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Three great questions, three very different sides of the vehicle ownership, three very different sides of vehicle ownership - and plenty to chew on over the weekend. Jackies asks the big one: is a new vehicle or a used vehicle the better choice? We break down what to consider before we spending your hard- earned money. Elizabeth wants to know whether rustproofing an older vehicle is worth it. Before you spray anything, there's one very important step: inspect the vehicle and make sure the structure is still sound. If it qualifies, the right rustproofing product can help protect a good car for the long haul. And Gary asks the question that ties directly into our current brake series: how often should your brakes be serviced, and is the cost really worth it? We talk about why waiting until everything is grinding. sticking and making ugly noises can turn routine maintenance into a much bigger repair bill. Plus, a reminder to join us Monday as " Dems Brakes" continues with the ABS braking system - it can't save your bacon when... well, you'll have to tune in to find out. Grab a coffee, pull up a. chair and join the conversation. Send your questions i nfor next Saturday's Q&A! #Motormouth #CarMaintenance #AutoRepair More Episodes and..... project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com ( ccbusnet.com ) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do & connect with program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your business. How can you support Motormouth.... If you Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving , there are Five simple ways you can support the show. 1) ☕️ Support the Show: Buy Me a coffee - Visit our donation page At... buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any size is appreciate & put toward production costs,, Thank You ❤️ Skippy 2) 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where life changes happen everyday friends! Grab some gear, joion our crew in taking a stand against Addiction everywhere🙌 Thank You So Much💕 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule: Available through ccbusnet.com , with Subscriber Only Savings💰💰💰. Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Profile Page & Fill out the order form....& its on its way🚗💨 4) 📫 E-Mail Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com I look forward to hearing from you! 📧 5) 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, Share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth Community. We Appreciate you all so much❤️ Subscriber total.....517 See you Next Time Friends👋 Happy Healthy Motoring,......Peace Patience Kindness Always. 🙌💕 NMJ & Skippy

It's Fun Friday with Motormouth! How'd your week go? Before you head into the weekend, let's take s few minutes to talk about getting your vehicle ready for whatever Winter 2026-27 decides to throw at us. Today I've got five fall vehicle tips to put on your radar: brakes, tires, fluids, wipers and washers, plus headlights and tail lights. Remember, it's not enough to be seen- you need to be able to see, too! I've also got Fall/Winter Tech Tip#11: keep that fuel tank topped up during winter. Less room for condensation means less chance of water freezing where you really don't want it-and no body wants to become a Nova-car:no va!😂 And don't forget, the Dems Brakes series continues Monday as we move into ABS-and why ABS can't save your bacon when the system isn't working properly. Then it's Saturday Q&A! Bring your automotive questions and join me around the workbench for another hour of answers, stories and automotive education. Have a great Friday, take care of. those vehicles, and remember: older is better, mileage doesn't matter - maintenance matters! More Episodes and ....... project Details & Links are available at cAr Connection Business Network .com ( ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you's like to follow the Build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them friends & Thank You for giving them your business👍 We Need them & YOU TOO❤️ How can you Support Motormouth..... If you Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are Five Simple ways you can support the Show! 1) ☕️ Support the Show" Buy Me a coffee- Donations welcomed At.... buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile. your gift of any size is appreciated & put towards production costs, Thank You Skippy❤️💕 2) 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses where a life change happens everyday friends👍 Grab some gear, join our crew & stand against addiction, together we can help change a life TOO! 💕 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kits: Available through ccbusnet.com , with Subscriber - Only Savings 💰💰💰. Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page & Fill out the order form....& its on its way 🚗💨 4) 📫 E-Mail Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? Reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 📧 5) 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, Share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth Community.🙌🔧 Thank You for Your Love & Support Friends Current Subscribers 517🙌❤️ You do your part. We'll keep doing ours. Together we keep Motormouth Moving! 🚗💨 See You Next time👀 Happy Healthy Motoring Friends, Peace Patience Kindness Always....🚘💕 NMJ & Skippy❤️

