{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - September 6, 2025 - Hour 2 - OverHeating, Clutches & Carbon Cleaning: Quick Diagnoses, Smart Maintenance - (855)560-9900 24/ 7 Hotline","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ron-ananian-the-car-doctor-september-6-2025-hour-2-overheating-clutches-carbon-cleaning-quick-diagnoses-smart-maintenance-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/d718d351-7eab-4989-8ad5-b35001539ffb/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6079d671-6a0e-4c7c-bb47-ae32006cd9c9","description":"Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Fast phones this hour: real overheat triage, clutch/flywheel choices, steering play sanity check, BG carbon service for DI, modern sludge cures, and value axles. Chapter Markers   00:00 – Open / Tease   00:58 – Mark (Bronx) – Sudden Overheat, 4-cyl HondaSteam + gauge pinned = real overheat. Don’t drive; tow. Check thermostat/coolant/pump; rule out head gasket. Pull codes & vitals.   07:29 – Alan (MD) – ’99 Sentra ClutchStart OE or LUK. Machine shops scarce—consider kit with flywheel. Inspect rear main & PCV while in there.   11:48 – Quick NoteMitchell1 award mention.   12:21 – Frank (DE) – ’16 Silverado Steering PlayGet true alignment (proper gear, printout); inspect for looseness.16:07 – PM: DI Carbon – GM recommends BG fuel service; use bgfindashop.com.   19:12 – Kent (ME) – ’08 Wrangler 3.8 Tick/Ping ~2kLikely carbon/valvetrain age. Start with BG clean, plugs, full baseline; pay for diagnosis.   27:03 – Alex (IA) – Drop the Pan?Modern engines: use chemistry, not pan pulls. Stiction Eliminator example; 5k oil/quality filter.   32:16 – Mailbag – ’07 Accord Axles (200k)Skip pricey OE; Advance/Carquest new axles = solid value/fit.    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":38.32,"endTime":40.76,"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":".... 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