Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode talking about plastic in cars : takes a call on an 11 Subaru Outback where, after an oil change, the clock won’t set : takes a call on an 04 E150 where a spark plug literally blew out of the engine block : takes a call on an 09 Nissan Rogue where the doors won’t open from the outside : takes a call on an 09 Honda CRV that will only start in “flood mode” : takes a call on a...

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 68 Camaro big block where the caller has issues with possibly vacuum or timing : takes a call from a return caller following up on his battery problem who also wants to talk about remote start : takes a call on an 01 GMC 1500 that sat for a while but won’t pass the California smog test : takes a call on a 98 Explorer with a vapor purge valve code : takes a...

Ron starts this episode with a call about a 17 Fusion with sync device problems : takes a call on a 14 Honda CRV where the caller would like to replace the present power mirrors with heated mirrors : takes a call on an 86 Olds Cutlass Supreme where the caller asks if the charcoal canister needs to be changed routinely : takes a call on a 12 Impala with blower motor issues : takes a call on a 96 F1...

Ron starts this episode with a call about putting remote start on an 18 Toyota Corolla, and a clicking sound when pressing on the brakes : takes a call on an 03 Lexus with a burning oil smell : takes a call on an 09 Ford 150 Lariat where the caller wants to discuss TPM sensors : takes a call on an 01 Honda Odyssey Minivan where this is the second time a spring on the front end has snapped, this ti...

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 92 F250 where the caller thinks the battery has overcharged : takes a call on a 15 Chevy Silverado 1500 where the vehicle powers down on an attempt to accelerate : takes a call on an 03 Chevy S10 where the rear calipers were changed and couldn’t get them to bleed : takes a call on an 05 Grand Caravan with a misfire on cylinder 6 : and talks to a Ford Master...

Ron starts this episode talking about the severe cold weather and talks to Ken Martin, Operations Manager of our affiliate WANT in Watertown, NY where they got between 3-6 feet of snow all in one shot : takes a call on a 15 Subaru Legacy whose battery went dead in 30 degree weather : takes a call on an 04 Dodge 2500 where the owner changed the spark plugs and now has terrible gas mileage : and con...

Ron starts this episode talking about a strange flat tire brought in for repair : takes a call on an 06 Dodge RAM with catalyst and O2 sensor errors, but no codes : takes a call on an 18 Tiguan asking about oil viscosity : takes a call on a 99 Silverado with a damaged engine : and takes a call on an 02 Jeep Cherokee Outlander where the lights periodically do not work. Learn more about your ad-choi...

Ron starts this episode stating that he thinks when he drives, and how to start a diagnosis – by talking about the 2012 Lincoln with non working electric mirrors : takes a call on an 04 Ranger with no heat : takes a call on an 08 Nissan Rogue with a mouse problem and a noisy heater blower : takes a call on an 05 Ranger with poor fuel economy and pinging affected by outdoor temperature : takes a ca...

Ron starts this episode by taking a call about updating a gps in a 13 Jeep Grand Cherokee : takes a call on a 94 Chevy ½ ton pickup with a sludge problem : takes a call on heating and cooling in electric vehicles : takes a call on an 85 Chevy K10 where the original transmission was replaced, the guy who replaced it didn’t know how to adjust a cable to make it shift properly, and it shifts very rou...

Ron starts this episode talking about programming cars and airbags : takes a call on a 2000 Dodge 2500 whose gas mileage dropped drastically after a tune up : takes a call on a 93 Saturn that hesitates : takes a call on a 13 Honda Santa Fe with an intermittent ABS light : and finishes his discussion on programming cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See o...

Ron starts this episode by talking about doing interior work and what makes a good positive repair : takes a call on Florida repairs : takes a call on an 08 Nissan Frontier and questions on proper oil additives to use : takes a call on a 98 Dodge Caravan about the computer playing games with the vehicle : takes a call on an 03 Audi RS6 with an unstable and high charging voltage. Learn more about y...

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 02 Honda Civic that is having a used transmission put into it asking how to get the best life out of it : takes a call on a 96 Chrysler New Yorker asking about replacing the fuel filter : takes a call on an 04 Ford Focus that just dies and stops on the road : talks about Tom’s daughter’s car and his experience with the local Ford dealer : then talks about S...

