Tag: summer
24 Posts


Sep 16, 2015
How a K9 Cop Stays Cool in His Ride
We all (should) know that leaving dogs in hot cars is a no-no. So how does a working dog stay cool on the job? Car Talk's pet experts talk to K9 Patrolman Robert Swartz and K9 Blitz of the Taunton Police Department.
Aug 06, 2015
ICE CREAM MAN!! The Ice Cream Isn't the Only Thing Cool in These Trucks
These days, the Ice Cream Man drives everything from an old mail Jeep to a beat up GMC step van. But in the 1950s and 1960s, these purpose-built trucks were as cool as their contents.

May 28, 2015
Today: Pets in Hot Cars
Everybody knows not to leave a pet in a hot car, right? Right? But how hot is too hot? Our pet experts weigh in.

Apr 09, 2013
Today: Jim's Maxima Can't Take the Heat


Jul 16, 2012
Today: Is Tucson's Heat Too Much for Elizabeth's Buick?
Elizabeth just moved to Tucson, AZ, and she wants to invest in a sunshade to protect her 1986 Buick Skylark from the hot desert sun. Her mother advises that they build a gazebo or a carport to protect it, while her husband votes for a "reflective cover thingy". Elizabeth wants Tom and Ray to cast the tie-breaking vote.

Jun 01, 2011
Why won't "Ophelia" the Accord start when it's hot?
I drive an art car named Ophelia. She is a 91' Honda Accord with 250,000 miles on her. When I bought her, 11 years ago, the man I purchased her from said, "Oh and sometimes she won't start if it's hot out."...

May 01, 2010
Will dumping cold water on your car cut down on the need for AC?
There is a teacher in our community who regularly can be found pouring buckets of cool water over his vehicle before starting it on warm days. His claim is that the water cuts down on the time needed for the...
