{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 30, 2025 - Hour2 - Brakes, Transmissions, Driveline Clunks & the Future of Batteries - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ron-ananian-the-car-doctor-august-30-2025-hour2-brakes-transmissions-driveline-clunks-the-future-of-batteries-855-560-9900-24-7-hotline","audioUrl":"https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/23b3ebcc-d509-4d04-8003-ae32006cd9bb/69d4d4c6-60e5-4042-8329-b349015449d7/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6079d671-6a0e-4c7c-bb47-ae32006cd9c9","description":"Brakes, Transmissions, Driveline Clunks & the Future of Batteries Description:From spongy brakes on a 4Runner to a Malibu that won’t stay put in park, Ron takes listener calls on tricky driveline and transmission issues. Then Optima Batteries’ Daryl Brockman joins the show to break down the latest in AGM and lithium technology, Hypercore cold-start performance, and why battery tech is evolving faster than the cars they power. Chapter Markers:   00:00 – Spongy brakes on a 2004 Toyota 4Runner   06:20 – Malibu transmission rolls in “Park”   11:15 – Tacoma driveline clunk at stops   17:40 – Optima’s Daryl Brockman on AGM & lithium batteries   27:45 – PowerLink system & built-in jumpstart tech   32:45 – Battery safety certifications & takeaways    Grab your Car Doctor gear – T-shirts & more at CarDoctorShow.com  Follow the wrench – Instagram @ronananian for shop life & behind-the-scenes   Watch & learn – Auto repair tips & videos on our YouTube Channel   Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 – (855) 560-9900   Join the conversation LIVE – Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":27.68,"endTime":31.36,"type":"car","title":"Porsche Cayman","url":"/cars/porsche/cayman","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/2015_Porsche_Cayman_GTS_S-A_3.4_Front.jpg","quote":".... I read about this guy who bought a 2020 Porsche Cayman that was well loved. I mean, there are plenty of ...","canonicalId":"car:porsche:cayman","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":119.08,"endTime":122.92,"type":"car","title":"Toyota 4Runner","url":"/cars/toyota/4runner","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e2/2010_Toyota_4Runner_SR5_--_11-23-2009.jpg","quote":"...Obby. Bobby from Long Island, New York, 04 Toyota 4Runner. What's going on?","canonicalId":"car:toyota:4runner","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"IFCAR (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":817.6,"endTime":820.4,"type":"car","title":"Toyota Tacoma","url":"/cars/toyota/tacoma","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ca/Second_Gen_Toyota_Tacoma_on_Snowy_Mountain_-_2019.jpg","quote":"...'s real quick go to Chuck and Delaware. 16 Toyota Tacoma with some noises from the back. Chuck, welcome to...","canonicalId":"car:toyota:tacoma","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Noah Wulf (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1336.44,"endTime":1339.96,"type":"car","title":"Toyota Camry","url":"/cars/toyota/camry","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/%28USA-Massachusetts%29_Private_Toyota_Camry_NJ-Z22UKZ_rear_2024-06-06.jpg","quote":"...o put a battery in my car. I've got a 2020 Toyota Camry. It's got auto start, it's an automatic,","canonicalId":"car:toyota:camry","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"S5A-0043 (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":2681.64,"endTime":2685.4,"type":"car","title":"Ford Bronco","url":"/cars/ford/bronco","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/2022_Ford_Bronco_2.jpg","quote":"...ke on Wiener-Dogs Gone Wild or chase down a white Bronco before legged kind?","canonicalId":"car:ford:bronco","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"iHeartPodcasts","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Ron Ananian The Car Doctor","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ron-ananian-the-car-doctor-august-30-2025-hour2-brakes-transmissions-driveline-clunks-the-future-of-batteries-855-560-9900-24-7-hotline/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}