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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S3 · E299
Yesterday · 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
Wednesday · 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
Tuesday · 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
Monday · 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
Saturday · 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
S3 · E288
October 8 · 48 min
Do Shocks Really Matter? The Key to Tire Contact, Stability & Control
Shocks and Struts aren't there just for comfort-they have a critical job to do. In today's Suspension & Steering: One Nugget at a Time, Motormouth breaks down what shocks and struts actually do and why they're so important to vehicle stability and control. Whether your vehicle has MacPherson Struts, conventional shocks and coil springs, coil-over assemblies, or a combination of suspension designs, the principle is the same: the suspension has to control the movement of the vehicle while keeping the tires properly planted on the road. When shocks or struts are worn, the suspension can continue bouncing and oscillating instead of settling down. That can reduce tire contact, compromise braking and steering response, increase body movement, and make an emergency left-right maneuver much harder to control. It's not about making your ride feel softy or comfortable. It's about controlling the suspension so the tires can do their job. And when you suddenly have to avoid something in the road, that tire contact can be the difference between maintaining control and finding yourself in a sideways skid-and heading for the rhubarb. Today we look at the purpose of shicks and struts, how different suspension designs use them, and why they deserve to be part of your regular vehicle inspection and maintenance routine. Mileage doesn't matter. Maintenance matters. Next nugget next lesson. That's how we keep our vehicles ready for whatever winter decides to throw at us. #Motormouth #SuspensionAndSteering #ShocksAndStruts More Episodes and .....project Details & Links are available at (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 👍 We need them and YOU TOO❤️ FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP AND SUPPORT 1) ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: Help us reach 1,000 subscribers 2) 👍 Like, comment, & share- it helps more people find the show, Algorithms Smile at us😃 3) ☕️ Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your special gift makes a huge difference friends Tnx 💕 Skippy 4) 🧢👕 Check out the Motormouth Merch: proceeds Support total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life changes everyday friends, grab some merch join our crew to fight addiction everywhere! 🙌💕 5) 📫 Need Help or have a question? E-Mail nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 📧 Thanks 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 Motormouth Subscribe O Meter 533 push - 👆 👀 U Next ⏰ Grab your car connection maintenance schedules while supplies last at ccbusnet.com Subscriber Only Savings💰💰💰 Great for a son daughter or grand kids that have their oiwn car, teach them how to care for it! Happy Healthy Motoring...Peace Patience Kindness Always Friends👍💕
S3 · E287
October 7 · 43 min
Suspension & Steering: The Foundation of Vehicle Stability | Fall-Winter Maintenance
Your brakes are only part of the equation when it comes to controlling a vehicle. As we continue our Fall-winter Vehicle Maintenance-One Nugget at a Time, we're moving into suspension and steering and why the entire system must work together with a properly performing brake system. From the front of the vehicle to the rear, every component has a job in keeping the vehicle stable, predictable and planted on the roadway. Steering components, suspension components, wheel alignment, tires and braking systems all have to work in harmony-especially when you suddenly need to make an invasive maneuver because somebody else just pulled a maroon maneuver. The goal isn't simply to make a vehicle ride nicely. It's to create a vehicle that responds properly when you need it most, helping you avoid becoming part of somebody else's nightmare. In this introductory episode, we'll look at what we're going to cover, why suspension and steering maintenance matters, and how these systems work together to help keep your vehicle stable and controllable through fall and winter driving. This is Motormouth's Morning Drive, where we talk about what matters, why it matters, how it works, how it fails-and what you can do about it. #Suspension AndSteering #VehicleMaintenance #Motormouth More Episodes and ....project Details & Links are available at 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 gicing them your Business friends, we need them & YOU TOO❤️ SUPPORT THE SHOW -FIVE SIMPLE THINGS👍 1) ➡️ Subscribe: and help us reach 1,000 subscribers 💕 2) 👍 Like, Comment & Share - it helps more people find the show & make the algorithms HAPPY 😊 3) ☕️ Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift makes a difference friends💕 4) 🧢👕 Check out the Motormouth Merch: Proceeds Support Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life changes everyday friends! Your help is appreciated. 🙌💕 5) 📫 Need Help: or have a question? E-Mail Motormouth at nile@ccbsunet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 📧 Motormouth's Subscribe O Meter = 531 👆 👀 U Next ⏰..... Happy Healthy Motoring Friends, Peace Patience Kindness Always 💗 NMJ & Skippy Thanks for riding along - we're building this one listener one viewer one vehicle and one nugget of information at at time. You're Love & Support is Appreciated!
