How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Summer Travel and Rising Oil Prices

Details: Date: 2026-06-06

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 vacation travel, how the shortage of oil has contributed to spikes in prices, and how to get the most from your oil change. Also on this show:

How to know if your vehicle is due for an oil change.
2012 Buick Lacrosse: Does my traction control light have anything to do with my vehicle going into reduced power mode?
2017 Honda Civic: Why is my AC only functioning in the morning?
2006 Dodge Durango: Why is this car struggling to shift and intermittently overheating?
2021 Kia Telluride: Where should I turn if I'm having air fuel imbalance issues with my vehicle that is no longer covered by warranty?
2013 Jeep Wrangler: Why is my engine cutting off while coming to a stop?
2019 Toyota Tundra: I'm looking to purchase this vehicle. Where is the best place to find used vehicles?

Cars talked about on this show are the 2012 Buick Lacrosse, 2017 Honda Civic, 2006 Dodge Durango, 2021 Kia Telluride, 2013 Jeep Wrangler, and the 2019 Toyota Tundra.