A brake line doesn't have to look completely rotten to become dangerous. In this episode, Motormouth explains why continuous inspection of steel brake lines needs to be part of every vehicle service - especially around the brackets and fasteners that secure the lines to the vehicle's underbody. Those little rusty "carbuncles" around a brake - line retaining bracket can be telling you something important. And when a steel line finally ruptures, the brake pedal can go straight to the floor because hydraulic pressure is gone. Motormouth shares a real - world February experience in rural Pendleton, New York, when a brake pedal suddenly went to the floor approaching a sharp, icy corner - and explains what happened next and why knowing your vehicle's emergency braking systems matters. The bigger lesson is simple: don't wait for a brake line to fail before you inspect it. Ask your repair shop to inspect and report on all the metal brake lines every time the vehicle is serviced. If corrosion is progressing, deal with it before you need those brakes in an emergency. A little prevention today can prevent a very bad day tomorrow. #Motormouth #BrakeSafety #CarMaintenance More Episodes and ...... project Details & Links are available at Car connection Business Network.com ccbusnet.com you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your business, we need them & YOU TOO FRIENDS👍❤️ How can you support Motormouth...... If you Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are Five simple ways you can support the show! 🙌 1) ☕️ Support the Show: Buy Me a coffee - AT...... buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any size is so appreciated friends to help us with production expenses.. Tnx a bunch! Skippy 💕❤️ 2) 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday, grab some gear, join the crew and stand against Addiction everywhere friends! Thank You 👍❤️ 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kits: Available through ccbusnet.com , with Subscriber - only savings 💰💰💰. Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page & Fill out the order form & its on its way......🚗💨 4) 📫 E-Mail Motormouth: Have A question or something you want us to talk about? reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com📧 5) 🏁 Help us reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, Share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth Community👍 Thank You Friends for your Love & Support, currently 517 subscribers. You do your part. We'll keep doing ours. Together we keep Motormouth Moving! 🚗💨 see you in the next one👍🙌 Happy Healthy Motoring....Peace Patience Kindness Always Friends...NMJ & Skippy❤️

A brake pedal that suddenly goes to the floor is not something you want to discover in traffic. In this episode, Motormouth explains what can happen when you lose brake pressure, what you should do if the pedal suddenly drops, and - more importantly - why brake maintenance cannot stop with the last brake job. Brake lines, fluid, hydraulic components, calipers, wheel cylinders, hoses and the master cylinder all need inspection and service between brake jobs. Corrosion, leaks and worn components can develop long before the brake pads or shoes are due again. This isn't about scaring you - it's about prompting you to check your brakes before they give you a reason to panic. Find the weak spot in the shop instead of discovering it when a brake line ruptures and you suddenly have a pedal on the floor, an unexpected meeting with the vehicle ahead of you....and possibly a new friend arriving from behind. Know your brakes. Inspect them. Service them. Don't wait for failure to tell you something is wrong. #BrakeSafety #BrakeMaintenance #Motormouth More Episodes and..... project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com ( ccbusnet.com ) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, Thank You for giving them your business👍 We need them & YOU TOO❤️ How can you Support Motormouth..... If you Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are Five simple ways you can support the show. Tnx Friends👍 1) ☕️ Support the Show: Buy Me a coffee.... Visit our donation page at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Your gift of any size is appreciated beyond words! Thank You, Skippy💕 2) 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life changes everyday friends! grab some Gear, join the crew in taking a stand against Addiction, together we can make a difference👍 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kits: Available while supplies last, get yourts through ccbusnet.com , with subscriber - only savings 💰💰💰. Visit the Car connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page fill out the order form & it's on the way.....🚗💨 4) 📫 E-Mail Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? Reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail .com 5) 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth Community. See you in the next one friends 👀 Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always Friends, NMJ & Skippy 🙌💕 Thank You for your Love & Support Friends, ❤️💕👋

The brake pedal doesn't magically stop a vehicle - there's a whole chain of components working together to turn your foot pressure into stopping power. Today on Motormouth's Morning Drive, we're looking at the power brake booster and it's relationship with the master cylinder, and I'm breaking it down in plain language so you can understand what's actually happening every time you step on the brake pedal. What does the booster do ? What happens when you lose power assist? Where does the hydraulic system take over? And what is the failure point when something goes wrong? We'll follow that brake pedal right through the system and set the stage for tomorrow's conversation: hydraulic brake failure - how it happens, why a brake pedal can suddenly go to the floor, and what you can do to help prevent it. And if you've ever experienced that terrifying moment when the brake pedal went to the floor, send me your story. What happened, what vehicle you driving, and what did you discover was wrong? This isn't about scare tactics. It's about understanding your vehicle before you need the brakes to save the day. #Motormouth. #BrakeSafety #CarMaintenance More Episodes and ......project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com ( ccbusnet.com ) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your business, we need the n& YOU TOO❤️ How can you Support Motormouth.....If you Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are Five simple ways you can support the show. 1) ☕️ Support the Show: Buy Me a coffee - buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any amount is appreciate beyond words friends 💕 Skippy 2) 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where life changes happen everyday! Grab some gear join our crew to stand against addiction friends Tnx So Much👍❤️ 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule: Available through ccbusnet.com , with subscriber - only savings. Visit the car Connection Maintenance Schedule profile page fill out the order form, & it's on it's way! 🚗💨 4) 📫 E-Mail Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? Reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, Share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth Community🙌 Thank You Friends. See you in the next one, Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, 👍 🚗💨 NMJ & Skippy

