Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
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Updated 2 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 (1289)
The Car Doctor - 4/30/22 - Grand Marquis ABS Problem
Ron starts this episode talking about an 18 F-150 with an EGR problem : takes a call asking for Ron’s opinion on a 17 Ford Escape she is looking to buy : takes a call on an 02 Grand Marquis with a left front ABS sensor issue : takes a call on an 11 CRV with a check gas cap fault, and a question, and he asks if this can affect gas mileage. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/23/22 - Outback Transmission Leak
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 19 Silverado where the dashboard screen goes black : takes a call on a 15 Outback with a possible transmission seal leak : takes a call on an 01 Silverado with blend door problems : and takes a call on an 18 Traverse with transmission issues. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/23/22 - Death By Auto Repair
Ron starts this episode talking about death by auto repair, how to know when your mechanic is cheating : gets an answer to his question on what a dual quad is : takes a follow up call on an 11 Escape with an AC problem : takes a call on a 15 Savannah with belt noise : takes a call on a 52 Ford Crestline and a question on the oil canister. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/16/22 - Using E-85 Gasoline
Ron starts this episode talking about assumption and getting in trouble repairing your car : takes a call about Berryman products and using it in a vehicle with excessive blow by in a vehicle that hasn’t had its oil changed in 11 years : takes a return call on a Duramax diesel where the caller wants to tell Ron what the fix was : answers an email on oil consumption : takes a call with questions on E-85 fuel use in an 18 Sparc and a battery question : takes a call on a 2000 Impala that appears the transmission was never serviced and the caller has questions : and talks about just going out driving your car. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/16/22 - Ignition Circuit Complexity
Ron starts this episode by talking about ignition circuits in cars starting with the 1960’s, then talking about ignition circuits today and the difficulty in troubleshooting them : takes a call on an 86 Astro Van that needs a power steering pulley and the caller cannot find one : takes a call on a 2000 Suburban and problems that start with a miss and a slipping transmission : talks about the Hyundai and Kia engine recall. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor 4/9/22 - The 39.95 Oil Change
Ron starts this episode talking about the 39.95 oil change : takes a call on an 05 Tahoe where the AC will suddenly start blowing hot air : takes a call on an 09 Sierra where the cruise control works when it wants to : takes a call on an 05 RAV4 that stalls quite often : and takes a call on a 2000 Olds Alero that doesn’t seem to shift out of 2nd gear.Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/9/22 - The Diagnosis To Nowhere
Ron starts the episode talking about the diagnosis to nowhere : takes a call on a 99 Civic with air conditioning problems : takes a call on an 11 Altima with a small evap leak code, but everything tests good : takes a call on a 70 Mustang with a possible lifter clatter.Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/2/22 - PT Cruiser Head Gasket
Ron starts this episode taking a call on an 11 Escape with non working air conditioning : takes a call on an 07 Pontiac Torrent with a fuel smell from the rear of the vehicle : takes a call on an 03 PT Cruiser with a possible blown head gasket : talks about common sense with brakes : takes a call on an 07 4 Runner and questions on the exhaust manifold questions : takes a call chatting about the chip shortage : and ends by talking about how auto repair is about community and gives the Mitchell One Sure Track tip this week.Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/2/22 - 14 Explorer Crank No Start Horror Story
Ron starts this episode talking about ending up in the Twilight Zone with auto repair with the story of a 15 Jeep and changing the transmission fluid, and changing headlights on a 16 Ford Edge : takes a call on a 16 Chevy Trax and a GM tale of woe : takes a call on a 14 Outback that is using oil : takes a follow up call on a 14 Explorer with a crank, no start : answers an email on protecting rubber components under the car.Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/26/22 - Replacing Fuel Lines on an 08 Silverado
Ron starts this episode with a story of a 16 Acadia that stopped dead, and supply chain issues : takes a call on an 08 Silverado 1500 that needs its fuel lines replaced : takes a call on an 04 Town and Country where the climate control has apparently switched top and bottom : takes a call on an 08 Impala with a P0172 code : and ends talking about the impacts of electric vehicles.Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/26/22 - 38 Master Deluxe Carb Problem
Ron starts this episode asking what it’s worth to drive your car : takes a call on a 1938 Master Deluxe Coupe that loses gas in the carburetor when it sits for a while : answers a letter about a water pump replacement he recently advised on : takes a call on an 06 Tacoma with 382,000 miles that is starting to have transmission problems : talks about Subaru and the Massachusetts Right To Repair : and a POSITIVE story on a Volkswagen.Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/19/22 - 01 Monte Carlo Security System
Ron starts this episode with a call regarding the security system in an 01 Monte Carlo : takes a call on an 06 CRV where the front end feels loose and there is a vibration : talks about parts with a question from Facebook : talks about first cars and how cars were much simpler “back in the day” : answers an email on a 14 Mustang and issues with lug nut caps : talks about the post office ordering new mail trucks.Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/19/22 - 13 Silverado Water Pump Replacement
