Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts the hour talking about dumb replacement parts : takes a call on a 2002 Chevy Tracker that burns oil and smokes : takes a call on an 09 Caddy CTS with lifter knock immediately after an oil change : answers an email on oil analysis on cars to determine optimal oil change intervals and discusses variable valve timing and how oil plays a role : and takes a call on using oil additives in a 2...

Ron starts the hour talking about an unusual power window repair : takes a call on an 01 F150 where the brakes are pulling to the left : takes a call on a 90 Cavalier with a code 32 for the EGR system : takes a call on a 2001 Chrysler 300 C that hesitates and a question on whether carbon cleaning might help : and takes a call on a Civic similar to the one Ron discussed at the start of the show. Le...

Ron starts the hour talking about parts quality : takes a call on the type of transmission fluid to be used in an 89 and 90 Buick Park Avenue : takes a call on a 2010 Mercury Mariner with questions on when to change the belts : takes a call on towing with a CVT transmission and Honda oil change intervals : answers an email on variable valve timing and its effect on oil : and takes a call on an 89...

Ron starts the hour asking if it's possible to build a mechanic : takes a call on an 06 Accord with a knock at startup : comments on an article on UBER using self driving cars in Pittsburgh : answers an email on a timing chain recall on a 2012 Infinity QX56 : takes a call on an 04 Buick Regal and problems with the electric trunk latch : and takes a call on an 08 Silverado with questions on the typ...

Ron starts the hour talking about the decline of the auto repair industry and the repercussions : takes a call on the oil used in an 04 GMC 2500 HD truck : takes a call on a 2013 Hot Wheels Camara with a supercharger that feels like it's pulsing : takes a call with questions on the required 60,000 mile service items on a 2013 Subaru Impreza : and ends with the story of a broken shock - and the sho...

Ron starts the hour talking about an 04 Chevy Impala with a misfire : takes a call on a 2014 Ford Escape regarding PCM software updates : answers an email on a 2011 Chrysler 300 with questions on transmission and coolant service : takes a call on an 01 Buick Regal with a question on replacing the auto dim mirrors : takes a call on a 2000 Lexus ES300 whose transmission has stopped shifting into 4th...

Ron starts the hour talking about the differences between maintenance issues on older and newer cars : takes a call on a 95 Ranger with EGR issues : takes a call on a Honda Civis with a gas door that won't open : interviews Josh Heers, Field Support Manager at Johnson Controls on Power Frame Technology : and answers an email asking what happens to someone if they're in an accident with their feet...

Ron broadcasts from the Dead Man's Curve car show in Mahwah, New Jersey, and interviews people such as Erik Estrada of CHiPS and Butch Patrick of The Munsters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron broadcasts from the Dead Man's Curve car show in Mahwah, New Jersey, and interviews people such as Erik Estrada of CHiPS and Butch Patrick of The Munsters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts the hour taking a call about the Takata airbag recall : takes a call on a 2003 Chevy S-10 where the drivers side cylinders are not getting fuel : talks to Danny C of the Dead Man's Curve Car Club regarding their upcoming event : takes a call on oil change intervals on a 14 Honda : and talks about a possible nationwide speed limit on large vehicles. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

Ron starts the hour with the story of the Camry that needed an exhaust system : takes a call on an 03 Tahoe with electrical issues in the drivers door : talks to Jim Donnelly of Hemmings Motor News : takes a call on a 96 Caravan with no radiator fans : and takes a call from a listener regarding the previously mentioned wiring problem. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...

Ron starts the hour talking about battery jump packs and safety : takes a call on an 11 Wrangler with a funny clatter type sound on start up : takes a call on a 99 Mustang with standard transmission that tends to go lean when shifting : takes a call on an 11 Chevy Express with a melted connector on the blower motor resistor : takes a call asking about winter prep : and talks about hacking into the...

Ron starts the hour talking about the last man standing as it appears the auto repair industry is declining : takes a call on an 01 Windstar with the transmission light on : takes a call on a 91 VW with a possible wiring or sensor issue : takes a call on a 17 Honda Ridgeline with the caller asking questions about oil viscosity and oil change intervals : and takes a call on an 06 Explorer with chro...

