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Bumper to Bumper Radio, the car guys on KTAR, 92.3 FM in Phoenix, AZ, broadcast every Saturday from 11:00 am to noon. On this show, Dave Riccio of Tri-City Transmission in Tempe, AZ and Matt Allen of Virginia Auto Service in Phoenix, AZ talk about the less common fluids your car needs changed on a regular basis and when to take care of them. Also on this show:

  • How often to service your engine fluids.
  • How the age of your car affects the intervals at which to service your fluids.
  • Differences in the types of brake fluid.
  • Signs that you may need to change your power steering fluid.
  • 2006 BMW 330: My power steering reservoir hoses were leaking recently. After replacement the steering still doesn’t feel correct. Would you recommend a complete flush?
  • 2005 Nissan Altima: I was told recently to change my transmission fluid. At 330k miles is this something I should consider?
  • 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle: I recently had to make some changes to my ignition. Is there a shop you’d recommend to look into related issues?
  • 2008 Dodge Ram: I drive 100 miles a day for work. I recently took my truck into the shop for a check
  • engine light. After switching the gas cap, the light went off for a week or so. What should I look into next?

Cars talked about on this show are the 2006 BMW 330, 2005 Nissan Altima, 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle, and the 2008 Dodge Ram.

Bumper Audio Clip of the Week

Bumper to Bumper helps a listener who is having trouble passing emissions with their 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.