Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode talking with Chuck Wanamaker about Car Show season and the upcoming Walwick, NJ: talks about the Lexus he worked on this week with the sunroof drainage problem : talks with Tamra Johnson from the National office of AAA about their Holiday Travel Forecast for the Memorial Day holiday weekend : talks about classic car repair. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 03 Lexus EX300 and questions on brakes : takes a call about a car that was brought to a local shop for an oil change, and the shop found an oil leak that would have put the caller on the side of the road : takes a call on an 08 Honda Fit where the alternator was changed and now the radio constantly shuts down and the anti theft code needs to be put in repe...

Ron starts this episode talking about a call from last week’s show, where the caller kept getting water in his oil, and the Chrysler that came in with the rusting oil pan : takes a call on an 05 Honda Odyssey that has power window and power door issues : takes a call on an 07 Honda CRV with AC and heat problems : chats with a caller about his 39 Caddy Lasalle that be bought originally for $65 : an...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 07 Jeep Compass with the wipers not working : takes a call on a 16 Chevy Cruise where oil is getting into the intake plenum : takes a call on an 04 Dodge Hemi where he can’t get gas into it : takes a call wanting to discuss the call with water in the oil : takes a call on a 13 Dodge Caravan with a P0480 fan circuit code : takes a call on a 99 Ford Taurus w...

Ron starts this episode talking about his week with Mickey Mouse : takes a call on a 16 Nissan Frontier where the caller is questioning the need to replace the brake fluid at 20,000 miles : takes a call on a 99 Firebird where, when the weather goes from hot to cold, water gets into the oil : takes a call on a 13 Nissan Altima where the alarm randomly goes off at all hours. Learn more about your ad...

Ron starts this episode talking about a Ford F-250 XLT that came into his shop this week with air conditioning issues : takes a call on an 11 Ford Edge where the horn starts honking randomly, but only 10 times when it happens : takes a call on a 38 Chevy Coupe where the caller wants to discuss the carburetor : takes a call on a 94 Ford Ranger where the clutch system cannot be bled properly : takes...

Ron starts this episode talking about the 88 Lincoln Town Car that came into his shop this week, among other interesting cars he worked on this week : takes a call on an 02 Grand Am that surges 100-200 RPM when hot : takes a call on an 86 Travel Master Motor Home with a non working gas guage where the caller has been told the parts are obsolete : talks a bit about the automobile and Earth day : ta...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 Colorado with a P0171 code : takes a call on an 07 Jeep Compass with non working windshield wipers : takes a call on a 96 Mustang Couple with a mass airflow code : takes a call on floor jacks : and takes a call on a scan tool recommendation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 Corolla where the airbag lights have come on, and has a discussion on scan tools : takes a call on an 06 PT Cruiser where the caller is looking for tips on keeping it pristine : talks about buying a used car and his customer, Mr. Cooper, who bought two used Chevy Cruze vehicles : talks about his Monte Carlo restoration project. Learn more about your ad-...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 87 Monte Carlo where the caller has trouble properly sealing the windows : takes a call on a 73 Javelin looking for advice on renovation : takes a call on an 06 F150 with electronics problems with the locks and windows : takes a call on a 93 Geo Metro where, out of the blue, the transmission slips and the car goes nowhere : talks with Tim Richmond, a first...

Ron starts this episode talking about where does the car repair go downhill : and talks about the woman who came into his shop and asked him if he were any good : takes a call from someone looking for the item Ron uses with propane bottles : takes a call on an 11 Ranger XLT where the overdrive light comes on and flashes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See...

Ron starts this episode talking about new Launch products : talks about a 10 Lincoln that was in his shop with 4 trouble codes : takes a call on a 12 Jeep Wrangler with transmission problems : takes a call on an 08 Dodge B250 that is surging and stopping at idle : takes a call on 01 Pontiac Montoya that won’t pass inspection. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

Ron starts this episode talking to Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com regarding the impact Mexico has on the auto industry : takes a call on an 18 F150 where the caller is asking about transmission fluid operating temperature and on setting tire pressure : takes a call on an 03 Dodge Dakota with questions on the ECM. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 05 Nissan Pathfinder with a misfire code : takes a call on a 67 GTO with brake problems : takes a call on a 67 Caddy where it was found the spark plugs were loose after being driven from Florida to Wisconsin, and the caller asks if this could have caused damage : takes a call asking how to tell if a turbo is working : takes a call on an F250 where the call...

