#2639: Honda Habitat

The hosts discuss their recent T-shirt design contest and then provide mechanical advice to a caller from Canton, New York, regarding a stalling 1992 Volvo 240. They ultimately suggest that the caller live with the minor issue rather than spending money on repairs.

The hosts discuss the mechanics of an idle air control device in a car and troubleshoot a persistent vibration noise in a Toyota pickup. They conclude that the noise in the truck is likely caused by a sticky brake caliper.

The hosts discuss a listener's humorous proposal to redesign elevator logic to prioritize top-floor tenants. They analyze the logistical absurdity of the plan while jokingly endorsing its elitist approach to vertical transportation.

A caller named Kirsten seeks advice on storing her 1986 Honda CR-X while she works in Kosovo for two years. The hosts discuss the logistics of government-provided vehicle storage and joke about her role in international development.

The hosts discuss the impracticality of expecting government facilities to properly store a personal vehicle for two years. Following this, they transition into a preseason 'puzzler' segment involving a card game anecdote.

A caller seeks advice regarding a mysterious, loud 'boing' noise coming from the rear of her 1997 Honda Civic when turning. The hosts suggest the sound is likely caused by a broken coil spring, a common issue in Honda vehicles that can be difficult for technicians to spot during routine inspections.

The hosts conclude their show with humorous credits, fake staff titles, and a final segment featuring their character 'Vinny Goolbots'. They wrap up by mentioning their production partners and the network.