Your brakes don't begin at the wheels - they begin at the master cylinder. On today's Motormouth Morning Drive, we're continuing our brake - system education by looking at the component that turns your foot on the nrake pecal into hydraulic pressure throughout the system. We'll talk about what the master cylinder does, where it lives, how it works, what can go wrong, and the warning signs drivers should never ignore. We'll also look at why break-fluid condition and proper brake-system service matter far more than simply replacing parts when something starts making noise. A brake system can look fine from the outside and still have problems hiding underneath. Understanding how the system actually works can help you catch trouble before you're standing on the pedal wondering where your brakes went . That's the Motormouth approach: know what it is, know where it is, understand how it works, know how it fails, and know wha tto do about it. Grab your coffee, buckle up, and let's get under the hood. #Motormouth. #BrakeSystem. #CarMaintenance More Episode and...... project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business network.com ( ccbusnet.com ) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your business friends! We need them & YOU TOO👍❤️ How can you Support Motormouth..... If you Enjoy wha twe do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are Five Simple ways you can support the show. 1) ☕️ Support the Show: Buy Me a coffee - At - buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any size is so appreciated Than You Friends. 👍💕Skippy 2) 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where life changes happen everyday friends, grab some gear join the crew taking a stand against addicition! 🙌 Thank You💕 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule kits: Available through ccbucnet.com with Subscriber - Only Savings 💰💰💰 Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page & fill out the order form & it's on the way 🚗💨 4) 📫 E-mail Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? Reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormoputh.jenkins@gmail.com 5) 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join our Motormouth Community. Thank You Friends👍 See you in the next one 👍 Happy Healthy Motoring! Peace Patience Kindness Always, NMJ & Skippy 💕 👇 leave a comment......

Fall is coming, winter is right behind it - and if you're a newer driver, an older-car owner.or just wondering whether winter tires are really worth the money, today's Motormouth Q&A is for you. Jessica wants to know what she should do to prepare her six-year-old for fall and winter. Alicia asks the big winter-tire question : Are they really necessary? And Louis wants to know how much is too much to spend keeping an older vehicle on the road. Three real questions, three real-world answers, and plenty of Motormouth straight talk about maintenance, safety, tires, repairs, and knowing the difference between an aging vehicle and a vehicle that's simply being neglecting. Got a question for a future Saturday Q&A? Send it to nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com And remember : mileage doesn't kill cars-neglect does. #Motormouth #CarMaintenance. #AutoRepair More Episodes and .......project Details & Links areff available at Car Connection Business Network .com ( ccbusnet.com ) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your business, we need them & YOU TOO👍❤️ How can you Support Motormouth...... If Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are Five simple ways you can support the show👍 1) ☕️ Support the Show: Buy Me a coffee....At buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any amount is appreciated beyond words friends 🙌 Skippy 💕 2) 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every Purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where life changes happen everyday friends, grab some gear join our crew taking a stand against addiction! ❤️ 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule: Available through ccbusnet.com , with subscriber only savings 💰💰💰. Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page & Fill out the order form, it'll be on it's way friends, 🚗💨 4) 📫 E-Mail Motormouth : Have A question or something you want us to talk about? reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins @gmail.com 5) 🏁 Help is reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to. join the Motormouth Community.....Thank You So Much Friends👍💕 You do your part. We'll keep doing ours. Together we keep Motormouth Moving! 🚗💨 See you in the next one! Happy Healthy Motoring Friends, Peace Patience Kindness Always👋👍 Leave a comment 👇

