Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
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Updated 3 days agoWith over 40 years of repairing cars and 27 on the radio helping you repair them, Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, is an expert at everything automotive. Call us at 855-560-9900.
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Episodes (1271)
The Car Doctor - 11/4/23 - Replacing the Blower in a 15 Escape
Ron starts this episode talking about the budget of the EPA being cut by 40% : takes a call on a 10 Mercedes where he changed the thermostat, yet the car runs slightly hot and the radiator fan keeps running : talks to Tom about his experience replacing the blower in his 15 Ford Escape : answers an email on a 10 F-150 regarding a misfire code : talks about helping the good customer : answers an email on a 16 Tacoma where the key fobs sometimes do not work. Visit us at: https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/4/23 - 2000 Camry Timing Belt Replacement
Ron starts this episode asking if you’ve talked to your kids – about driving and the car and nurturing the next generation in car basics : takes a call on an 11 Lexus RX350 with a question on replacing the clockspring : answers an email on the possibility of an OBD-3 : takes a call on replacing a timing belt on a 2000 Camry and also answers a question on a 94 Buick Roadmaster and he accidentally emptied the master cylinder : talks about looking for a mechanic. Visit us at: https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/28/23 - F150 Runs Rough On Acceleration
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 05 Sequoia with no power and a hard shift between fist and second : takes a call on a 19 Edge that has a ticking sound under the hood : takes a call on a 13 F-150 that runs rough on acceleration. Visit us at: https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/28/23 - Putting The Brakes On EV's
Ron starts this episode with an interview with Nora Naughton from Business Insider on the big 3 auto makers here in the US putting the brakes on EV’s : takes a call discussing start/stop technology : takes a call on a 92 F-150 where the caller is trying to get a hydraulic line for the clutch to properly connect : answers a letter on a 67 Pontiac and a discussion on muscle cars. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/21/23 - O2 Sensor Tolerances
Ron starts this episode with the story of an 07 Ford where everything was wrong, but turned out right : takes a call on a 14 RAM that is giving a 4 wheel drive code, but the 4WD seems to be working OK and the caller is looking to see what the code means : takes a call on a 09 Camry that had a check engine light, the Toyota dealer said to replace the gas cap, light came back on – and she is looking for Ron’s advice : answers an email on a 2000 Accord where the exhaust system was replaced and now has O2 sensors : takes a call on an 01 Cherokee Sport with heating problems : answers an email on an 18 Ford with transmission problems. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/21/23 - Ron Drives A Tesla
Ron starts this episode talking about the electric infrastructure, and his chance to drive a Tesla : takes a call on a 23 Yukon and questions/problems with flat towing : takes a call on an 08 Wrangler X with a leaking radiator : takes a call on an 01 Town & Country that suddenly bucks, jerks and leaves you stranded for 20 minutes when it will then fire right back up. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/14/23 - Everything OPUS
Ron chats about everything OPUS with Hugh Atkins of OPUS IVS. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/14/23 - A Funny Misfire
Ron starts this episode with a story of a funny misfire : discussed disconnecting a battery : answers an email about an 18 Colorado and changing the starter : answers an email on a 16 Suburban with a boatload of issues : and answers an email on an 08 Landcruiser with multiple fault lights. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/7/23 - Purchasing A Salvage Vehicle
Ron starts this episode with a phone call about purchasing salvage vehicles : takes a call on a 76 Ford truck with questions on the charging system : takes a call on an 05 Stratus – battery was replaced, alternator has been replaced 3 times, but the battery is constantly drained dead : takes a call on an 07 Saturn Ion where the temp gauge is intermittent : and talks about the parts shortage. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/7/23 - Buying a New Electric Car
Ron starts this episode talking about an article he recently read about what advice you would give your younger self, and talks about finding a competent mechanic to work on your car : takes a call asking about buying a new electric car : takes a call on a 17 Jetta where the rear brakes were changed and the pedal doesn’t feel right, even after being bled by a shop. And also questions on buying a scan tool : takes a call on a 13 Sierra and questions on possibly using a heavier oil on a high mileage vehicle : answers an email regarding vehicle inspections. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/30/23 - Cooling System Flushed - Now, No Heat
Ron starts this episode talking about the value of a scan tool to troubleshoot a car : takes a call on an 09 CRV where the caller had the cooling system flushed and now there is no heat : takes a call on a 20 F-150 that pings on acceleration, and the dealer says the only cure is to use a higher grade of fuel : takes a call with a question about purchasing a scan tool : talks about the news article about California looking to restrict travel for classic cars. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/30/23 - 98 Ranger with High Idle
Ron starts this episode talking about a 2010 Escape that he worked on this week that would stall out on hitting the brakes – at least for the customer : then talks about a Honda CRV with an ABS problem : takes a return call on a wiring diagram he supplied for a 12 F350 and also on a 98 Ranger with a high idle : takes a call on an 08 CRV with intermittent AC. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/23/23 - Sometimes Ya Gotta Guess
Ron starts this episode talking about having to take a guess to fix a vehicle at times : takes a call on an 06 Buick LeCern with a slipping transmission : takes a call on an 06 GMC Savannah – this is a return call with an update on the misfire and transmission problem he was having : takes a call on a 94 F150 with no brake lights and an error code with a possible O2 sensor code : takes a call on a 94 F150 with no brake lights. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/23/23 - A Normal Hesitation Problem?
