Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
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Updated about 10 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 - 3/20/21 - Electric Cars and the Electric Infrastructure
Ron starts this episode talking about the mysteriously running car that showed up at RA Automotive this week and about a new scan tool where a remote tech can log into your vehicle from a different location and repair the vehicle : takes a call on a 14 Fusion with questions on head gasket issues : talks with Jim LaBreque, former Technical Advisor of Energy to former Governor LePage for the State of Maine regarding electric cars and electric distribution in general. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/13/21 - When You Can't Even Get A Battery
Ron starts this episode talking about an 01 Prius that came into his shop this week that needed a battery : takes a call on a 13 Explorer with a check engine light and a P0016 code : takes a call on a 10 Dodge Journey that was recently purchased and after getting it home, wouldn’t start….but did after removing the batteries from the key fobs : takes a call on a 95 LeSabre with a pinging sound from the starter after the car starts and is running : takes a call on a 99 Tacoma with a manual transmission that has developed a shudder in 5th gear, and 5th gear only. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/13/21 - Sugar In The Fuel Tank
Ron starts this episode talking about the President of Toyota discussing the building of electric cars with Apple : talks about planned obsolescence with electric cars : takes a call on a 74 Cavalier that had sugar put in its fuel tank : talks about tire prices, mounting and balancing : takes a call discussing timing chains and belts : talks about leasing and buying : talks about an electric vehicle article from AAA Magazine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/6/21 - Preventing Carbon Buildup
Ron starts this episode with an email on exchanging transmission fluid : takes a call on a 20 Cadillac Escalade and questions on preventing carbon build up : talks to a Nissan Z guy : answers several emails: takes a call on electric cars : talks about electric cars and how they don’t make sense : and takes another call on electric cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/6/21 - The Ranger Starter
Ron starts this episode talking about losing the starter in his Ranger this week and relating it to the state of knowledge about cars with people these days : takes a call discussing what’s going on with cars and kids today : takes a call on an 18 Dodge Durango where the GPS died, it was repaired/replaced, and now indicates incorrectly : takes a call from a listener looking to start working on cars at his home shop : takes a call on electric cars : takes a call on a 07 Prius where the caller has heard some scary things about the batteries in the event of a crash, and his battery goes dead if he parks if for 5-10 days. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/27/21 - Convertible With A Moldy Roof
Ron starts this episode with a return call on a 16 Silverado with a torque converter problem : takes a call on a Caddy SRX with a cracked touch screen : takes a call on a 64 Caddy convertible with a moldy roof : takes a call on a 12 GMC Sierra where the service stabilitrack and alternator lights come on together…but only in warm weather : takes a call on an 06 PT Cruiser with transmission problems : and answers a Facebook question on an 03 Windstar with transmission issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/27/21 - Getting Kids Involved With Cars
Ron starts this episode talking about last week’s show, and takes a call on electric cars : takes a call talking about getting kids involved with cars and the expense these days of doing so – and a question on an 03 Toyota Highlander with power window and lock problems : takes a call on an 01 Dakota where the caller gets a vibration in the seat of his pants : takes a call on a 97 Lexus ES300 that had emissions problems and he would like to understand fuel trim. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/20/21 - Start Stop Technology
Ron starts this episode talking about start stop technology and the stress put on the battery : takes a question on gas mileage in vehicles : talks again about self driving and electric cars : takes a call on a 12 Camry XLE and questions on transmission maintenance : takes a call on a 99 Chevy Conversion Van with security system issues : and takes a comment on electric cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/20/21 - Rapidly Changing Technology
Ron starts this episode talking about the rapidly changing technology in automobiles and not being ready for electric cars : takes a call on an 05 GMC Sierra where the antilock brakes are engaging constantly for no reason : takes a call on a 19 Jeep Cherokee where the caller wants Ron’s opinion on its start/stop technology : takes a call from a listener that had the same problem with lights blinking on his 10 Tundra as a caller did last week : and takes a call on an 06 Dakota that has a ground strap connected between the frame and the exhaust system and he wants to know why. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/13/21 - Young People and Car Basics
Ron starts this episode with a story about an 18-19 year old that called and didn’t know how to change his flat tire – and Ron gave him a lesson : takes a call on an 05 Tahoe asking the correct way to bleed the cooling system : takes a call on an 86 Olds Cutlass and a question on the Cat Converter : takes a call on a 98 Ranger where the coolant lines were changed and now the temperature gauge doesn’t work : takes a call on a 13 F-250 where the power seat controls stopped working suddenly : takes a call on an 02 Caravan asking the correct way to top off the battery : takes a call on an 09 Astro Cargo Van that needs a fuel pump : takes a call on an 07 Jeep Commander that has a knock and may need an engine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/13/21 - ADAS Windshield Replacement
Ron starts this episode discussing not being ready for electric cars with the story about replacing a windshield on a car with an ADAS system : takes a call on an 05 Passat where the oil pressure light comes on during extremely cold weather : takes a call from a listener who had a positive experience with K-Seal : takes a call on a 2000 Buick Park Av where the caller asks if he needs a battery keeper when changing the battery : takes a comment on oil consumption : talks about being a race car driver : and talks about replacing the door handle on a 17 Ford Edge. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/6/21 - Oil Consumption
