Computer Controlled Cooling Systems and Tommy Christmas
The boys delve into the intricacies that modern computers have over the thermostat in your car, and explain why it's ultimately more important to fix your wife's car before you touch your own broken car. Tommy Christmas, star of the Discovery Channel TV show "Fat & Furious: Rolling Thunder" checks in to talk about his time on the show and update us on what he's been up to since filming ended.
12 Apr 20171h
Old vs. new Hot Rods, Frozen Mazda Brakes, and Outer Space
Ray & Joe talk about the pros & cons or old & new Hot Rods, what causes Mazda brakes to suddenly freeze up, and the benefits of growing up in the car culture. A “What Does Joe Know” segment takes us into outer space.
5 Apr 201758min
The Galaxie Club Vet Service Dog event and Tim McCarthy from www.Hushmat.com
Ray & Joe have Bill Carberry & Andy Turano from the Empire Galaxie Club in to talk about the upcoming "America's Vet Dog" fundraiser, then have Tim McCarthy from Hushmat.com on the phone to learn how to keep their classic cars cool quiet & comfortable by using his product. Building a resto-mod or a stock restoration sparks conversation as well.
27 Mar 201759min
Electronic Thermostats, How to Best Shop for Auto Parts, and Oil Life Monitors
Ray & Joe delve into the workings of electronic coolant thermostats, discuss how to be an educated auto parts shopper, where to get a Flux Capacitor for your personal time machine, and the validity of manufacturers oil life monitors.
20 Mar 201759min
Pat Sepe from Dial Transmission in Merrick, and Gerard from Rolling Thunder
Always a fan favorite, Pat Sepe from Dial Transmission joined the boys to share his thoughts on small business success, his frustrations when hiring new technicians, and even had time to field a few calls diagnosing listeners transmission problems.
6 Mar 201758min
Harley Davidson Motorcycles & Gerard from Rolling Thunder Cycles
Motorcycle expert Gerard from Rolling Thunder Cycles in Hempstead sits in to talk about tire technology, the newest engine in the Harley lineup, and helps a caller straighten out his hard-to-start 70 year old Knucklehead engine.
6 Mar 201759min
BOCES Automotive Program and TV Guest Lou Santiago
After winning the 2017 Long Island Regional Automotive Technology Competition, a couple of the BOCES students and their teacher came in to the studio to share their experience with Ray & Joe. These High School students are right on par with becoming the cutting edge technologists the auto industry needs, and "Car Fix" TV personality Lou Santiago called in to share in their glory and encourage them to continue their hard work.
27 Feb 201757min
Customer Service Personnel and "No Sticker For You"
Ray & Joe offer first hand experience on how to best deal with customer service agents, report on a disastrous engine recall from VW, then take a call from a listener who rants over a Fed Ex delivery. Wrapping up the hour, a story about how a cars computer may very well do your oil changes for you in the future, and a "No Sticker For You" segment covering catalytic converter codes.
24 Feb 201758min
