Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
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Updated 1 day 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 (1289)
The Car Doctor - 1/21/23 - Can't Gas Up A Flex
Ron starts this episode starting talking about an 11 Flex no codes and you couldn’t put gas in it : takes a call on an 09 Flex that is missing going up hill : answers an email on a van with a rebuilt transmission that appears to not be going into 4th gear : talks about a Toyota with retractable mirrors that no longer retracted. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/14/23 - Repairing Tires
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 04 Ranger where the radio stopped working – but sometimes works when the clutch is pressed in : answers an email on a Colorado looking for better parts than he is finding locally : takes a call on an 05 Sentra with a punctured tire, and the caller is looking to see if it may be patchable to be used as a spare : takes a call on an 08 CRV with a metal to metal sound in the back end – but only first thing in the morning : takes a call on an 06 Silverado with a question regarding aftermarket rims. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/14/23 - Buick Roadmaster Blowing Lukewarm Air
Ron starts this episode talking about being cranky and things that got under his skin this past week and his week in the shop : talks about the 14 CRV that didn’t start and things were intermittent : takes a call on a 94 Buick Roadmaster that is blowing lukewarm air and throwing a code : takes a call on an 05 Chrysler 300C with a non working cruise control : takes a call regarding the usefulness of all wheel drive seeing as everyone and their uncle drives one in places where AWD is not necessary : and answers an email about ATV batteries. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/7/23 - The Electric Future - Hour 2
Talking EV’s from Training to Repairing Them. Ron is joined by multiple experts in the field. Chuck KinKade, Redline Detection Inc. Dr Mark Quarto , Founder, Quarto Technical Service Dirk Fuchs, Director of Training, I-Car Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/7/23 - The Electric Future - Hour 1
Talking EV’s from Training to Repairing Them. Ron is joined by multiple experts in the field. Chuck KinKade, Redline Detection Inc. Dr Mark Quarto , Founder, Quarto Technical Service Dirk Fuchs, Director of Training, I-Car Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/31/2022 - A Christmas Story
Ron starts this episode asking the question whether it is the option of a repair shop to work on any car : talks about his true Christmas story about a Grand Cherokee that had multiple problems : talks about the US used car market : talks about an article from JP Morgan on used car prices actually going down. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/31/22 - Getting Ready For The New Year
Ron starts this episode talking about getting the shop ready for the new year : answers a few emails, such as replacing the headlights on a 93 Camry : takes a call on electric cars and battery dangers. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/24/22 - Lug Nuts
Ron starts this episode talking about a 13 Hyundai with an oil leak : talks about a Trailblazer with stripped out lug nuts : talks with Drew Hardin about hot rods and his book about Hot Rod Magazine. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/24/22 - Talking About Transmission Maintenance
Ron starts this episode talking about a Hyundai he recently worked on with a check engine light : answers an email on a 10 Mercedes B180 asking about CVT Transmission maintenance : talks with Chuck Kincaid, Global Business Development for Redline Detection : and talks about the book "Shelby American - 60 Years of High Performance". Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/17/22 - F350 Dual Battery Problems
Ron starts this episode talking about Danny’s 78 Camaro being reborn with a new engine : takes a call on an 86 Bronco with a no start condition : takes a call on an 05 F350 with dual batteries where the battery charging voltages are different : takes a call on an 06 Trailblazer where the caller needs to replace the studs : takes a call about the speedometer on a 38 Chevy Master Deluxe : reads his Night Before Christmas. Visit us at: https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/17/22 - Coolant and Oil Questions
Ron starts this episode talking about the difficulty getting repair appointments these days : answers an email on torque required on a particular torque to yield bolt : takes a call about coolant and synthetic oils, and a question on a 22 Malibu with a turbo engine and questions on the oil used in this vehicle : talks about Hertz Tesla’s not working at 9% or lower charge. Visit us at: https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/10/22 - 14 Sierra 4 Wheel Drive Error
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 03 LeSabre with a high idle – a return call that he asked for a follow up : takes a call on an 07 F-150 that, when running in high gear, will stumble when the accelerator is tapped : takes a call on a 14 GMC Sierra with a 4 wheel drive error – it appears stuck in 4 wheel high. Visit us at: https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/10/22 - 86 Bronco No Start
Ron starts this episode talking about making sure you’re right when repairing mechanical devices and the story of an 05 RAV 4 that was in a body shop and wasn’t put together quite right : takes a call from a listener talking about an article he read about Pepsi buying Tesla trucks – and asking what the battery will weigh : takes a call on an 86 Bronco with a no start condition : talks about an email about the Pepsi Tesla trucks : answers an email about oil weight on a Transit van. Visit us at: https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/3/22 - Not Enough of the Correct Coolant