Your Vehicle doesn't just need fuel and insurance - it needs maintenance. And when maintenance gets ignored, the bill isn't always the biggest problem. Sometimes it's the stress, uncertainty and frustration that come with suddenly discovering a long list of things vehicle needs. Today on Motormouth Morning Drive, we're talking about vehicle maintenance, peace of mind, and the unknown. From putting washer fluid in the radiator and antifreeze in the washer tank to those uncomfortable conversations when an 18 - month - old maintenance history suddenly becomes a very expensive repair list, there's always a story behind the story. And remember: maintenance items aren't warranty items. Even when you're still making payments on that vehicle, keeping it reliable is still your responsibility. Monday we're getting into master cylinder - how it creates hydraulic pressure, what happens when that pressure is lost, and how proper service can help keep the brake system working as it should. And Don't forget Saturday's Q&A. Bring your automotive questions! #Motormouth. #CarMaintenance #PeaceOfMind More Episodes and ....project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com ( ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do, connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them & Thank You for giving them your business friends👍 We need them & YOU TOO❤️ How can you Support Motormouth.......If you Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are Five simple ways you can support the Show 🚗🙌 1) ☕️ Support the show: Buy Me a coffee - Visit... buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any amount is appreciate beyond words Skippy ❤️💕 2) 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends, Grab some gear , join our crew to stand against addiction! Thank You👍💕 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule: Available through ccbusnet.com , with subscriber - only savings.💰💰💰 Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page & Fill out the order form, it will be on it's way 🚗💨 4) 📫 E-Mail Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? Reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth community👍❤️ Thank You Friends❤️ See you in the next one👍 Happy Healthy Motoring.....Peace Patience Kindness Always, 🚗💨 NMJ & Skippy

Dem's the Brakes officially kicks off 🚗🛑 today we start with one of t he most overlooked - and misunderstood - parts of your braking system: brake fluid. No , brake fluid is NOT maintenance free. It gets heated and cooled ,absorbs moisture, becomes contaminated over time, and has to handle some serious heat every time you use your brakes. yet far too many vehicles go years without having the brake fluid properly inspected or serviced. And then there are drivers who ride the brakes....😳 In this episode, Motormouth explains what brake fluid does, why it matters, what happens when it deteriorates, and why servicing your brakes is about far more than simply replacing worn - out pads and rotors. This is just Part 1 of Dem's the Brakes. We're going component by component., breaking down how the system works, how it fails, and what you can do to keep your braking system working properly. My goal? By the time we finish this series, you'll understand just how important brake service really is - and why you don't want to wait until something is grinding, leaking, or failing. Because brakes aren't something you simply wear out and replace. You service them. And tomorrow, we move on to another piece of the puzzle. #DemsBrakes. #BrakeFluid #CarMaintenance More Episodes and....project Details & links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com ccbusnet.com you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your business. We need them & YOU TOO ❤️ How can you Support Motormouth....... If you Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are Five simple ways you can support the show. 1) ☕️ Support the Show: Buy Me A coffee - At buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any amount is appreciated very much! Skippy💕 2) 👕 Motormouth Merch: every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where life changes happen everyday! Grab some Gear, join the crew stand together against addiction👍❤️ 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kits: Available through ccbusnet.com with subscriber - only savings 💰💰💰 Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page & Fill out the order form & its on the way friends...🚗💨 Mileage does not matter Maintenance DOES👍 4) 📧 E-Mail Motormouth: Have A question or something you want us to talk about? Reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 📫 5) 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth Community. You do you part. We'll keep doing ours. Together we keep Motormouth Moving! 🚗 Tnx Friends 🙌❤️ See you in ther next one 👍 Happy Healthy Motoring Friends, Peace Patience Kindness Always👋🔧🚘 NMJ & Skippy

