#2660: Howard's Brake Fluid Recipe
Summary
Click and Clack discuss a news story about an employee who died at his desk unnoticed, using it to joke about their own staff. They diagnose a Mazda with a faulty catalytic converter, debunk a "diesel algae" myth, and solve a puzzler about diesel engine starting issues. The episode also features Stump the Chumps, a new word puzzle, and advice on steering noise and emergency brake fluid substitutes.
Topics discussed
Intro, ad, and the story of the man who died at his desk
Mariana's Mazda Protégé smells like dead lobster
Peter's diesel truck and the myth of diesel algae
Commercial break with ads for Schwab and Carvana
Puzzler answer: Tony's blessed diesel trucks in the cold
Stump the Chumps: Tim's Honda Civic rattling noise
Jane's Chrysler Town & Country chirp and gear issues
Commercial break with ads for Schwab and Jerry
New puzzler: Words with hidden meanings
AL's Honda Civic steering column squeak
Howard's GMC Suburban brake fluid emergency
Outro, staff introductions, and closing ads
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