Ron starts this episode talking about a 16 Cruze with a strange problem : takes a call on an 09 Silverado with a ticking sound from the right side of the engine : takes a call on a 16 Grand Caravan that had a bad thermostat, and now the caller wants to change the coolant – but – the dealer doesn’t have enough Mopar brand and wants to use Prestone : interviews Ted Bradley of Blaster regarding rust : takes a call on a 99 Suburban with snow tire rims that are leaking and the caller asks how to handle them. Visit us at: https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/3/22 - Reducing Oil Consumption on a Car That Ran Low On Oil
Ron starts this episode talking about car repair as a consumer, and talking about either replacing a car or having major work done : takes a call about maintenance tips for a 22 Silverado with a turbo engine : takes a call on a 12 Mitsubishi Outlander that ran low on oil and he is looking to reduce oil consumption and looking for tips : takes a call on a 16 Equinox and questions on changing transmission fluid : answers an email about changing a timing belt. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/26/22 - The Electric Future
Ron talks with Mark Mills of The Manhattan Institute and an update on the electric future. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/26/22 - Scan Tools and ADAS
Ron talks with Harlan Siegel, VP or Product Development at Opus/IVS, and a discussion on scan tools : and, Ron also talks with Frank Terlep, VP of ADAS Solutions at Opus/IVS and ADAS systems. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/19/22 - How To Determine if a Car Is Worth Fixing
Ron starts this episode asking how you determine that it’s not worth fixing any more : takes a call on an 18 Sparc that has developed a tapping after getting gas recently : takes a call on an 03 LeSabre with a high idle : takes a call on a 10 Le Cern with a coolant leak. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/19/22 - 16 Odyssey With A Stutter
Ron starts this episode with the thought that a lot of repair shops have lost sight of what it takes to fix a car, with a story of a 16 Odyssey with hesitation and stutter : takes a call on an 03 LeSabre that shifts quick and hard in 2nd and 3rd : answers an email on an 01 S10 with a faulty O2 sensor : talks about electric truck stops : and talks about a report from Consumer Reports regarding the reliability of electric vehicles : takes a call on positive ground : answers a letter on a 19 vehicle and questions on what to do to keep the car operating for a long time. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/12/22 - Does Google Fix Cars?
Ron starts this episode with a call about older cars and parts : takes a call on a 2000 Camaro with a security system passkey issue : asks if Google fixes cars, because of people trying to diagnose their cars via Google, and the story of a 12 Prius that came in this week : takes a call on an 05 Liberty with the tire pressure light on and the sensors have been replaced : and answers a letter on an 02 Trailblazer on taking care of the vehicle. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/12/22 - 99 Sentra Distributor Bolt
Ron starts this episode asking if you have a new car in the driveway that means everything to you and you want to keep it forever – well, guess what? – with the story of a 78 Eldorado he worked on this week : takes a call on a 97 F250 with fuel overfilling the rear tank, and a 12 Cruze where it won’t kick into defrost mode : takes a call on a 99 Sentra where the bolt that holds the rotor on the distributor comes loose, and on an 05 Sentra that won’t start after driving for a while : updates on his plow installation on his plow truck. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/5/22 - 17 Sierra Lifter Noise
Ron starts this episode asking how much money is too much to spend on an old truck with a story of a 97 F250 plow truck : takes a call on a 17 GMC Sierra with lifter noise on startup : talks about the SEMA trade show in Vegas : talks about his plow truck and his experience with getting a new plow kit installed on it : takes a call on a 12 Wrangler with heat problems : and talks about low income persons being able to afford electric vehicles. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/5/22 - Lincoln Rumble Sound
Ron starts this episode talking about the D4300 International he worked on this week : talks about the Minnesota electric vehicle tax : takes a call on an 03 Lincoln Town Car making a rumbling sound when shifting into high gear : takes a call on a 94 35 Series Chevy with no 4 wheel drive operation : takes a call on an 01 Chevy S10 pickup with a P0137 and P140 codes : and talks about the correct way to diagnose a problem. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/29/22 - Transmission Maintenance Questions
Ron starts this episode talking about a car that came into his shop that was 6 months overdue for an oil change : takes a call on an 09 Escape and questions on transmission maintenance : takes a call on an 03 GMC Sierra with low oil pressure at start up, and the rear fuel tank is not emptying : talks with Haresh Gobin of Launch Tech regarding testing batteries : takes a call on a 14 Camry with a soft brake pedal. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/29/22 - Downshifting a Transmission
Ron starts this episode talking about the chattering Honda : takes a call on a 14 Hyundai with an Evap code : takes a call on an 18 GMC Canyon with a transmission shudder that has been corrected, and questions on downshifting a transmission : talks about a radio host that loves Prius’ and takes exception to Ron’s stand on electric cars. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.