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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The Car Doctor - 8/31/19 - Rebroadcast from 8/26/17
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The Car Doctor - 8/31/19 - Rebroadcast from 8/25/18
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The Car Doctor - 8/24/19 - Old Vehicle Engine Replacement
Ron starts this episode taking a call from an older listener whose engine failed in a 16 year old vehicle, and rather than buy a different vehicle, had the engine replaced – and wants to know if she made a mistake : answers an email on diagnosing vacuum leaks with smoke machines : answers an email on alternator rebuilding : answers an email on a 15 Escape with the check engine light on periodically : answers an email on HID lights changing between normal and high beam on an auto dim vehicle : takes a call on an 04 Jeep Liberty with intermittent power steering issues : takes a call on an 02 Ranger that is difficult to shift. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/24/19 - Forerunner Evaporator
Ron starts this episode by talking about his vacation week on Cape Cod and the classified ad that actually made him knock on a door : takes a call on an 03 Forerunner that needs its air conditioning evaporator replaced…asking if it’s really necessary to remote the dash : takes a call from a caller asking Ron if he thinks it’s a good idea to use pressurized air to blow all oil out of an engine when doing an oil change : answers an email where an 05 Camry has radiator hoses collapsed on start up : talks about an electric power steering problem on an 06 Saturn Ion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/17/19 - Tailpipe Fibers
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 07 Nissan Sentra that vibrates on the passenger side between 50-60 MPH : takes a call on a 13 F150 with fibers coming from the tailpipe : takes a call on a 14 Jeep Grand Cherokee where the caller asks if he can use a battery charger as a memory saver : takes a call on an 08 Civic where the radio intermittently fails after it had its alternator replaced : takes a call on a 97 Camry where the cruise control is jerky going downhill : and takes a call on a 97 Honda CRV with the rear wheels making a noise. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/17/19 - Focus Transmission Clutch
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 14 Ford Focus that has been in several times for the transmission clutch issue and wants to discuss the recent lawsuit about this issue : takes a call on an 01 Dodge Dakota that needs a module that is unobtanium : tells a story about what happened at the deli this morning : takes a call on a 62 Caddy where the wipers are coming on by themselves : takes a call on a 97 Mercury Villager that, once sitting in stop and go traffic, feels like the brakes are dragging. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/10/19 - Range Rover Randomly Racing
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 85 Silverado with a question on the alternator : takes a call on an 01 Chevy 3500 with reduced engine power : takes a call on an 08 Range Rover that randomly races at 2000 RPM at startup : takes a call on an 01 GMC pickup and questions on the fuel line : takes a question asking about the availability of VW parts now that they’re not making the Beetle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/10/19 - Why You Change A Part
Ron starts this episode talking about knowing why you’re changing a part and not changing it “just because” : talks about the 04 VW Golf that came into his shop this week with a bad cooling system hose : takes a call on an 03 Honda Accord with misfire codes and a whole lot more : takes a call on an 01 Chevy 3500 with many problems involving, among others, the power steering : takes a call on an 07 Honda Accord that is acting like it has a plugged fuel filter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/3/19 - Sonata Engine Failure
Ron starts this episode talking about accidentally diagnosing Mike, the board operator’s car today, and diagnosis in general : talks about the Honda that came into the shop with no oil in the engine : takes a call on a 15 Sonata that had a total engine failure : takes a call on a 17 Traverse where the tires are constantly going out of balance : takes a call on a 10 Town and Country that is having starting problems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/3/19 - Traverse That Bucks
Ron starts this episode talking about his latest certification class and his recent encounter with the service writers at a local Ford dealership : takes a call on an 11 Chevy Traverse that bucks and hesitates on inclines between 45 and 60 MPH : Ron interviews Matt Banach, Senior Director of Marketing at Gold Eagle Company about fuel stabilization : takes a call on a 13 BMW X5 where the caller is questioning the fact that it needs to be reprogrammed for anything you wish to do with it : answers an email on an 05 Explorer that has a battery light and has been through several alternators. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/27/19 - Starting an Auto Repair Business
Ron starts this episode talking about the value of used cars : takes a call from a listener looking to start an auto repair business : takes a call on an 09 Escape where the AC fan only works on position 4 : starts talking about what people want for cars in the want ads : talks about things they do at the shop : takes a call on a 12 GMC Terrain and the recent recall on it : then talks about great customers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/27/19 - Baking Your Car
Ron starts this episode talking about the effects of baking your car in this weather : takes a call on a 97 Plymouth Voyager that has sticky fluid under it : takes a call on a 69 Camaro that is running poorly on the fuel he is using : takes a call on an 03 Dodge Quad where the cruise control is not working, it has an airbag light and it has a check engine light. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/20/19 - Oil Change Intervals
