Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 85 Silverado with a question on the alternator : takes a call on an 01 Chevy 3500 with reduced engine power : takes a call on an 08 Range Rover that randomly races at 2000 RPM at startup : takes a call on an 01 GMC pickup and questions on the fuel line : takes a question asking about the availability of VW parts now that they’re not making the Beetle. Lear...

Ron starts this episode talking about knowing why you’re changing a part and not changing it “just because” : talks about the 04 VW Golf that came into his shop this week with a bad cooling system hose : takes a call on an 03 Honda Accord with misfire codes and a whole lot more : takes a call on an 01 Chevy 3500 with many problems involving, among others, the power steering : takes a call on an 07...

Ron starts this episode talking about accidentally diagnosing Mike, the board operator’s car today, and diagnosis in general : talks about the Honda that came into the shop with no oil in the engine : takes a call on a 15 Sonata that had a total engine failure : takes a call on a 17 Traverse where the tires are constantly going out of balance : takes a call on a 10 Town and Country that is having...

Ron starts this episode talking about his latest certification class and his recent encounter with the service writers at a local Ford dealership : takes a call on an 11 Chevy Traverse that bucks and hesitates on inclines between 45 and 60 MPH : Ron interviews Matt Banach, Senior Director of Marketing at Gold Eagle Company about fuel stabilization : takes a call on a 13 BMW X5 where the caller is...

Ron starts this episode talking about the value of used cars : takes a call from a listener looking to start an auto repair business : takes a call on an 09 Escape where the AC fan only works on position 4 : starts talking about what people want for cars in the want ads : talks about things they do at the shop : takes a call on a 12 GMC Terrain and the recent recall on it : then talks about great...

Ron starts this episode talking about the effects of baking your car in this weather : takes a call on a 97 Plymouth Voyager that has sticky fluid under it : takes a call on a 69 Camaro that is running poorly on the fuel he is using : takes a call on an 03 Dodge Quad where the cruise control is not working, it has an airbag light and it has a check engine light. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 86 Olds Cutlass Supreme where the caller is asking about the mass airflow sensor : takes a call on a 17 Ford Fusion with questions on oil change intervals : takes a call on an 01 Kia Sportage that has a P171 code and check engine light : takes a call on a 10 F150 that sounds like a diesel on start up : talks about fixing a blend door with JB Weld. Learn mo...

Ron starts this episode talking about the 5% rule : tells the story of an E150 van with 190,000 miles on it with the fast idle : takes a call from a listener who rode in a Tesla, and has questions on Berryman products : takes a call on a 91 Chevy Astro getting an EGR fault code. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Ron starts this episode taking a call on TPMS sensors : takes a call on an 08 Honda Odyssey with a soft brake pedal : takes a call on a 17 GM pickup that had a no start condition : talks about doing things at the last minute : talks about quality variations in parts from the same parts hours and manufacturer : takes a call with questions on a 2000 F150 with an ABS light and a Check Engine light. L...

Ron starts this episode talking about the demise of the VW Beetle : takes a call regarding finding a new mechanic : takes a call on a 96 Chevy K1500 where the caller cannot get the timing set right. 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 92 Honda Civic and backup light problems : takes a call on a 17 Ford Fusion with general questions on fuel system cleaners : takes a call on an 01 Chevy Suburban with questions on radiator replacement : takes a call asking what would cause white smoke from the exhaust : takes a call on an 11 Toyota Avalon with questions on changing the transmission fluid, a...

Ron starts this episode talking about arguing with people in oil change places with a story of his daughter’s recent oil change experience and differences between oils : takes a call on a an 07 Malibu with an intermittent no crank, no start : takes a call asking for a recommendation on a car similar to a Jeep Liberty : and takes a call on a 14 Jeep Cherokee where the caller cannot get gas into the...

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 96 Chevy K1500 with a crank/no start condition : takes a call on an 07 F150 with an ABS light and a check engine light : takes a call on an 07 Jeep Grand Cherokee that is throwing codes : talks about how many hands it takes to get parts and get that part on your car. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com...

