Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - September 12, 2015 - Hour 2
About this episode
Ron Ananian’s “Car Doctor” focuses on smart, preventive maintenance and avoiding unnecessary dealer upsells. He urges listeners to plan for winter: check oil-change timing, inspect tires and brakes, and don’t wait for emergencies. Calls cover rust prevention on an ’08 Silverado (he prefers products like fluid film and rust-penetrating coatings over traditional undercoating), clutch bleeding on a ’93 Ranger (technique and possible fluid/gear-oil tips), and traction issues on a ’14 Traverse (tire choice and weight/handling considerations). Delphi’s Jeff Dent discusses fuel-system quality, pump/module replacement, and contamination prevention. Other segments debate brake-fluid and transmission service intervals, plus a Kia corrosion campaign and a Bronco transmission noise.
Winter Prep, Rustproofing & Cold Weather Fuel Concerns | Classic Car Doctor Wisdom
As winter approaches, Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, opens the hour with a conversation inspired by a recent call from his mom—who reminds him that now is the time to talk about getting your car ready for cold weather. It sets the tone for an hour full of practical advice that still holds up today.
Ron takes a call on rustproofing options for an ’08 Chevy Silverado beginning to show corrosion, helps a caller sort out stubborn brake bleeding issues on a ’93 Ford Ranger, and talks through traction concerns on a 2012 Chevy Traverse. Then, in a standout interview, Ron welcomes Jeff Dent of Delphi to discuss the value of quality parts, fuel system concerns in cold weather, and why cheap parts can cost more in the long run.
Also in the hour: a brake fluid service question on a 2014 Nissan Sentra, plus a 1999 Bronco with transmission noise that sparks a classic diagnostic discussion.
This episode is a great snapshot of the kinds of car questions drivers were asking years ago—and how much of that advice still matters today. Seasonal maintenance, smart diagnostics, and using quality parts never go out of style.
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Chevrolet Silverado
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Ford Ranger
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Ford Bronco
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