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#2649: Look Out for Those Gila Monsters!

Jun 20, 2026 · 37m

Summary

Click and Clack brainstorm humorous limited-edition car concepts before diagnosing a lurching Acura Integra and a Volkswagen Golf with clogged fuel injectors. They solve a puzzler about walking on treadmills and advise a Chevy Blazer owner to bleed air from the cooling system rather than replace the heater core. The hosts also recommend a timing belt replacement for a Honda Accord and debate whether a Ford Contour’s shifting issues stem from motor mounts or clutch problems.

Topics discussed

Intro and limited edition car jokes Zoe's 1989 Acura Integra lurching in reverse Dale's 1988 VW Golf lurching and fuel injectors Sponsor messages and ad breaks Treadmill puzzler answer and new math puzzle Marsha's 1996 Blazer radiator glug noise Gloria's 1994 Honda Accord timing belt advice Sponsor messages and ad breaks New puzzler: planting trees in rows Kurt's 1995 Ford Contour shifting difficulty Chick vs. Guy cars and closing credits
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