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Car Connection Workshop

Nile Jenkins

Five things you need to know about vehicle maintenance and repairs that will save you time money and a few bloody knuckles.

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  • S4 · E308
    Yesterday · 55 min

    Two Batteries, Two Jobs! Is Your Vehicle Hiding One?

    The Auxiliary Battery Mystery: Don't Assume You don't Have One! Your Vehicle's main battery and auxiliary battery may look like they're doing the same job, but they can serve very different purposes. This morning, Motormouth breaks down what each battery does, why some vehicles have two, and why knowing whether your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary battery matters. And here's the fun part: finding that second battery isn't always easy! Manufacturers haven't exactly made accessibility a technician-friendly priority. Don't assume it's unnecessary just because your engine still starts. Know what's under the hood-and sometimes what's hidden elsewhere! #CarBattery #AuxiliaryBattery #Motormouth "everything we talk about Lives at our Website ccbusnet.com it's the Biggest Drawer In our ToolBox" You'll find everything on our Homepage if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair Work we do & connect with our Program Partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You Friends for giving them your business! 👍 We need them & YOU TOO❤️ FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP & SUPPORT; 1)📺 Subscribe: Help us reach 1,000 YouTube subscribers. Subscribe and join the Motormouth crew! Thank You Subscribers 👍❤️ 2) ➡️ Share: Know someone who owns a 🚗 ? Share this video. Good information keeps good vehicles on the road.🧰 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Your support helps keep the information flowing. 4) 👕🧢 Wear the Message: Check out our Motormouth merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where lives are changed everyday friends, grab some gear join the crew, together we too can help save a life from addiction👍💕 5) 📫🔌 Stay Connected: Get Plugged in friends, Got a vehicle question? 🙋‍♂️ Send it to nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gamil.com we also have a website form. We might answer it on Saturday's Q&A Podcast @ 8am 👀 U Next ⏰....... Motormouth's Subscribe - O - Meter = 546 👆 Subscribed You 🤘🎸 Tnx Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always ❤️💕NMJ & Skippy Support Our Veterans 🇨🇦 Canada Wear A Poppy 🌺 Lest We Forget ✞

  • S4 · E307
    Saturday · 1 hr 1 min

    Lack of Maintenance: The Most Expensive Mistake You Can Make! | Saturday Q&A

    Three great questions came in this week, and they all have something in common: LACK OF MAINTENANCE! This Saturday we're tackling Allison's 129,000- Km vehicle with a transmission that hasn't been serviced, Erica's unfortunate experience with a vehicle that has died, and Jim's sudden realization that replacing his current vehicle come s with a ridiculous price tag. So what 's the common denominator? LOM - Lack of Maintenance. We'll talk about why transmission maintenance matters, what to do when your vehicle starts giving up the ghost, and how a proper vehicle evaluation and consistent maintenance schedule can help you get more life out of the vehicle you already own. Jim, we've got a starting point for you : the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule package, combined with thorough, honest vehicle evaluation. No shortcuts, no guessing, and certainly no leaving out the bits and pieces that matter. Because buying another vehicle isn't exactly a bargain these days. Between payments, insurance, fuel and maintenance, keeping the family wheels rolling is getting expensive. Take care of what you've got. It'll cost you a whole lot less than neglecting it. join us for Saturday's Q&A .Education, entertainment, and a little common sense from the workbench! #LackOfMaintenance #CarMaintenance #Motormouth You'll find everything on our Homepage at ccbusnet.com if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do, connect with our program partners click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your business, we need them & YOU TOO💕 "Everything we talk about Lives at our website - it's the Biggest Drawer In our ToolBox" 🧰 FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP & SUPPORT; THANK YOU FRIENDS👍❤️ 1) 📺 Subscribe: Help us reach 1,000 YouTube subscribers. Subscribe and join the Motormouth Crew 🙌 2) ➡️ Share: Know someone who owns a car 🚗 ? Share this video. Good information keeps good vehicles on the road. 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Your support helps us keep the information flowing. Thank You 👍 4) 👕🧢 Wear the Message: Checkout the Motormouth merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life changes everyday friends! Grab some gear, Join the crew & together we can help change another's life💕🙌. Thank You So Much! 5) 📫🔌 Stay Connected: Got a vehicle 🙋‍♂️ question? Send it to nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins @gmail.com we also have a website form at ccbusnet.com. We might answer it on Saturday's Q&A Podcast 8am on all platforms. 👀 U Next ⏰........Motormouth's Subscribe - O - Meter = 547. 👆 Subscribed? You 🤘🎸 Happy Healthy Motoring Friends, Peace Patience Kindness Always, ❤️ NMJ & Skippy Support our Veterans 🇨🇦 Canada. Wear a Poppy🌺 Lest We Forget ✞

  • S4 · E306
    Friday · 46 min

    Fun Friday Quiz: How Much Did You Actually Remember?