Ron starts this episode with a call asking his opinion on two different truck engines because the caller is looking to buy a used truck : takes a call on a 13 Mini Cooper and questions on oil consumption : takes a call on a call from last week, a 19 Chevy truck with a vibration, from someone who works at a specialty truck manufacturer with some ideas : takes a call on a 15 Trailblazer with front differential problems and the caller wants Ron’s opinion on converting it to rear wheel drive only : takes a call on a 15 Venza with all the dash indicators coming on, the speedometer drops to zero and other items : and takes a call from a listener wanting to discuss GM’s conversion to all electric. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/6/21 - Changes In Technology
Ron starts this episode discussing his week off and his trials and tribulations with his Ford Explorer and changes in technology : takes a call on an 11 Camry with a humming from the alternator : takes a call on an 06 PT Cruiser that got stuck in the snow and then set a check engine light. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/30/21 - Milky Substance On The Dipstick
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 97 Accura TL with rear parking lights that work – sometimes : takes a call on an 83 F150 with a milky substance on the dipstick : interviews John Richter, VP of Sales, North America, for K-Seal : talks with Tony Atwood, our former board operator, regarding the upcoming “big game” : and ends talking about the GM electric initiative. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/30/21 - Trailblazer Oil Leak
Ron starts this episode talking about how you need to know yourself when it comes to auto repair with the story about a 2005 Highlander he worked on this week : takes a call on an 03 Camry with a fuel pump issue : takes a call on an 02 Trailblazer that sat for a while and has an oil leak : takes a call on a 19 Silverado 2500 that has a slight vibration between 40 and 60 MPH : answers an email on an 03 GMC Sierra that won’t shift correctly in extreme cold : and answers an email about the oil in his vehicle getting dirty fairly quick and asking if this is carbon buildup on the valves : and talks about GM’s announcement about going all electric by 2035. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/23/21 - Silverado Clattering Noise
Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 16 Silverado 2500 with a clattering noise from the bell housing area when cold : takes a call on a Honda CRV where the TPMS light comes on intermittently : takes a call on a 14 CRV with a shudder between 28-32 MPH : takes a call from a person that had a clattering noise on a different GM vehicle and tells Ron what they found with his : and takes a call on an 03 Camry with a possible fuel pump issue. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/23/21 - Escape No Crank
Ron starts this episode talking about an 08 Camry he repaired this week that no one else could : takes a call on an 06 Dodge RAM with an O2 sensor code : takes a call on a 12 Escape where the car sometimes does not start when the key is turned : takes a call on a 2000 Jetta with a P1340 code : takes a call on a 98 Isuzu Hombre where, in 4 wheel drive, the front wheels get no power : and ends by talking about the rest of his week in the shop. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/16/21 - Ford Edge Hard Shift
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 16 Silverado and questions on the torque converter, and on an 02 Ranger with intermittent running : takes a call on an 11 GMC 3500HD where the caller had put E85 in the tank, burned though it, put gasoline in and the scan tool is stuck at 0.5% alcohol content : takes a call on an 07 Ford Edge that is hard shifting : takes a call on a 99 GMC Superduty with intermittent wiper problems : takes a call on a 95 Toyota Pickup with water pump issues : takes a call on a 77 Mercury Comet where the left signal light doesn’t work with the headlights on. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/16/21 - Baseball and Car Repair
Ron starts this episode talking about his start of the week with a baseball anology : takes a call on a 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 that stalls when the headlights are turned on, and has an error code : takes a call on a 12 Sienna where the rear toe and camber is out and the caller is looking for advice, and discusses an 11 VW Jetta rear drum brakes : takes a call on a 94 E150 Van with a problem with the unibody : talks about vehicle safety. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/9/21 - Finding Parts for a 92 Land Rover
Ron starts this episode taking a call on an 07 Grand Prix with no heat : takes a call on that military vehicle from the last hour : takes a call on an 11 Sonata that is losing oil : takes a call on a 92 Land Rover and the caller can’t find parts for it : takes a call on a 91 Olds 98 where the crank sensor was changed and now it won’t start : takes a call on a 97 F150 with a misfire : talks about the landscaping plow truck he repaired this week with a bad, corroded connector that was found with a thermal imaging connector : takes a call on an 06 Lincoln Zephyr with an intermittent dead battery. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/9/21 - Stupidity in Auto Design
Ron starts this episode by ranting about stupidity in auto design – like where VW puts its batteries : takes a call on a 96 F250 that has intermittent no spark : takes a call on a 14 GMC Sierra and questions on proper maintenance : takes a call on a 94 Geo Prism that had the ignition coil replaced, and now the radio cuts out and comes on when it wants to : talks about the Toyota RAV4 with a tire pressure monitor issue that was supposedly unfixable : and talks about an overcharging Mazda. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/2/21 - Excellence In Auto Repair
Ron starts this episode asking if you would recognize excellence in auto repair : takes a call on a 14 GMC Terrain that needs an engine : talks about discount oil changes : takes a call on an 05 Ranger that has a crank/no start condition : takes a call on an 82 Camaro Indy Pace Car replica that has been parked and the caller is looking to find out what he needs to do to get it running. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor- 12/26/20 - Women In Auto Care
Ron starts this episode talking with Jessica Toliuszis of Women in Auto Care : and talks with Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com on 2020 in review and looking ahead. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/26/20 - Starting an Automotive Program
Ron starts this episode talking with Patrick Giacomini, a retired Engineer who is trying to start an automotive program at a Springfield, IL high school : and talks with Harlan Siegel, VP/Global Sales of Opus IVS with a discussion of scan tools. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/19/20 - Tales From The Repair Shop
Ron starts this episode telling stories from the repair shop : takes a call on a 72 Malibu asking what type of gas to use in it, and a 10 F150 with a glitch in the steering going left when it’s cold : takes a call on an 06 GMC Sierra with a strange noise when you start driving in cold weather : takes a call on an 04 F150 where the 4 WD low does not engage : takes a call on a 12 Sienna and alignment adjustment questions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.