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 - 5/13/23 - Car Needs ADAS Calibration
Ron starts this episode talking about batteries : takes a call on a 2000 Accord where the idle was surging, the system was cleaned, and now it wants to idle at 1200 rpm : takes a call on a 17 Accord that is setting a code on a windshield sensor on the ADAS system : talks about a regular at his shop who wrote an email with a story about a battery : takes a call on a 97 Grand Marquis where the caller is trying to get the front O2 sensor out : answers an email about GM active fuel management systems. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/13/23 - Tundra Stuck In 4 Wheel Low
Ron starts this episode talking about the vehicle he had this week that **seemed** like it had a bad motor mount but was reporting a bad flex fuel mixture : takes a call on a 12 Tundra that won’t come out of 4 wheel low : takes a call on an 05 4 Runner with a dead instrument cluster : takes a call on a 10 RAM 1500 that has lifted and now the rear end is bouncy : takes a call on a 13 F150 with front wheel bearing questions. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/6/23 - A Chat With Mitchell 1
Ron talks with Ben Johnson, Director, Product Management of Mitchell 1 and chats with Mike Schlup – Managing Director (CEO) of Kseal. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/6/23 - Auto Air Conditioning
Ron talks with Issac Nielsen with Mahle Aftermarket, takes a call on an 03 Yukon with no dash lights, talks about lithium ion batteries, and sums up today's show. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/29/23 - When To Change Fluids
Ron starts this episode talking about Colorado passing ‘Right to Repair’ for farmers : takes a call on a 13 Chrysler 200 that needs an ABS unit, and the caller is asking if he could put a used one in the vehicle : takes a call on a 15 Legacy that needs 60K service, but has 50K on it, and the caller is asking about replacing fluids based on age : takes a call on a 23 Maverick Hybrid asking how to prolong the battery charge on a vehicle that will not be driven all that often : takes a call on a 65 Mustang with a crank, no start condition : and takes a call on an 03 Yukon with no dash lights. Visit us at: https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/29/23 - Corolla Needs A Clutch
Ron starts this episode talking about putting spark plugs into a 10 Honda Accord and needing a high ignitability spark plug : takes a call on an 08 CRV where half the AC vents are warmer than the other half : answers an email about a battery going dead for no reason : takes a call wanting to chat about electrics : takes a call on an 05 Corolla with standard transmission that needs a clutch. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/22/23 - A Chat With Mitchell One
Ron chats with Tim McDonnell of Mitchell One. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/22/23 - A Chat With Opus IVS
Ron chats with Henry Reno and Teddy Jernigan of Opus IVS Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/15/23 - Mustang Rear Differential Problem
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 14 Forrester that consumes oil to the point where it needs oil every 500 miles : takes a call on a 95 Caprice Classic with a check engine light and the caller can’t seem to get a trouble code from the vehicle : takes a call on a 14 Grand Cherokee with a sticky rear brake : takes a call on an 07 Mustang with a while from the rear differential on deceleration : takes a call on a 98 Blazer with a rough idle. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/15/23 - To Repair or Not To Repair
Ron starts this episode asking if auto repair is like Shakespeare – “to repair, or not to repair” with stories of two vehicles : takes a call talking about the computers in use in his shop : takes a call discussing bio fuels : takes a call on a 13 BMW 535i that has developed a knock after an oil change : takes a call from a listener looking to purchase a 23 RAV4 hybrid and looking for Ron’s opinion. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/8/23 - Using Natural Gas to Power Cars
Ron starts this episode talking about what he can tell about many of his customers and changing oil filters : takes a call on the possibility of using natural gas to power cars : takes a call discussing EV’s : answers an email on overloading the electrical system in a vehicle by plugging things in and using a jump pack to maintain computer memory : talks about battery replacement : talks about an NGK/NTK Shop Squad upcoming seminar. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/8/23 - 13 Camry Needs Tires
Ron starts this episode talking about getting in trouble with an out of town, unfamiliar repair shop, and impatient people wanting immediate service, and the relationship you have with your repair shop : takes a call on a 16 Escape with 96,000 miles and questions on what it needs at this point service wise : talks about the transition to EV’s and the infrastructure in the US : takes a call on a 13 Camry that needs tires and has another small problem – the caller asks if it’s worth putting the money into it. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/1/23 - Chevy C10 Head Gasket
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 96 New Yorker and a question on the electronic AC control : takes a call on an 86 Chevy C10 pickup that has an 86 engine and has just blown it’s third head gasket : takes a call on a 23 Subaru with questions on tire replacement : takes a call on a 99 Yukon that had a no crank and the distributor arc-ed internally and the caller is asking why. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/25/23 - Changing A Master Cylinder
