How Rising Temperatures Affect Your Car or Truck and Avoiding Overheating Issues

Details: Date: 2025-04-19

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, Matt Allen of Virginia Auto Service in Phoenix, AZ talks about changes you may notice in your vehicle during the summer months. Also on this show:

Avoiding fluid leaks in your vehicle and more serious repairs they may lead to.
How serious cooling system repairs are to your car or truck.
Common dashboard warning lights you may see during the summer.
Stephanie from Shady Rays joins the show live from the Shady Rays Weekend Event in Fountain Hills!
2012 Kia Sportage: Should I follow the dealership's advice on what repairs my used vehicle needs?
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Why am I noticing a tapping sound coming from my vehicle after my last oil change?
2003 Chevrolet Malibu: What should I do if my thermostat is failing?
2018 Dodge Ram 1500: Should I consider trading in this truck or put money into some maintenance and repairs?
2022 Honda Accord: Why is there a grinding sound while parking this vehicle?
2015 Toyota Avalon: What should I do if my car is showing a "maintenance required" warning just after having services done?

Cars talked about on this show are the 2012 Kia Sportage, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2018 Dodge Ram 1500, 2022 Honda Accord, and the 2015 Toyota Avalon.