    Fun Friday is back, and this week we're putting your memory to the test! We've spent Monday through Thursday talking automotive maintenance, batteries, tires' steering and suspension. Now it's time to find out just how much of that information actually stuck. Today's Motormouth quiz brings five questions pulled from this week's conversations, plus a bonus question that might just separate the regular listeners from the occasional visitors. And remember, there are no losers on the Motormouth Morning Drive. We're all winners...or is that wieners? We'll leave that one for the butcher shop! Don't forget to get your questions submitted for tomorrows Saturday Q & A 1 hour podcast 8am. Monday we're getting back to business with more battery talk, auxiliary batteries and why your alternator might be having a disagreement with the rest of the electrical system. Three hundred episodes behind us, Season Four underway, and plenty more common -sense automotive education coming your way. Keep your questions coming, keep learning, and keep those wheels turning friends 👍 🔧 #FunFridayQuiz #Motormouth #AutomotiveKnowledge " Everything we talk about Lives at our Website - it's the Biggest Drawer in our Toll Box " You'll find everything on our Homepage if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair Work we do, click their logo to connect with our Program Partners, Thank You for giving them your support friends 👍 we need them & YOU TOO💕 FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP & SUPPORT; 1) 📺 Subscribe: Help us reach 1,000 YouTube subscribers. Subscribe and join the Motormouth crew! 2) ➡️ Share: Know someone who owns a 🚘 ? Share this video. good information keeps good vehicles on the road 🚗💨 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Your support helps keep the information flowing, Thank You Friends 👍⚒️ 4) 👕🧢 Wear the Message: Check out Motormouth merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends! Grab some gear, join the crew to help change lives together🙌💕 5) 📫🔌 Stay Connected: Got a vehicle question? Send it to nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com we also have a website form at ccbusnet.com We might answer it on Saturday's Q &A podcast! come join us 👍 NMJ 👀 U Next ⏰......Motormouth's Subscribe - O - Meter = 547 👆 subscriber's you 🤘 🎸 Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always 💕 NMJ & Skippy Support our Veterans 🇨🇦 Canada. Wear a Poppy 🌺 Lest We Forget ✞

  • S4 · E305
    Thursday · 43 min

    Batteries Matter Friends! It All Starts Here

    Cold-weather starting trouble often begins with a battery that's already on borrowed time. This morning, Motormouth explains what your battery does, how to recognize warning signs, and how testing can help identify a battery that may leave you stranded when temperatures drop. An what about vehicles equipped with an auxiliary battery? It has a job of it's own, and an illuminated warning light shouldn't be ignored just because the engine still starts. On Monday, we'll dig deeper into auxiliary batteries, why they matter, and the alternator's essential role in keeping the electrical system supplied and the battery charged. Know what your vehicle needs before the cold catches up with you. Education, entertainment, and common sense-one nugget at a time. #CarBattery #WinterCarCare #Motormouth " Your Love and Support is Appreciated" ❤️ NMJ & Skippy " Everything we talk about Lives at our Website - ( ccbusnet.com ) it's the Biggest Drawer in our ToolBox" If you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do , and connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them & Thank You for giving them your business friends.👍 We need them and YOU TOO❤️ FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP & SUPPORT; 1) 📺 Subscribe: Help us reach 1,000 YouTube subscribers. Subscribe and join the Motormouth crew! 2) ➡️ Share: Know someone who owns a car? Share this video. Good information keeps good vehicles on the road. 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy me a coffee at; buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Your support helps keep the information flowing. Thank You so much Friends👍 🙌 4) 👕🧢 Wear the Message: Check out the Motormouth merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where life changes happen everyday friends! Grab some gear together we can help to change a life too.👍 💕 5) 📫🔌 Stay Connected: Got a vehicle question? Send it to nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com we also have a website form at ccbusnet.com We might answer it on Saturday's Q &A podcast! 👀 U Next ⏰........Motormouth's Subscribe - O - Meter = 546 👆 Tnx Subscribers U 🪨🤘 Happy Healthy Motoring Friends, Peace Patience Kindness Always ❤️ NMJ & Skippy Support our Veterans 🇨🇦 Canada. Wear A Poppy 🌺 Lest We Forget ✞

  • S4 · E304
    Wednesday · 1 hr

    Winter Won't Wait! is Your Car Battery Ready?

    Cold Morning, Dead Battery? Start Here! Winter cranking trouble often starts before you turn the key. Your battery is the foundation of your vehicle's starting system, and cold weather can expose a weakness that went unnoticed all summer. Motormouth kicks off our Fall/Winter Vehicle Maintenance series with practical battery-health tips to prevent those cold-morning surprises. A little attention now can save frustration when temperature drops. One nugget at a time. A little common sense goes a long way. #WinterCarCare #CarBattery #Motormouth " Everything We talk about Lives at Our Website - it's the Biggest drawer in our ToolBox" You'll find everything on our Homepage at (ccbusnet.com) if you'd like. to follow the Build & Repair work we do, meet our program partners by simply clicking on their logo! Thank You for giving them your business friends! 👍 We need them & YOU TOO❤️ SUPPORT THE SHOW - FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP 1) 📺 SUBSCRIBE: Help us reach 1,000 YouTube subscribers. Subscribe and join the Motormouth crew! 2) ➡️ Share: Know someone who owns a car? Share this video. Good information keeps good vehicles on the road. 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Your support helps keep the information flowing! Thank You Friends👍💕 4) 👕🧢 Wear the Message: Check out Motormouth merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends 🙌 Grab some gear join our crew helping another life be changed 👍❤️ Thank You! 5) 📫🔌 Stay Connected: Got a vehicle question? Send it to nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com we also have a website form at ccbusnet.com We might answer it on our Saturday's Q &A podcast! 👀 U Next ⏰.........Motormouth's Subscribe - O - Meter = 546 👆 Thanks Subscribers You 🪨 Happy Healthy Motoring! Keep it safe, keep it maintained, & keep those wheels turning.🚗 💨 Please Support our Veterans Canada 🇨🇦. Wear A Poppy 🌺 Lest We Forget ✞ Peace Patience Kindness Always ❤️ NMJ & Skippy

