Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
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Updated about 13 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 - 6/20/20 - The Ron Sighting
Ron starts this episode talking about his most recent “Ron Sighting” : takes a call on a 96 Bronco where the AC will start blowing from the defrost vents when he accelerates : takes a call on a 10 Santa Fe with a hesitation when passing on the highway – possibly transmission issues? : takes a call on a 14 RAM 1500 where the caller is running oversized tires and is looking for guidance on how much to inflate them : Ron tells his Father’s Day story : answers an email on thermal imaging cameras. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/20/20 - Oil for an 80 Corvette
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 94 Subaru Legacy with multiple problems – especially a thump on acceleration/deceleration : takes a call on an 80 Corvette and questions on what oil to use : interviews Ted Bradley, VP/Sales, of Blaster Corporation, on Blaster Corporation and their product line, specifically, the difference between lubricants and penetrants : talks about idle surge : ends talking about money in the auto industry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/13/20 - Overheating After An Oil Change
Ron starts this episode with a question on what Ron thinks of the Kia Soul : takes a call on an 05 Avalance that gets a transmission hot message about an hour into the drive : takes a call on a 93 Camry wagon that started overheating after an oil change : takes a call on a 14 GMC Terrain with questions on proper high mileage maintenance : answers a Facebook question about purchasing a car from a car rental agency. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/13/20 - Parental Responsibility
Ron starts this episode asking if we, as parents have a responsibility to teach our kids how to drive safely with the story of a 2009 Lexus he worked on this week : takes a call on an 02 Trailblazer with bad gas mileage looking for hints on what to look for : discusses finding information on diagnosing problems on All Data : takes a call on an 09 Mariner and questions on transmission fluid : takes a call on an 02 Firebird with questions on fluid maintenance : and answers an email regarding air conditioning machines for repair shops. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/6/20 - 38 Chevy Master Class Ignition
Ron starts this episode talking about paying attention in math class and how that relates to auto repair: takes a call on a 38 Chevy Master Class where the caller wants to install electronic ignition : takes a call on an 07 Maxima with air conditioning problems : takes a call on a 2002 Silverado that backfires : answers an email on a 15 Honda that had its battery jumped and the listener asks if the computer needs to be reset after the jump : takes a call on a 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager with an ignition switch problem : takes a call on an 07 Maxima with AC problems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/6/20 - 2000 Suburban Radiator Replacement
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 2000 Chevy Suburban with questions on replacing the radiator : takes a call on a positive contact with a Subaru dealership in Maine and a discussion on start/stop technology : takes a call on an 08 Lexus with a leaking water pump : tells a story about a 66 Shelby with oil splattering issues : takes a call on a 10 Toyota RAV 4 with a shudder between 20-40 MPH going uphill….with a slight hesitation : and talks about The Road To The Future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/30/20 - PT Cruiser Overheating
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 F150 with a power steering issue : tells his story about the 05 PT Cruiser he worked on this week that was an appearance of overheating : takes a call on an 08 Escape Hybrid where the brake hydraulic control module has failed : talks about using a fuel stabilizer on a car that is sitting for a few months : tells a story on an 08 Grand Cherokee with a machine gun like sound from under the dash on start up : and talks about the car with the water seepage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/30/20 - Gasket Installed "Upside Down"
Ron starts this episode with a statement that you never really know anyone no matter how long you’ve known them with a story of a leaking valve cover gasket that was, supposedly, installed “upside down” : takes a call on an 05 Sentra with the oil dipstick stuck in the tube after the top broke off : tells a quick story about a PT cruiser possibly overheating : takes a call from a military mom asking how to take care of her son’s car while he’s deployed : takes a call on an 02 Silverado with a crank/no start condition. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/23/20 - World War II with Uncle Steve
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 10 Camry where it feels like the engine is slowing the vehicle coming to a stop : takes a call on an 06 Jetta with crank but no start : and we run an older interview with Ron’s Uncle Steve, now deceased, who was a pilot during World War II : and talks about a 2004 Silverado where the throttle would drop and the door locks would cycle – a Mitchell One Sure Track repair. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/23/20 - Inspection Troubleshooting
Ron starts this episode talking about the 09 Corolla that came in with bad brakes this week and had problems passing inspection : takes a call on an 05 Sentra with a starter that just spins : takes a call from someone looking to possibly purchase a 20 F350 and looking for Ron’s opinion : takes a call on a 16 Audi asking if he can put larger tires on it : takes a call on an engine with a 90 Bronco with a 94 4 Liter engine that is over heating : takes a call on a 13 GMC 1500 looking for info on transmission service – on a transmission with 170K miles on it : and asks if your car smells. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/16/20 - Battery Charging Complications
Ron starts this episode talking about how complicated battery charging is these days : takes a call with questions on towing with a 20 Subaru Ascent : takes a call on an 07 Honda Civic that needs a new radio and where Honda wouldn’t honor their paint warranty, and the caller asks if she should purchase another Honda : talks about charging a battery : takes a call on a RAM 2500 where Ron gave good advice : takes a call on a 14 Sienna with a battery drain : takes a call on a 2005 Silverado with low brakes : and takes a call on an 04 Sienna that is throwing throttle body codes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/16/20 - Pity the Poor Sparkplug
Ron starts this episode talking about pitying the poor spark plug and its lack of respect : takes a call looking to see if there are diagnostic tools for OBD-1 vehicles : talks about the new cash for clunkers program : takes a call for a caller looking to discuss the largest engines available in pickup trucks : takes a call with a story on an 85 Ranger that had a severe miss when it rained : talks about the difficulty of getting the same brand and type of parts for a vehicle he worked on this week, which is related to the Covid crisis. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/9/20 - Hard Starting Honda Accord
Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 98 Honda Accord that is hard starting in wet weather : takes a call on a 13 F-150 where the cooling fans are running full tilt : takes a call looking to discuss all the new “add ons” to cars like ADAS : takes a call on an 06 Grand Caravan with a clunk in the front end : and takes a call about Audi oil consumption. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/9/20 - ADAS Systems
Ron starts this episode asking if you really know what you are doing for a living is right : takes a call on an 09 Tacoma where new leaf springs don’t fit properly and the supplier says to shim them : talks with George Lesniak, Director of Sales and Training in ADAS for Autel regarding ADAS systems : and ends with a Sure Track repair of the week on an ADAS system. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/2/20 - Is a Broken Car Like A Haunted House?
