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#2690: The Government is Sabotaging My Isuzu!

Nov 10, 2026 · 32m

Summary

Tom and Ray Magliozzi humorously address the discontinuation of the Chevrolet Camaro by launching a satirical "Million Donna March" to save the car. They then answer listener questions regarding spark plug wire issues, the necessity of clearing carbon buildup in modern turbo engines, and the safety risks of severe rust. The episode concludes with a puzzler about a drag race between two identical cars with different window and AC settings.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: The Visitors play The Million Donna March and Camaro demise Lacey's 1991 Honda Accord spark plug issue Mark's VW Passat and blowing out carbon Puzzler Hints: Vanna White and Donuts Sponsors: Citi and The Visitors Answering the house number puzzler Ryan's rusty 1988 Honda Civic safety concerns Sponsors: Citi, The Visitors, Legacy Box New Puzzler: Drag race with cell phones Amy's Isuzu Rodeo dying near a weather ball Credits and dedication to Gus Soderberg Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini Sponsor: Capella University
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