  • S4 · E303
    October 27 · 1 hr 3 min

    Winter Tires vs. All - Season: Grip Is Everything!

    You've got brakes that stop, steering that turns, and suspension that keeps your tires connected to the road. But what happens when the tires themselves can't deliver the grip you need? Today on Motormouth's Morning Drive, we're looking at the difference between all- season and winter tires, and why tread design, rubber compounds, and tire construction matter when temperatures drop. Imagine a formula One Race Car with a skilled driver and finely tuned chassis- but wrong tires for the track conditions. All that engineering can only do so much when the rubber isn't suited to the road. Winter riving demands more than good intentions. Understanding your tires is an important part of maintaining traction, stability, and control when conditions change. The question is: are your tires ready for the road ahead? Tune in and let's get you thinking about winter grip before the snow flies. #WinterTires #TireSafety #WinterDriving Everything we talk about Lives at our web site - it's the biggest drawer we have in our toolbox! You'l find everything on our home page at (ccbusnet.com) if you want to follow the Build and Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them & Thank You for giving them your business friends, we need them and YOU TOO👍❤️ FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP & SUPPORT 1) 📺 Subscribe: Help us reach 1,000 Youtube subscribers. Subscribe and join the Motormouth crew! Thank You Friends 🙌 💕 2 )➡️ Share: Know someone who owns a car? Share this video. Good information keeps good vehicles on the road🚗💨 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy Me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Your support helps keep the information flowing. 👍 4) 👕🧢 Wear the Message: Check out Motormouth merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life changes everyday friends, grab some gear, join our crew to help change a life from addiction to living👍❤️. Thank You! 5) 📫 Stay Connected: Got a vehicle question? Send it to nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com we lso have a website form at ccbusnet.com. We might answer it on Saturday's Q&A Podcast! 👀 U Next ⏰.....Motormouth's Subscribe - O - Meter + 548 👆 push...Tnx so much! Happy Healthy Motoring Friends, Peace Patience Kindness Always ❤️ NMJ & Skippy Support our Veterans Canada. Wear A Poppy 🌺 Lest We Forget✞

  • S4 · E302
    October 26 · 44 min

    Brakes, Steering & Suspension: Your Vehicle's Safety Team

    Your Brakes, steering, and suspension don't work alone. They must work together to deliver the control, stability, and stopping performance you depend on - especially during fall and winter driving. In today's episode, we're wrapping up ourFall/Winter Vehicle Maintenance series on suspension and steering, looking at why these systems must work together to keep your vehicle stable, predictable, and safe. Worn suspension components can affect tire contact with the road, while steering problems can compromise directional control. Add a braking system that isn't performing properly, and you've got a combination no driver should ignore. The Takeaway: Reliable vehicle performance starts with properly maintained systems working together. Don't wait until a small problem becomes a safety issue. Motormouth's Morning Drive-education, entertainment, and common sense for every driver. #CarMaintenance #BrakeSafety #SteeringAndSuspension More Episodes and.....project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com ccbusnet.com you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them. Thank You for giving them your business friends 👍 We them and YOU TOO💕 FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP & SUPPORT: 1) 📺 Subscribe: Help us reach 1,000 YouTube subscribers. Subscribe and join the Motormouth Crew! 2) ➡️ Share: Know someone who owns a car? Share this video. Good information keeps good vehicles on the road🚗💨 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy Me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Your support helps keep the information flowing. Thank You So Much friends ❤️ 4) 👕🧢 Wear the Message: Check out the Motormouth merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends, tnx to your purchase of Car Connection /Motormouth Gear👍❤️ Together we can help make that change! 5).🔌 Stay Connected: Got a vehicle question? Send to nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com or use our website form at ccbusnet.com We might answer it on Saturday's Q & A podcast! 🚘 👀 U Next ⏰..... Motormouths Subscribe - O - Meter = 542 👆 Tnx Friends👍💕 Let's Support our Veterans Canada......Wear A Poppy 🌺 Lest We Forget✞ Happy Healthy Motoring Friends, Peace Patience Kindness Always❤️ NMJ & Skippy

