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#2663: Martha, Martha, Martha!

Aug 8, 2026 · 37m

Summary

Click and Clack address listener questions about a noisy Jeep blower motor, a whining Ford Taurus speedometer, and a clunky Subaru suspension. They also reveal the answer to a WWII puzzler involving dining etiquette. Special guest Martha Stewart joins to offer advice on removing dog odors, cleaning marker off car paint, decorating wedding cars, and cooking chicken on an engine manifold.

Topics discussed

Intro, sponsor ads, and listener suggestions for car odors Diagnosing a noisy blower motor in a Jeep Cherokee Investigating a rhythmic whine in a Ford Taurus Puzzler hints and BetterHelp advertisement WWII story about American vs European dining etiquette Puzzler winner announcement and Puzzler's sick days Diagnosing a clunking noise in a Subaru Legacy Break and introduction of special guest Martha Stewart Martha Stewart joins the show and jokes about trees in cars Martha advises on removing dog smell from a car Removing tree sap and Sharpie ink from a Mercedes Martha gives advice on wedding car decorations Cooking a whole chicken in a car using exhaust heat Closing credits, staff jokes, and Jerry insurance ad
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