Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts the episode talking about the diagnosis to nowhere : takes a call on a 99 Civic with air conditioning problems : takes a call on an 11 Altima with a small evap leak code, but everything tests good : takes a call on a 70 Mustang with a possible lifter clatter. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio...

Ron starts this episode taking a call on an 11 Escape with non working air conditioning : takes a call on an 07 Pontiac Torrent with a fuel smell from the rear of the vehicle : takes a call on an 03 PT Cruiser with a possible blown head gasket : talks about common sense with brakes : takes a call on an 07 4 Runner and questions on the exhaust manifold questions : takes a call chatting about the ch...

Ron starts this episode talking about ending up in the Twilight Zone with auto repair with the story of a 15 Jeep and changing the transmission fluid, and changing headlights on a 16 Ford Edge : takes a call on a 16 Chevy Trax and a GM tale of woe : takes a call on a 14 Outback that is using oil : takes a follow up call on a 14 Explorer with a crank, no start : answers an email on protecting rubbe...

Ron starts this episode with a story of a 16 Acadia that stopped dead, and supply chain issues : takes a call on an 08 Silverado 1500 that needs its fuel lines replaced : takes a call on an 04 Town and Country where the climate control has apparently switched top and bottom : takes a call on an 08 Impala with a P0172 code : and ends talking about the impacts of electric vehicles. Visit us at https...

Ron starts this episode asking what it’s worth to drive your car : takes a call on a 1938 Master Deluxe Coupe that loses gas in the carburetor when it sits for a while : answers a letter about a water pump replacement he recently advised on : takes a call on an 06 Tacoma with 382,000 miles that is starting to have transmission problems : talks about Subaru and the Massachusetts Right To Repair : a...

Ron starts this episode with a call regarding the security system in an 01 Monte Carlo : takes a call on an 06 CRV where the front end feels loose and there is a vibration : talks about parts with a question from Facebook : talks about first cars and how cars were much simpler “back in the day” : answers an email on a 14 Mustang and issues with lug nut caps : talks about the post office ordering n...

Ron starts this episode talking about the consumer element in auto repair with the story putting leaf springs in an E-150 Ford van and setting his foot on fire : takes a call on a 13 Silverado where the caller is replacing the water pump, and now has heater hose questions : takes a call on a 14 Explorer with a crank/no start condition : takes a call on a 21 Camry LE with a ticking sound under the...

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 90 Wrangler leaking clutch fluid : takes a call on a 13 Silverado with a leak in the water pump, and a question on which gasket to use : takes a question on old type canister coils for farm tractors : takes a call on an 03 Cavalier that just died on the road, but restarted and keeps restarting : talks about filter maintenance : takes a call with a question...

Ron starts this episode talking about working on a car where he needed to wear a raincoat and a story about a leaking Mini Cooper : takes a call on a CRV where the battery went dead and she is asking if the vehicle will be hurt by the dead battery : talks to Tom Greco about the AASP trade show : takes a call on a 14 Explorer with a crank, no start condition. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.c...

Ron starts this hour talking with Mike Flink of Autel Scan Tools about numerous topics, among them, scan tool changes and Chrysler, and talks to Mike Mueller, author of The Complete Book of Ford Mustang. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron talks with Mark Mills of The Manhattan Institute regarding electric cars and his recent testimony in front of Congress. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 13 Chrysler Mini-Van that just randomly shuts off while driving down the road : takes a call on an 06 Sienna with a front end vibration : takes a call from a listener looking to help with the guy whose mini van is randomly shutting down : takes a call on an 03 Mazda MPV that needs tires looking for advice : discusses parts guys in dealerships : and talks ab...

Ron starts this episode stating that he has a weird job, with the story of a 15 Subaru with a flat tire and quick lubes : takes a call on a 13 Suburban and oil consumption issues : takes a call on a 13 Silverado where the caller got gas at a station that was at the bottom of their tank, now it stalls out and has trouble starting : takes a call with questions on CTV transmissions : tells a story of...

