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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 how Arizona dust storms affect your car air conditioner. Special guests includes Tim Nelson, Robert, and Charles of Virginia Auto Service. Also on this show:

  • Common air conditioning problems in your car.
  • You should change your cabin air conditioning air filter once a year.
  • Higher end carbon cabin air conditioning air filters can also reduce allergens, pet hair, and odors.
  • Getting car batteries from road service companies after you break down.
  • You can no longer just swap out a car battery without registering it with the car's computer.
  • 2003 E150 Ford Van. Can't pass emissions test. Service engine light because service memo kit is required.
  • 2001 Chevrolet with 90,000 miles. Car is in great shape, but can I expect any problems just due to it's age?
  • 2006 GMC Sierra. Changed right front wheel hub bearing that was bad. ABS light keeps coming on.
  • 2012 Honda Civic. Oil light is on even though I change it regularly. Can I wait to change it?
  • 2007 Kia with 145,000 miles. After driving more than thirty miles, it feels like a cylinder shuts down.
  • 2008 Dodge Nitro. I went to pass someone, I lost all power. P0733 and P0730 error codes.
  • 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. Button for the hazard lights, clicks intermittently.
  • 1996 Ford Tahoe. If you use pure synthetic oil with a premium filter, can you go 10-12,000 miles between oil changes?

Cars talked about on this show are the 2003 E150 Ford Van, 2001 Chevrolet, 2006 GMC Sierra, 2012 Honda Civic, 2007 Kia, 2008 Dodge Nitro, 2001 Chevrolet Malibu, and the 1996 Ford Tahoe.

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