S3 · E286
October 6 · 46 min
Brake System Breakdown: 11 Compoenents That keep You Safe | Motormouth Morning Drive
The Brake series is complete! Today we wrap up everything we've covered and put the entire brake system together. We've looked at 11 Major components that have to work together properly to give you reliable, balanced braking and allow the vehicle's safety systems to do their jobs when you need the most. Missed part of the series? No Problem. This episode gives you the roadmap to go back and catch up. Because brakes aren't just about stopping-they're part of the foundation of a vehicle control and safety. And tomorrow we move on to suspension and steering. why? If you can't stop it, you can't steer it. You ca have 100% braking performance, but if you have worn, loose or damaged steering and suspension components-or incorrect steering geometry-you don't have a stable, predictable vehicle, especially when winter roads get slippery. 🚘 SUPPORT THE SHOW-FIVE SIMPLE THINGS 1)🏁 Subscribe and Help us reach 1,000 subscribers👍 Motormouth's Subscribe O Meter 531 👆 2) 😃 Like, comment, & Share- it helps more people find the show, algorithms HAPPY TOO! 3) ☕️ Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Your Love & Support Appreciated! 4) 🧢👕 Check out the Motormouth Merch- proceeds support Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses. Let's fight addiction together friends❤️ 5) 📫 ➡️ Need Help or have a question? E-Mail Motormouth: nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins @gmail.com 📧 Thanks for riding along friends, we're building this one listener,one vehicle and one nugget of information at a time 🙌 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! We need them & YOU TOO💕 Tomorrow morning: Suspension & Steering. Because if you can't stop it or steer it. nothing else matters friends, #Motormouth #BrakeMaintenance #CarSafety 👀 U Next ⏰.... Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, Love ❤️ NMJ & Skippy
S3 · E285
October 5 · 49 min
Time to Beat the Drum! Drum Brake Service, Maintenance & Repairs
Time to beat the drum, friends🥁 Drum brakes may be simple in design, but they can get complicated when maintenance gets ignored. And yes- there are still plenty of vehicles on the road using rear drum brakes, either on their own or as part of a disc/drum braking system. NOTE: drum brakes require a manual adjustment performed by your auto service technician. Today we're talking about drum barake service, maintenance and repairs, including why rear drum brakes need proper adjustment and why your parking brake/emergency brake needs to be used regularly. One important lesson from the shop and the classroom: drum brakes don't magically maintain themselves. That technician still has an important job to do. We'll wrap up our brake-system series with this episode, then we're moving into Fall/Winter Vehicle Maintenance-One Nugget at a Time. Keep your vehicle maintained, know how your braking system works, and remember: Mileage doesn't matter-maintenance matters! Support the Show 1) ☕️ Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Thank You for your donation❤️ 2) 🧢👕 Motormouth Merch: Proceeds support Total Freedom Ministries and Addcition Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change takes place everyday friends! Together we can make a difference, change a life👍💕 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kits: Available at ccbusnet.com visit the profile page fill in the order. form and.....🚗💨 on its way! 🔧 4) 📫 E-Mail Motormouth: got a question or topic? reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) ➡️ Help us Reach 1,000 Youtube Subscribers: subscribe, share an episode and tell somebody about Motormouth, Like, follow, Drop a comment👇 We appreciate your Love 💕 & support Friends👋 Motormouth's Subscribe O Meter 529 👆 👀 U Next ⏰ #DrumBrakes #BrakeMaintenance #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 7 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👍❤️ Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, Love NMJ & Skippy🙌💕
S3 · E284
October 3 · 1 hr 9 min
Fuel System Q&A: Winter Fuel, Fuel System Service & Full Tanks
Joanne asks what, if anything, should go into the fuel tank over the winter. David wants to know whether fuel system service is actually a thing- or just another shop upsell. And Rosemary asks the age -old winter question: should you keep the fuel tank full? Three great questions, one common subject: your vehicle's fuel system. We'll break down what actually matters, what doesn't, and why fuel - related problems can become a major winter headache if they're ignored. I've seen them come and go, come back again, and plague a vehicle for an entire season. Been there, done that-and probably still have the Tidy Whities to prove it.😂 And a huge Thank-you to Joanne, David, Rosemary, and everyone who takes the time to send in questions, watch the videos, listen to the podcast, and leave those encouraging comments. Your support really does mean a lot!👍 Fuel-system maintenance will also be coming up as one of our Fall/Winter Vehicle Maintenance Nuggets, where we'll dig into the subject in much greater detail. got a question for Saturday Q&A? Send it in and let's put it on the workbench! #FuelSytem #CarMaintenance #Motormouth More Episodes and .... project Details 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, Thank You for giving them your business👍 we need them and YOU TOO❤️ If you Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are five simple ways you can support the show! Your Love & Support Matter to us very much! 💕🔧 NMJ & Skippy 1) ☕️ Support the Show: Visit...buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any size gets put to very good use, Tnx so much❤️ Skippy 2) 👕🧢 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase every dollar goes to fight Addiction friends thru Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where life changes happen everyday. Grab some merch, together let's help set people Free of addiction! 👍💕 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kits: Now available get yours today, visit the profile page at ccbusnet.com fill out the order form & its on the way...🚗💨 Subscribed? Savings for You Only 💰💰💰. 4) 📫 E-Mail Motormouth: got a question or topic idea? reach me at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 💌 5) 🏁 Help us reach 1,000 Subscribers : Like, Subscribe, drop a comment👇, share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth Community! 👋 You do your part. We'll keep doing ours> Together we keep Motormouth Moving! 🚗💨 Motormouth's Subscribe O Meter = 527 👆 PUSH Thank You Friends❤️ 👀 U Next ⏰.... Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, NMJ & Skippy 😍
S3 · E283
October 2 · 43 min
Fun Friday: What's Coming Next on the Motormouth Morning Drive?
