Wrangler smashed spark plug fix. 12 Caddy CTS Sliding noise when stopping and starting 17 Ford Edge KSeal for leaking block and also running rough. 13 F150 85 Octane makes it run bad 84 Porsche 944 Using Synthetic oil 97 F150 Broken Timing Chains.
Russ Takes The Calls By Himself As Chris and Shannon Play

Oil Additive or High Mileage oil in a car? 08 F150 Instrument Cluster and OBD2 Failure 02 Jeep Wrangler Oil Leaks from front Diff and how to change seal. 07 Ford Windstar engine mounts replaced and now it vibrates 19 Traverse has a mis and shake at idle only. Spencer's B-day he gets a hoodie! 14 Ram water-soaked headliner after rain how to fix it. 24 Ford Maverick when to change oil first time?
Call Us For Free Car Repair Advice on Under The Hood

We take your live calls and answer those tough automotive questions for free. Under The Hood
Saving Money on Car Repairs Is More Important Now Than Ever

With car part tariffs raising parts costs it's more important now than ever to save money on those repairs in every way that you can. We are here for you with free car repair advice. Under The Hood.
Sometimes Fixing One Car Part Leads To Another Problem

95 Lebaron Air Bags 00 Mustang fuel won't fill 14 Caravan trac light on after Clock Spring replacement 02 Chevy 3500 fuel was sabotaged 06 Caddy SRX rear seats won't move and won't come out of gear 00 Chevy 3500 5.7 cam crank codes 08 Tahoe p0300 after convertor plugged up 16 Tahoe deer hit and air bags
Car Repair and Advice from The Motor Medics Under The Hood

Helping you with your car repairs and car care. Callers can contact us and get free car repair advice.
Car Repair From The Motor Medics and How To Recycle Your Car

05 Suburban 4x4 noise 00 Jeep Wrangler won't pass smog 23 GMC 1500 AFM or not? 22 Suburban Rubs when turning 15 Silverado 8 speed issue 04 Rendezvous gear oil changes 02 2500 Chevy fuel gauge broken only at stop signs.
We talk to Shift4Tommorrow about alternative ways to recycle your car when it's at it's end-of-life.
Car Repair Advice and a Talk With Standard

2002 Focus How to add a OBD2 Port 13 Highlander Hybrid is it a good truck? 13 Ford Escape with no heat Old Age and cars 14 Town and Country van rear washer leaks inside van Chat guy calls back with his Escape Engine overheat, what to do? Pilot AC system repairs 13 Ram Oil filter cap leaks.
We talk to Standard Motor about vehicle control and engine management. What to look and look out for and why you should choose Standard.
So Many New Model Cars You Can't Recognize Them All

New-Model cars Expedition complete ball joint replacement at high mileage New VS old cars for ease of parts interchangeability? 09 Escape Power steering won't work and it's electric Subaru 10k mile oil changes 24 Prius Plug-in Hybrid when to change oil and maybe gas? 2011 Chevy 2500 Torque Convertor stuck on Avalanche no start 96K1500 Transmission replacement Floaty Chairs and A.I
Organized SCCA Racing Events and Car Repair Tips

You have a car, and we may have a fix. Why not give it a shot! Russ Chris and Shannon are here to help you. Under The Hood. Street Racing? Organize your own SCCA local club. Car our local club contact them on their facebook page SCCS on facebook. Prepper Cars How much car insurance should I have? 2012 Silverado V6 Temperature Sensor on engine. 13 Honda Ridgeline Tire replacement just 1 or all 4 with AWD? 11 Charger how to keep it going longer with almost 300k on it now.
Everyone Wants To Disable Their AFM or DOD But Why?

06 Ram AFM Misfire how to fix using oil system cleaner? 11 Suburban Hard Cold Start fix. 02 K3500 Brake light fix. 20 Ram AFM DOD Disable? 71 GMC Sprint El Camino Stored over a decade getting it running. 12 Nissan Altima bad fuel mileage fix. 97 F250 Trans front seal leaking fix 2010 Kia Soul Belt squeal? 97 Tahoe cold start clatter fix? 06 Mustang hard to press shifter button 18 Kia Forte leaks water on floorboard how to leak test? 06 Ram and old tractors when to change oil when used very little? 08 Cobalt low power uphill When to change oil on new Duramax 3.0 diesel? Subaru random mis due...
Should I Upgrade Parts Or Buy A Bigger Truck For Towing?

2012 Avalanche Heavy Towing upgrades or new truck? 08 Ranger Ignition hard to turn and start. Buying a Salvage Title Vehicle 16 Ram Dome lights won't work after repairs. 98 GMC How to repair Cruise Control Fast?
What Does Altitude Have To Do With Your Driving?

2004 Suburban with repair woes maybe. 91 GMC. How do you replace a EGR Valve? 13 Jeep Wrangler Won't shift at high altitude. Tuning a car for Ethanol fuel
Car Repair - Additives and There importance There’s a Secret

We take your calls live on the air and give you free car repair advice to help you save some cash. Stay tuned at the end where we go Under The Hood with Hot Shots Secret and help you learn the uses and importance of specific additives.
Something New At The Daytona 500

How to fix a Diesel Engine Misfire? 08 Ram 3500 How to install electric fan control on a classic car? 63 Ford Country Sedan The 2025 Daytona 500 How to tell Fuel Ration on a classic Camaro? When do I change oil for the first time on a 2025 Bronco? What fuel stabilizer is best for ethanol or small engines? How to fix Transmission wiring? 2007 Silverado with worn wires.
Car Repair Tips and Tricks From The Motor Medics Under The Hood

Why does my Remote Start not work? 14 Chevy Silverado Why is my Check Engine Light on? 2022 Ford Edge Engine swap in an 87 Chevy Square Body How to fix wheel bearing noise? 2015 Buick Enclave
If Your Car Won't Start What Good Is It

15 Town and Country pushbutton start range problem Snowmobile fell into a lake. 14 Altima Mass Air flow sensor code Chevy AFM hesitation or not? 08 Torrent No crank when cold Lights flicker in my car, why?
Diesel Engine Conversion or Keep it Stock Under The Hood Car Repair

91 Suburban 6.2 to Cummins Conversion or not? 99 Park Ave how to fix a noisy Supercharger High AT Temp Light fix for a Subaru Forester 05 F150 All the windows quit 14 Kia Sorento Misfire