Goss’ Garage
Pat Goss, MotorWeek's resident master technician, helps consumers understand car problems and how to speak the same language as their technician. As cars becoming increasingly complex, fewer repairs can be accomplished at home. Effective communication with a repair shop is vital to keeping consumer and operating costs under control. From rattles and squeaks to leaks and drips, Pat covers a myriad of issues designed to keep cars on the road and out of the repair shop.
Tire Tech Episode 2810, Episode 2826
PAT GOSS: Modern tires are a lot more than just round, black and rubber, and here to give us some basic information about tires is Bob Toth, a tire engineer. Bob, welcome to Goss’ Garage. BOB TOTH: It’s great to be here. Thank you for having me. GOSS: Tires today are very complex. What are we seeing on this cut away? TOFF: Well, for example this is an… Read More
Power To The New Tools Episode 2809, Episode 2822
We’re seeing a big change in the types of power tools that are being used around repair shops. A lot of this could carry-over to do-it-yourself jobs as well. If you’re a traditionalist you probably have an air compressor in your garage at home. Well one thing about air compressors is that they need service just like the engine in your car; they need to have oil… Read More
DIY Do’s And Don’ts Episode 2808, Episode 2821
Most of us know somebody with a project that went very wrong. Now how can you avoid having things like that happen? Well, first it’s information. You need a service manual; either a factory manual or an aftermarket manual or better yet something like Alldata Online. This is going to give you the information that you need. But you need to add something to that and… Read More
Better Gas Mileage Now! Episode 2807, Episode 2820
Some facts and some lies about fuel economy. First, you have to make sure your engine runs hot enough. The colder the engine runs the worse your fuel economy, so get the thermostat (right) checked on a regular basis and figure that it may have to be replaced every two or three years. Another thing that you want to consider are oxygen sensors (left) and some of… Read More
Too Much Zinc In Your Oil? Episode 2806, Episode 2819
PAT GOSS: Modern oils are a complex cocktail of base stocks and additives and there’s one additive that’s quite controversial these days, and here to give us some tips on it is our old friend Thom Smith. Thom is a lubricants engineer or chemist. And welcome back to Goss’ Garage. THOM SMITH, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, VALVOLINE LUBRICANTS: It’s good to be back,… Read More
How To Sell A Car Yourself Episode 2805, Episode 2818
PAT GOSS: If you own a car, sooner or later you’re going to have to sell a car. Here to give us some pointers is Kelsey Mays. Kelsey is a car buying and selling expert. Welcome to Goss’s Garage. MAYS: Thanks for having me on Pat. GOSS: All right, we’ve got years of service out of the old bus and it’s time to part ways. What are some of the things we do to… Read More
Motorcycle Maintenance Episode 2804, Episode 2817
PAT GOSS: No matter what you drive or ride, they all need preventive maintenance, and here to give us some motorcycle tips is Lyndon Abel, General Manager of Patriot Harley-Davidson in Fairfax, Virginia. Lyndon, welcome to the show. LYNDON ABEL, GENERAL MANAGER, PATRIOT, HARLEY-DAVIDSON: Thank you Pat. GOSS: All right, now let’s start with the basics, the… Read More
Oil Additives Episode 2803, Episode 2816
PAT GOSS: Over the years there’ve been huge differences in the way automobiles are made and there are also huge differences in the lubricants we need to use to protect them. Joining us once more is Thom Smith, who is a lubricants chemist. Welcome back to the show, Thom. THOM SMITH: It’s good to be back Pat. GOSS: All right, let’s take a look at some of your… Read More
So You Want To Buy A Used Car? Episode 2802, Episode 2815
PAT GOSS: Sooner or later we all have to buy a car, and here to give us some pointers is Kelsey Mays, Kelsey is an auto buying expert. Kelsey, welcome to Goss’s garage. MAYS: Thanks for having me on Pat. GOSS: All right, now we need to buy a car, what’s the first thing we do? MAYS: Well in the old days it used to be that you’d have to look in the newspaper… Read More
Fuel Economy Scams Episode 2801, Episode 2813
As fuel prices go higher and higher, drivers become more desperate for better fuel economy. Well that’s okay, but remember that there are all kinds of crooks out there that would like to take your money, and sell you something that sounds wonderful but in reality, doesn’t work. Take the things that swirl the air that goes into the engine, this is… Read More