Ron starts this episode talking about the commonality between a haunted house and a broken car and a chat about essential workers, and a chat about Elon Musk putting a plant in the Midwest, and a question on gas prices : answers a scan tool email : takes a call on an 02 Lincoln Town Car that sometimes stalls after first start when it is put into gear : talks about Autel scan tools : talks about extended range oil filters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/2/20 - 63 MPH Stanley Steamer
Ron starts this episode with a story of a Stanley Steamer doing 63 mph : takes a call on a 64 Mustang where the owner’s manual says use 92 Octane leaded fuel – so, what should be used these days? : takes a call on an 01 Olds Silhouette and questions on a window switch : takes a call on a 12 Kia Sorrento with a battery draw that the caller can’t find : takes a call on a 17 Subaru Legacy where all the dash icons came on, and several items were then disabled in the vehicle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/25/20 - Malibu Dipstick Foam
Ron starts with a call on an 04 Malibu Classic with foam on the dipstick : takes a call on finding a good scan tool for an 18 Camry : and takes a call on a Tacoma with water coming out the exhaust smoke with white smoke – and it’s losing coolant : takes a call on an 18 VW Tiguan that is reporting a headlamp problem after a car accident : takes a call on a 94 Skylark that won’t shift automatically, but will shift manually : takes a call on an 11 Tundra with a mushy brake pedal : takes a call on a 96 Cobra where the main coolant hose sucks shut when the engine is revved : takes a call on a 16 Camry that shows less gas mileage on the “miles to go” indicator after a fill up than it used to be. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/25/20 - Fixing A Car With No Parts
Ron starts this episode talking about when fixing a car doesn’t require parts : takes a call on an 08 Nissan Frontier pickup where the drivers side window is intermittent – but slamming the door 3 times fixes it temporarily : takes a call from a listener looking to buy a Ford Escape – he presently drives a 15 Subaru Forrester : takes a call on an 86 F150 that sputters and quits after warming up : and talks about how to spot a car person. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/18/20 - Should You Replace Your Car
Ron starts this episode with a call regarding painting the underside of the car : takes a call on an 11 Sienna and questions about a transmission flush : discusses the building blocks of auto repair : and answers an email regarding checking odometer accuracy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/18/20 - Estimates
Ron starts this episode asking when an estimate is not an estimate : takes a call on an 01 Accura where the radio only gets reception about 10% of the time : takes a call on a 67 Mercedes SL with questions on replacing the engine : takes a call on a 2000 Olds Bravada with erratic fuel readings : takes a call on an 07 Chrysler 300C with shift lever issues : and discusses fuel quality and freshness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/11/20 - Have You Created Your Own Problem
Ron starts this episode asking if you have created your own problem, and talks about engine replacement : takes a call from a listener wanting to know if he should "divorce" his Chevy pickup : answers an email on electric vehicles and the carbon footprint : takes a call on an 04 Chevy Tahoe asking when the timing chain should be replaced : answers an email regarding scan tools : and talks about putting together an emergency kit for your car. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/11/20 - Maintenance Needed at the End of the Pandemic
Ron starts this episode by discussing the maintenance needed on cars sitting around because of the pandemic : takes a call regarding needed maintenance on a 15 Subaru that is 5 years old with 35,000 miles : takes a call on an 04 Accord asking if it is worth keeping : and takes a call on a 99 Chevy pickup with a no crank/no start condition. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/4/20 - Prius Battery Costs
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 Silverado with a piston slap : takes a call on an 06 RAM 2500 that smokes and loses power on a full tank of fuel, but runs fine with the tank at 1/4 : takes a call on a 17 Cherokee with an intermittent service shifter light : talks about Prius battery replacement costs : takes a call on an 18 F150 that is burning oil : takes a call regarding which scan tool to buy to get into the modules on an 11 VW GTI : takes a call on oil use in a 17 Buick Cascade : and takes a call on a 14 Escape that is stalling. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/4/20 - Cars and Kids
Ron starts this episode talking about driving around these days and how brake rotors are starting to rust from lack of use : takes a call on an 09 Tacoma with a howl in the front end : takes a call on oil changes where the caller inquires about filling the filter with clean oil before putting it on the engine : talks to Robbie Green, a Broadcast Engineer from Texas, about him introducing his 6 year old son to cars : and takes a call on an 06 Bentley with a surge in the engine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/28/20 - Car Maintenance Basics
Ron starts this episode by talking about network communications srategies in cars : takes a call on a Grand Cherokee with a P0740 code : takes a call asking about stealing the codes on a key fob : discusses an article on Ford quickly retooling to make ventilators : answers an email on network loop configurations in GM cars : answers an email on car maintenance basics average owners can do : takes a call on car maintenance basics : takes a call regarding the Coronavirus : talks about his car memories. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.