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This week we discuss a variety of topics, including why a car manufacturer would change the recommended motor oil specification on a vehicle; does modifying ride height and wheel size of a vehicle affect its performance and safety; should you rush to buy a new car because the semiconductor chip shortage could leave dealer lots empty; if there\'s any truth to the theory that some vehicle colors are safer than others in inclement weather, and more!

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SHOW NOTES

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00:00 - Introduction

00:54 - Question #1: Why a car manufacturer would change the recommended motor oil specifications on a vehicle?

05:02 - Question #2: Does modifying ride hight and wheel size of a vehicle affect its performance and safety?

08:57 - Question #3: Is it possible to over tighten a child seat when installing it in a car?

12:47 - Question #4: Can overfilling motor oil in a vehicle damage the engine?

16:25 - Question #5: Should you rush to buy a new car because the semiconductor chip shortage could leave dealer lots empty?

21:28 - Question #6: Is there any truth to the theory that some vehicle colors are safer than other inclement weather?

24:19 - Question #7: Is it normal for a plug-in hybrid to be mostly driven in EV mode, and how service maintenance should be carried out in such situation?

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5 Things to Know About Oil Changes for Your Car

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-maintenance/things-to-know-about-oil-changes-for-your-car/

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How to Avoid Common Car-Seat Installation Mistakes

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-seats/how-to-avoid-common-car-seat-installation-mistakes/

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Here Are Automakers\\u2019 Plans for Adding More Electric Vehicles to Their Lineups

https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/why-electric-cars-may-soon-flood-the-us-market/

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New Cars on the Horizon

https://www.consumerreports.org/new-cars/new-cars-on-the-horizon/

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Guide to Car Safety

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/

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Coronavirus Resource Hub

https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/

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