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 unnecessary services for your car and what services you should invest in. Also on this show: 

• When to have your fuel injection system cleaned.
• Is it worth it to perform your own oil changes?
• Should you rotate your own tires?
• Why you shouldn’t cut corners when it comes to brake replacement.
• Other small parts you can replace yourself.
• How a lack of knowledge can lead to auto repair shops performing more work than necessary.
• 2005 Dodge Ram 1500:  I tow every day with this truck. I’ve been replacing my water pump every yea – is there something I should be doing differently to see more life out of my water pumps?
• 2008 Jeep Patriot: Each time I fill my gas tank completely, my engine will die shortly everywhere. Is this a valve issue?
• 1981 GMC Concord: For the past 6 months, something has been draining the battery in my car. My mechanics have taken a look and can’t find the issue. Any other ideas?
• 2002 Audi GT: My car drives smoothly until you start giving it a good amount of gas. Is this a fuel line issue?

Cars talked about on this show are the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2008 Jeep Patriot, 1981 GMC Concord, and the 2002 Audi GT.