Ron starts the hour with a story of a 12 Honda Odyssey with a valve pause problem : takes a call on an 08 Dodge Avenger with a bunch of codes in a return call from last week : takes a call on a 10 Focus with little power, but no lights or codes : takes a call on a 98 Civic with wires that were chewed by a groundhog : takes a call on an 11 F350 diesel with a locked up engine : and takes a call on a...

Ron starts the hour talking about oil changes and cam shaft timing : takes a call on a 2016 Camry that went into reverse on its own, running the caller down : takes a call on an 02Taurus with the security system and other items going on and off on their own : takes a call on a 13 Dodge Dart where the transmission was replaced - twice - and the caller looking for advice on this recall : and takes a...

Ron starts the hour by saying auto repair is an underappreciated industry : takes a call on a 96 G20 Conversion van where the AC compressor shuts off : takes a call on a 14 Camry with a question regarding changing the wheels : takes a call on a 12 Chevy Suburban with a check engine light : and takes a call on an 02 Mazda and a timing belt question. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...

Ron starts the hour by saying that in auto repair, it's always the last place you look to fix the problem : takes a return call ona 98 F150 with a vacuum leak : takes a return call on a 91 Jetta with a wierd idle problem : takes a call on an 08 Dodge Avenger with a boatload of codes : takes a call on a 93 Dodge Caravan with the rear wiper just coming on : takes a call on an 02 Sable with a questio...

Ron starts the hour with a call on a 99 Dodge Ram 1500 van that is running rough : takes a call on a 91 Camaro Z28 with a heater core issue : answers an email on a 2014 Ford Explorer that when shut off, the engine still runs : takes a call on a 2011 Jaguar with oil change interval questions : takes a call ona 2006 Ford Super Duty diesel with sticking calipers : and takes a call on a 2002 Honda CRV...

Ron starts the hour talking about the obligation of the repair shop : takes a call on a 91 Jetta with a weird idle issue : takes a call on a 98 F150 with a vacuum leak : takes a call on a 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel with no instrument cluster lights : takes a call on an 05 Denali and an airbag control module question : takes a call on a 92 GMC 1500 with headlight issues : takes a call regarding Tes...

Ron starts the hour talking about the 2008 Taurus with a check engine light : takes a call on an 84 Sunbird asking if it's worth fixing : takes a call on a 2000 Ford Focus with a possible bad engine : takes a call on a 2014 Toyota Corolla with an oil drain plug issue : and takes a call asking Ron's opinion on which car to buy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co...

Ron starts the hour talking about self driving cars and the US government : talks about farmers fighting for the right to continue to fix their own tractors : takes a call on a 2009 Honda CRV with a check gas cap light : takes a call on tips for cars during a heatwave : takes a call on a 2011 Toyota Camry asking when the fluids should be changed : takes a call on using 87 octane gas in Ford vehicl...

Ron starts the hour with a letter from a listener listing all the maintenance he has done on his older car over the years - and says that car repair can be like therapy : answers an email on a 2003 PT Cruiser Turbo asking in what order to correct specific error codes : talks about the new Chevy Bolt : takes a call on a 2003 Impala that bumps into low in cool weather : and takes a call on a 2013 Al...

Ron starts the hour with the story of an intermittent A/C and a bearing noise : takes a call on a 2014 Hyundai Accent with a bad O2 sensor : takes a call on a 99 Mercury Sable where the key won't come out of the ignition : takes a call on a 201 Traverse with a service air bag light : takes a call on a 2003 Pontiac Vibe with a P0446 code : and takes a call on a 2002 Honda CRV with a soft brake peda...

Ron starts the hour talking about cars with air conditioning problems that have been repaired, but just are not right : takes a call to discuss rotary engines : takes a call on a 98 Buick LeSabre that lost oil pressure : takes a call on a 2012 Edge with brake problems : takes a call on an 06 F150 asking whether to fix it or buy new : and takes a call on an 08 Equinox where the temp pegs hot. Learn...

Ron starts the hour with a story dissecting the repair cost : takes a call on an 09 Trailblazer that has an issue with the auto headlight circuit : takes a call on a 2011 Escape where the caller hears metal clanging which happened after a transmission fluid change : takes a call on a 2014 Altima that bucks at low speeds : and answers an email on scan tools. Learn more about your ad-choices at http...