Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode talking about a caller with a vehicle that the dealership told her she needed to replace the headrest and an airbag issue – who brought it to Ron’s shop : takes a cll on an 05 Toyota Tundra where the horn does not work and the airbag light is on after a rack and pinion replacement : takes a call on self driving car technology : takes a call on a 98 Jeep that the caller has...

Ron starts this episode talking about the two vehicles he worked on this week that involved brakes and trust in mechanics over safety items : takes a call on a 2009 BMW with a question on sealed transmissions with lifetime fluid : takes a call on a Chevy Silverado pickup and a possible transmission problem : takes a call on a 2000 Toyota Corolla with questions on changing the transmission fluid :...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 Toyota Highlander where the listener is trying to drop the transmission pan and he also has a cooling system question : takes a call on a battery for a 65 Beetle and an 08 Audi A3 looking for proper seat removal instructions so as not to set off the airbag : takes a call wanting to discuss carbonization in Ford engines : takes a call on a Dodge Caravan...

Ron starts this episode talking about his Suburban transmission replacement and his week at the shop, and the corroded wire on top of the gas tank : takes a call on a 12 Dodge Caliber that has squeaky brakes when the pedal is released : takes a call on a 13 Silverado with ticking noises from the engine : takes a return call on a 98 Jeep Cherokee that will miss and backfire on acceleration, but idl...

Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 10 Ford F150 with multiple cylinder misfires : takes a call on an 10 Ford E350 with a rough start : takes a call on an 05 Yukon Denali that has possible security system problems : takes a call on an 05 Mitsubishi Lancer with multiple issues : and takes a call on a 65 VW Beetle batteries. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...

Ron starts this episode talking about why it’s difficult to walk into a repair shop : takes a call on a 2000 Toyota Sienna where the listener can’t pump gas into it and talks with the caller : takes a call on a 97 Z28 that has started running hot. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about dumb design : answers an email on grades of GM parts – what is the difference in quality? : takes a calls on self driving cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about his week and the car that caught fire : takes a call on a 05 Chevy Tahoe with questions on how to properly change the coolant : takes a call on a 98 Jeep that backfires when revved. 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 96 Lexus LS450 that is hard braking : takes a call on a 96 Dodge RAM 1500 where the blower only works on high speed – and the caller has changed the resistor : takes a call on an 05 Mitsubishi Lancer where the caller can’t clear the codes and it also has trouble idling : takes a call on a 16 Jeep Cherokee setting an occasional P0128. Learn more about your a...

Ron starts this episode talking about numerous items at the shop this week : talks about the 2012 Toyota Sienna AWD failure : takes a call on an 06 Honda Odyssey with a power window issue : takes a call on oil change intervals : takes a call on a 98 Jeep Cherokee that idles OK, but cuts out and backfires : talks about the 2010 Subaru Legacy that stalled – intermittently : discusses an 05 Malibu wi...

Ron starts this episode talking about integration of cars with voice technology : takes a call on an 87 Buick Grand National with a power antenna problem : answers an email on a 98 Dodge RAM that has problems staying running : takes a call from someone who buys and sells Chevys regarding technology : takes a call on an 07 Honda Odyssey with power steering issues. Learn more about your ad-choices a...

Ron starts this episode with the story of the mushy brake pedal on a 2008 Ford Expedition : takes a call on how to prevent corrosion on a vehicle : takes a call on a 98 Jeep Cherokee that has problems running : talks about problems at Tesla : answers an email on batteries and tires. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Ron starts this episode talking about an article on electric cars from BMW and Volvo : takes a call on a 93 Ford Tempo that has a massive power steering leak, and a Cadillac Broughm with transmission troubles : takes a call on a 2012 Ford Fusion with questions on rust prevention : talks to Ron Ross about changes in the racing industry : takes a call on an 06 Dodge Stratus with tips on water pump r...

Ron starts the episode with a call on an 05 Mitsubishi Lancer that starts and runs at idle, but will not increase RPM : talks about how to diagnose a curb slide : takes a call on a 2001 Dodge 2500 where the caller had the transmission rebuilt and now it feels mushy again : discusses a real fix sent by the folks at Mitchell One : takes a call from a caller looking to have a discussion on driving ha...

Ron starts talking about the weather and why that’s important : takes a call on a 99 Ford F250 Super Duty where the coolant level fluctuates : Ron talks about how the weather affects your car : talks to the owner of an 03 Sierra that Ron assisted in getting repaired : answers an email on a spark plug change on an F350 : and answers an email on scan tools Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...

Ron starts this episode talking about the weird end to the week in his shop : takes a call on a 98 Jeep Cherokee where the transmission speed sensor was changed, and now the engine does not run correctly : takes a call on a 13 Subaru Forrester that had a Cat code that went away, and an 06 Toyota Highlander that could not be aligned due to a bent right rear control arm – but the caller cannot find...

Ron starts the episode with a call on an 01 Toyota Land Cruiser with a misfire and a flashing check engine light : talks to a Ford Master Mechanic on winter tips : takes a call on an 09 F150 on flushing the transmission : takes a call to chat about turbos and hybrid cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts the episode with comments on safety issues in very cold winter weather : talks about Nissan developing a self driving car by using brain waves : takes a call regarding E10 gasoline and using additives to store a vehicle for winter : takes a call on an 11 Ford Edge that hesitates : takes a call from Hawaii just to bust his chops on the temperature difference : talks about an article on T...

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 06 Malibu that is draining the battery after 10 hours : has a discussion about aftermarket parts versus OEM parts : talks with Mike Schlup of K-Seal : and talks to a retired Ford master mechanic about labor rates. 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 2010 Dodge RAM 2500 that is randomly shutting off after warmup : takes a call on an Audio RX7 and questions on labor rates : talks about his late father in law’s Maserati : takes a call with general questions regarding wheel alignment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

This is a Best Of episode of The Car Doctor from September 9, 2017. Ron talks about what it takes to be a good mechanic - and dealing with moaner and groaner customers - tells the story of the Mazda Miata - answers an email on a 2001 Expedition with battery issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony and Tom arrive at the studio to find that the elves have abducted Ron to the North Pole to help Santa, but Ron has left interviews with Diablo Sport and Bosch, as well as his Night Before Christmas. Merry Christmas from The Car Doctor Show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about Chinese tires : takes a call on an 89 Bronco that wants to die when cold or when the engine is loaded electrically : takes a call on a 14 Chevy Impala with a question on changing the oil filter : talks to Harlan Siegal from LaunchTech about scan tools : then talks to a return caller with a 97 Silverado that Ron helped fix. Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

Ron starts this episode talking about the woman who calls looking for her car – and looking for a person that does not exist : talks about a 2000 Nissan Frontier that came through the door this week : takes a call on an 02 Honda Civic that skips from 2nd to 3rd gear : takes a call on an 07 Isuzu I-290 that takes 10 minutes to start : talks about the anti theft systems in cars and the reprogramming...

Ron starts the episode with a call regarding a particular Chinese tire – takes a call from someone looking to buy a used pickup truck – talks to Tim McDonnell, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Mitchell One about what may be coming in the future of diagnostics – takes a call on a 99 Grand Cherokee with problems with the heating system – talks about buying used cars. Learn more about your ad-choices...