It's Fun Friday with Motormouth! Today we have a little fun, a few questions, and a look ahead at what's coming on the Motormouth Morning Drive as we continue getting our vehicles ready for what ever winter decides to throw at us. Monday morning at 8AM, we're back with Drum Brakes, maintenance and service, as we continue wrapping up our Fall/Winter Vehicle maintenance-One Nugget at a Time. Coming up, dig into: ⚫️ charging, starting & cranking systems ⚫️ Summer vs winter tires ⚫️ Engine Tune-ups- for real folks! ⚫️ Accessory Drive Belts, Including timing belts ⚫️ Suspension & Steering ⚫️. And Keeping your Braking system in tune with your vehicle The order may change, because that's how things work around the Motormouth Shop! And remember: snow or no snow, preparation matters. Batteries fail, Tires wear out, Brakes need attention. Being prepared before the weather turns nasty beats finding out about a problem on the side of the road. 👍 THE MOTORMOUTH SUBSCRIBE-O-METER: Thanks for all the love and support! Keep thos subscriptions coming as we continue our r oad toward 1,000 subscribers❤️ 5 Simple Ways You Can Support The Show: 1) ☕️ Buy Me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Thank You Friends So Much 🙌💕 2) 🧢👕 Check out the Motormouth Merchandise, all proceeds from every purchase to Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends. Tnx 3) 🚘 grab your car connection maintenance schedule kit: visit ccbusnet.com check out the profile page fill out the order form to get yours today. Subscriber Only savings💰 4) 📫 Send your questions and comments to: nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com. 5) 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like. subscribe, comment 👇, Share and tell somebody about the Motormouth Morning Drive! M-Sat 8AM. all platforms. Motormouth's Subscribe O Meter = 527 👆 Push Up 🚗💨🙌 Thank You Friends 💕 #Motormouth #Vehicle Maintenance #WinterDriving 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 & connect with our program partners, Thank You for Giving them your business friends! We need them and YOU TOO❤️ 👀 U Next ⏰.... Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, Love NMJ & Skippy💕 Everything we talk about lives on our web site friends, all links are there for you👍🚗💨
S3 · E282
October 1 · 47 min
Brake Maintenance: What Your Brakes Need Before Winter
Brake maintenance is today's Fall/Winter Vehicle Maintenance Nugget. We're talking about what brake maintenance really means, why it matters, and why "maintenance" and a "brake job" are NOT the same thing. We'll also look ahead to Monday, when we start our next nugget: charging, starting and cranking systems-because. a weak battery, starter or alternator can leave you waiting in the freezing cold roadside. Monday also begins the wrap-up of our brake series, including drum brakes and the important difference between brake maintenance and brake service. Drive safe, maintain your vehicle, and know what your vehicle needs BEFORE winter finds you! #Motormouth #BrakeMaintenance #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 our program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You friends for giving them your business👍 We need them & YOU TOO🙌 If you Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are FIVE Simple ways you can Support the Show! 1☕️ Support the Show: Buy Me A Coffee - Visit...buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Your gift of any size helps us with our production costs, We Appreciate Your Love & Support Always💕 Skippy 2) 🧢👕 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life changes everyday friends, Grab some Gear, Join our Crew, Stand with us against Addiction, together we can make a difference👍❤️NMJ 3) 🚗 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kits: Available through ccbusnet.com , with Subscriber -Only Savings💰. Visit the Cra Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page, fill out the order form,,,,🚗💨 4) 📫 E-Mail Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? Reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 👍 5) 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, subscribe, Comment👇 Share and invite another car enthusiast to join the Motormouth Community! We appreciate your Love & Support Always: Motormouth's Subscribe O Meter = 527 👆 👀 U Next ⏰ Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, 💕 love NMJ & Skippy
S3 · E281
September 30 · 45 min
Dems the Brakes: Brake Calipers - The Muscle Behind Your Stopping Power
