Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 16 Silverado 2500 with a clattering noise from the bell housing area when cold : takes a call on a Honda CRV where the TPMS light comes on intermittently : takes a call on a 14 CRV with a shudder between 28-32 MPH : takes a call from a person that had a clattering noise on a different GM vehicle and tells Ron what they found with his : and takes a call on...

Ron starts this episode talking about an 08 Camry he repaired this week that no one else could : takes a call on an 06 Dodge RAM with an O2 sensor code : takes a call on a 12 Escape where the car sometimes does not start when the key is turned : takes a call on a 2000 Jetta with a P1340 code : takes a call on a 98 Isuzu Hombre where, in 4 wheel drive, the front wheels get no power : and ends by ta...

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 16 Silverado and questions on the torque converter, and on an 02 Ranger with intermittent running : takes a call on an 11 GMC 3500HD where the caller had put E85 in the tank, burned though it, put gasoline in and the scan tool is stuck at 0.5% alcohol content : takes a call on an 07 Ford Edge that is hard shifting : takes a call on a 99 GMC Superduty with i...

Ron starts this episode talking about his start of the week with a baseball anology : takes a call on a 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 that stalls when the headlights are turned on, and has an error code : takes a call on a 12 Sienna where the rear toe and camber is out and the caller is looking for advice, and discusses an 11 VW Jetta rear drum brakes : takes a call on a 94 E150 Van with a problem with the...

Ron starts this episode taking a call on an 07 Grand Prix with no heat : takes a call on that military vehicle from the last hour : takes a call on an 11 Sonata that is losing oil : takes a call on a 92 Land Rover and the caller can’t find parts for it : takes a call on a 91 Olds 98 where the crank sensor was changed and now it won’t start : takes a call on a 97 F150 with a misfire : talks about t...

Ron starts this episode by ranting about stupidity in auto design – like where VW puts its batteries : takes a call on a 96 F250 that has intermittent no spark : takes a call on a 14 GMC Sierra and questions on proper maintenance : takes a call on a 94 Geo Prism that had the ignition coil replaced, and now the radio cuts out and comes on when it wants to : talks about the Toyota RAV4 with a tire p...

Ron starts this episode asking if you would recognize excellence in auto repair : takes a call on a 14 GMC Terrain that needs an engine : talks about discount oil changes : takes a call on an 05 Ranger that has a crank/no start condition : takes a call on an 82 Camaro Indy Pace Car replica that has been parked and the caller is looking to find out what he needs to do to get it running. Learn more...

Ron starts this episode talking with Jessica Toliuszis of Women in Auto Care : and talks with Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com on 2020 in review and looking ahead. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking with Patrick Giacomini, a retired Engineer who is trying to start an automotive program at a Springfield, IL high school : and talks with Harlan Siegel, VP/Global Sales of Opus IVS with a discussion of scan tools. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode telling stories from the repair shop : takes a call on a 72 Malibu asking what type of gas to use in it, and a 10 F150 with a glitch in the steering going left when it’s cold : takes a call on an 06 GMC Sierra with a strange noise when you start driving in cold weather : takes a call on an 04 F150 where the 4 WD low does not engage : takes a call on a 12 Sienna and alignmen...

Ron starts this episode stating that chances are, your mechanic is doing something wrong : takes a call on an 88 VW Cabriolet that just stops running, but only on occasion : takes a call with questions on rodent eradication, Stabil, and several other topics : takes a call on a 62 VW Transporter with severely rusted hinges : takes a call on a 99 Suburban with blend door issues. Learn more about you...

Ron starts this episode talking about the demise of the Ford Econoline van : takes a call on an 11 Silverado with a towing brake light : takes a call on a 13 Silverado with questions on tires : takes a call on an 11 GMC Terrain that is using oil : interviews Curtis See, Key Accounts Manager of Cooper Tire : takes a call on a 16 Silverado with a shudder : takes a call on a 20 Echosport asking if st...

