Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode with a story of a Stanley Steamer doing 63 mph : takes a call on a 64 Mustang where the owner’s manual says use 92 Octane leaded fuel – so, what should be used these days? : takes a call on an 01 Olds Silhouette and questions on a window switch : takes a call on a 12 Kia Sorrento with a battery draw that the caller can’t find : takes a call on a 17 Subaru Legacy where all t...

Ron starts with a call on an 04 Malibu Classic with foam on the dipstick : takes a call on finding a good scan tool for an 18 Camry : and takes a call on a Tacoma with water coming out the exhaust smoke with white smoke – and it’s losing coolant : takes a call on an 18 VW Tiguan that is reporting a headlamp problem after a car accident : takes a call on a 94 Skylark that won’t shift automatically,...

Ron starts this episode talking about when fixing a car doesn’t require parts : takes a call on an 08 Nissan Frontier pickup where the drivers side window is intermittent – but slamming the door 3 times fixes it temporarily : takes a call from a listener looking to buy a Ford Escape – he presently drives a 15 Subaru Forrester : takes a call on an 86 F150 that sputters and quits after warming up :...

Ron starts this episode with a call regarding painting the underside of the car : takes a call on an 11 Sienna and questions about a transmission flush : discusses the building blocks of auto repair : and answers an email regarding checking odometer accuracy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode asking when an estimate is not an estimate : takes a call on an 01 Accura where the radio only gets reception about 10% of the time : takes a call on a 67 Mercedes SL with questions on replacing the engine : takes a call on a 2000 Olds Bravada with erratic fuel readings : takes a call on an 07 Chrysler 300C with shift lever issues : and discusses fuel quality and freshness....

Ron starts this episode asking if you have created your own problem, and talks about engine replacement : takes a call from a listener wanting to know if he should "divorce" his Chevy pickup : answers an email on electric vehicles and the carbon footprint : takes a call on an 04 Chevy Tahoe asking when the timing chain should be replaced : answers an email regarding scan tools : and talks about pu...

Ron starts this episode by discussing the maintenance needed on cars sitting around because of the pandemic : takes a call regarding needed maintenance on a 15 Subaru that is 5 years old with 35,000 miles : takes a call on an 04 Accord asking if it is worth keeping : and takes a call on a 99 Chevy pickup with a no crank/no start condition. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 Silverado with a piston slap : takes a call on an 06 RAM 2500 that smokes and loses power on a full tank of fuel, but runs fine with the tank at 1/4 : takes a call on a 17 Cherokee with an intermittent service shifter light : talks about Prius battery replacement costs : takes a call on an 18 F150 that is burning oil : takes a call regarding which scan...

Ron starts this episode talking about driving around these days and how brake rotors are starting to rust from lack of use : takes a call on an 09 Tacoma with a howl in the front end : takes a call on oil changes where the caller inquires about filling the filter with clean oil before putting it on the engine : talks to Robbie Green, a Broadcast Engineer from Texas, about him introducing his 6 yea...

Ron starts this episode by talking about network communications srategies in cars : takes a call on a Grand Cherokee with a P0740 code : takes a call asking about stealing the codes on a key fob : discusses an article on Ford quickly retooling to make ventilators : answers an email on network loop configurations in GM cars : answers an email on car maintenance basics average owners can do : takes...

Ron starts his 1500th show chatting with his first big time radio general manager, Bob Bruno : tells his best car story about being towed and having the wheel fall off the car : takes a call on an 06 Focus with a nasty rattle on start up : takes a call on a 19 Escape S that has no CD player, and the caller asks if you can put the radio/CD from an 18 Escape into it : takes a call on a 15 Volvo wher...

Ron starts this episode telling his “them” story : takes a call on an 09 Escape with a bad evap valve : takes a call looking to discuss portable jump boxes : takes a call on a 14 GMC Sierra that has a slight clunk in the steering : takes a call on a 94 Caddy where the caller replaced the shocks and now has a relay to wire up : talks about the GM Heritage website. Learn more about your ad-choices a...