Ron starts this episode talking about the dot on a tire and where to put it : takes a call on an 03 Town Car where the caller is asking if he can change the master cylinder on his own : takes a call on a 2000 CRV where the engine shut down in traffic and the dealer has had it for over a week and can’t solve it : takes a call on a 17 Rogue with a problem in the rear lights. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/25/23 - Air Suspension Repairs
Ron starts this episode talking about his week and how crazy it was and how the common theme is people wanting to keep their cars running rather than buying new with the story of a 10 Lexus that came in that supposedly needed $15,000 in air suspension repairs : takes a call from a fellow mechanic with a discussion on diagnosing with a smoke machine : takes a call on an 18 Transit Connect where the transmission is skipping but the mechanic can’t replicate the problem : answers an email about tire balancing. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/18/23 - Proximity of Repair
Ron starts this episode talking about proximity of repair : takes a call a listener asking for a comparison on the quality of an 09 Flex as opposed to a newer Flex : takes a call on an 03 Ultima and a question on the timing chain : takes a call on a 23 Cadillac with intermittent power windows : takes a call on a 99 GMC Yukon that just shut off on the highway. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/18/23 - Dynamic Fuel Management
Ron starts this episode talking about “cherry picking”, with the story of a new customer this week with car problems : takes a follow up call on a 99 Tacoma with a manual transmission problem : takes a call on a 22 Tahoe and questions on dynamic fuel management : answers an email about a bad gas cap possibly causing a specific fault code : tells his NHOU story : answers an email on an 04 Explorer that a person is looking to replace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/11/23 - A Tale Of Two Alternators
Ron starts this episode by telling the tale of two alternators : takes a call on an 11 Rav 4 that may have a bad starter solenoid : takes a call on purchasing a used Chrysler mini van : talks to Tom Greco about the Northeast Automotive trade show : talks about his fan club in the Pittsbugh area : talks about an article regarding new cars selling for well over list price : talks about a car he serviced this week with a bad belt tensioner. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/11/23 - Cars With No Fuel Caps
Ron starts this episode with an email regarding a listener writing in thanking in Ron for the show : and talks about the salesman from Matco that dropped by the shop this week and a discussion on a Cadillac DTS with HID headlamp problems : takes a call on a 22 Malibu with questions on cars with no fuel caps and start stop technology : takes a call on an 11 Impala that is shifting hard. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/4/23 - The Challenge of Changing Technology
Ron talks with Satwinder Mangat, President of ALLDATA about the challenges of keeping up with rapidly changing technology in vehicles. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/4/23 - Chuck Kinkade on Diagnostic Tools
Ron talks with Chuck Kinkade, Global Business Development of Redline Detection about numerous diagnostic tools used in both "regular" vehicles and electric vehicles. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/25/23 - 19 Compass Battery Dying
Ron starts this episode talking about cooking by comparing cooks and chefs : takes a call on a 19 Compass with a battery that keeps going dead : takes a call on Hyundai’s using oil : talks about 9 old tools you don’t use any more : takes a call on an 08 Camry with an intermittent start : answers an email about waxing headlights. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/25/23 - Throwing Away Technology
Ron starts this episode asking if we are throwing away technology with a story about cleaning up the shop : takes a return call on an 06 Chrysler 300 that last week was in limp mode, had some work done, is no longer in limp mode, but the ABS light is back on : answers an email on an obsolete scan tool : talks about playing the game “who can be the cheapest” : takes a call on a 15 Lexus NX 200 T with a check engine light with a fuel pressure sensor issue - the caller has been emailing with Ron who told him he may not be able to repair it himself : answers an email on a 15 Civic with a CVT transmission and the plug on the top of it has blown out three times now : answers an email on a 99 Durango, a 98 Landcruiser and an 11 Chevy Cruz Eco with various problems. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/18/23 - Battery Programming
Ron starts this episode talking about his listeners and, in particular, one from the UK : talks about the construction of certain cars and building custom cars : tells the story of the RAM diesel pickup with no power steering and the importance of not skipping steps in the repair process : answers a letter regarding battery programming and maintenance : takes a call on a 23 Subaru Forester and questions with the automated safety features : and talks about the use of Technical Service Bulletins. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/18/23 - 99 VW Bug Carb Problems
Ron starts this episode talking about the 03 Ranger he repaired this week that was somewhat of a mess and didn’t match what the VIN said it should be : takes a call on a 99 VW Bug with carburetor problems : takes a call on a 15 Lexus with a P0191 code : comments on an email regarding Chrysler parts and axles. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.