Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode talking about a Subaru recall : takes a call on a 20 Outback that the dealer says needs $1700 in work : takes a call from someone looking for a part for a Ford Industrial engine : takes a call regarding using E85 fuel : takes a call on CVT transmissions : talks about batteries : talks about an 07 Odyssey with a check engine light : and talks about confidence playing a part...

Ron starts this episode talking about emotions you see in repair shops with the story of a car that needed the head gasket changed, and the owner was told repeatedly it needed rear brakes : takes a call regarding what happens to both batteries if you leave the car for an extended period of time : takes a call on using synthetic oil in a 57 Chevy : takes a call on a 17 CRV that is using 2 quarts of...

This is the stand alone version of the most recent interview Ron did. Our guest this week is Ron Ross of ATL Fuel Cells. Take a listen as together the two talk about a variety of subjects dealing with performance and the racing scene today.           Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,   Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and vi...

Its calls and conversation on todays show this hour. Ron takes a call and discusses picking a car; some of the things to look for and how to find what is right for you. He then starts to diagnose a 2002 Saturn with almost 500,000 miles on it that goes into limp mode and loses power.  The second half of todays show Ron talks about repairs from the shop and touches on getting your vehicle ready for...

We find Ron down in Gasoline Alley today as he brings back a fan favorite and long time car enthusiast Ron Ross, now of ATL Fuel Cells. They talk about a variety of topics ranging from performance, engines and fuel cell use & design.  Ron then takes a call regarding repair of the Air Conditioning system on a 1986 Chevy El Camino. The caller is having issues with parts and repair but Ron helps...

Ron starts this episode saying that the best thing he ever did was to fix cars with a story about his tech Danny’s VW that developed a miss : takes a call on a 13 Chrysler 300 where the start is somewhat intermittent : takes a call on a 94 F-150 with an intermittent miss : talks about Tom’s wife’s 10 Fusion with an intermittent brake problem talking about ABS systems. Find out more about us at www...

Ron starts this episode talking about his week in the shop and a visit from a listener in Alaska : takes a call on an 05 F-150 XLT that just stops on the road, and when it starts up, there are no gears : takes a call on a 14 Silverado and questions on the transmission : takes a call on a 23 Subaru Forester and questions on the profile settings, because the heat setting won’t stay the same : answer...

Ron opens this half of the show taking calls all the way through.....Ed has a problem; his car was hit in the right rear wheel. And now he is being told that the damage to the rear of the rear axle is substantial. He wants to know can it be fixed? Ron walks us through the solution. Next up is Murphy with questions about his 02 Ford Truck and some intermittent rough running issues after the car was...

Todays show opens with Ron talking about a repair of the week from his shop; the story of diagnosing a fuel trim issue on an older Toyota Avalon. He then goes on to take calls on a variety of topics and vehicles. Ranging from a hesitating Mazda to a 94 Geo with questions about changing older transmission fluid to a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder that the owner wants to know how long it will last.  Ron ans...

This is the stand alone interview from Ron Ananian, The Car Doctors October 12, 2024 show with Donald Farr, Author, about his upcoming book, Ford Mustang 60 Years.  Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about an 09 CRV that had the front bumper peeled off by a garbage truck : takes a call on a 92 Ford E-350 with a leaking Schrader valve on the AC high side : takes a call on an 18 RAV-4 with a shudder on acceleration : takes a call on a 21 BMW 330i where the dealer is recommending a brake fluid change because there is a sensor that would cost $4000 to replace becaus...

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 10 F150 where the caller is changing the timing chain : takes a call on a 15 Accent that went through 2 Cat converters and is asking if he should replace the car : answers an email on changing fluids in cars : interviews Donald Farr about his latest book about the Mustang at 60 : talks about getting your diesel ready for winter. Find out more about us at ww...