  • S4 · E301
    October 24 · 1 hr 8 min

    Saturday Q&A #301 | Season 4 Begins! Winter - Ready Questions

    Welcome to Season 4 of Motormouth's Morning Drive! Episode 301 brings three listener. questions covering off - season tire storage, a five -year-old car battery, and preparing vehicle fluids for colder weather. What is the proper way to to store your tires? Ca an aging battery survive another Canadian winter? And what fluids deserve attention before temperatures drop? We're answering your questions with practical automotive knowledge to help you protect your investment, avoid preventable problems, and keep your vehicle performing as it should. Join us Monday as we wrap up our discussion on suspension and steering - and how these systems affect vehicle control, stability, and performance. Education. Entertainment. Common Sense. Helping drivers make smarter decisions about the vehicles they own. #SaturdayQA #WinterCarCare #CarMaintenance "Everything .....we talk about Lives at Our Website - it's the biggest Drawer In our Toolbox" Connect with our Program Partners by simply clicking on their logo at ccbusnet.com. Thsnk You for giving them your business friends, we need them and YOU TOO❤️ FIVE WAYS TO HELP AND SUPPORT 👍 1) 📺 Subscribe: Help us reach 1,000 subscribers. Subscribe and join the Motormouth crew! 2) ➡️ Share: Know someone who owns a car? Share this video. Good information keeps good vehicles on the road.🚗💨 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy Me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Your support helps keep the information flowing. Thank You So Much Friends👍❤️ 4) 👕🧢 Wear the Message: Check out Motormouth merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends, join our crew to help change a life! Together we can make a difference 🙌 💕 5) 📫 Stay Connected: Got a vehicle question? Send it to nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com or use our website form. We might answer it on Saturday's Q&A! 👀 U Next ⏰.....Motormouth's Subscribe - O - Meter = 539 👆 👍 Like Share Follow Comment Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always 🚘 ❤️ NMJ & Skippy Support Our Veterans Canada, Wear A Poppy🌺 Lest We Forget✞

  • S3 · E300
    October 23 · 47 min

    Fun Friday ! - 300 Are You Winter Ready? Take the 5-Question Quiz!

    Fun Friday Episode 300 Friends! Thank You to the entire Motormouth Community, well done you! It's Fun Friday, Motormouth style - and we're having a little fun, but there's a serious message under the hood. Winter is coming, and knowing your vehicle's maintenance requirements can make all the difference between being prepared and being stranded. Today, we're putting your winter vehicle knowledge to the test with five questions every vehicle owner should be bale to answer. From checking your engine oil and tire pressures to knowing your manufacturer's oil change interval, keeping an eye on under - hood fluids, and choosing the right winter washer fluid temperature rating, it's time to see how much you really know. Play along in your head, write down your answers, or share them with us. No peeking over somebody's shoulder! These five fundamentals from our/Fall Winter Tech Tips series. Get these right, and you're heading in the right direction toward being winter ready. Three hundred episodes down, and we're just getting warmed up! Happy Fun Friday from Motormouth Nile Jenkins. Keep learning, keep mainatining, and keep the shiny side up! #FunFriday #WinterCarCare #CarMaintenance "Everything we talk about Lives at our website ccbusnet.com it's the biggest Drawer In our ToolBox" Visit our Program partners simply click their logo to meet them anytime friends, Thank You for giving them your Buisness.👍💕 SUPPORT THE SHOW - FIVE SIMPLE THINGS: 1) 📺 SUBSCRIBE: Help us reach 1,000 YouTube subscribers. Subscribe and join the Motormouth crew! 2) ➡️ Share: Know someone who owns a car? Share this video. Good information keeps good vehicles on the road. 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy Me A coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Your support helps keep the information flowing. 4) 👕🧢 Wear the Message: Check out Motormouth merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends, together we can help Total Freedom do what they do well, Change Lives one at a time! Join our Crew! 👍 ❤️ 5) 📫 Stay Connected: Got a question? Send it to nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com website form @ ccbusnet.com We might answer it on Saturday's Q&A show! 🚗💨 👀 U Next ⏰...... Motormouth's Subscribe - O Meter 539 👆 push us up friends Tnx❤️ Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always ❤️ NMJ & Skippy Support Our Veterans Canada! Wear A Poppy 🌺 Lest We Forget💕

  • S3 · E299
    October 22 · 51 min

    Bushings Matter! Bad bushings, Bad Handling

    Bushings may small, but when they fail, your steering control, handling, stability, and ride quality can suffer. In today's Motormouth Tech Tip, we're looking at the many bushings through out your vehicle, how age, UV exposure, and deterioration cause rubber to crack, split, harden, and fail - and why choosing the right products matters when rust proofing. Warning: petroleum - based products can damage certain rubber -bushings. Always check material compatibility and use products specifically suitable for the components you're protecting. Don't overlook the little things that keep your vehicle under control! Nile Motormouth Jenkins - connecting quality businesses to quality consumers, one automotive tip at a time.🚘 #CarMaintenance #AutoRepair #SteeringAndSuspension More Episodes and ......project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do, connect with our program partners, just click their logo,Thank You for giving them your business friends👍 we need them and YOU TOO❤️ SUPPORT THE SHOW - FIVE SIMPLE THINGS 1) 📺 Subscribe: Help us reach 1,000 YouTube subscribers. Subscribe and join the Motormouth Crew! 👍 2) ➡️ Share: Know someone who owns the car? Share this video. Good information keeps good vehicles on the road🚗💨 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy Me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your support helps keep the information flowing. 4) 👕🧢 Wear the Message: Check out Motormouth merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses, 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends, Together you and I can Help! Thank You 💕 5) 📫 Stay Connected: Got a vehicle question? Send it to nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail or use our website form 👍🚘🔧 Connect & Get Plugged In🔌 We might answer it on Saturday's Q&A Show ! 🚗💨 👀 U Next ⏰...... Motormouths Subscribe - O - Meter = 538 👆 push it up....Tnx Crew! Happy Healthy Motoring Friends, Peace Patience Kindness Always❤️ NMJ & Skippy Support Our Veterans Canada, Wear A Poppy , Lest We Forget🌺 ✞

