Louis Altazan http://www.agcoauto.com/ Think you can handle the "automotive truth"? Expert technician and veteran repair shop owner Louis Altazan shares his four decades of automotive wisdom with everyone through this lively call-in program sure to help everyone from do-it-yourselfers to folks that will never hold a wrench. Think you can handle the "automotive truth"? Expert technician and veteran repair shop owner Louis Altazan shares his four decades of automotive wisdom with everyone through this lively call-in program. In this fast moving and lively program callers ask questions and offer comments on a wide range of auto repair and automotive topics. With nearly 40 years as an automotive technician and independent shop owner, host Louis Altazan pulls no punches sharing his insight and opinions. Get the skinny on dealership maintenance departments. Learn about "tricks" to sucker you in for extensive repairs. Light in tone, but heavy on information, you'll learn about everything from what new or used vehicle to buy to diagnosing and solving an array of automotive problems. Check out this Podcast and keep your motor running with Louis Altazan's Automotive Hour. en-us Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:09:53 CST louis@agcoauto.com (Louis Altazan) no Louis Altazan louis@agcoauto.com http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/agco_automotive_hour_iTunes.png http://www.agcoauto.com/ Games " & " Hobbies Copyright (c) AGCO Automotive Corporation. All rights reserved. www.agcoauto.com 1440 Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:33:53 CSTBetty has a bulb out, several folks have GM trucks that clunk and Louis and Brian discuss symptoms of a frame or unibody problemBetty has a bulb out, several folks have GM trucks that clunk and Louis and Brian discuss symptoms of a frame or unibody problemnoclunk,unibody,frame repair,automotive46:26http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2012-02-04.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:01:01 CSTThe Detectives dead battery, several alternator calls and the Automotive Idle winner is finally announced. The program hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO lead technician, Brian Terry.The Detectives dead battery, several alternator calls and the Automotive Idle winner is finally announced.noAlternator,Automotive Idle,Baton Rouge48:03http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2012-01-28.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:16:46 CSTThe folly of flex-fuel and the vibration that came after new tires. This show is hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO lead technician, Brian TerryThe folly of flex-fuel and the vibration that came after new tiresnoflex-fuel,ethanol,parasitic draw46:34http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2012-01-21.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:34:44 CSTThere is soda in the shifter, and Carltons Malibu is clunking. This lively automotive call-in show hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO lead technician, Brian TerryThere is soda in the shifter, and Carltons Malibu is clunkingnovibration,c v joint,drive shaft,louis altazan,automotive48:59http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2012-01-14.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:31:09 CSTWhy does the trail blazer drip in cold weather, extended oil changes and how to get better results from an auto repair shop This episode hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO lead technician Brian Terry.The trickling Trail Blazernooil change,automotive,drip,water 47:02http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2012-01-07.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:36:29 CST Feckless flushing of transmissions and what should be done instead. This pre-recorded season finale is hosted by Louis Altazan, automatic-transmission technician Josh Wilson and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk43:55http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-12-31.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:32:22 CST Encore Christmas program, spark-knock to frame repair with loads of callers. Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry, host a pre-recorded program.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk47:42http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-12-24.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:55:01 CST In this episode, we puncture potential myths about speed rated tires. Louis Altazan, and AGCO Automotive lead technician, Brian Terry also answers calls from listeners. noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk45:49http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-12-17.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:53:22 CST Weird wiring and the importance of engine coolant along with calls from listeners. Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry are your host for this lively program.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk46:01http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-12-10.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:02:42 CST The cantankerous GM clunk, the new AGCO T-shirt contests are covered as well as several calls from listeners. Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry are your host for this lively program.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk49:43http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-12-03.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:42:12 CST Communicating with an auto repair shop. Program originally broadcast 28 April, 2007. Listen and see how things have changed. Your hosts, Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry, conduct a lively call-in program.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk45:56http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-11-26.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:40:58 CST Worrysome warning lights and how critical they are, as well as calls from listeners, in encore presentation of a program originally aired 21 April 2007. Your hosts, Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry, conduct a lively call-in program. noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk38:05http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-11-19.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:19:52 CST In this episode, we discuss temperamental transmissions, the annoying Aviator and answer calls from listeners. Your hosts, Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry, conduct a lively call-in program.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk45:05http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-11-12.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:35:02 CDT The disconcerting dipstick and causes of electrolysis are discussed as well as several calls from listeners. Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry host this very lively program.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk46:27http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-11-05.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:10:22 CDT Engine oil consumption problems and logical diagnostic methods, as well as several calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk46:31http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-10-29.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:59:05 CDT Vehicle maintenance and batteries are discussed, as well as calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk47:17http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-10-22.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:18:25 CDT The poor quality of parts on the market today is the topic, with several calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk45:18http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-10-15.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:05:15 CDT Understanding check engine lights, do it yourself repairs and calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk47:43http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-10-08.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:36:25 CDT Engine additives and Brian reveals the identity of his Classic Car project in a lively program, with plenty calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk48:53http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-10-01.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 24 Sep 2011 13:28:15 CDT The puppy who ate the oxygen sensor and how to prevent rodent damage, as well as calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk44:39http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-09-24.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:21:20 CDT Name-brand parts vendors now selling "second-line" products in their standard packaging, as well as calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk45:48http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-09-17.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:57:30 CDT The dead squirrel in Sally's air conditioner, automotive dealership and independent shop service. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk49:10http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-09-10.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:38:30 CDT An encore presentation of a show originally broadcast on Labor Day weekend, 2009. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk46:14http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-09-03.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:30:30 CDT Ethanol added to automotive fuel and several calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk47:46http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-08-27.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:07:37 CDT Automotive emissions testing, automatic transmissions and calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO transmission technician, Josh Wilson.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk46:51http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-08-20.