Think a four - wheel brake job means you're good for the next 18 months or two years? Think again. In this introductory episode of "Dem's the Brakes," Motormouth explains why neglecting regular brake service can turn a relatively simple maintenance job into an expensive replacement of pads, rotors, calipers and hardware. A brake system needs more than parts replacement. Cleaning, lubrication, inspection and regular servicing can keep good components working properly - and potentially save you thousands of dollars in unnecessary brake parts. We'll break down every component and every aspect of the braking system throughout this series, including what fails, why it fails, what can be saved, and what you can do to prevent expensive repairs. And as proof, Nile points to the 1992 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet, Episode 11, where brakes that had been installed correctly years ago survived the vehicle sitting since 2008. The calipers and hardware were still serviceable because somebody had done the original job properly. The goal is simple: break through the barrier of " replace it all" and learn how proper brake maintenance can save you money. Skippy is watching. Let's talk brakes. #DemsTheBrakes #BrakeService #BrakeMaintenance More Episodes and....project Details & links are available at Car Connection Business Network .com ( ccbusnet.com ) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do, connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your business friends. We need them & YOU TOO👍❤️ How can you support Motormouth..... If you Enjoy wha twe do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are five simple ways you can support the show. 1) ☕️ Support the Show: Buy Me a coffee - At....buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any size is well appreciated friends, Skippy 🙌💕 2) 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every Purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends, grab some merch join the crew, together we can take a stand against addiction! 🙌❤️ 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kits: Available through ccbusnet.com , with subscriber - only Savings 💰💰💰 Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page Fill in the Order Form.....it'll be on it's way friends 🚗💨 NMJ 4) 📧 E-Mail Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? Reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth community! You do your part. We'll keep doing ours. Together we keep Motormouth Moving! 🚗💨 See You in the Next one Friends, Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always👍❤️ NMJ & Skippy👋

The cooling system revival is wrapped up, but before we move on, there's one often-forgotten part of the HVAC system that deserves some attention: the blower motor. That little motor works behind the scenes every time you ask for heat, defrost, or air conditioning. If it's making a strange noises, slowing down, or struggling to move air, don't ignore it-winter is coming. And if your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air filter, now is the perfect time to replace it. Don't go exploring the cabin-filter crevasse looking for a lucky "look and see." If it's due, change it and move on! We'll wrap up the Cooling System Revival and then kick off our brand-new series tomorrow: DEMS, DA BRAKES We're going front to back, sideways and upside down to unpack your vehicle's braking system and explain why equal, predictable braking is so important heading into winter. Because. when the braking system isn't doing its job equally, you may find yourself taking an unexpected trip to the rhubarb patch. Motormouth Fall/Winter Tech Tip #5: don't wait for winter to find out your HVAC or braking system has a problem. #CarMaintenance #HVAC #WinterDriving More episodes and....project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com ccbusnet.com You'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them! Thank You for giving them your business. We need them & we need YOU TOO💕 How can you support Motormouth....If you enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are five simple ways you can support the show👍 1) ☕️ Support the show: Buy Me a coffee- At: buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile You gift of sny size really helps us out s lot FRIENDS, Skippy👍❤️ Tnx a Bunch! 2) 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 Where a Life change happens everyday friends, Join our crew grab some gear, together we can help change a life too👍💕 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule: Available through ccbusnet.com , with subscriber - only savings 💰💰💰 Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page & fill out the order form and.....🚗💨 it's on it's way! 4) 📧 E-Mail Motormouth: Have a question or Something you want us to talk about? Reach us at : nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join our Motormouth Community. You do your part. We'll keep doing ours. Together we keep Motormouth Moving! 🚗💨 See you in the next one friends...... Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, 👍❤️ NMJ & Skippy💕

Three great questions are on the table for this Saturday's Motormouth Q&A! Cindy is on a fixed income and wondering how she's ever going to replace her vehicle as it gets older, especially with today's new car prices. Shirley has been told her eight - year - old vehicle needs approximately $2,800 in repairs . With money tight, should she spend the money on an older vehicle or start thinking about replacing it? And Jonathan brings us a question from the DIY side of. the garage: OEM parts versus aftermarket parts - what's my preference, and when does it matter? Three different questions, but they all comeback to the same thing: making good automotive decisions with the money you have. As always, we're going to break it down from the mechanic's perspective without the sales pitch. #CarMaintenance #AutoRepair #OEMParts More Episodes and...project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com ccbusnet.com you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your business friends👍 We need them & YUO TOO💕 How can you support Motormouth....If you enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are five simple ways you can support the Show👍 1) ☕️ Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any amount is so appreciated💕Skippy 2) 👕Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 🙌 where a life change happens everyday! Grab some Motormouth Gear join the crew to stand against addiction👍❤️ 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule kits: Available through ccbusnet.com , with subscriber - only savings. 💰💰💰 Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule profile Page & Fill out the order form, it's on it's way friends,🚗💨 4) 📧 E-Mail Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? Reach us at, nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like,Subscribe,Share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth Community. You do your part. We'll keep doing ours. Together we keep Motormouth Moving! Skippy🚗💨 We'll see you in the next one friends❤️ Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always💕🚗💨👍 NMJ & Skippy