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 86 Olds Cutlass Supreme where the caller is asking about the mass airflow sensor : takes a call on a 17 Ford Fusion with questions on oil change intervals : takes a call on an 01 Kia Sportage that has a P171 code and check engine light : takes a call on a 10 F150 that sounds like a diesel on start up : talks about fixing a blend door with JB Weld. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/20/19 - The 5% Rule
Ron starts this episode talking about the 5% rule : tells the story of an E150 van with 190,000 miles on it with the fast idle : takes a call from a listener who rode in a Tesla, and has questions on Berryman products : takes a call on a 91 Chevy Astro getting an EGR fault code. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/13/19 - Last Minute Repairs
Ron starts this episode taking a call on TPMS sensors : takes a call on an 08 Honda Odyssey with a soft brake pedal : takes a call on a 17 GM pickup that had a no start condition : talks about doing things at the last minute : talks about quality variations in parts from the same parts hours and manufacturer : takes a call with questions on a 2000 F150 with an ABS light and a Check Engine light. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/13/19 - Finding a New Mechanic
Ron starts this episode talking about the demise of the VW Beetle : takes a call regarding finding a new mechanic : takes a call on a 96 Chevy K1500 where the caller cannot get the timing set right. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/6/19 - Fuel System Cleaners
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 92 Honda Civic and backup light problems : takes a call on a 17 Ford Fusion with general questions on fuel system cleaners : takes a call on an 01 Chevy Suburban with questions on radiator replacement : takes a call asking what would cause white smoke from the exhaust : takes a call on an 11 Toyota Avalon with questions on changing the transmission fluid, and on a 96 Previa and questions on the rear differential. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/6/19 - Differences Between Oils
Ron starts this episode talking about arguing with people in oil change places with a story of his daughter’s recent oil change experience and differences between oils : takes a call on a an 07 Malibu with an intermittent no crank, no start : takes a call asking for a recommendation on a car similar to a Jeep Liberty : and takes a call on a 14 Jeep Cherokee where the caller cannot get gas into the tank. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/29/19 - F150 ABS Light
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 96 Chevy K1500 with a crank/no start condition : takes a call on an 07 F150 with an ABS light and a check engine light : takes a call on an 07 Jeep Grand Cherokee that is throwing codes : talks about how many hands it takes to get parts and get that part on your car. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/29/19 - Older Car Maintenance
Ron starts this episode talking about building muscle cars and the differences between cars yesterday and today : takes a call on a 15 RAV4 whose wheels are heating up after a recent brake job : takes a call on an 09 Pontiac G6 that feels like it’s cutting out on acceleration : takes a call on an 11 Fusion with 117,000 miles and questions on basic maintenance that should be done to keep it on the road. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/22/19 - Town & Country Vuvuzela
Ron starts this episode talking about an 06 Lexus 470 LX that he worked on this week : takes a call on a 12 Town and Country that had it’s air conditioner replaced, and when turned on, it sounds like a Vuvuzela : takes a call on an 11 GMC Pickup that has a vibration when first started : takes a call from a gent restoring an S-10 Blazer that is replacing the clutch and needs advice : talks about a vehicle where the radiator can kill the transmission. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/22/19 - Run Flat Tires
Ron starts this episode talking about one of his customers that recently passed away, and had a massive collection of Matchbox cars : takes a call from someone asking Ron’s opinion on various SUV’s to purchase : takes a call on an 03 PT Cruiser that goes into limp mode when it’s hot outside : takes a call on an 18 Mini Countryman with run flat tires and a question on if they can be fixed : and talks about the Top 10 fixes for Volkswagen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/15/19 - Buying Parts from Amazon
Ron starts this episode with a call asking his opinion on the purchase of a Toyota Tacoma or Nissan Frontier : takes a call asking Ron’s opinion on buying parts from places like Amazon : takes a call on a with an intermittent tail light : answers an email on a Mini Cooper that needs fuel system cleaning : interviews John Hanighen, CEO of Quicklane Tire and Auto, Ford Motor Company about Ford parts : answers an email on a 14 Explorer that blows only cold air on the passenger side. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/15/19 - Venza Warning Lights
Ron starts this episode talking about not seeing hybrid and electric cars breaking like gas powered cars : talks about the 09 Toyota Venza that he worked on this week with a bunch of warning lights on : takes a call on an 08 Hyundai Azera Ltd with a skip on startup : takes a call on 02 Chevy Silverado and a question on towing capacity : talks about a 10 Hyundai Sonata with a slipping transmission. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/8/19 - 2009 Camry Alternator
Ron starts this episode talking about putting an alternator in a 2009 Toyota Camry : takes a call on an 05 Toyota Sienna that is going on a cross country trip and wants to know what should be done to the car before the trip : takes a call on a 10 Prius where the dealer says the vehicle needs oil and gas additives : takes a call on an 02 Toyota Sienna that continually blows fuse 10, and the key fob stopped working : takes a call on Youtube mechanics : talks about the transmission on a 2014 Chrysler. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.