Sporadic Vehicle Problems and Diagnosing a Repair for Your Car or Truck

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, Dave Riccio of Tri-City Transmission in Tempe, AZ talks about intermittent issues that may be affecting your car’s overall performance. Also on this show:

• How to track an intermittent problem with your car.
• Tips on how to explain an issue to your auto repair shop.
• How the winter months may be affecting your vehicle’s performance.
• The most common intermittent car problems.
• 2004 Nissan Titan: I’m noticing the smell of antifreeze coming from my truck even after having it pressure tested. Where is the leak coming from?
• 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee: How can I extend the lifetime of my vehicle?
• 2002 Dodge Caravan: Sometimes I only hear a click while starting my van, and other times it starts right up. Have you seen this problem before?
• 2004 Ford F150: I’ve recently noticed a drip coming from my radiator. At 335k miles- what other issues should I expect in the near future?
• 2003 Ford Explorer:  My transmission has had problems recently. Where would you recommend I take my truck to for a re-build?
• 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser: While stopping, my car doesn’t seem to idle properly. Is this a transmission issue?

Cars talked about on this show are the 2004 Nissan Titan, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2002 Dodge Caravan, 2004 Ford F150, and the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser.