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A caller from Nevada expresses his angst over vapor lock in his vintage Corvette, then Ray & Joe diagnose a computer code problem in a local builders LS powered Chevy S-10 truck on this weeks show.

Ray & Joe talk with Presidents from the two Long Island Thunderbird clubs this week while fielding tech questions from callers. A charity car show benefiting the Special Olympics also gets a showcase from a caller.

Alex Argos, a representative from the popular automotive recharge kit A/C Pro explains how their product works and why it's so good. Artie Schilling from "Artie's Party" at the Syracuse Nationals follows up with a review of his upcoming charity pinstriping event.

The Harbor Freight's learning incentive is covered with one of the participating teachers. Also, Elana Scherr from Roadkill TV & Hot Rod Magazine checks in to swap car stories with the boys on this week's show.

Ray has an offer to swap his Fiat for a Porsche. The guys do an in-depth interview with Tony Giroux from OPGI, then give a listener an oil recommendation for his lawnmower.

Ray & Joe talk to Doc & Dave from Sarasota, Florida about lawnmower racing, Doc's affiliation with Bubba the Love Sponge, and the new line of quality welders from their site, www.IWEstore.com.

Ray & Joe talk about how important it is to be considerate while driving on the highways when surrounded by big rigs & tow vehicles, then tackle the subject of yearly inspection monitors & drive cycle testing. The reasons why some people are selling off their Resto-Mod cars is also delved into with some enlightening & practical reasons emerging.

Ray & Joe have Huntington High School seniors Jack Glicker & his pal Ryan in the studio this week to talk about Jack’s 2017 AAA safety video award.

The boys deviate from strict automotive talk and concentrate on the environment this week when Jimmy Ruocco from Operation SPLASH joins them to talk about the upcoming “Living with the Bay” project. Jimmy’s junkyard parties & events creep into the conversation to even things out.

Ray & Joe interview Greg Hathcock, CEO of the prestigious Vogue Tyre brand on this week's show. The boys' 1 year anniversary is noted, then they discuss small engine storage and fuel maintenance with a caller.

Ray & Joe talk about the benefits of using LED head & tail lights on your car or motorcycle. Guest Jorge Lopez from Jamco Suspension Parts details the range of restoration parts offered for older Fords on this week's show.

The boys cover the joys of taking your collector car out of winter storage and are besieged by the complications of adding R134 gas to an original R12 equipped air conditioning system on this week's show.

Ray & Joe have Darryl from Colvin Automotive in the studio and discuss the finer points of having a car serviced at a dealership. Fluid technology & requirements for our modern cars as well as the future of rebuilding computer modules and ECM's are also talked about on this week's show.

The boys delve into the intricacies that modern computers have over the thermostat in your car, and explain why it's ultimately more important to fix your wife's car before you touch your own broken car. Tommy Christmas, star of the Discovery Channel TV show "Fat & Furious: Rolling Thunder" checks in to talk about his time on the show and update us on what he's been up to since filming ended.

Ray & Joe talk about the pros & cons or old & new Hot Rods, what causes Mazda brakes to suddenly freeze up, and the benefits of growing up in the car culture. A “What Does Joe Know” segment takes us into outer space.

Ray & Joe have Bill Carberry & Andy Turano from the Empire Galaxie Club in to talk about the upcoming "America's Vet Dog" fundraiser, then have Tim McCarthy from Hushmat.com on the phone to learn how to keep their classic cars cool quiet & comfortable by using his product. Building a resto-mod or a stock restoration sparks conversation as well.

Ray & Joe delve into the workings of electronic coolant thermostats, discuss how to be an educated auto parts shopper, where to get a Flux Capacitor for your personal time machine, and the validity of manufacturers oil life monitors.

Always a fan favorite, Pat Sepe from Dial Transmission joined the boys to share his thoughts on small business success, his frustrations when hiring new technicians, and even had time to field a few calls diagnosing listeners transmission problems.

Motorcycle expert Gerard from Rolling Thunder Cycles in Hempstead sits in to talk about tire technology, the newest engine in the Harley lineup, and helps a caller straighten out his hard-to-start 70 year old Knucklehead engine.

After winning the 2017 Long Island Regional Automotive Technology Competition, a couple of the BOCES students and their teacher came in to the studio to share their experience with Ray & Joe. These High School students are right on par with becoming the cutting edge technologists the auto industry needs, and "Car Fix" TV personality Lou Santiago called in to share in their glory and encourage them to continue their hard work.