Before you hit the road, there are five simple things you should know about your vehicle. On this Fub Friday, we're doing a quick multi-point vehicle inspection and looking at five that can tell you a lot about the health and reliability of your car: 🔧 Belts - condition and signs of wear 🔧 Hoses - how old are they and what condition are they in? 🪫 Battery - age, condition and whether it's still up to the job 🌡️ Coolant - age, condition and whether it's time for service 🚘 Overall vehicle condition - don't wait for a breakdown to discover a problem These aren't complicated checks, but knowing what's under the hood can prevent expensive surprises and keep your vehicle safer and more reliable.. Know your car before your car tells you something is wrong. #CarMaintenance #VehicleInspection #PreventativeMaintenance More Episodes and.....projects Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com ( ccbusnet.com ) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do, click on their logo to meet them! Thank You for giving them your business👍 We need them & YOU TOO❤️ How can you Support Motormouth.....If you Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are five Simple ways you can support the show.👍 1) Support the Show: Buy Me a coffee - AT: buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any amount is so appreciated friends, 🙌💕 Skippy 2) 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 &🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends! Grab some Motormouth gear, Together we can Help make a difference against addiction👍❤️ 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule: Available through ccbusnet.com , with Subscriber - only savings. 💰💰💰 Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Page & fill out the order form & it's on it's Way friends 🚗💨 4) 📧 E-Mail Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) 🏁 Help us reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, Share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth community. Skippy & I Thank You So Much Friends💕 We'll see you in the next one👍 Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, NMJ & Skippy 🚗💕

The Accessory drive belt may not look like a cooling-system component, but on many vehicles, it plays a critical role in keeping the engine alive. If that belt drives water pump, a broken or failed belt can stoop coolant circulation almost instantly-and the engine can go from running normally to catastrophic overheating in a very short time. So how long should you keep that belt. in service? Until it breaks? Until you hear it squealing? Until you can see cracks? I wouldn't recommend pushing it that far.👍😂 If your vehicle is one you plan on keeping for the long haul, preventative maintenance is your best insurance. A relatively inexpensive belt can be a whole lot cheaper than replacing an engine damaged by a severe overheat. We've covered nearly every component in the cooling system during this revival series, and today we're putting the spotlight on one of the simplest-and potentially most destructive-failures. Don't wait for the belt to tell you it's done. #CoolingSystem #PreventativeMaintenance #EngineOverheating More Episodes and.....project Details are available at ccbusnet.com you'll fine everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do& connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them. Thank You for giving them your business friends👍 we need them & YOU TOO❤️ How can you support Motormouth...... If you Enjoy wha twe do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are five simple ways you can support the show. 1) ☕️ Support the Show: Buy Me a coffee - At...buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any size is so appreciated friends, Skippy💕 2) 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends, grab some Motormouth gear join the crew, together we can help make that change Happen! Thank You👍💕 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kits: Available through ccbusnet.com while supplies last friends, With subscriber - only savings 💰💰💰 Visit the Car Connection Maintenance schedule profile page & fill out the order form, get yours today 🚗💨 4) 📧 E-Mail Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth Community. We'll see you in the next one friends, Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always....🚗💨 NMJ & Skippy

Got a cooling system leak? Before you pour a bottle of "fix - It" into the radiator, let's talk about what those cooling system leak sealers actually do - and what they can potentially do to your cooling system. In this segment of the Cooling System Revival, we're separating the promise from the reality when it comes to radiator stop -leak, cooling system sealers, and those miracle-in-a-bottle fixes. Sometimes they may get you home, but a bottle isn't a substitute for finding and properly repairing the leak. Find the leak. Fix the problem. Don't just hide it. #Cooling System #CarMaintenance #AutomotiveRepair More Episodes and......project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com ( ccbusnet.com ) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your business, we need them & YOU TOO❤️ How can you support Motormouth.....if you Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are five simple ways you can support the show 👍💕 1) ☕️ Support the show: Buy Me a coffee-at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any amount will help out a lot Thank-You so much friends❤️ 2) 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every - purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses in 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends, grab some merch & Join our crew, together we can make a difference against addiction👍❤️ Tnx.. 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Kits: Available while supplies last friends, through ccbusnet.com , with subscriber - only savings.💰💰💰 Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page fill out the order form, 7 it's on it's way🚗💨 4) 📧 E-mail Motormouth: Have a question? or something you want us to talk about? Reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth Community. Thank You Friends👍❤️ You do your part. We'll keep doimng ours. Together we keep Motormouth Moving! 🚗💨 We'll see you in the next one...... Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, NMJ & Skippy