Ron starts this episode talking about his “interesting” week in the shop with a story of the 2016 Camaro that needed a starter and showed back up at the shop : takes a call on a 98 Ranger with questions on spark plugs, and asks how to properly change power steering fluid : takes a call on an 05 VW Golf with a P0343 code that dies when it reaches 3100 RPM : takes a call on a 2 Colorado with a hesitation problem that the dealer has led the caller to believe is normal. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/16/23 - Decision to Keep an Older Car
Ron starts with a call on a 12 Honda Accord that is hard starting : takes a return call on an 05 Chevy Classic where the caller wants to talk through his decision on whether to keep the car or not : talks about the UAW strike and how it will affect parts availability. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/16/23 - FMEM
Ron starts this episode talking about FMEM, Failure Mode Effects Management, with a story about Ford’s aerospace Engineers moving into the auto design area : takes a call on an 18 Compass that had an oil change and now has apparent oil leaks, plus, plus a 15 Grand Caravan with a grinding in the back end : takes a call about his comments on oil filter quality last week Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/9/23 - 03 Accord Transmission Problem
Ron starts this episode with the story of a late model Honda that needed a cat converter, and has for a while : talks about the possible UAW strike : takes a call on an 04 LeSabre with an engine knock and also an 03 Accord with a transmission problem : takes a call on a 99 Subaru Legacy and questions on MAF quality between brands : talks about troubleshooting complicated problems. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/9/23 - Changing A Starter On A Camaro
Ron starts this episode with a story about changing a starter on a Camaro : takes a call on an 84 Eldorado where the engine races when coming to a stop : makes a comment on labor rates : takes a call on a 93 F250 that is having electric transmission issues after it was rebuilt. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/2/23 - Black Coolant
Ron starts this episode with a story about how the car culture changes with a story about an 11 Subaru : takes a call on an 03 LeSabre where the coolant has turned black : takes a call on a 20 MKZ with questions on maintenance as the caller is buying it from a lease : takes a call on an 05 Chevy Classic with rack and pinion problems : takes a call on an 06 Taurus and questions on out of tolerance conditions on the alignment. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/2/23 - Storing A Vehicle For Winter
Ron starts this episode talking about cheap car repair and fixing the car properly without cutting corners : and a story about a new potential customer : takes a call on a 13 F150 with a cylinder 3 misfire : takes a call on a 16 Camaro and questions on storing the vehicle for winter : talks about properly diagnosing a bad catalytic converter. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/26/23 - Bad PCM?
Ron starts this episode talking about the car that came in this week that needed brakes : takes a call on an 03 Escape with a leak near the pump on the transmission : takes a call on an 06 E-150 Chateau with a few codes possibly relating to the PCM : takes a call on a brand new Ram pickup where the caller is looking for maintenance tips : answers an email on a 23 F350 diesel and winter maintenance. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/26/23 - Diagnosing Air Conditioning
Ron starts this episode talking about how to diagnose air conditioning problems : answers an email on an 18 Corolla that is having Bluetooth problems after a battery replacement : talks about battery booster packs : talks with Hugh Atkins of OPUS IVS Scan Tools and the OPUS ability working with body shops, flashing computers for programming and the future with electric vehicles. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/19/23 - Social Media and Car Repair
Ron starts this episode talking about a cutback in production of automotive air conditioning refrigerant and that there has not been a replacement announced yet : talks about tires and the problem getting them : answers an email about an article on EV's : takes a call on a 16 Rogue where the caller changed the transmission fluid and now the transmission is acting up : answers an email about a 10 Caddy with a sticky slip yolk : talks about social media and car repair : talks about a funky pickup truck Ron looked at recently that needed $9800 worth of work. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/19/23 - The Mechanic/Customer Relationship
Ron starts this episode talking to Harlan Siegel of Launch Technologies regarding scan tools, and talks with a listener, Michah from Maine, regarding the mechanic/customer relationship. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/12/23 - Prius With Misfire Codes
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 07 Prius with misfire codes : takes a call on a 94 F150 where the odometer and speedometer aren’t working : talks with Drew Conkling, Sr. Director, Global Product Line of Gates : answers an email about replacing an O2 sensor in an almost 20 year old car : and talks about a 17 GMC Acadia with a stutter. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.