  • S3 · E298
    October 21 · 45 min

    Swinging Sway Bars! What They Do & Why Your Car Needs Them

    What exactly is a sway bar, how does it work, and what happens when it breaks-or isn't there at all? This morning on Motormouth's Morning Drive, we're breaking down sway bars, their linkages, and the important role they play in vehicle stability, handling, and keeping your tires planted where they belong. We'll look at what they are, where to find them, how they work, and the warning signs that something isn't right. Know what your vehicle needs before a worn component catches you off guard. Understanding your suspension is another important step toward safer driving and being prepared for whatever winter throws your way. Real - world automotive knowledge from the shop floor, without the parts-cannon approach. #Motormouth #SwayBar #CarMaintenance More Episodes and....project Details & Links available at Car Connection Business Network.com (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our homepage if you'd like to follow the build & Repair work we do, connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them! Thank You for giving them your business friends, we need them and YOU TOO❤️👍 SUPPORT THE SHOW-FIVE SIMPLE THINGS: 🙌 1) 📺 Subscribe: and help us reach 1,000 Youtube subscribers. Subscribe and join the Motormouth Crew. 👆 2) ➡️ Share - Know someone who owns a car? Share this video. Good information keeps good vehicles on the road. 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy Me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Your support helps keep the information flowing. Thank You for your Gift/support 💕👍 4) 🧢👕 Wear the Message: Check out Motormouth merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends! Together we can change lives👍💕 5) 📫 Stay Connected: Got a question? Send it to nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com we also have a website form at ccbusnet.com. We might answer it on Saturday's Q&A ! 👀 U Next ⏰.... Motormouth's Subscribe - O - Meter = 538 ⬆️ 🔧 Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, 👍💕 NMJ & Skippy Remember Our Veterans Canada, Wear A Poppy 🌺 Lest We Forget

  • S3 · E297
    October 20 · 44 min

    Bushings Matter! Wear and Tear Can Change Everything

    Fall Vehicle Maintenance-One Nugget at a Time! Bushings don't always give you a warning before wear and tear starts affecting your steering and suspension. Dry rot, splitting, twisting, deterioration or missing material can all create problems that deserve attention. Today, Motormouth Nile Jenkins explains why bushings matter, what to look for during an inspection, and why overlooking these often-forgotten components can lead to bigger problems down the road. Tomorrow, we're moving on to steering geometry and sway bar links. One nugget at a time, we're getting your vehicle ready for the challenges of fall and winter. Remember: inspect it, understand it, and fix it right the first time. #Motormouth #CarMaintenance #SteeringAndSuspension More Episodes and....project Details & Links are available at Car connection Business Network.com (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do& connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your business friends, we need them and YOU TOO👍❤️ FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP & SUPPORT OUR PODCAST & YOUTUBE CHANNEL🚘👍 1) 📺 Subscribe: Help us reach 1,000 YouTube subscribers. Subscribe and join the Motormouth crew! 2) ➡️ Share: Know someone who owns a car? Share this video. Good information keeps good vehicles on the road.🚗 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy Me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift/support helps keep the information flowing🙌 Thank You💕 4) 🧢👕 Wear the Message: Check out Motormouth merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends! Together we can help change a life too❤️. 5) 📫 Stay Connected: Got a vehicle question? Send it to nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com or email me through our web site form anytime. We might answer it in Saturday's Q&A ! NMJ🚘 Happy Healthy Motoring Friends, 🚗💨 Peace Patience Kindness Always. 👍 ❤️ NMJ & Skippy. 👀 U Next ⏰........Motormouth's Subscribe -O - Meter 538 👆 push! Tnx

  • S3 · E296
    October 19 · 52 min

    Tie Rods & Tow Trucks: Don't Wait for the Warning!