Ron starts this episode with a call on 25 Chevy Trax and what type of oil to use, then an 84 Oldsmobile 98 – whether to buy and restore or pass up : takes a call on a 21 Chevy Truck the caller is considering purchasing and wanting to talk the electronics : takes a call on an 08 FJ Cruiser with a failing transmission : takes a call on a 14 Town & Country that won’t pass inspection without eithe...

Ron starts this episode talking about what it is like being a mechanic and fixing cars in this day and age, talking about an 2004 Mercury Marquis, a 2016 Ford Escape with a P1450 fault code and a 2004 Lincoln Town Car with a bad, but obsolete driver door module that were all brought into his shop this week : takes a call on a 14 Rogue looking to talk about oil : answers an email on a Hyundai engin...

We open this edition of Classic Car Doctor and find ourselves listening to Gasoline Alley; an interview series Ron did 15 years ago about engines, performance and drag racing. At its conclusion he finished out the segment with phone calls about a variety of topics. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos   See o...

Ron opens this edition of Classic Car Doctor with conversation about the banning of Hot Rods and the effects it might have on the economy. He takes several phone calls on a variety of subjects to close out the segment..  Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Ron starts this episode talking about the unprecedented flooding down south and how cars are affected by this weather : talks emergency preparedness with Howard Price, formerly with ABC and NBC Television in New York and a certified industry expert on emergency preparedness : takes a call on a 75 AMC Hornet where the caller removed trans fluid and possibly damaged the trans : takes a call on an in...

Ron starts this episode talking about fixing older cars and a story about an evap system fault in an 02 Chrysler : takes a call on a 91 Ranger with fuel system problems : takes a call on a 12 Focus that won’t start : takes a call on an 11 Expedition with two engine failures : tells a story about Danny’s VW. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Chan...

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens todays show talking about talking to and choosing mechanics; the how, why and what to do when the repair does not work out. His first call is from Mike in NY State who calls in about his 98 Saturn that Mike's mechanic can't seem to fix...wasn't Ron talking about this to start today? After the break Ron takes a call from Brooklyn NY about an older Toyota Camry that...

This Classic Car Doctor is a real Classic! Ron's first call is about a 2002 Hyundai that a few dealers have told the owner they can't fix it and no longer want to work on it. And to make it even stranger, the caller is dialing in from a family christening event. Talk about dedicated listeners! Ron offers some tips and insight on how to diagnose and gets this repair going in the right direction. Af...

In this look back in time to the year 20010 we hear Ron opening the show talking about computer reflashing on a 2002 Mitsubishi. Computer software updates was not as common back then as it is today; Ron walks us through the process and the problems of getting it done in his shop using a mobile software company.  His first call is with Scott from NJ with some AC problems on his 94 Ford Taurus. They...

This edition of Classic Car Doctor has fuel injection questions and problems on older vehicles. Ron takes calls on a few older GM products that have problems in the fuel injection system. This segment also contains a Car Care Minute about batteries and vehicle jump starting. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and vide...

In this look back to 2007 Ron opens the hour talking about a Government report about the field of auto mechanics. The needs and aptitude required to repair the cars of that time and the future.  His first call comes from Bob in Springfield Missouri with concerns about his 1991 Toyota Camry that is showing signs of hard starting. Ron offers several possibilities and leaves the caller with some thin...

Ron starts this episode asking if you are aware of things, like tire prices : takes a call on an 07 Mercedes E350 with O2 sensor issues : talks about Tom retiring his 15 Escape with just shy of 400,000 miles : takes a call about chips in car fobs : answers an email about a RAM 1500 and extended warranties. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Chann...

Ron starts this episode talking about trusting your repair shop, and trusting them to NOT do the wrong thing with the story of a car with an older driver and a check engine light : takes a call on a 15 GMC Terrain that is making a noise that his mechanic thought was a wheel bearing : takes a call on a 13 CRV with a vibration : answers an email with a thermostat replacement and a P0128 code : takes...