Ron starts this episode talking about the radio show and going to the deli this morning : then talks about how customers fail : takes a call from a listener wanting to comment on Ron’s comments on Toyota frames : talks about an email he got from Ford today : tells the story of his 04 Suburban : answers an email on anti-seize : answers an email on a 2000 Chevy where the engine was replaced and now...

Ron starts this episode talking about Volvo John, the former Volvo parts manager here in Jersey, who also went to work for Tesla, and Tesla being a magician : then talks about the lady with the red Tesla 3 : takes a call from a listener wanting to discuss Tesla : takes a call on an 01 Chevy Suburban where the caller had the transmission rebuilt, now it’s in trouble again, and he wants to see what...

Ron starts this episode talking about the illusion auto repair and what makes us comfortable to spend money on a car : discusses the problem with Tom’s daughter’s car (and the 10 replaced fuses) : takes a call on unattended acceleration : takes a call on an 09 Ford Edge looking for advice on transfer case fluid changes : takes a call regarding factory level tools : ends the show talking about the...

Ron starts this episode talking about inspection expiration dates in New Jersey : takes a call on a 2000 Infinity I 30 that has severe carbon build up every 3 months : talks with Owen Proctor of The Record Newspaper in New Jersey – who recently wrote a column stating that Jersey needs 23,800 new auto technicians in the next 7 years : takes a call from someone asking why Toyota trucks are never in...

Ron starts this episode talking about a vehicle he worked on this week that required extensive work – and he couldn’t get the lug nuts loose : takes a call on an 01 GMC Sonoma with no heat : takes a call on an 02 Toyota Sienna van, high mileage, that needs shocks, struts and brakes : takes a call from a listener asking about using anti sieze compound on lug nuts : takes a call on a 15 Honda CRV wi...

Ron starts this episode talking about his upcoming trip to the North Pole to help Santa – takes a call on an 08 Kia Rio with a P0501 error code : takes a call from a listener looking to purchase an 18 Dodge RAM Powerwagon wanting Ron’s opinion : takes a call on a 98 F150 with windshield wiper problems : talks to John of Dynasty Auto Body about their Recycled Rides for Veterans program : takes a ca...

Ron starts this episode talking about the 2010 Cadillac DTS with a whining power steering system : takes a call on an 05 Chrysler Town and Country van : takes a call on an 82 Chevy S10 with driveline vibration : takes a call on an 02 Subaru Impreza that is having acceleration problems : and takes a call asking if he caller can change his own battery on an 11 Acadia. Learn more about your ad-choice...

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 10 Chevy Equinox that appears to go into limp mode : takes a call on a 2000 Chevy pickup that doesn’t want to start when it’s cold : talks to Tamra Johnson, AAA National Spokesperson, about holiday travel safety : Ron talks about people getting their own way of repairing their car. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See...

Ron starts this episode talking to a Ford Master Tech from Minnesota regarding emergency preparedness : takes a call on an 07 Impala that starts and runs fine, then starts hesitating and the tach gets strange : takes a call on an 03 Mitsubishi Diamante that needs a heater core : takes a call on a 96 Camry with an oil leak : takes a call on someone who took Ron’s advice and put a bit of transmissio...

Ron starts this episode talking about the power of technology in auto repair : takes a call on a 96 F150 with an air conditioning leak and a rear end issue : takes a call on an 05 VW Beetle that has a check engine light, and the caller is stuck on what the problem could be : takes a call from a caller in Paradise California talking about escaping from a wild fire : and finishes the hour talking ab...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 08 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab that has a 4 wheel drive fault : takes a call on an 07 Impala with heat problems : takes a call on an 04 Honda Odyssey whose battery goes dead : takes a call on a 94 Caddy Eldorado where the caller wants to ask about the longevity of the engine and tranny : takes a call on a 10 Ford Transit Connect XLT where the door indicator f...

Ron starts this episode with a story of a Jeep with auto aiming headlights – takes a call on a 2000 Ford Excursion that is literally blowing plugs out of the head : takes a call on a 2000 Camry where the passenger floor gets wet when it rains : takes a call on a 13 Impala with questions on the 5 qt transmission fluid change : talks to Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com about the announced GM...

This is an Encore Car Doctor show from December 2017 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.