    As we continue our Fall?winter Vehicle Maintenance Series, we're tackling tie rods and steering safety. Your driving habits , speed, road conditions and sudden lane changes all matter. But here's the kicker: suspension and steering problems don't always give you a warning before something lets go. Get your suspension and steering inspected by a qualified automotive service technician every six months. Know what you're driving on before a failed component leaves you calling a tow truck. Because when a tie rod lets go, you may discover exactly what tie rods and tow trucks have in common! One nugget at a time. Let's keep you safely on the road. #Motormouth #VehicleMaintenance #SteeringAndSuspension More Episodes and ....project Details & links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do, simply connect with our program partners by click on their logo to meet them, your support is appreciated, we love them & YOU TOO❤️👍 FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP & SUPPORT OUR SHOWS 👍 1) 📺 Subscribe: and help us reach 1,000 subscribers. Motormouths Subscribe -O - Meter = 537 👆 push. 2)➡️ Share: Know someone who owns a car 🚘 ? Share this video. Good information keeps good vehicles on the road. 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy Me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile. Your support helps keep the information flowing. 🙌 Thank You So Much Friends! 4) 👕🧢 Wear the Message: Check out Motormouth merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with all proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends, come join our crew, together we are making a difference in the lives of others👍💕 5) 📫 Stay Connected: Got a vehicle question? Send it to nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com we might answer it on Saturday's Q&A! Happy Healthy Motoring! Keep it safe, keep it maintained, and keep those wheels turning 🚗 👀 U Next ⏰..... Peace Patience Kindness always Friends....❤️ NMJ & Skippy

  • S3 · E295
    October 17 · 1 hr 3 min

    Saturday Q&A #291 : Three Questions, One Mystery!

    Three Listeners. Three questions. One Mystery! Denise, Julie, and Tony are looking for answers, and their questions have something in common. Can you figure out what connects all three? Listen to this Saturday's Q&A, then send your best answer to Nile by email or leave a comment. No spoilers here! The answer comes Monday on Motormouth's Morning Drive. Five shows remain before Season 4 Buckle Up! #Motormouth #SaturdayQA #CarQuestions More Episodes and ....project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do ,connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your business friends, we need them and YOU TOO❤️👍 FIVE SIMPLE THINGS TO HELP & SUPPORT! THANK YOU FRIENDS👍💕 1) 📺 Subscribe: Help us reach 1,000 YouTube subscribers. Subscribe and join the Motormouth Crew! 🙌. Motormouth's Subscribe -O- Meter 535 ⬆️ 🙏 2) ➡️ Share: Know someone who owns a car? Share this video. Good infomation keeps good vehicles on the road.🚘 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy Me a coffee at.... buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Your support helps keep the information flowing. 🌊 4) 👕🧢 Wear the Message: Check out Motormouth merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends, grab some gear, together we can ,make a difference in a life struggling with addiction. 👍❤️ Thank You! 5) Stay Connected: Got a vehicle question? Send it to nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com We might answer it on Saturday's Q&A show! 👀 U Next ⏰...... Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, 💕 NMJ & Skippy

  • S3 · E294
    October 16 · 46 min

    Fun Friday: Is Your Vehicle REALLY Ready for Winter? 5-Point Quiz

    Fun Friday is here, and today we're putting your winter vehicle preparation to the test! You might think your vehicle is ready for winter, but are you sure? Motormouth Nile Jenkins has five winter-readiness points to ponder. Consider this your mini quiz: five questions every vehicle owner should be asking before the temperature droops and the snow starts flying. Some of the things we're taking for granted might be exactly what lets us down when winter arrives. And just because something is labelled long life doesn't mean it gets a free pass in my shop! so, here's your challenge: How ell do you really know the condition of your vehicle? Five questions. No peeking ahead. No guessing your way through winter. Play along, test your knowledge, and find out whether your vehicle is truly ready for the season ahead. Practical automotive advice, real-world experience, and a little Fun Friday fun with Motormouth Nile Jenkins. Drive safe, stay warm, and Happy Healthy Motoring Friends 👍 #WinterCarMaintenance #winterVehiclePreparation #MotormouthNileJenkins More Episodes and.....project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them! Thank You for supporting them friends, we need them and YOU TOO👍❤️ SUPPORT THE SHOW-FIVE SIMPLE THINGS: 1) 📺 Subscribe: Help us reach 1,000 YouTube subscribers. Subscribe and join the Motormouth Crew👍 💕 Motormouths Subscribe O Meter = 536 👆 2) ➡️ Share: know someone who owns a car? Share this video. Good information keeps good vehicles on the road. 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy Me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Your support helps keep the information flowing. 👍 4) 👕🧢 Wear the Message: Check out Motormouth merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses, 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends, together we can make a difference in the lives of those struggling with Addiction. Thank You❤️ 5) 📫 Stay Connected: Got a vehicle question? Send it to Nile at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins @gmail.com connect anytime! We might juat answer it on Saturday's Q&A 🙌 Happy Healthy Motoring! Keep it safe, keep it maintained, and keep those wheels turning! 🚘 Peace, Patience, Kindness, Always, 💕 Love NMJ & Skippy 👀 U Next ⏰.....

  • S3 · E293
    October 15 · 43 min

    Ball Joint Separation, Doesn't Require Legal Help !

