Good Carma Podcast
Cars are complicated, but they don't have to be a complete mystery. Have peace of mind—not panic—when it comes to your car. Good Carma teaches you the basics in plain language so you can feel confident popping the hood and understanding what you see. Learn about everyday components and fluids, how to use a scanner to decode what’s really going on, and what simple things you can check yourself. Host Jennifer Ryan talks with seasoned professionals to bring you easy-to-understand conversations that demystify car care and put you back in control.
Episodes
12 episodes
Trust, Transparency, and Tune-Ups
This week I meet with the wonderful Mariano from FixCarNow in West Los Angeles! We talk through many topics including what builds customer loyalty and trust, how to prioritize repairs, and some specific good maintenance tips.Local people...
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Episode 11
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25:14
Hi Maintenance Part 2
Part 2 with Ozzy!! Don't miss this great conversation where Ozzy shares more tips and info about basic car care. We touch on tires, brakes, coolant and of course oil changes. He gives great insight into the importance of keeping good service re...
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Episode 10
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51:19
Hi Maintenance: Small Steps to Prevent Big Repairs
Getting to know some basic maintenance steps, we can keep our cars from becoming high-maintenance. This is part one of a two-part conversation with Ozzy, a friend, a former fellow student, and an automotive technician with many years now in the...
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Episode 9
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33:06
Your Car Depends On You Pt 3
One of the best things to happen to the environment was the catalytic converter. It reduced the toxicity of car exhaust to a small fraction of what it used to be. Before it, cars released carbon monoxide, unburned fuel, and oxides of nitrogen d...
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Episode 8
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15:49
Your Car Depends on You Pt 2: Oil Changes
This week I continue my conversation with the great master tech and professor Mr. José Ramirez from LATTC! We talk about a few more topics related to the most important thing you can do for your car: keeping up with regular oil changes.<...
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Episode 7
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22:35
Your Car Depends on You Pt. 1 : Importance of Oil Changes
We don't just need our cars. Our cars need us. They depend on us to change oil on a regular basis. For people who live in cities, drive in stop and go traffic, repeatedly drive short trips, waiting for 10k miles is too long! Once a year is too ...
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Episode 6
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20:55
Your Car Needs A Chiropractor: Alignments
What do energy healers, chiropractors and automotive techs have in common? They all know the importance of alignment! Without it, you're fighting resistance. You and your car need to work harder to get through the day. Without proper alignment,...
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Episode 5
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23:46
Your Car Can Cram For Its Exam: California Smog Testing
Smog testing isn't just an every-two-years thing. If your engine light comes on, the car won't pass a smog test. So really your car tests itself every day that you drive your car!Always pay attention to a check engine light. ...
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Episode 4
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34:06
Your Car Needs To Keep Its Cool : Overheating
Talena Handley from Girlie Garage joins this week and shares a whole bunch of super useful things we should know about overheating.Talena is the founder of Girlie Garage, an amazing...
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Episode 3
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29:58
Your Car Breathes: Clean Air Filters Help It Breathe Easy
Cars don't just consume gas, they breathe air. The engine air filter keeps dirt and debris from pulling into the engine. There's no warning light that comes on when that filter gets dirty. Instead, problems slowly develop that can turn into exp...
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21:37
Your Car Has A Rubber Sole: Some Basics About Your Tires
With Good Carma Podcast, host Jennifer Ryan hopes to help demystify cars one conversation at a time. Each week, Jennifer speaks with an automotive professional to discuss a car topic in simple, plain language so you can understand your...
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Episode 1
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21:58