Ron starts this episode talking about the consumer element in auto repair with the story putting leaf springs in an E-150 Ford van and setting his foot on fire : takes a call on a 13 Silverado where the caller is replacing the water pump, and now has heater hose questions : takes a call on a 14 Explorer with a crank/no start condition : takes a call on a 21 Camry LE with a ticking sound under the oil fill cap : and recaps the 13 Silverado call.Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/12/22 - Starting A Car That Has Sat
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 90 Wrangler leaking clutch fluid : takes a call on a 13 Silverado with a leak in the water pump, and a question on which gasket to use : takes a question on old type canister coils for farm tractors : takes a call on an 03 Cavalier that just died on the road, but restarted and keeps restarting : talks about filter maintenance : takes a call with a question on Ron’s opinion on lithium ion batteries as opposed to AGM batteries : takes a call on how to start an 03 Monte Carlo that has been sitting for over a year : and takes a call on a 14 Mustang where the radio and clock have gone out.Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/12/22 - Wearing A Raincoat To Repair A Car
Ron starts this episode talking about working on a car where he needed to wear a raincoat and a story about a leaking Mini Cooper : takes a call on a CRV where the battery went dead and she is asking if the vehicle will be hurt by the dead battery : talks to Tom Greco about the AASP trade show : takes a call on a 14 Explorer with a crank, no start condition.Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/5/22 - Scan Tool Changes
Ron starts this hour talking with Mike Flink of Autel Scan Tools about numerous topics, among them, scan tool changes and Chrysler, and talks to Mike Mueller, author of The Complete Book of Ford Mustang.Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/5/22 - Mark Mills Talks To Congress
Ron talks with Mark Mills of The Manhattan Institute regarding electric cars and his recent testimony in front of Congress.Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/26/22 - Sienna Front End Vibration
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 13 Chrysler Mini-Van that just randomly shuts off while driving down the road : takes a call on an 06 Sienna with a front end vibration : takes a call from a listener looking to help with the guy whose mini van is randomly shutting down : takes a call on an 03 Mazda MPV that needs tires looking for advice : discusses parts guys in dealerships : and talks about the danger of having too much stuff on your keyring with your car key.Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/26/22 - A Flat Tire and Quick Lubes
Ron starts this episode stating that he has a weird job, with the story of a 15 Subaru with a flat tire and quick lubes : takes a call on a 13 Suburban and oil consumption issues : takes a call on a 13 Silverado where the caller got gas at a station that was at the bottom of their tank, now it stalls out and has trouble starting : takes a call with questions on CTV transmissions : tells a story of a car towed in and a Car Doctor sighting : and talks about the postal service buying new gas powered vehicles.Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/19/22 - 86 Camry With A Knock
Ron starts this episode talking about a ship fire on a boat loaded with electric cars : takes a call on an 86 Camry with a knock : takes a follow up call on an 06 CRV with a crank no start condition : talks about finding a mechanic with a story about how much oil change you need : takes a call on swapping out an air conditioning compressor on an 03 Lincoln Town Car – and a 2000 Sable asking if it’s worth doing an engine swap.Visit us at http://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/19/22 - The Stuck Spark Plug
Ron starts this episode with a story about a Ford Edge with a misfire and a stuck spark plug : takes a call on a 12 Camry with a squealing sound when turning the wheel : takes a call on an 01 BMW 325i that is overheating : takes a call on a 12 Audi Q5 and a question on diagnostic tools.Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/12/22 - F150 Intermittently Skipping Gears
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 97 Dodge Maxivan 2500 with a hard start when warm : takes a call on a 14 F150 that will intermittently either skip gears or hang on a particular gear : talks about a $5 Billion plan to put electric car chargers on the highways – this from the White House : takes a call on an 03 Chevy Pickup with electrical issues : answers an email on a Chrysler 6000 and a problem with the oil filter adapter : talks about the GMC Super Cruise hands free car.Visit us at http://www.cardoctorshow.com! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/12/22 - GMC Canyon Misses When Cold
Ron starts this episode talking about auto repair defying the laws of physics and using PM, pure magic, to fix cars, with the story of a 12 Grand Cherokee with multiple problems : takes a call on a 99 Sentra with a bad fuel pump : answers an email on manual transmission fluid in an older Chevy S10 : takes a call on an 18 GMC Canyon that misses when cold, but is OK when it warms up : and finishes the hour with some comments on some of the calls this hour.Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/5/22 - Subaru Disabling Telematics in MA
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 11 Highlander that sometimes surges at lower temperatures : talks about how to know when you need tires : talks about an article about the US refusing to embrace electric vehicles : talks about Subaru disabling telematics in Massachusetts due to Right to Repair, and takes a call on the subject : talks about how complicated cars are to repair these days : talks about hotline services to find repair shops.Find out more at https://www.cardoctorshow.com! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/5/22 - The Value of Used Cars
Ron starts this episode with a story of an 07 Edge with a badly maintained battery, among other things found – and the value of used cars : takes a call on an 09 Mariner that keeps blowing the blower resistor : takes a call on an 11 Avenger with a check engine light and P0455 and P0456 codes : takes a call on a 98 Tacoma that blows head gaskets.Find out more at https://www.cardoctorshow.com! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.