Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts the episode with a call on a 13 Impala and questions on oils and filters – takes a call from the big man himself, Santa – takes a call looking for advice on how to interpret a voltmeter – tells a story about the car that came in that he accidentally got running, and it wouldn’t stop – then discusses winter tire pressure. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...

Ron starts this episode with a caller wanting to discuss turbo engines : takes a call on an 06 Mustang that goes through alternators : takes a call on a 94 Buick Roadmaster with its anti theft light stuck on : takes a call with thoughts on Tesla, autonomous cars, and spare tires : and takes a call on an 89 F150 with dual fuel tanks – and fuel being forced out of the front tank when the rear tank i...

Ron starts the episode with a call on an 03 GMC Sierra that shifts hard from 1st to 2nd : takes a call on a 99 Nissan Sentra and a comment on troubleshooting cat converters : talks about ignition off-draw : talks about a 2010 Ford Fusion that came into his shop that was dead and the results of a draw test : takes a call on a 13 Avenger with no heat or defrosters on the right side of the vehicle :...

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 2000 Excursion diesel with shifting problems after towing a trailer – takes some time talking about exhaust leaks – call on an 08 Tacoma that stalls and is difficult on start up – interviews Rich White, Executive Director of The Car Care Council on winter preparations – and closes with an article stating that GM does not recommend fuel injector cleaning. Le...

Ron starts the episode with a return call on an 08 Audi A3 Quattro with a dead battery – takes a call on a 90 Bronco II that has an Explorer engine, transmission and rear end, and has poor gas mileage – makes a comment on Tesla semis – takes a call on an 05 Chevy Avalance that overheats sproatically – takes a call on extended warranties past 100K miles – ends the episode talking about Elon Musk an...

Ron starts this episode with a all on a 99 Dodge Ram 2500 where the caller is trying to replace the crank position sensor and accidentally rounded off a bolt – takes a call on an 08 Chrysler Town and Country that dies at idle – takes a call on an 05 PT Cruiser where the caller was told it needs a new computer, and he’s looking for a recommendation – takes a call on an 09 Jeep Wrangler where the ca...

Ron starts this episode with a call discussing replacing the battery on an 08 Audi A3 Quattro – takes a call on a 90 Ford F250 that is showing low oil pressure – talks about a VW he worked on this week and (gasp) actually liked – takes a call on an 08 Nissan Frontier with questions on the horn and the cabin filter – email on how to keep a car stored when it will be in a place that is dry and heate...

This episode starts with a call on a 99 Silverado that turns over but doesn’t fire - answers an email on an 06 GMC Yukon with excessive tire ware - takes a call on a 2010 Honda Accord that burns oil at an incredible rate – takes a call on ridding an engine of sludge – call on a 97 Ford Probe GT with a bad fuel pump – call on a 97 Ford Probe where the fuel pump died. Learn more about your ad-choice...

This episode starts with a call on an 05 Chevy Tahoe with a water leak in the cab – takes a call on a 94 Buick Regal Limited with no heat – call on a 99 GMC pickup that is intermittently hard shifting – takes a call on a 92 Volvo 240 with 350K miles and general maintenance questions – call on 2004 Jeep Cherokee with a P0155 O2 sensor code. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...

Ron starts with a phone call on an 09 Dodge Avenger with 270,000 miles and looking for maintenance advice – takes a call on an 88 Chevy Astro with transmission problems – call on 05 GMC Envoy with general questions on maintenance. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts the episode with a call on an 87 Econoline Club Wagon with sludge in the engine – answers an email regarding devices on cars like collision avoidance systems – takes a call from a woman who had a problem with an 03 VW TDI diesel and a follow up on the repair of the vehicle, and we get her mechanic on the line – answers an email on antifreeze mixing. Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 01 VW Golf TDI Diesel and a P1556 code – call on an 05 F150 with overheating issues – interview with Robert McBride of AllData – call on 99 Camry where the caller wants to replace the timing belt and water pump – and a call on a 08 Acacia with a shuddering transmission. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio...

Ron starts the episode talking about “The Obi-Wan Kenobi Moment” – takes a call on an 01 Volvo S-40 with a shimmy at 60-70 MPH – takes a call on an 07 Impala with a check engine light and codes P0128 and P0137 – email on a coolant leak on a 2011 Dodge Caravan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts the episode talking about upcoming autonomous vehicle testing in Manhattan - takes a call on an 06 Buick Rainier and questions on the all wheel drive system - takes a call on a 99 Camry that stalls out - takes a call with questions on the reliability of a 14 Accura - and answers an email on oil change intervals. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Se...

Ron starts the episode telling the stories of the Hummer that won't shift out of park, and the bad GM brake switch - takes a call on using an oil pan drain valve - takes a call on a 12 Dodge Avenger about the airbag recall - takes a call on an 03 Taurus regarding how to tell if the alternator is going bad - and answers an email on doing a head gasket on an older vehicle. Learn more about your ad-c...

Ron starts this episode talking to Paul Eisenstein from thedetroitbureau.com about GM’s electric car announcement, and talks to callers about various car issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking to callers about various car issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts the episode talking about why replacement parts don’t last as long as original equipment – takes a call on a 94 GMC Sierra K50 with no heat – talks about an article on GM going all electric – takes a call on cars going all electric and how they may perform in cold environments – talks about diagnosing cars rather than throwing parts at them – and takes a call on a 13 GMC Yukon where the...

Ron starts this episode asking how long a car part should last and trust in your mechanic – takes a call on an 05 Hyundai Santa Fe where the passenger headlight is dim, and after it is gassed up, it is difficult to start – answers an email on what constitutes a synthetic blend – call on a 2010 Chevy Aveo that is burning oil, somewhere – talks about using plugs in tires – and answers an email on a...

Ron starts the episode on carjacking, and interviews Chester Dawson of the Wall Street Journal on his recent article : takes a call on 4 different cars – 94 E350 motohome, 95 Crew Cab, an 01 F150 and an 04 Explorer where the caller is looking for a scan tool that will work with all : call on 04 Nissan Quest that needs a timing chain : call on 13 Fusion with a rough idle : answers an email regardin...

Ron starts this episode talking about the guy who came in who needs to slam his car door to start the car : talks about California wanting to ban internal combustion engines : takes a call from an auto tech student looking for suggestions on what tools he should have for the real world : takes a call on an 03 Yukon XL that keeps getting error codes while towing : call on 89 Buick LeSabre with a he...

Ron starts with a call on a 91 Isuzu Rodeo that dies on the road - takes a call on an 05 Chevy Silverado pickup that dies on the road - takes a call on a 95 Firebird that overheats almost immediately - and takes a call on an old Dodge Stratus that he helped diagnose on the show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Ron discusses a repair to replace a clock spring, and how to work with plastic - takes a call asking what someone should do and look for when changing their oil - takes a call on a 90 Toyota SR5 pickup with major brake issues - takes a call on an 06 Jeep Liberty with a vibration in the front end - and takes a call on a 2000 Malibu that won't start and the transmission is stuck in park. Learn more...

Ron interviews Jason Harris, CEO of Anrin Technologies, about the new DRIVE Service Reminder Tool - takes a call on an 02 Escape that is overheating - and answers an email on an 06 Impala where the radio just stays on. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts talking about his recent class on GDI fuel injection with some facts learned in the class - a listener returns to follow up on his recent cabin filter question - answers an email on battery chargers - answers an email on clutch repair on an 08 Astin Martin - and answers an email on cabin filters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com...