Ron starts this episode talking about an emergency management kit for your car with this Corona virus problem : takes a call on an 18 Ford Ecosport that is getting terrible gas mileage : takes a call on a 15 Lexus RX450 and oil change intervals : takes a call on an 08 Chrysler Town and Country with the brake light coming on : takes a call on an 03 Buick LeSabre with a leaking transmission pan gask...

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 17 Colorado with a Service 4 WD error : takes a call on an 08 Tacoma that dies on start up : and talks about data collection on your car with Bill Hanvee, President/CEO of the Auto Care Association; Paul McCarthy, President and COO of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association; and Matt Buchholz, President/General Manager of Motorad. Learn more about...

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 15 Passat with front end issues : takes a call on a 17 Grand Cherokee with rear differential problems : talks about the 08 Grand Cherokee he worked on this week where the horn goes off every time it rains : takes a call on an 06 Dodge 1500 with a hard start condition : and talks about technical changes in cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

Ron starts this episode talking about electric cars : takes a call on an 05 Volvo S40 with a grinding sound after driving in mud : takes a call on an 07 Avalon where the caller wants to disconnect the collision avoidance system as it is not working and he wants to use cruise control : takes a call on a 17 RAV4 that the caller is leasing and considering buying – and wants Ron’s opinion on buying th...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 05 Kia Rio where the caller cleaned the battery and is now having transmission problems : answers an email regarding parts from Master Motorsports dot com : takes a call on a 12 Mercedes 550 with a vibration : answers an email regarding Tesla and electric cars : takes a call on a 12 Prius where the caller wants to make comments, and is also considering buy...

Ron starts this episode discussing with a caller disconnecting the battery in a car that will be parked for a few months : takes a call on a 95 K1500 with a rebuilt tranny that now acts like it has no second gear : takes a call on a 67 Chevelle Sport where the starter is chewing up the flywheel : takes a call on an 09 Honda Ridgeline with a shudder : takes a call on types of adhesive to use on aut...

Ron starts this episode talking about flashing center brake lights and electric cars and the problems with them : takes a call on a 99 F-350 that has a clicking up front on left turns only : takes a call on an 06 Pontiac G6 where the rear view mirror falls off the windshield : takes a call on an 07 Edge with a P0763 and P0980 codes : takes a call on a VW diesel with electronics that froze up : and...

Ron starts this episode talking about electric vehicles : takes a call on a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 that growls in 4 wheel drive : takes a call on a 13 Impala with traction control issues : takes a call asking about flashing center brake lights flashing : takes a call on a 17 GMC All Terrain Pickup that whines in 4 Wheel Drive : takes a call with a comment on electric cars : takes a call on an 08 Esc...

Ron starts this episode talking about the dangers of “soon”, and a Ford F-150 with a clunk in the rear : takes a call on an 04 Forrester with a ticking noise on start up : takes a call on an 02 Trailblazer with poor gas mileage : takes a call on an 08 Audi A3 with a whining noise : and talks about a Highlander that stalls after every fill up. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...

Ron starts this episode talking about having the people who approved self driving cars actually driving them : talks about Toyota and Lexus recalling cars to replace engines : takes a call on an 04 Honda Accord where the cat converter heat shield fell off : takes a call regarding CVT transmissions : talks about his dislike of Volkswagen : talks about the new car radios that converse with other car...

Ron starts this episode with a rant on the law in Sacramento County, CA making it illegal to work on your own car in your own garage : takes a call on an 09 Malibu with an exhaust manifold issue : takes a call on a 95 and 97 Grand Cherokee, both with lean misfires : takes a call from someone looking to purchase an SUV and wants Ron’s opinion on the Nissan Rogue. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

Ron starts this episode talking about the Taccata Airbag problem – again : takes a call on no crank starting problems in general : takes a call on an 07 Lincoln Town Car with water on the passenger side rear seat floor : talks about the new Mitchell 1 auto repair data guides : takes a call on a 97 Jeep Wrangler where the caller swapped an engine, and the engine is running rough : takes a call on a...

Ron starts this episode talking about the future of repairs with younger drivers and also electronic cars and in car electronics : takes a call on an 07 Mercedes ML 350 that was in an accident and now, after repairs, has electrical issues : takes a call on an 05 Chevy Silverado with a problem starting the vehicle : takes a call on an 18 Colorado with electrical problems and many trouble codes : en...