Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
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Updated about 21 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 - 7/21/18 - The 84 Escort That Won't Start
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 89 Escort that won’t start until it is primed : answers an email regarding self driving cars in the UK : takes a call regarding the air conditioning call from last week’s show where the caller thought it may be a vacuum problem: interviews Nick Hrenak, Product Manager of Walker Products : takes a call on a 76 Olds he helped repair from a few weeks ago : tells the story about the fire chief’s car that kept dying : and discusses “mode 6”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/21/18 - The 92 Tercel Oil Pressure Problem
Ron starts this episode talking about the work load at the shop, and a conversation he had recently in Woodstock, NY with a gentlemen from China and a discussion of cars there : takes a call on a 92 Toyota Tercel and oil pressure issues : takes a call on oil life expectancy on a 16 Honda Accord : shares and discusses an email on driverless cars : takes a call on self driving cars : and talks about self driving cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/14/18 - The Fusion Battery Drain
Ron starts this episode talking about car inspections : takes a call on the 02 Ranger air conditioning problem from a caller with a similar condition on a different vehicle : takes a call on a 17 Fusion that had 2 battery drains in 6 months that pointed to the ACM and ECM modules : talks about summer maintenance and the things you find : talks about pre and post repair scanning on collision vehicles : discusses an email on oil : answers an email on towing with a CVT transmission : and the Mitchell One Sure Track tip of the week is on security systems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/14/18 - Diagnostic Time
Ron starts this episode with the story of the automatic temp control in an 03 Grand Marquis and the time spent to diagnose it : takes a call from a listener asking if Ron prefers working on the older, highly mechanical cars or on the newer electronic cars : answers an email on replacing brakes on a vehicle in general : takes a call on an 02 Ford Ranger with an AC problem : answers an email on diagnosing performance issues and cleaning mass airflow sensors : answers an email about self driving cars and road hazards. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/7/18 - Brake Rotors
Ron starts this episode talking about Tesla : takes a call from a 26 year old woman about buying a car : answers a question about towing with a CVT transmission : talks about determining tire size : takes a call on an 05 Dodge 2500 with a list of codes : takes a call on a 15 Kia Sorrento with questions on brake rotors : and the Sure Track Fix of the Week from Mitchell One is, “What’s in the trunk?” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/7/18 - A 16 Year Old Driver
Ron starts this episode with a phone call on an 06 Nissan Xterra with an overheating problem : takes a call on an 03 Honda Element where the left rear brake calipers hung up and wore the brake pad out : takes a call on a 99 GMC Sonoma that crashed into a building because of a vacuum leak : talks to a 16 year old that just got her drivers license and asks “why” : and talks briefly about self driving cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/30/18 - The 76 Olds Starting Problem
Ron starts this episode talks about self driving cars : takes a call on a 76 Oldsmobile that starts when temps are cool, but then doesn’t run correctly above about 80 degrees : takes a call on an 2000 Ford Crown Victoria that, when you turn the key, you hear the fuel pump, but nothing happens after that : takes a return call on an 06 Kia Sorrento that can’t get into overdrive unless you force it manually : and talks about this week’s Mitchell Real Fix on a shaky shifter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/30/18 - The Plugged A/C Drain
Ron starts this episode talking about the plugged drain in an air conditioning system : takes a call on an 09 Chevy Tahoe with a service airbag light on, and his scan tool does not read the airbag codes : takes a call on an 07 Ford F-150 with a question on replacing the power steering lines : takes a call on an 01 Subaru Legacy with intermittent overheating problems : and talks about picking brake parts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/23/18 - Autonomous Car Rant
Ron starts this episode ranting about the upcoming autonomous vehicle test in Boston : takes a call on a 13 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid with cut cables and a dealer wanting $3000 to replace the harnesses : takes a call on a 2006 Colorado that misses every so often : talks about the problem he had with his hot rod : answers an email on a 2018 Silverado with an oil pressure question : answers an email about glass cleaning : and talks again about the problems with autonomous vehicles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/23/18 - Pile On Week
Ron starts this episode talking about his “pile on” week, where cars just kept coming in : takes a call from a listener looking to get a scan tool for his 2014 Nissan Sentra : takes a call on a 2002 Honda Accord whose transmission makes a thump when coming to a stop. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/16/18 - Squeaking Brakes
Ron starts this episode taking a call on an 08 Kia Rio that his misfire codes : takes a call on an 09 Nissan Altima with squeaking brakes : takes a call on a 98 Chevy Pickup with lean mix error codes : talks about jacks for changing tires on cars : and answers an email on Mitchell One. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/16/18 - That "Uh-Oh" Moment
Ron starts this episode talking about the “uh-oh” moment when fixing a car : takes a call on a 92 Toyota Camper with light problems : takes a call on an 06 Buick Lucerne with a leaking oil pan gasket : takes a call on an 04 Nissan Altima with a fuel pump problem : and takes a call on an 18 Dodge Charger that appears to have cosmetic damage on the engine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/9/18 - Emotions and Car Repair