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:05:28 CDT Diesels, overall lowest cost and calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO diesel technician, Justin Couvington.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk49:11http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-08-13.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 06 Aug 2011 14:12:05 CDT Various auto repair problems, in a very lively program, with an abundance of callers. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk48:57http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-08-06.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:01:25 CDT The real cost of cheap tires and calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO diesel technician, Justin Couvington.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk47:39http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-07-30.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:01:00 CDT Automatic transmission problems and calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO transmission technician, Josh Wilson.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk50:51http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-07-23.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 16 Jul 2011 14:01:50 CDT Overall vehicle cost and fuel mileage are discussed, as well as calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk48:27http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-07-16.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:05:14 CDT Things that drip under a vehicle, from air conditioner condensation to cooling leaks and calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk48:54http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-07-09.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:50:00 CDT Louis Altazan and retired co-host, Harvey wilson, the father of AGCO technician Josh Wilson. A pre-recorded program from August 14, 2004.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk42:13http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-07-02.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 25 Jun 2011 13:55:22 CDT Louis Altazan and Harvey Wilson, the father of AGCO technician Josh Wilson and a regular co-host before he retired several years ago. A pre-recorded program, originally broadcast May 1, 2004. noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk43:39http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-06-25.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:02:27 CDT Ethanol in automotive fuel and calls from listeners in a lively program. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk48:58http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-06-18.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:05:08 CDT Saving money with higher-quality repair and how low price is not the same as low cost. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk49:29http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-06-11.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:00:00 CDT Name-brand gasoline, synthetic oil and questions from callers in this encore program, originally broadcast 04 May 2007. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk54:48http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-06-04.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 28 May 2011 14:16:48 CDT Continuous calls from listeners with auto repair problems, in a very lively Memorial Weekend Show. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk43:37http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-05-28.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 21 May 2011 14:10:25 CDT An introduction to the concept of "quality debt" and calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk44:47http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-05-21.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 14 May 2011 14:05:12 CDT Inspection of automobile components, how procedures have changed and answer calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk44:07http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-05-14.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 07 May 2011 14:01:55 CDT The importance of fixing an automotive problem the first time and calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk47:52http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-05-07.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:10:20 CDT Old tires that still have a good amount of tread remaining and how time figures into maintenance. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk46:09http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-04-30.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:03:30 CDT Battery life, battery replacement and questions from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk46:39http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-04-23.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:05:50 CDT Parasitic battery drain and tips on buying a used vehicle as well as calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk45:48http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-04-16.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:10:20 CDT The decision to repair or replace a vehicle and calls from listeners, in a very lively show. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk47:08http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-04-09a.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 09 Apr 2011 14:00:00 CDT Batteries, warranties and calls from listeners, in an encore presentation from the past.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk47:01http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-04-09.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:20:05 CDT Adaptive-learn fuel mileage and calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk47:18http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-04-02.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:01:10 CDT Thermostats, oil viscosity and calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO diagnostic technician, Jeff Ruckstuhl.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk44:02http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-03-26.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:05:45 CDT Continuous calls from listeners, on auto repair issues, in a very lively program. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk48:09http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-03-19.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:00:00 CDT Changing driving style for better fuel mileage and calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk46:35http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-03-12.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 05 Mar 2011 14:12:00 CDT Used vehicle inspection and calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO diesel technician, Justin Couvington.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk48:50http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-03-05.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:12:20 CDT Electric fuel pumps and calls from listeners in a very lively program. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk44:44http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-02-26.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 19 Feb 2011 14:01:22 CDT Classic and old cars and the amount of work they require as well as questions from callers. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk44:58http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-02-19.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 12 Feb 2011 14:01:57 CDT Communicating concerns to an auto repair shop and calls from listeners. Hosted by Louis Altazan and AGCO head technician, Brian Terry.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk46:43http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/2011-02-12.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:01:23 CDT Straight outta Detroit, MC Powertrain knows what it's like to live life on the streets. Growing up in the hood, he used his unique rhyming abilities to document the way cars were used. Today, he preaches the positive message of preventative maintenancenoauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk2:02http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/-agco_mc_powertrain_full.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:59:52 CDT With an owner in the military, King Cab called the road his home. Rolling through North Carolina, Georgia, Minnesota...Cab has lived life full throttle. He's glad to call Baton Rouge home today where he gets great care from the crew at AGCO. noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk1:45http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/-agco_king_cab_full.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:52:00 CDT In 2001, Old Delta 88 was lovingly restored by an owner here in Baton Rouge and regularly spent time enjoying preventative maintenance at AGCO. Sadly, he was sold in 2008 and today resides on a run down farm on the outskirts of Clarksdale, Mississippi.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk1:41http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/-agco_delta_88_full.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:55:02 CDT They don't come much sleeker, sexier or even half as sassy as Ms. Crown Victoria. Known as Lady Vic by many of her automotive friends, when she's not out cruising the town, she can be found spending quality time with the guys down at AGCO.noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk1:39http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/-agco_crown_vic_full.mp3Louis Altazanhttp://www.agcoauto.com/Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:08:52 CDT A spoof on auto repair in the not too distant future. Copyright AGCO Automotive 2009noauto repair,agco, automotive,louis altazan,baton rouge,car talk1:30http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/-Government_Motors.mp3