Ron starts this episode talking about the music playing in an auto repair shop : takes a call on an 09 Mercedes SL63 with 500,000 miles that is using oil : takes a call from someone considering buying an auto shop : takes a call on a 16 Avalon with questions on tires and tire rotation : takes a call on a 12 Lexus with questions on transmission maintenance. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 11 GMC 3500, gas, that is rated for Flex Fuel, was filled with E85, and now the check engine light is on : takes a call with comments on electric vehicles : interviews Jim McIlvaine, eCare Manager for OPTIMA batteries, about batteries and their care : talks about how to do certain things in the shop : and answers a Facebook question on an 07 Trailblazer wi...

Ron starts this episode talking about quiet time in the shop and a jeep with 320,000 miles on it and the lack of machine shops, particularly in the northeast : takes a call on a 97 Camry that, when it sits for several days, it becomes a harder start and won’t stay running : takes a call on an 08 Nissan Altima that has a sucking sound after shutting it off : takes a call on a 17 F-250 that needs br...

Ron starts this episode talking about undercoating : takes a call on an F-150 with a vacuum leak : takes a call on an 07 Colorado that needs a wheel bearing replaced : takes a call on an 86 Olds Cutlass that won’t go above 50 mph : takes a call on an 08 Tacoma that seems to be stuck in 4 wheel drive : takes a call on a 19 Accord where the caller wants Ron’s opinion on the CVT transmission. Learn m...

Ron starts this episode talking about his crazy week and an 05 Taurus that was towed in : takes a call on a 14 Rogue and questions on maintenance of the CVT transmission : takes a call on an 04 Tahoe where the caller needs to replace the rubber body mounts and has specific questions : takes a call on an 05 Chrysler 300 where the O2 sensors were replaced and now it has a crank/no start : takes a ca...

Ron starts this episode taking a call on an 07 Tahoe with a voltage problem : takes a call on an 08 Camry that has trouble shifting out of park : and talks with Matt Buchholz, President and General Manager of Motorad and Tom Hickey, Director of the Massachusetts Right To Repair Coalition about Right To Repair  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio....

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 04 Nissan Pathfinder that needs an exhaust system : takes a call on a 12 Dodge Durango that is losing coolant : answers an email about grease fittings : interviews Mike Mueller regarding his book, The Complete Book Of Corvette : and ends talking about Corvettes and the romance of cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co...

Ron starts this episode talking about an 04 Kia Optima and filling the transmission on it : takes a call on a 12 Scion IQ and a question on testing the throttle body : takes a call on an 06 Dodge RAM that had its head gasket done and now is throwing throttle position codes : takes a call on an 07 Accord with questions on how large a jump starter the caller should buy : takes a call on a 99 Blazer...

Ron starts this episode talking about the lack of clarity of invoices and about a 13 Explorer with a bad backup camera : takes a call on a 99 Ranger where it feels like the ABS system is failing : takes a return call from a caller with a 92 Camry that had the transmission replaced and now the steering wheel is not centered : interviews Scott Brown, Founder of the Diagnostic Network, diag.net : tak...

Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 92 Camry that needed a transmission and Ron helped – now, after the trans replacement, the steering wheel doesn’t seem to be straight : takes a call on an 03 Olds Intrigue with numerous dash lights on : takes a call on an 05 Freestyle that was on cruise control when the RPM’s maxed out and the vehicle lost power : takes a call on an 04 Grand Caravan with...

Ron starts this episode talking about stacking firewood and comparing it to repairing cars : takes a call on an 07 Explorer that, between 35 and 60 MPH, shifts constantly : takes a call on a 2000 Corolla with questions on changing the transmission fluid and it has a check engine light – and possibly needs an O2 sensor : talks with Tammy Wilson, CEO of the Oak Grove Center in Murrieta, CA about thi...

Ron starts this episode with a call an 18 Chevy Silverado 2500 Duramax Diesel whose engine shuts down in reverse right after start up : answers a question on what would happen if you put a vehicle in drive while a vehicle is in reverse : talks about an 07 Town Car with a loss of power steering : talks about making a vehicle safe to work on : answers an email on an 06 Mountaineer with a broken spar...

Ron starts this episode talking about P0496, and proof that all diagnostics have to be complicated : takes a call on an 86 GMC Sierra that had been sitting, had bad gas and now won’t run : Ron gives away a brake job from Goodyear Brakes to a deserving hospital working in South Carolina : takes a call on an 05 Ford Focus with a large vibration on cold start up : takes a call on an 05 Lexus RX-330 w...