    A worn ball joint doesn't come with a warning light. And if it separates while you're driving, the consequences can be serious. This Morning Drive nugget breaks down the signs and symptoms of front - end suspension wear, what causes components to deteriorate, and the chain reaction that can follow when worn parts are ignored. Your vehicle's computer won't warn you that a ball joint is ready to let go. That's why regular inspections matter. Tomorrow, we're tackling inner and outer tie rod ends and how wear affects steering and tire control. Know what you're driving. Know wha tto watch for. Happy, healthy motoring! #BallJoint #SuspensionAndSteering #CarMaintenance More Episodes and....project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them. Thank You for giving them your business friends, we need them and YOU TOO❤️👍 FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP & SUPPORT OUR PODCASTS & YOUTUBE CHANNEL THANK YOU! 1) 📺 Subscribe: Help us reach 1,000 YouTube subscribers. Subscribe and join our crew 🙌 2) ➡️ Share: Know someone who owns a car? Share this video or podcast. Good information keeps good vehicles on the road. 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy Me a coffee at: buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile. your support helps keep the information flowing. 4) 👕🧢 Wear the Message: Check out Motormouth Merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends! Grab some gear stand with our crew against Addicition everywhere👍💕 5) 📫 Stay Connected: Got a vehicle question? Send it to nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com connect anytime friends 👍🚘 We might answer it on Saturday's Q&A! Motormouth's Subscribe - O-Meter = 536 ⬆️ Thank You So Much 👍 🚘 Happy Healthy Motoring Friends, Peace Patience Kindness Always, 💕 Love NMJ & Skippy Keep it safe, keep it maintained, and keep those wheels turning 🚗 .

  • S3 · E292
    October 14 · 48 min

    Control Arms "Flapping"Here's Why Your Steering Depends on Them!

    Your control arms aren't there for decoration. They help keep your suspension and steering components working where they belong. But what happens when the ball joints and bushings wear out - and what happens if a ball joint fails? From modern vehicles to our old 1967 Chevy pickup, we're looking at why road conditions, driving habits and components quality matter. I've seen ball joints so worn they practically fell apart during removal. Want to see what worn-out control arms look like? Check out our Nissan Rogue and Dodge Caravan repair videos. Your suspension has a story to tell! #Motormouth #CarMaintenance #SuspensionAndSteering " Everything we talk about Lives at our Website (ccbusnet.com) - it's the Biggest Drawer In Our Toolbox Friends! Stop By anytime👍 FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP & SUPPORT THE SHOW 🚘 Motormouth's Subscribe -O Meter 535 1) 📺 Subscribe: Help us reach 1,000 subscribers. Subscribe, Like , Leave a nice Comment! Join the Motormouth Crew👍 2) ➡️ Share: Know someone who owns a car? Share this episode. Good information keeps good vehicles on the road. 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy Me a coffee at: buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your support helps keep the information flowing. Thank You❤️🚘 4) 🧢👕 Wear the Message: Check out Motormouth Merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where Lives are changed everyday friends & you can help! Thank You💕 5) 📫 Stay Connected: Got a vehicle question? email nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com anytime friends! Your question could be featured in Saturday's Q&A come join us 🙌 🚘 👀 U Next ⏰...... Happy Healthy Motoring Friends, Peace Patience Kindness Always, Love NMJ & Skippy❤️

  • S3 · E291
    October 13 · 42 min

    Shocks MacPherson Struts: Busting the Myths That Affect Your Safety

    What do your shocks and MacPherson Struts actually do, and why do they matter so much as w head into the fall winter driving season. This morning on Motormouth's Morning Drive , we're busting common suspension myths and explaining how shock absorbers, MacPherson struts, and springs work together to control spring oscillations and maintain tire contact with the road. Your springs support the vehicle and absorb bumps. Your shocks control the Springs' continued bouncing. A MacPherson Strut combines a structural suspension component with a shock absorber in one assembly. each component has a job, and they must work together properly. So what happens when shocks or struts wear out? Why can your vehicle feel unstable over bumps, pitch excessively, or lose consistent tire contact with the road? And why should you care before wet roads, cold temperatures, and winter driving arrive? We'll break down what these components do, how they work, what happens when they fail, and what you should understand as a vehicle owner. Remember: Your tires are your only connection to the road. Suspension condition affects handling, stability, braking performance, and your ability to maintain control when road conditions deteriorate. No scare tactics. No marketing gimmicks. Just practical automotive knowledge from more than 44 years in the bays. Because mileage doesn't tell the whole story. Maintenance matters. #Motormouth #CarMaintenance #AutoRepair More Episodes and.... project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com ( ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them! Thank You for giving them your business friends👍 We need them & YOU TOO❤️ FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP & SUPPORT: 1)☕️ Support the mission: https://buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gifts of any size help us with production costs Thank You👍💕 2) 📺 YouTube: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Help us reach our goal of 1,000 Subscribers.🙌 3) 🧢👕 Motormouth Merchandise: Support Motormouth Merch, through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds going to Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses, where a life change happens everyday friends! Together we can make a difference👍❤️ 4) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule kits Available at: (ccbusnet.com) visit the profile page fill in the order form and its on route🚗💨 5) 📫📧 Need Help, Have A Question? : E-Mail Motormouth at, nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com Motormouth's Subscribe O Meter = 534 ⬆️ 👀 U Next ⏰ Happy Healthy Motoring Friends, Peace Patience Kindness Always👍 Love NMJ & Skippy❤️

  • S3 · E290
    October 10 · 1 hr 12 min

    Motormouth Saturday Q&A: Is Your Vehicle ready for Winter? Buy Now or Wait? Rust Protection Explained!