Are your cooling fans supposed to be running? And what does it mean when they aren't? As we continue our Cooling System Revival, today we take a close look at one of the most important parts of keeping your engine at the proper operating temperature -the cooling fan system. We'll explain what the cooling fans are, what it means when they're running, and what it means to you when they don't turn on when they're supposed to. We'll also look at how the fan system is controlled by the thermal switch and the ECM (Electronic Control Module) - the brainiac in the car-and why the fans may come on somewhere around 212-225F, depending on the vehicle and system design. And remember, proper coolant mixture matters too. The right antifreeze/water blend helps provide both the freeze protection and boil-over protection your cooling system needs. No need to become an electrical engineer today. We're simply going to get you familiar with the system, what you're looking for, and why making sure those fans are in top-drawer condition can save you from a very hot-and potentially expensive-problem. Cooling system revival continues! #CoolingSystem #CoolingFans #CarMaintenance More Episodes and....project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com ( ccbusnet.com ) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them! Thank You for giving them your business friends, we need them & We need YOU TOO❤️ How can yopu Support Motormouth...If you Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are five simple ways you can support the show! 1) ☕️ Support the Show: Buy Me a coffee - buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any size is appreciated Thank You! 2) 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends! Join our crew👍 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule: Available through ccbusnet.com , with Subscriber - only Savings. Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page & fill out the order form. 4) 📧 Email Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth community. You do your part. We'll keep doing ours. Together we keep Motormouth moving! 🚗💨 See you in the next one friends, Happy Healthy Motoring. Peace Patience Kindness Always👍❤️ NMJ & Skippy

You've got a good thermostat, a good heater core,coolant is flowing, and yet..... NO HEAT! What gives? Todauy we'ree looking at the Heater Control Unit (HCU) - the commander that tells the heating system what you want it to do. And sometimes, that command has to travel to a component you may know as the hot water valve, but the manufacturer may call something completely different. Case in point: a Crown Victoria that had visited multiple shops on the Hamilton Mountain without anyone finding the reason it wouldn't make heat. The wiring diagram finally revealed the culprit hiding behind a very fancy name: thermal blower lockout. Yep. That was the hot water valve. Before winter catches you off guard, you want to know that the HCU can actually command that valve to open-and that the valve responds. Modern heating and A/C systems are increasingly computerized, which means the problem may not be where you thoink it is. Sometimes you have to stop guessing, grab the wiring diagram, and follow the command. #AutomotiveRepair #CarMaintenance #Heating System More Episodes and.....project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network .com ( ccbusnet.com ) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them & Thank YOU! We Need Them & YOU TOO❤️ How can you Support Motormouth, if you enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are Five simple ways you can support the show👍 1) ☕️ support the show: Buy Me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any amount is truly appreciate friends❤️ 2) 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday! Together we can help, grab some gear help change a life🙌💕 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kits: Available through ccbusnet.com , with subscriber, -only Savings💰💰💰 Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page & Fill out the order form while supplies last👍✅ 4) 📧 Email Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth community You do your part. We'll keep doing ours. Together we keep Motormouth Moving! 🚗💨 See you in the next one friends, Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always👍 🚗💨 NMJ & Skippy

Winter is coming, and today's Motormouth Morning Drive is all about getting your vehicle ready before the cold weather arrives. Denise asks what we should do now to prepare our vehicles for winter. Carol wants to know how to properly care for a 10-year-old vehicle that doesn't get driven much. And gary asks the big question: is it really worth keeping an older vehicle? We unpack all three questions with practical, real-world maintenance advice designed to help you protect your investment, avoid expensive surprises, an keep your vehicle reliable through the seasons. Plus, the Motormouth Fall Tech tips-35 fall vehicle maintenance nuggets, one at a time- continue Monday at 8AM with another installment of the cooling System Revival series. And a big thank-you to everyone who takes the time to send in questions. That's what makes Saturday Q&A what it is! #FallVehicleMaintenance #WinterCarCare #MotormouthQandA More Episodes and .....project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them. Thank You for giving the your business, we need them & YOU TOO🙌💕 How can you support Motormouth, If you Enjoy what we. do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving , there are five Simple ways you can support the show. ☕️ Support the show: Buy Me a coffee- buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any size matters too us very much Thank You Friends👍❤️ 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday! Together we can Help change a life too 👍💕 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kits: Available through ccbusnet.com , with subscriber- only savings 💰💰💰. Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page & fill in the order form ✅ & it'll be on it's way to you friends🙌 NMJ 📧 Email Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? Reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, Subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth community. You do your part. We'll keep doing ours. Together we keep Motormouth Moving! 🚗💨 see you in the next one friends.....👋 Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always👍❤️🚘 NMJ & Skippy

