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  • #2686: Extra Virgin Brake Fluid

    #2686: Extra Virgin Brake Fluid
    2026/10/27
    Kelly from Phoenix has a peculiar palate. And as part of her investigation into some goo that was dripping onto her foot from under her car’s dashboard, she decided that she should taste said goo. The pros and cons of imbibing petrochemicals on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.
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    37 分
  • #2685: A Coke a Smoke and a Joke

    #2685: A Coke a Smoke and a Joke
    2026/10/24
    On this episode of the Best of Car Talk we ponder whether your favorite cola is also a suitable corrosion cutter, what to do when Fido is afire and what to make of the USPS selling 3 year old minivans for peanuts.
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    33 分
  • #2683: Real Thing or Real Bad Idea?

    #2683: Real Thing or Real Bad Idea?
    2026/10/17
    Kay noticed some corrosion on her Ford’s battery terminals one day when it wouldn’t start. Her daddy told her to pour a Coke on it. She isn’t sure if that was for good luck or some other reason, but she tried Dr. Pepper and it didn’t work. Do they make energy drinks for Fords? Find out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.
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    36 分
  • #2684: The Goats of Dogtown

    #2684: The Goats of Dogtown
    2026/10/20
    Richard and his goats live on the edge of a nearly forgotten town. His story could really end right there, but lucky for us it turns out that there’s a car problem, too. Can our shepherds come to Richard’s rescue? Find out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.
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    36 分
  • #2581: Hapless Hubby or Hero?

    #2581: Hapless Hubby or Hero?
    2025/10/11

    Amy’s husband went out and bought a jalopy that needed a new rack and pinion that he was sure he could install. And he did! But Amy is beside herself with worry that her previously klutzy beau is going to start buying more junkers to fix. A spirited defense of amateur driveway mechanics on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

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    36 分