Brake calipers are a major player in how your vehicle stops - and just because you press the brake pedal and the car slows down doesn't mean the entire braking system is working properly. Today on Dems the Brakes, we finish up the parking-brake discussion and talk about the habit change that needs to happen before an unused parking brake can safely become part of your routine. Then we get into brake calipers and what can happen when a piston binds, caliper hardware seizes, or brake pads bind in the caliper saddle. A caliper that isn't doing its job can affect how evenly your vehicle brakes at all four wheels. That matters even more when driving conditions change to wet, slippery, icy and black-ice roads. Your brakes need to be doing their job before you discover a problem when you need the most. Dems the Brakes - know what's stopping you. #DemsTheBrakes #BrakeCalipers #BrakeSafety Just because the car stops doesn't mean the braking system is 100% More Episodes and....project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network ( 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, we need them & YOU TOO❤️ If you Enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are FIVE Simple ways you can Support the Show.! 🚗🔧 1) ☕️ Support the Show: Buy Me a coffee - Visit....buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any size helps us with production costs, THANK YOU FRIENDS❤️ Skippy. 2) 🧢👕 Motormouth Merch: Every Purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where life changes happen everyday friends! So Grab Some Gear join the crew, together we can make a difference against Addiction👍💕NMJ 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule kits: Available through ccbusnet.com with Subscriber - Only Savings.💰 Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Profile Page & Fill out the order form and.. 🚗💨 4) 📫 E-Mail Motormouth: Have a question or something you want us to talk about? Reach us at nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) 🏁 Help us reach 1,000 Subscribers: Like, subscribe, Comment 👇, Share & invite another car enthusiast to join our Motormouth Community! 👍 Thank You for your Love & Support Subscribers! Motormouth's Subscribe O meter = 526👆 ✅ 👀 U Next ⏰ Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always👍❤️ Love NMJ & Skippy
S3 · E280
September 29 · 51 min
Parking Brake Debrief: Your Rear Brakes Are There for a Reason
Your parking brake isn't just there for parking - and your rear brakes aren't supposed to sit around looking pretty. In today's Parking Brake Debrief, Motormouth takes another run at the subject because sometimes we're listening to the words but we're not actually hearing the message. The parking brake needs to work, and it needs to be used. More importantly, the rear brakes need to be serviced so they can actually do their share of the braking. When the rear brakes aren't working properly, the front brakes end up carrying far more of the load than they were designed to handle. That means increased front -brake wear, more heat, overheated rotors, brake pulsation and, ultimately, more money coming out of your pocket. And here's the part that gets misunderstood: servicing the rear brakes doesn't automatically mean doing another brake job. Sometimes it means taking the calipers off, removing and cleaning the slide pins, cleaning and lubricating the hardware, removing the pads, cleaning the pad saddles and putting everything back together so the brakes can actually move feely and do their job. Skippy got a perfect real-world reaction when she explained this to her brother- in- law: "You're listening, but you're not hearing." Once he understood what was actually involved, his response was simple: "Oh, I didn't know that's what you meant." That's exactly why we're doing this debrief. We're talking about the Why, the how and the dollars and cents behind keeping the entire braking system working properly-not waiting until something is worn out, overheated or broken. Your brakes are a system. Making every part of that system earn its keep. 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❤️ If you enjoy what we do & want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are Five simple ways you can Support the Show. 1) ☕️Support Motormouth: Buy Me a coffee...Visit....buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any amount makes a huge difference to our production costs, Thank You 👍💕 Skippy 2) 👕🧢 Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change takes place everyday friends! You can help that happen. Grab Gear, join our crew, stand with us! 👍❤️NMJ 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kits: at ccbusnet.com Visit the Car Connection Maintenance Profile page fill out the order form....🚗💨 Subscriber-Savings💰 4) 📫 E-Mail Motormouth: nile@ccbusnet.com or motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com 5) 🏁 Help us Reach 1,000 Subscribers: like, subscribe, share, comment👇, invite 👍 Subscribers 👉 524 👀 U

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