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Automotive oxygen sensors, colloquially known as O2 sensors, make modern  electronic fuel injection  and  emission control  possible.  If an oxygen sensor fails, the engine computer won't be able to correctly set the air-fuel ratio, which could result in lower fuel economy, higher emissions and damage to other components, such as an overheated catalytic converter. htt...

From heads-up displays to Gorilla Glass to Panoramic and wiper-less windshields, new innovative glass technologies are being used on automotives and have been taking the industry by storm.  Email the show:  auto@mpbonline.org Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News:  Does Car Insurance Cover Windshield Replacement? Auto Casey Car Review: &n...

Improving fuel economy refers to the attempt to achieve a better fuel economy through a variety of means in a vehicle in an attempt to save money and reduce emissions.  Email the show:  auto@mpbonline.org Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News: Leaving a child unattended in a hot car has already cost one MS life this summer Auto Casey Car...

Today we’re talking about Do-It-Yourself Repairs and we’re here to help steer you in the right direction. Basically, DIY means that, instead of hiring a professional to do a particular task — or, instead of buying goods from a store or an artisan — you're choosing to do that task or create those products yourself, rather than paying a professional or someone else to do it for you. Email the show:&...

Vehicle insurance (also known as car insurance, motor insurance, or auto insurance) is insurance for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other road vehicles. Its primary use is to provide financial protection against physical damage or bodily injury resulting from traffic collisions and against liability that could also arise from incidents in a vehicle. Vehicle insurance may additionally offer financi...

Topic: With Americans holding on to their vehicles longer than ever, following the pandemic, purchasing a new car can come with it’s challenges… Good rules of thumb to start, is to spend no more than 20 percent of your monthly household income on a new car and to assess what you like and dislike about your current vehicle. Email the show:  auto@mpbonline.org Recalls:   Check fo...

Topic:   Snow, rain and ice are common cold-weather threats to driver safety, but summer brings with it its own set of dangers. For drivers, the added traffic of summer vacationers is just part of the increased risk — construction, sun glare and unpredictable weather patterns all add to the danger. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, summer and fall are the most dangerous...

Topic:   The first stationary gasoline engine developed by Carl Benz was a one-cylinder two-stroke unit which ran for the first time on New Year’s Eve 1879. Benz had so much commercial success with this engine that he was able to devote more time to his dream of creating a lightweight car powered by a gasoline engine, in which the chassis and engine formed a single unit. On January 29, 1886,...

Do you remember your first car? Maybe it was a hoopty that you loved none-the-less? We want to hear your story. Download the MPB Public Media App on your iPhone or Android device. Find "Auto Correct" under the "Talk to Us" feature, and tell us! Then tune-into Auto Correct with ASE Certified Master Technician, Coach Charlie Melton, Thursday, May 25th at 10 a.m. CST, to hear your 1st car story on-ai...

Topic: A wheel hub bearing assembly usually includes manufactured Bearings, Sensors and Seals. The assembly is the collection of the different parts that gives the wheels free rotation while the bearing is the part that manages your vehicle’s weight and movement.  Email the show:  auto@mpbonline.org Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News: ...

An aftermarket warranty provides protection for your car after its manufacturer warranty expires. Email the show:  auto@mpbonline.org Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News:  Is an Aftermarket Car Warranty Worth It? Auto Casey:  2023 Nissan Leaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A  Traction control system - Wikipedia ( TCS ), also known as  ASR  is typically (but not necessarily) a secondary function of the electronic stability control (ESC) on production motor vehicles, designed to prevent loss of traction, (i.e., wheelspin) of the driven road wheels. TCS is activated when throttle input and engine power and torque transfer are mismatch...

A  motor fuel  is a fuel that is used to provide power to the motor in motor vehicles. Currently, the majority of motor vehicles worldwide are powered by gasoline or diesel. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_fuel We’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions.  Email t...

The fuel system is made up of the fuel tank, pump, filter and injectors or carburetor, and is responsible for delivering fuel to the engine as needed. Each component must perform flawlessly to achieve expected vehicle performance and reliability. https://www.stp.com/fuel-system-fuel-additives/ We’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair...

General auto maintenance includes, oil and filter changes, rotation of tires, wheel alignment, suspension and exhaust services, engine tune ups, climate control repairs, and brake service. Routine maintenance services are often done on a 30-60-90 interval, meaning you should perform essential preventative maintenance about every 30,000 miles. Every vehicle is unique, and various parts can wea...

Gasoline direct injection (GDI) , also known as petrol direct injection (PDI), is a mixture formation system for internal combustion engines that run on gasoline (petrol), where fuel is injected into the combustion chamber. This is distinct from manifold injection systems, which inject fuel into the intake manifold (inlet manifold). The use of GDI can help increase engine efficiency and specific p...

An  ignition system  generates a spark or heats an electrode to a high temperature to ignite a fuel-air mixture in spark ignition internal combustion engines, oil-fired and gas-fired boilers, rocket engines, etc. The widest application for spark ignition internal combustion engines is in petrol (gasoline) road vehicles such as cars and motorcycles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igni...

A plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) is any road vehicle that can utilize an external source of electricity (such as a wall socket that connects to the power grid) to store electrical energy within its onboard rechargeable battery packs, to power an electric motor and help propelling the wheels. A charging station , also known as a charge point or electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), is a piece o...

Diesel fuel, also called diesel oil, is any liquid fuel specifically designed for use in a diesel engine, a type of internal combustion engine in which fuel ignition takes place without a spark as a result of compression of the inlet air and then injection of fuel. Autogas or LPG is liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) used as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles as well as in stationar...

A drain tube hole is a hole in a car. It is designed to drain any excess water that may be collected in the the car. The water will flow through this hole and into a drainage system attached to the vehicle's undercarriage. We’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie takes your repair questions. Automobile Drain Holes: https://www.autodeal.com.ph/articles/car-features/how-clean-your-cars-drain-h...

A  heater core  is a radiator-like device used in heating the cabin of a vehicle. Hot coolant from the vehicle's engine is passed through a winding tube of the core, a heat exchanger between coolant and cabin air. Fins attached to the core tubes serve to increase surface area for heat transfer to air that is forced past them by a fan, thereby heating the passenger compartment.&...

According to Wikipedia, in road vehicles, the parking brake, also known as a handbrake or emergency brake (e-brake), is a mechanism used to keep the vehicle securely motionless when parked. Parking brakes often consist of a pulling mechanism attached to a cable which is connected to two wheel brakes. In most vehicles, the parking brake operates only on the r...

Career and Technical Education is critical to our state's economic development and (CTE) courses help students develop marketable job skills and earn national industry certifications for job placement. In the state, CTE courses are offered at more than 500 schools and 15 community and junior colleges, with instruction offered in 49 occupational areas. Students may enroll in CTE programs...

Some folks love driving a stick shift – a manual transmission. Others prefer an automatic. But what about a CVT? – a continuously variable transmission. We’ll learn about them, and Coach will take your repair questions. You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN. Or fi...

How do you drive? In town? Down the dirt road past the paved highway? There are different drivetrains for different conditions. Which is best for what? Coach tells us and answers repair questions. Recalls:   https://www.cars.com/recalls/   Chevrolet Bolt EV Recalled for New, Different Fire Risk - The seat belt pretensioner when may ignite carpet fibers, causing a fire. You don’t hav...