Ron starts this episode talking about a Subaru that came into the shop that had overheated : takes a call on an 04 Dodge Neon that just slips into a vibration, bad running mode : takes a call on both an 08 Nissan Frontier with questions on the rear end and looking for headlight recommendations , and on a 65 Rambler Ambassador looking advice on tuning a carburetor. Learn more about your ad-choices...

Ron starts this episode with a question on diagnosis : takes a call from a caller with some thoughts on the 65 Mustang with the brake fluid issue : runs a contest with a question : takes a call on an 05 Ranger that is pinging : Ron interviews Jim Grundy, President of Grundy Insurance, regarding car insurance in general and specifically for classic cars : and finishes by discussing technology. Lear...

Ron starts this episode talking about the front axle he replaced this week : takes a call on an 86 Olds Cutlass Supreme that is running way too rich and failed emissions : takes a call on an 06 PT Cruiser with a possible transmission problem : takes a call on a 65 Ford Mustang where the front brakes were changed from drum to disk, and now the brake pedal won’t return : takes a call from a listener...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 Honda CRV and an ABS problem : takes a call on a 90 GMC 2500 plow truck that stalls out after it warms up : takes a call on an 08 Jeep Wrangler that has to have it’s rattle clips on the rear brakes replaced every 90 days : takes a call on an 09Subaru Outback with ABS problems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See...

Ron starts this episode talking about the “parts problem” of OEM, aftermarket, and white box parts : takes a call on a 15 Toyota Sienna that blew an engine at 44K miles – Toyota is not honoring the power train warranty because of a Walmart oil change : takes a call on an 02 Ford Ranger with an engine shake, and now has a remanufactured transmission that thumps between 2nd and 3rd gear : interviews...

Ron starts this episode by continuing a call on a 99 Suburban where the caller thinks his mechanic is ripping him off : takes a call on a 04 E500 Mercedes where all the dash lights come on after he goes through a certain car wash : takes a call on an 06 PT Cruiser that slammed itself into 1st gear and is now stuck in 1st : takes a call asking his opinion on new/used SUV’s : takes a call from someo...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 09 Impala that had it’s throttle position sensor replaced on a recall from Chevy – still has the problem : takes a call on an 09 Nissan Rogue with a door latch problem that Ron helped diagnose : takes a call on a 13 F150 with it’s brake light on : takes a call on a 99 Chevy Silverado with a screeching from the area of the left front axle/differential : tak...

Ron starts this episode with the story of an 11 Ford Edge that was sent in for a reflash of the PCM : takes a call on a 99 Dodge Intrepid that is blowing cold air : takes a call on a 12 Acura asking the reliability between the 4 cylinder turbo or the 6 cylinder : takes a call on an 07 Grand Cherokee with an oil light on : takes a call on a 98 Explorer with a P0443 code : takes a call on a 15 Toyot...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 82 Ford F100 where the caller is looking for a proportioning valve for the brakes : takes a call on a 99 Silverado with a rumbling from the left front tire : talks to a retired Ford master mechanic about older parts availability : takes a call from a listener thanking Ron for giving him the knowledge to successfully troubleshoot a 10 Toyota Tundra with str...

Ron starts this episode by talking about Tesla batteries dying in cold weather : takes a call on a 13 Honda Civic and questions on routine maintenance : takes a call on a 19 Lincoln Continental that produces a strong sulfur smell : takes a call on a 10 Subaru Legacy that frequently stalls : takes a call on an 08 Audi A3 that has a whining in the rear : takes a call with a question on preventing ic...

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 13 Ford Focus where the caller is trying to install a subwoofer amp and cannot get figure out how to get through the firewall : takes a call where the caller is looking for Ron’s opinion on Hyundai’s : takes a call on an 88 Chevy 1 ton pickup where the battery was changed and now it won’t start : interviews Ben Johnson, Director, Product Development of Mitc...