Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
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Updated about 7 hours 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 (1273)
The Car Doctor - 12/4/21 - Rogue Airliner Sounds
Ron starts this episode talking about various topics including our Christmas show : takes a call on undercoating : takes a call on a 16 Rogue that has a noise like an airplane taking off while driving : talks about a 2016 Jeep Patriot that had a small leak evap code that he repaired this week, which leads to a discussion on how evaporative emissions systems work : talks about procedures with recharging your AC : takes a call on an 06 Malibu with AC problems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/4/21 - Common Sense Maintenance Tips
Ron starts this episode talking about basic common sense maintenance tips : takes a call on an 11 Caravan with numerous codes which is running rough and has no power : takes a call on a 22 GMC Yukon and a question on undercoating and washing the undercarriage : takes a call with questions on picking a battery : and ends talking about his wife’s Explorer and the navigation screen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/27/21 - 08 Rabbit Transmission Solenoids
Ron starts this episode with the continuation of a call on electric vehicles from the first hour : takes a call on an 08 VW Rabbit with a solenoid problem in a warm transmission : takes a call on an 06 E350 van that had steering system play, the front end was replaced, now the steering wheel doesn’t return to center after a turn : and finishes by answering questions from the Facebook page. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/27/21 - A Conversation on Electrics
Ron starts this episode talking about the cars of the late 70’s and comparing them to the value of today’s cars : talks about the article that he posted about a Tesla fire that caught the house on fire, and his view of electric cars : and talks about a 2008 RAV 4 that was difficult to get out of gear : takes a call on a 20 Jeep Compass that is not driven all that often (it only has 2000 miles on it), and the dealership installed a battery maintainer. The caller asks if this is the only solution and what’s really going on : takes a call on a 13 Civic LX and a battery life question : takes a call from a gentleman with a 21 Bolt and a 20 Clarity wanting to talk electrics and how he both agrees and disagrees with Ron. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/20/21 - Wrong Parts Installed?
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 22 Impreza and questions on the accident avoidance system that apparently didn’t function when it met up with a deer : takes a call on a 10 Caddy SRS that had a check engine light and when the caller brought it into the dealership, found it had a recall on a steering component – they had the recall done and the car doesn’t steer correctly : takes a call on an 01 Astro Van that is racing at fast idle on start up, but it does not bring idle down : talks about electric charging times : talks about the NAPA cost calculator. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/20/21 - The F-150 That Can't Be Fixed
Ron starts this episode talking about his week at the shop talking about how people are now hanging onto their cars and fixing everything and how the demand for used parts has gone sky high : talks about an electric school bus that works well – in Alaska – but the battery dies quickly when it is below zero : takes a call on an 18 F-150 that is making all types of strange noises and the dealer cannot fix it : takes a call about jump starters : takes a call on electric cars : talks about the latest Mitchell One system for customer communications. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/13/21 - A Chat with Paul Eisenstein
Ron spends this episode chatting with Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com about various auto topics. Visit our website 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 - 11/13/21 - Information, Please
Ron starts this episode starts talking about how future changes in the automobile will change other industries : takes a call on a 90 Firebird that misses between 1700 and 2000 RPM : talks with Ben Johnson, Director of Product Management at Mitchell One on car repair information. Visit our website 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 - 11/6/21 - Winter Maintenance and the Parts Shortage
Ron starts this episode talking about a 64 Ford Galaxie with an exhaust leak : takes a call on an 03 Grand Am where the oil light came on, the sensor was replaced, and there is a complete mess under the vehicle : discusses the care and feeding of older vehicles : talks about battery fires : takes a call on an 01 BMW 325i with a no crank, but when the key is removed then reinserted, the vehicle will crank : discusses winter car maintenance and the national parts shortage. 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 - 11/6/21 - What Makes A Car A Classic
Ron starts this episode talking about diagnosing “simple” problems : takes a call on an 11 Tahoe that was making a knocking noise, the mechanic said it was lifter noise, then it died in a parking lot : talks about what makes a car a classic : talks about why you can no longer buy a manual transmission from most manufacturers : talks about supply chain problems : takes a call on a 97 LeSabre looking for a place to send the instrument cluster for service : and ends with a call talking about the “simple things” that almost cost the caller $3000. 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 - 10/30/21 - RAV 4 Hybrid Battery Charge
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 2000 Malibu with a P1887 code : takes a call on an 02 Grand Cherokee where the radiator fan isn’t running : takes a call on a 19 RAV 4 Hybrid where the battery charge never seems to reach 100% : takes a call on an 07 Mustang where the AC blower doesn’t come on. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/30/21 - 07 Pilot Ticking Sound
Ron starts this episode talking about the pain point of gasoline, and how does that affect getting parts for maintenance : takes a call on a 94 F-150 with no odometer or speedometer : takes a call on an 07 Pilot LX that had a ticking sound, and the dealer says it will take $4000 to repair – he’s asking if it’s worth it : and talks a bit about ADAS and talks about a Chevy with a Stabilitrak problem. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/23/21 - Converting To Natural Gas
Ron starts this episode taking a call on the possibility of converting a 15 Colorado to natural gas : takes a call on a 10 CRV with a flashing gas cap light : takes a call on a 91 Toyota pickup with a touch of predetonation : talks with Mark Bogdansky, VP of Events of AAPEX, regarding the AAPEX show this year : takes a call on a 15 Dodge Caravan with a failed transmission, and Toyota stating their transmission fluid is lifetime. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/23/21 - Patience To Get Through The Day