Ron starts this episode talking about keeping your emotions out of repairing your car : discusses Dad SOS calls with cars : takes a call on car restoration places : takes a call on a 99 Volvo S10 where the battery was changed and the caller entered the wrong code into the radio for the anti theft system : takes a call on a 13 Buick Encore where the radiator fans run all the time – even when the car is off. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/9/18 - Changes in the ASE Tests
Ron starts this episode talking about the recent ASE test he took and how it’s geared toward electrical questions : takes a call on an 02 Pontiac Grand Prix that has both a mode actuator door problem and a gas tank locking ring problem : takes a call on a 97 Camry with a check engine light, ABS and traction off lights on : talks about an article on Ford’s decision to retire most passenger cars : takes a call on the possibility of GM getting rid of vehicles that use regular fuel in favor of premium : and talks about Mitchell One Sure Tracks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/2/18 - Be Like Columbo
Ron starts this episode stating that you need to be like Columbo with auto repair with a story on an 03 GMC Yukon that would stall on right hand turns : takes a call on an 09 Sienna with a periodic loud rattle on starting : takes a call on an 07 Silverado with intermittent speakers : takes a call on a 93 Subaru Loyalo that hesitates and stalls. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/2/18 - The 38 Willys Coupe
Ron starts this episode with a call from someone whose son just graduated and is looking for a car – and is looking for suggestions : takes a call on an 03 Subaru Forrester where the AC compressor doesn’t kick in : talks about a bearing replacement he did this week : takes a call on a 38 Willys Coupe that the caller is putting a modern engine in. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/26/18 - Fiat Chrysler Cruise Control
Ron starts this episode talking about an article stating that Fiat-Chrysler is recalling 4 Million vehicles because the cruise control does not shut off : takes a call on a 14 Camry that started life getting 32.1 MPG and now gets 28.2. Why? : takes a call on an 07 Ford F150 that will not engage 4 wheel drive on the fly : talks about a free Mitchell One database : and takes a call on someone looking to convert a van to an RV, but can’t find information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/26/18 - The Caprice Brake Pedal
Ron starts this episode interviewing Chuck Wanamaker regarding the upcoming Waldwick car show : takes a call on a 74 Chevy Caprice where the brake pedal sticks down : takes a call on an 05 Chrysler Town and Country minivan that goes through windshield wipers : Ron talks about an 03 Chevy Tahoe with a check engine light and a lean fuel code. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/19/18 - The 65 Beetle
Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 2012 Camry where the drivers window comes down half way after putting it up : takes a call from a caller with an interesting viewpoint on autonomous cars : takes a call on an 08 Dodge Durango with power steering issues : takes a call about $25 oil changes : answers an email on diagnosing a car : takes a call on a 65 Beetle with a starting circuit problem : and takes a thank you call for a repair on a Volvo C70. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/19/18 - The Start of Route 66
Ron starts this episode talking about Route 66, and a thermostat repair : takes a call on an 07 Saturn Ion with an acceleration problem : takes a call on an 07 Toyota RAV4 with tips on how to keep this high mileage car running : takes a call on a 2000 Monte Carlo that has multiple problems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/12/18 - The Low Idle Lexus
Ron starts this episode about a Lexus coming into the shop with low idle : takes a call on a 94 Silverado where the caller is having trouble starting it after changing the head gaskets : and calls pertaining to transmission fluid changes and battery draw. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/12/18 - Pontiac Front Brake Lockup
Ron starts this episode talking about a 2007 Pontiac that came into the shop with its left front brake locking up : takes a call on a 97 Silverado with a steering problem that Ron helped solve : takes a call on a that has trouble getting gas into it : takes a call on an 02 Buick with no start/no crank : takes a call on an 02 Honda Civic that has a burnt valve. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/5/18 - Maintenance Saves $5000
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 99 Ranger whose AC/heat fan only works on high : takes a call on a 16 Charger SRT where the callers oil change saved him $5,000 : tells the story of a Kia that came in with the battery light on : takes a call on a 13 Ford Expedition where the caller asks about the effects of car washes on brakes, and also wants to ask about push button start cars : discusses the call he got where the caller wanted a brake quote over the phone : takes a call from a caller looking to buy a 17 Mitsubishi FUSA SG : and takes a call on an 11 Grand Marquis that slows down with weight in the car. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/5/18 - The Chevy with No Comm to the Trans Module
Ron starts this episode with the story of the 2003 Chevy Silverado diesel that had no communication with the trans module and what the problem was : takes a call on a 99 Volvo C70 with acceleration issues : talks about a vehicle that came in with bald tires and the person did not want to replace them : takes a call about the 3 year service on a 2015 Subaru : takes a call on a 12 Jeep Grand Cherokee that had a transfer case replaced and it now takes several seconds to get into gear. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/28/18 - Ford Abandons Sedans
Ron starts this episode talking about Ford abandoning sedans : takes a call on an 18 Sienna and the manufacturer’s suggested oil change interval of 20,000 miles : takes a call from the owner of a repair shop regarding carburetors : takes a call on an 08 GMC where the 4 wheel drive quit : takes a call on an 06 PT Cruiser with a shimmy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.