Ron starts this episode talking about a ship fire on a boat loaded with electric cars : takes a call on an 86 Camry with a knock : takes a follow up call on an 06 CRV with a crank no start condition : talks about finding a mechanic with a story about how much oil change you need : takes a call on swapping out an air conditioning compressor on an 03 Lincoln Town Car – and a 2000 Sable asking if it’...

Ron starts this episode with a story about a Ford Edge with a misfire and a stuck spark plug : takes a call on a 12 Camry with a squealing sound when turning the wheel : takes a call on an 01 BMW 325i that is overheating : takes a call on a 12 Audi Q5 and a question on diagnostic tools. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.c...

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 97 Dodge Maxivan 2500 with a hard start when warm : takes a call on a 14 F150 that will intermittently either skip gears or hang on a particular gear : talks about a $5 Billion plan to put electric car chargers on the highways – this from the White House : takes a call on an 03 Chevy Pickup with electrical issues : answers an email on a Chrysler 6000 and a...

Ron starts this episode talking about auto repair defying the laws of physics and using PM, pure magic, to fix cars, with the story of a 12 Grand Cherokee with multiple problems : takes a call on a 99 Sentra with a bad fuel pump : answers an email on manual transmission fluid in an older Chevy S10 : takes a call on an 18 GMC Canyon that misses when cold, but is OK when it warms up : and finishes t...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 11 Highlander that sometimes surges at lower temperatures : talks about how to know when you need tires : talks about an article about the US refusing to embrace electric vehicles : talks about Subaru disabling telematics in Massachusetts due to Right to Repair, and takes a call on the subject : talks about how complicated cars are to repair these days : t...

Ron starts this episode with a story of an 07 Edge with a badly maintained battery, among other things found – and the value of used cars : takes a call on an 09 Mariner that keeps blowing the blower resistor : takes a call on an 11 Avenger with a check engine light and P0455 and P0456 codes : takes a call on a 98 Tacoma that blows head gaskets. Find out more at https://www.cardoctorshow.com! Lear...

Ron starts this episode talking about his Facebook page and questions people ask him on the page, and answers a couple of questions, one a discussion of diesel vehicles : takes a call on a 10 Honda Pilot with a rattle in the front end, and a 13 Tacoma that has a delay : takes a call on a 12 Camry where all the brake lights are on : takes a call with a wild story : takes a call on an 07 Compass wit...

Ron starts this episode about a 17 Silverado that came in which had previously had engine work done under warranty – and the response the owner got when there was a problem and he went back to question the dealership : talks about a recent interview he did : takes a call on a 2000 Grand Marquis and questions on the blend door and the transmission shift lever : takes a call on an 06 Sienna where th...

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 96 Pontiac Grand Prix that just had its water pump changed and now there is coolant in the oil : takes a call on an 04 Tahoe with a small coolant leak, and asks Ron how to introduce K Seal to the system : answers an email on ethanol free fuels : talks about the article on the Tesla autopilot car accident about a year ago where the “driver” of the car is bei...

Ron starts this episode talking about his first Fuzzbuster and comparing auto repair to opera and that he was on his own in the shop this week and still got things done : takes a call on a 10 CRV that is consuming oil and also a radiator leak : takes a call on a 95 Blazer that needs brake lines and the caller is having difficulty choosing the correct ones : talks about a Ford truck someone brought...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 05 CRV with no spark when it gets cold, below about 38 degrees : takes a call asking about aftermarket extended warranties : takes a call on an 18 Renegade with an oil consumption issue : takes a call on a 13 F-150 where the oil pressure drops to zero at idle : takes a call on a 95 Blazer where the caller is having problems with air in the brake lines, and...

Ron starts this episode talking about how his Monday started – with a power failure at the shop, and watching the power company change the transformer on the pole – and a conversation with the guy from the power company that said there is no infrastructure for electric cars : talks about New Jersey passing a law to get rid of fossil fuel trucks by 2035, then talks about replacing batteries : talks...