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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, Matt Allen of Virginia Auto Service in Phoenix, AZ talks about how to prepare your vehicle for warmer temperatures and taking more frequent drives. Also on this show:

  • Leaks, tires, and other things to check before driving your vehicle that may have been driven less for the past few months.
  • Are 7,500 mile oil change increments reccomended for any vehicles? Should you always follow the manufacturer's suggestion?
  • When should you use a full synthetic oil and which type is correct for your vehicle?
  • 1996 Toyota Camry: My car has had transmission fluid added but has never been serviced. At 160k miles, would you recommend this?
  • 1999 Ford Motorhome: How frequently should I change the spark plugs in this engine?
  • 1994 Jeep Wrangler: Is there a specific gear oil you recommend?
  • 2015 Nissan Altima: What would cause a musty smell coming from my AC?
  • 2017 Subaru BRZ: How concerned should I be with carbon buildup in my engine? Is there any proactive maintenance I should be having done?

Cars talked about on this show are the 1996 Toyota Camry, 1999 Ford Motorhome, 1994 Jeep Wrangler, 2015 Nissan Altima, and the 2017 Subaru BRZ.


Bumper Audio Clip of the Week

Bumper to Bumper helps a listener diagnose a brake issue with their Toyota Rav4.