Ron starts this episode talking about building muscle cars and the differences between cars yesterday and today : takes a call on a 15 RAV4 whose wheels are heating up after a recent brake job : takes a call on an 09 Pontiac G6 that feels like it’s cutting out on acceleration : takes a call on an 11 Fusion with 117,000 miles and questions on basic maintenance that should be done to keep it on the...

Ron starts this episode talking about an 06 Lexus 470 LX that he worked on this week : takes a call on a 12 Town and Country that had it’s air conditioner replaced, and when turned on, it sounds like a Vuvuzela : takes a call on an 11 GMC Pickup that has a vibration when first started : takes a call from a gent restoring an S-10 Blazer that is replacing the clutch and needs advice : talks about a...

Ron starts this episode talking about one of his customers that recently passed away, and had a massive collection of Matchbox cars : takes a call from someone asking Ron’s opinion on various SUV’s to purchase : takes a call on an 03 PT Cruiser that goes into limp mode when it’s hot outside : takes a call on an 18 Mini Countryman with run flat tires and a question on if they can be fixed : and tal...

Ron starts this episode with a call asking his opinion on the purchase of a Toyota Tacoma or Nissan Frontier : takes a call asking Ron’s opinion on buying parts from places like Amazon : takes a call on a with an intermittent tail light : answers an email on a Mini Cooper that needs fuel system cleaning : interviews John Hanighen, CEO of Quicklane Tire and Auto, Ford Motor Company about Ford parts...

Ron starts this episode talking about not seeing hybrid and electric cars breaking like gas powered cars : talks about the 09 Toyota Venza that he worked on this week with a bunch of warning lights on : takes a call on an 08 Hyundai Azera Ltd with a skip on startup : takes a call on 02 Chevy Silverado and a question on towing capacity : talks about a 10 Hyundai Sonata with a slipping transmission....

Ron starts this episode talking about putting an alternator in a 2009 Toyota Camry : takes a call on an 05 Toyota Sienna that is going on a cross country trip and wants to know what should be done to the car before the trip : takes a call on a 10 Prius where the dealer says the vehicle needs oil and gas additives : takes a call on an 02 Toyota Sienna that continually blows fuse 10, and the key fob...

Ron starts this episode with the story of the 19 year old Ford truck that needs an alternator : takes a call on a 17 Ford Edge where the caller says she’s basically “lazy” and wants to know how accurate the warning lights are on her car : takes a call on a 2000 Lincoln Town Car and a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan wanting to discuss availability of OEM parts for these vehicles : talks about the motoring...

Ron starts this hour with a call on an 09 PT Cruiser where all the lights on the dash start flashing, metering starts moving, bells go off, then the car stalls – and restarts and is fine : takes a call on 14 BMW X5 diesel which is out of warranty and he wants to know if he should keep it : takes a call on an 03 Lexus that pops when turning on an incline or decline : talks to someone who wants his...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 03 Honda Civic EX and a problem with overheating : talks to a gent who wants to talk about people doing stupid things on the road, like riding with their feet on the dashboard : takes a call on an 05 Chrysler Crossfire that had both front springs broken : takes a call on an 18 Honda Accord where gas is getting into the oil : tells a story about a Toyota Pr...

Ron starts this episode with a call where the caller has questions on the Ford Eco-Boost engines : talks to a caller who wants Ron to come up with The 10 Commandments for Mechanics : and we re-run an interview from 2013 with Ron’s now deceased Uncle Steve, who was a World War II pilot who was shot down over Germany. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnys...

Ron starts this episode talking about the meaning of Memorial Day, and about the 06 Ford Focus that showed up at his shop this week with a check engine light on and a fast idle – so fast, it would drag you thorough a stop sign with the brakes on : takes a call on a 90 Cavalier that needs a CV boot replaced : takes a call on an 06 Ford F-150 with an erratic instrument cluster : takes a call on a 12...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 18 Toyota RAV 4 where the caller asks what are the best brake pads for this vehicle : takes a call on an 85 Toyota Winnebago RV where the right rear axle is locking up and it won’t pass inspection : takes a call on an 11 Escape that has a clunk when the caller turns right and it’s bumpy : takes a call on an 06 Ford Ranger that needs a harmonic dampener and...