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Auto Correct Auto Correct is a route to correct your problem with your automobile. Our mechanic on duty will listen to the issue then determine the best way to go about solving your concern. In Mississippi, having your transportation in the shop for repair is an inconvenience few can afford. Calling in to get advice may be a valuable time saver. Discover the best type of specialist to work on your car or realize that this repair is in your wheelhouse. Live broadcasts are heard each Thursday at 10am on MPB Think Radio. Email questions to auto@mpbonline.org
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Auto Correct is a route to correct your problem with your automobile. Our mechanic on duty will listen to the issue then determine the best way to go about solving your concern. In Mississippi, having your transportation in the shop for repair is an inconvenience few can afford. Calling in to get advice may be a valuable time saver. Discover the best type of specialist to work on your car or realize that this repair is in your wheelhouse. Live broadcasts are heard each Thursday at 10am on MPB Think Radio. Email questions to auto@mpbonline.org

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Auto Correct | General Auto Maintenance

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 wear out at irregular intervals depending on your driving habits. We'll learn about it, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions. Email the show: auto@mpbonline.org Recalls: 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 find their SaferCar app. News: The Mandatory In-Car Breathalyzer Is Only a Few Years Away - https://jalopnik.com/the-in-car-breathalyzer-is-only-a-few-years-away-1850268311 Auto Casey: 2023 Volvo V60 B5 AWD - Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1wiThLNvpM&t=0s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auto Correct | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)

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 power output as well as reduce exhaust emissions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline_direct_injection We'll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions. Email the show: auto@mpbonline.org Recalls: 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 find their SaferCar app. News: American Car Center closes operations; 3 dealerships were located in Mississippi - https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2023/03/02/american-car-center-closes-operations-three-dealerships-were-located-in-mississippi/69962812007/ Auto Casey: 2023 Mazda CX 30 - Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpdPsgjTOLY&t=0s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auto Correct | Ignition Systems

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/Ignition_system We'll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions. Email: auto@mpbonline.org Recalls: 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 find their SaferCar app. News: Mississippi passes bill restricting electric car dealerships - https://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/mississippi-passes-bill-restricting-electric-car-dealerships/ Auto Casey: 2023 Lexus RX350 Luxury Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXUaWvLKQE8&t=0s Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13cNjF0uDj8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auto Correct | EV for the Masses

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 of equipment that supplies electrical power for charging plug-in electric vehicles (including electric cars, electric trucks, electric buses, neighborhood electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrids). There are two main types: AC charging stations and DC charging stations. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charging_station; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug-in_electric_vehicle We'll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions. Email: auto@mpbonline.org Recalls: 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 find their SaferCar app. News: Tesla opens its EV charging network to the masses https://www.eenews.net/articles/tesla-opens-its-ev-charging-network-to-the-masses/ Auto Casey: 2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n4ssbLXSXc&t=0s Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxGgaP0w5GU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auto Correct | Diesel Versus Gas

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 stationary applications such as generators. It is a mixture of propane and butane. We'll learn about them, and Coach Charlie takes your repair questions. Email: auto@mpbonline.org Recalls: 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 find their SaferCar app. News: Which car brands connect with women? https://www.spglobal.com/mobility/en/research-analysis/car-brands-popular-with-women.html\ Auto Casey: 2023 Toyota Camry XLE Hybrid Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLBfOvcLdlw&t=0s Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwvpjbO8c58 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auto Correct | Interior Vehicle Leaks

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-holes Recalls: 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 find their SaferCar app. News: New UMMC security cameras focus on vehicle license plates in effort to deter, catch thieves- https://www.wapt.com/article/ummc-installs-24-new-security-cameras/42923690# Oscar Mayer Wienermobile repaired after catalytic converter stolen in Las Vegas- https://www.fox5vegas.com/2023/02/10/oscar-mayer-wienermobile-repaired-after-catalytic-converter-stolen-las-vegas/ Auto Casey: 2023 Mazda CX 9- Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUqSHNieLMQ&t=0s Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZjNDcvpKb0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auto Correct | Heater Core Repair, Removal and Replacement

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. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heater_core We'll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions. Email: auto@mpbonline.org Recalls: 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 find their SaferCar app. News: Mississippi Auto Shops Struggle to Obtain Parts - https://www.noln.net/site-placement/latest-news/article/23000918/mississippi-auto-shops-struggle-to-obtain-parts Auto Casey: 2023 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid Short video: https://youtu.be/BDs_L1LWTAc Long version: https://youtu.be/BrY86BMWFvA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auto Correct: Parking Brakes & e-Brakes

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 rear wheels, which have reduced traction while braking. The mechanism may be a hand-operated lever, a straight pull handle located near the steering column or a foot-operated pedal located with the other pedals. We'll learn about them, and Coach Charlie takes your repair questions. Parking Brakes & e-Brakes Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parking_brake Recalls: 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 find their SaferCar app. News: Here come the small electric pickups- https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/here-come-small-electric-pickups Auto Casey: 2023 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDs_L1LWTAc Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrY86BMWFvA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auto Correct: CTE

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 in secondary, postsecondary or short-term adult sessions, as well as through industry training or business and industry partnerships. We'll learn about them, and Coach will take your repair questions. CTE Links: MDE: https://www.mdek12.org/CTE CTE: https://careertech.org/mississippi Recalls: 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 find their SaferCar app. News: Bill that targets sale of electric vehicles making its way through Mississippi legislature- https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/bill-that-targets-sale-of-electric-vehicles-making-its-way-through-mississippi-legislature/ar-AA16ESp4 Auto Casey: 2023 Kia Niro Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDQdPWnabds Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqmnDgqAyKg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auto Correct: CVT

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 find their SaferCar app. News: this year's Consumer Electron's show was about how car and tech companies will work closer together in the future. BMW used CES to show off a new concept car that can change its exterior color in a matter of seconds. Up to 32 hues are available on this prototype. https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-cars-rides-and-auto-tech-of-ces-2023/ AutoCasey: Kia Telluride Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po2cJ7wA5_w&t=0s Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX0aW-QzdhQ Coach Charlie's Tip of the Week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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