Fall is coming, and your vehickle needs a little attention before cold weather arrives. today on Fun Friday, we're running through five simple car checks you can do now-before they become winter problems. 🔑 Key fobs: When was the last time you changed the battery? Hmmm 🔋 Battery: Is it good, marginal, or ready to leave you stranded on a cold morning? ❄️ Winter Tires: Bring them down, inspect them, check tire pressure, and deal with any slow leaks while you have time. 💨 Filters: Engine air, cabin air, fuel filters-when was the last time they were checked or replaced? 💧 Wiper washer fluid: Still running summer fluid? Get the proper winter-rated fluid in before the first hard freeze. And don't forget: Saturday is Q&A! Get your questions in by Noon Today so we can get them into the show. Then Monday, we're back to the Cooling System Revival , tackling the HCU- one of those automotive acronyms that makes you go, " Exactly...what the heck is that?"😆 #CarMaintenance #FallCarCare #WinterPreparation More Episodes and....... project Details & links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com ( ccbusnet.com ) you'll find everything on our home page if you' like to follow the build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them & Thank You for giving them your business, we need them & YOU TOO❤️ How you can support Motormouth, If you Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are five simple ways you can support the show. ☕️ Support the show: Buy Me a coffee.... buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Thank You for your gift of any size it matters to us a lot💕👍 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens every day! Together we can Help change a life too🙌❤️ 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kits: Available through ccbusnet.com , with subscriber - only savings 💰💰💰Visit the car connection maintenance schedule profile page & fill out the order form to receive yours Today! 📧 Email Motormouth : Have a question or something you want us to talk about? Reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join our Motormouth community. You do your part. We'll keep doing ours. Together we keep Motormouth Moving! 🚗💨 see you in the next one friends, Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, 🚘👍 NMJ & Skippy

It's called a heater core-but there's nothing "little" about the job of replacing one. As we continue our Cooling System Revival, we're getting right into the core of things: the heater core. What exactly is a heater core? What does it look like? Where is it hiding? How does it work? And why can something that looks like a tiny radiator turn into a major repair bill? The heater core is part of your vehicle's cooling system, using hot engine coolant to provide heat inside the passenger compartment. But when it becomes restricted with rust, sludge or deposits, you may lose heat - or lose coolant altogether. And here's the ugly part: getting to the heater core . On many vehicles' the heater box is buried deep behind the dashboard. The car may have been assembled around that heater box, meaning access can involve removing the seats, centre console, carpet, dashboard and a whole lot of hardware just to reach the part. I share the story of a Dodge Spirit that needed a heater core replacement. The job took nearly eight hours - I explain why I told the owner not to come looking over my shoulder while I was doing it. Some jobs require absolute focus! And if you think eight hours of labour sounds expensive, wait until you multiply that by today's shop rates. You might want to check your underwear drawer before you hear the final number.😂 We'll also talk about why attempting to flush a badly plugged heater core isn't always successful, and why sometimes replacement is the only real solution. Another nugget in the Cooling System Revival, because knowing how your cooling system works before it fails can save you some serious money. #CoolingSystemRevival #HeaterCore #CarMaintenance More Episodes and...... Details & Links are available at ccbusnet.com connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them! Thank You for giving them your business friends👍 We need them & YOU TOO❤️ How can you support Motormouth..... ☕️ Support the Show: Buy Me a coffee- buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Your gift of any amount matters to us a great deal in helping to do what we do👍❤️ 👕 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday! Together we can help change a a life too👍💕 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kits: Available through ccbusnet.com , with subscriber only savings 💰💰💰. Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile page & fill out the order form it will be on it's way to you 🚗 💨 📧 Email Motormouth: Have A question or something you want to ask us to talk about ? reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins @gmail.com 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, subscribe, share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth community👍 You do your part. We'll keep doing ours. Together we keep Motormouth Moving! 🚗💨 See you in the next one friends, 👀 Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, NMJ & Skippy