Ron starts this episode talking about the full moon and the tale of a 2010 Ford Escape and how it takes patience to get through the day : takes a call on an 11 Malibu that starts OK, then sputters and won’t go over 10 MPH : takes a call on an 85 Ranger that was sitting for 10 years and it has a transmission seal leak : takes a call on an 06 Scion XB that the caller is looking to replace, and he has questions on manual transmissions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/16/21 - Caring For An Older RAV4
Ron starts this episode with an email on an 18 RAM 1500 and transmission questions and parts availability, and talks about when the parts availability switch gets shut off : takes a call on an 03 LeSabre with a fuel pressure issue : talks about California buying back internal combustion vehicles : and talks about California banning all gasoline powered lawn equipment : talks about the supply chain breakdown affecting availability of car parts : takes a call on an 03 RAV 4 with the caller looking for tips on caring for an older vehicle : talks about a customer that had an intermittent no crank/no start condition that went to the dealership. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/16/21 - 15 Equinox Compass
Ron starts this episode stating there is a disconnect between younger persons and cars today, with people starting out with higher end cars rather than older vehicles and learning to properly take care of them : takes a call on a lawn tractor looking to keep mice out of the engine : takes a comment on his opening statement with younger people driving higher end cars : takes a call on a 15 Equinox where the compass is not working after an oil change. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/9/21 - Chevy Turbo Replacement Problems
Ron starts this episode talking about doing he show every week : takes a call on an 02 Ranger where the temperature gauge went whacky : takes a call on a 17 Colorado where the ignition switch won’t go to the position to allow the key to come out : talks to Stefan Braun, Applications Specialist from Liqui Moly on how to choose the fuel additive for your vehicle : takes a call on a 15 Chevy full size pickup where the turbo was replaced, and now the owner is told the turbo has no lubrication : and ends talking about the computer chip shortage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/9/21 - A Tale of Two Taillights
Ron starts this episode talking about the tale of two tail lights : takes a call on an 11 Chevy Express with a misfire only at idle : takes a call on a 10 GMC Sierra asking where is the cabin filter : takes a call on a 96 Grand Cherokee that will run for a while, then just die. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/2/21 - 38 Chevy Master Deluxe
Ron starts this episode talking about dealers buying the 21 model year Bolt to try to get them off the road : takes a call on a hard starting 03 LeSabre : takes a call on an 04 Highlander with a bad temperature control module that a mechanic attempted to repair : takes a call on a 38 Chevy Master Deluxe asking if he should put an electronic ignition in the vehicle : talks about electric car infrastructure : takes a call on a 17 Explorer with a non working front windshield washer : takes a call on an 06 Forerunner with questions on trans fluid changing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/2/21 - Cat Converter Heat Shield
Ron starts this episode talking about working on a dual overhead cam engine this week : takes a return call on a 90 Firebird he has been helping a listener repair : takes a call on a 12 Jeep Liberty where the caller is asking numerous questions as she cannot find much information about this model year from various sources : takes a call on an 11 Subaru Legacy where the cat converter heat shield was rattling, so the repair shop just removed it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor 9/25/21 - Chevy 1500 Suspension Problem
Ron starts this episode talking about dealers not being infallible and using full synthetic rather than semi synthetic oil : and talks about bad designs : takes a call on an 07 Colorado asking how to remove a wheel hub to change the bearing : takes a call on an 01 Chevy 1500 with a suspension problem : talks about an article he read on how tires will change with electric vehicles : talks about China’s empty factories thanks to their electric car push. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/25/21 - Corolla Burning Oil
Ron starts this episode stating that auto repair is somewhat like dating in how to deal with a repair shop : answers an email about degreasing an older engine : talks about wirelessly charging electric cars : takes a return call on a Firebird that has had missing and an update after the caller did what Ron told him to do : talks about an article about tire sealants : takes a call on an 01 Corolla CE where the caller changed the valve cover gasket and now the vehicle burns a quart of oil every 600-800 miles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/18/21 - Chevy Bolt Parking Distance Recommendation
Ron starts this episode talking about Chevy Bolt owners being asked to part 50 feet from the nearest car : takes a repeat call on a 90 Firebird and the problem that was solved, but was repeatable : tells this week’s studio NEW story : takes a call on a 17 Fusion and battery testing : takes a call on an 06 Tacoma that had a bad speed sensor which was replaced, and now the speedometer isn’t reading at all : and reads a letter from an account executive from KXEL about his use of Berryman and how they helped him personally. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/18/21 - Car Warranties
Ron starts this episode talking about car warranties : takes a call on a 13 F-150 and problems with the blower and temperature controls : talks about the first electric school bus that has appeared in Maine : takes a call on a 91 Chevy C1500 that has lost overdrive after the cam was swapped out : takes a call on a 13 Focus with a serious RPM surge : and ends talking about an 08 Volvo that wasn’t charging. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/11/21 - Nissan Mechanical Vs. Electric Latch
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 07 Nissan Versa where the caller is looking for a mechanical latch rather than the electric latch, and a question on a Chevy block that the caller wants to turn into a dummy motor and wanting to make it lighter : takes a call on a 17 Hyundai Elantra having intermittent misses that the dealership updated the software but it is still doing it : takes a call on an 04 Colorado asking about general maintenance and what to watch for on this vehicle : takes a call on a 12 Audi 2-5 and questions on general maintenance : takes a call on an 01 BMW 325CI with intermittent starting problems : and takes a call on an 01 Tundra with a waffling feeling when braking. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.