Call 1
Julia Portland, Maine - 1996 Ford Aspire
Engine sputters and dies when coming to a stop.
Show Rundown
#0543: A Few Choice Words
Original Air Date: 10.22.2005
Show Open Topic
Linguistic anthropology: Little words with big definitions.
Call 2
Charles Taos, New Mexico - 1980 Ford F150
Squeaks when accelerating.
Call 3
Gianna Boulder, Colorado - Audi
Humming from rear passenger side.
Call 4
Brian Thermopolis, Wyoming - 1985 Toyota Tercel
Blue smoke from exhaust.
Call 5
Chrissy Seattle, Washington - 1999 Jeep Cherokee
Engine screeches when cold and accelerating.
Call 6
Carter Bath, Maine - 1999 Subaru Forester
What does it mean to "ride the clutch"?
Call 7
Tina Denver, Colorado - 2000 Hyundai Sonata
Lurches when accelerating, engine light on.
Call 8
Juan Baltimore, Maryland - 1985 GMC Jimmy
How much damage can you do by crassing poles in a jump?
Call 9
Barry Saratoga Springs, New York - MINI Cooper
Will a Mini Cooper do okay in the snow?