Motormouth Radio

This week the boy's have friends from the U.D. in the studio when they diagnose an engine tick. The MMR POTY for 2017 is announced, parts buying strategies are discussed, and MATCO tool dealer Brian McKenney calls in an interview.

Bill Carberry visits the studio to talk about trends in classic car repair & promotes his upcoming car cruise event that raises funds to pair disabled veterans with service dogs. We find out if aluminum is better than copper where radiators are concerned, and what Bill’s grandsons like about car shows.

The boys have a full plate this week with talk of resonator repair, O2 & crank sensor failures along with ground path strategy, flashing headlights on a Yukon & a planning a danger drive in Joe's Cavalier.

Ray rants about the downfall of using aftermarket parts over OEM components, a surprise call-in from the boys at the U.D. comes in, Paul talks about his new roof shingle spotting tool & rusty bolt removal techniques are discussed on this week's show.

We discuss shop lighting strategies, diagnose a Chevy Sonic & a Jeep anti-theft module all before interviewing Carl Anthony from Automoblog.net Carl talks about the Genoa auto show and big data analytics, the we follow up with Joe's "danger drive" in the mighty Cavalier.

Ray & Joe discuss the "magic cat clean" solution to help your car pass inspection, Joe does his best to De-mystify Mode 6 computer code diagnostics, and a callers Volvo wheel speed sensor problems are all covered on this week's show.

Ray & Joe discuss the upcoming work to be done on the Chevelle project car, then share the mic with Steve Magnante who talks about his time as a commentator at the Barrett Jackson car auction. Things take an interesting turn when the talk goes to building & butchering model cars.

This week the boys talked about buying replacement auto parts for foreign cars then interviewed Mike Natoli from www.SouthMountainRaceway.com where they followed up with the announcement by the Napp family of Raceway Park to cease 1/8 & 1/4 mile drag racing at their Englishtown NJ track.

The boys pay tribute to legendary local engine builder Jack Merkel then delve into a topic not often talked about on MMR when they have the curator of the Mini Car Museum in Bellport Long Island on. Members of the Scotty Gosson Combo check in from Oregon & current car buying strategies are also talked about on this weeks show.

Ray & Joe start the year with a re-cap of the MMR events of 2017, a mention of the shows 16th year anniversary, then interview Ben Bright from Old Soul Speed about his fabulous metal working abilities as applied to his custom car creations.

Ray & Joe end the year with a book review and interview with good friend Marty Schorr, covering his book titled "Day One."

Today we sat back and let the Christmas Cat run the board for us. Bob from RVC hinted at his pick for the upcoming "MMR Person of the Year Award", and Joe diagnosed a no-start issue on Honda John's Hyundai. Fun was had by all and no cookies got broken!

The boys discuss the finer points of snow tire installation & winter driving, then spend some time with Mike Forte from Fortes Parts about the benefits of having a Tremec transmission in your street car.

Joe diagnosis a Mitsubishi SRS fault light out in the parking lot before the show for friend Kilowatt Kevin. Then Ray & Joeshare an hour with Mitch Valentine from Radiantz where he educates us about the current trend in LED lighting used in cars, motorcycles and in housing. An enlightening show for sure!

The boys sit back and listen as the "Duke of Dodge", the"Prince of Plymouth" & the "All Mighty MOPAR God" Mark Worman calls in to talk about his hit Velocity TV show, Graveyard Carz.

Ray & Joe pay tribute in MotorMouth fashion to a show guest, friend, and beloved automotive journalist, Joe Oldham. Past show host Chris Switzer calls in to voice his opinions & pay homage to Joe, too.

We delve into auto parts buying options with our guests, Joe diagnoses an Altima crank sensor code, and we get high praise from a new caller!

TPMS sensors and the line of cars Ray spotted at the gas station that were cued up for the air pump, the GTO floor vent fiasco causes a DOH moment, a 2000 Infinity no-start problem, and finally, a 1991 Caddy passkey fault and repair covered expertly by Joe are all discussed.

Ray & Joe spotlight some obscure rock music from 1970, and talk about how to re-bush a sloppy Honda shifter mechanism.The importance of changing a cars cabin air filter and adjusting tire pressures this time of the season are stressed.

Ray & Joe diagram the correct procedure used when bleeding brakes on a newer car, then interview Laura Adams from www.InsuranceQuotes.com where she talks about the findings of a national road rage study. Kendra Sommer of www.CruisingWithKendra.com calls in to talk about the pre-SEMA show in Las Vegas.