    Winter is coming, and your vehicle needs to be ready! This Saturday on Motormouth's morning Drive, we tackle three listener questions to help you prepare for the cold, make smarter vehicle - buying decisions, and protect your investment. ❄️ Question 1: is Your Vehicle Ready for Winter? April is thinking ahead to the changing of the weather. We discuss what to check before winter arrives and why preparation beats roadside surprises every time. 🚘 Question 2: Should You Buy A Newer Vehicle Now or Wait Until Spring? Judy wants to upgrade, and the off-season may offer some excellent opportunities. discover how to shop strategically, negotiate confidently, and find a deal without letting the excitement of a new vehicle cloud your judgement. 🛡️ Question 3: When Should You Apply Rust Protection, and Is It Worth the Money? Eddie asks the right question. We break down timing, product quality, and why the right rust treatment can make a difference. My rule? if it drips, Rubberizes,, or is petroleum - based, think twice. Get protection applied before temperatures drop below 40℉, and choose a quality product and professional application. Three questions, practical answers, and real-world advice from the workbench. That's how we keep you informed, prepared, and confidently motoring through another Canadian winter. FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW: 1) 📺 Subscribe and Help us reach 1,000 Subscribers, Thank You Friends 2) 👍 Like, Comment & Share - it Helps more people find the show! 3) ☕️ Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift is appreciated! 💕 4) 🧢👕 Check out the Motormouth Merchandise: proceeds support Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends 🙌 5) 📫 📧 Need Help or have a question? E-Mail nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@ Gmail.com Thank you for riding along - we're building this one listener one viewer one vehicle and one nugget of information at a time. " Your Love & Support is Appreciated " NMJ & Skippy💕 More Episodes and ......project Details & links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your Business friends! 👍 We Need YOU TOO❤️ 👀 U Next ⏰ Happy ThanksGiving to our Canadian Friends 🇨🇦 🍁🦃 Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, 👍 #Motormouth #WinterCarMaintenance #CarBuyingTips

  • S3 · E289
    October 9 · 48 min

    Fun Stuff Friday !🇨🇦 Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend - 5Things to PonderBefore winter!

    It's Fun Friday at the Car Connection Motormouth Workshop, and we've got FIVE things to ponder, plus a bonus tip that'll make you wonder what some drivers are thinking! Cold weather has a nasty habit of exposing neglected maintenance. The time to preapre is BEFORE the temperature drops, not when you're standing i na frozen parking lot wondering why your vehicle won't cooperate! Here's what's on the workbench today: 1) Do your wipers suck? If you can't see clearly, you can't drive safely. Check those bleades before winter weather turns your windshield into a visibility nightmare. 2) How are your fluids doing really? Coolant, oil and other vital fluids deserve attention before the cold asrrives. Winter will expose weaknesses you didn't know you had. 3) Does your vehicle have an external fuel filter? If it does, find out what your manufacturers maintenance schedule says. Don't assume every vehicle has a serviceable external filter. 4) What's in your washer -fluid jug? Minus 40℃? Don't gamble with a mixture that freezes when you need it most. Here at the workshop, we don't do halfway measures! 5) Have you protected your door seals? Silicone protection can help prevent frozen seals from sticking. A little preparation beats trying to pry open your vehicle after an overnight freeze! BONU TIP: WINTER TIRES Still trusting those three-season tires to carry you through another Canadian winter? Your tires are your connection to the road. When temperatures drop and conditions deteriorate, proper winter tires can make a real difference in traction, control and stopping performance. Remember: winter preparation isn't something you do AFTER the first snowstorm. It's something you do before Mother Nature decides to test your judgment! That's how e roll at the Car Connection Motormouth Workshop - practical advice, real - world experience and vehiclke maintenance that makes sense. 1) SUPPORT THE MISSION: Enjoying Motormouth Morning Drive? Buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Thank You Friends👍 2) 🧢👕 WEAR THE MESSAGE: Check out the Motormouth merchandise, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends! Together we can make a difference👍💕 3) 🚘🔧 VEHICLE OWNERS: Ask about our Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kit - a practical tool for keeping maintenance organized and your vehicles on track. 4) 📫📧 GOT QUESTIONS? Send them to nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com your questions could be featured in our Saturday Q&A! 5) 📺 HELP US REACH 1,000 YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS! Subscribe, share the show and help us bring practical automotive knowledge to more drivers.🚘 ➡️ MOTORMOUTH'S SUBSCRIBE O METER = 534 👆 push. I'm Nile "Motormouth" Jenkins. Forty-four -plus years in the automotive bays and decades behind the microphone - bringing you the knowledge to understand your vehicle, maintain it properly and make informed decisions. Stay safe, stay visible, stay prepared! #Fun Friday #WinterCarCare #Motormouth 👀 U Next ⏰ Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always ❤️ Love, NMJ & Skippy

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