Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
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Updated 1 day 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)
Car Doctor, May 20, Hr 2, You Shouldn't Rely On Just Scan Information To Diagnose A Car
You Shouldn't Rely On Just Scan Information To Diagnose A Car, as Ron starts with a story of two different vehicles and the value in looking not only at scan information, but also closely looking at the symptoms to arrive at a diagnosis : takes a call on an 03 Silverado with a multiple misfire code : takes a call on an 07 Impala, an 05 Sierra and an 08 Silverado - all with check engine lights : takes a call on a 2000 Montecarlo where the caller heard a noise like a pop, and now the car is very difficult to start and it will not stay running : and takes a call on a 99 Acura where the driver's side door won't open. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, May 13, Hr 1, What Is The Value In The Extended Oil Change?
What is the value in the extended oil change, and can any be found? Ron starts the hour by discussing this point : takes a call on a 95 Corvette where the courtesy lights won't come on with the left door open : takes a call asking if an analog or digital instrument cluster would be more accurate : takes a call on a 94 Chevy S-10 where the caller is looking for a recommendation on the best synthetic manual transmission and differential oils to use : and Ron ponders a listener's question about parts that fall off cars on the roadside - and how that will manifest itself in the coming flying car era. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, May 13, Hr 2, Some Repairs Take A Long Time. Why?
Some repairs take a long time. Why? Ron starts with the story of a 2-1/2 year repair : takes a call on an 04 Grand Cherokee where the blend doors are banging after the car is shut off : takes a call on an 04 GMC Envoy XL that makes a noise somewhat like maraccas from the left rear : takes a call on an 07 Silverado with detonation : takes a call on an 07 Honda Odyssey with questions on coolant type : and answers an email regarding transmission maintenance on a Toyota Avalon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, May 6, Hr 1, Your Scan Tool Does More Than Read Error Codes
Your scan tool does more than read error codes - and Ron talks to Steve Zack, Technical Instructor for Bosch, about the importance of scan tools : takes a call on a 15 Subaru Legacy where the caller is prepping for a long road trip : takes a call on an 06 Subaru Grand Vitara that has problems with the power windows : and has a discussion on flying cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, May 6, Hr 2, Can Self Driving Cars Be Fun?
Can self driving cars be fun? is one of the topics discussed on this hour of The Car Doctor : Ron starts with a story of a 2013 F150 with a 3.5 V6 engine he had in for repair earlier in the week : takes a call on an F350 that stalls : takes a call on an 07 Chevy Van with spongy brakes : takes a call on an 89 Escort and questions about possibly cam shaft issues : has a discussion on whether self driving cars can be fun to drive, or not drive : and takes a call on an 09 GMC Yukon with a possible fuel pump issue. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, April 29, Hr 1, What Causes A Car To Stall These Days?
What causes a car to stall these days? is one of the topics of discussion this hour. Ron starts with a report that UBER states it will have flying cars in Texas in 2020 : takes a call on a 96 GMC Suburban with a stuck gas guage : takes a call on a 2010 Subaru Forester that is stalling : takes a call on a 98 Corvette where the caller is asking questions on the correct warm up time and temperature of the engine : takes a call on a 2013 F150 that has lost 2 front axles in 9 months : and answers an email on how to choose a tire. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, April 29, Hr 2, Flying Cars? UBER Says YES in 2020
Flying Cars? UBER says YES in 2020 is a topic of discussion this hour : Ron starts talking about flying cars and scan tools : takes a call from a listener who sent in an article regarding UBER stating they will have flying cars in Texas in 2020 : takes a call on a Chevy S-10 with air conditioning problems in a follow up from last week : takes a call on a 2000 Honda CR-V with a vibration : takes a call on an 06 Chevy Impala asking how to properly bleed the brake system : and takes a call on an 04 Impala with a cam position sensor code. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, April 22, Hr 2, OK-So You Operate The Power Window And The Radio Goes Off?
OK - so you operate the power window and the radio shuts off? is the topic of discussion to start this hour of The Car Doctor : Ron takes a call from a listener with a suggestion to solve his Miata bolt dilemma from last week's show : answers an email on bad AC evaporator drain hoses in Toyota Camrys : answers an email about the possibility of using model car kits to get and keep kids interested in cars : discusses whether a parking brake should be used in a driveway with a slight incline : takes a call on an 01 Toyota Celica GT that is smoking and using 5 quarts of oil in a week : and talks about a learning moment with a 10 Ford Escape he worked on this week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, April 22, Hr 1, What Is The Value Of An Experienced Technician?
What is the value of an experienced technician is the topic of this hour of The Car Doctor. Ron starts by discussing the VW fine and his experiences installing new security cameras at the shop : takes a call on an 01 Chevy S10 pickup with AC issues : answers an email expressing the value of an experienced technician : discusses Toyota valve cover gaskets : takes a call on a 16 Toyota Camry with an oil leak : and answers an email regarding the quality of car parts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, April 15, Hr 2, The Guy Who Told You He Knew Transmissions Did What?
The guy who told you he knew transmissions did what? is a topic of discussion with a caller. Ron opens with a story about changing the timing belt on a Miata and how the alignment markers made no sense : takes a call on an 07 Impala with questions on the heating controls and their interaction with a remote start system : takes a call on a Buick Rondevous where the transmission was replaced by someone who did not fully understanding what they were doing and now may need to be junked : takes a call on an 07 Ford F150 and an 08 Prius with the caller asking about proper maintenance past 200,000 miles : and takes a call on an 01 Taurus with flashing oil and gas cap lights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, April 15, Hr 1, How Do We Get Kids Interested In Cars?
How do we get kids interested in cars and car repair? A question asked by Ron looking for listener input. The show starts with Ron talking with Andy Boyd of 3M about their new Accuspray paint system : Ron takes a call on an 01 Tacoma with brake issues : takes a call on an 07 Camry where the air conditioning evaporator coil is draining into the passenger compartment : and talks about a AAA article on cars that are not maintained breaking down. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, April 8, Hr 2, Carbon Buildup in a Ford Eco Boost Engine
Carbon Buildup in a Ford Eco Boost Engine is a topic of discussion. Ron discusses a generator that was rebuilt incorrectly : takes a call about tires and aftermarket parts : takes a call about carbon buildup in a Ford Eco Boost Engine : takes a call on a 2016 Toyota Corolla with hail storm damage : takes a call on an ignition switch in a 2012 Ford Escape. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, April 8, Hr 1, You Built a Car So The Roof Can Leak?
You Built a Car So The Roof Can Leak? - The hour starts with a call discussing extended oil change intervals : Ron takes a call on a 98 Ford Expedition with a shimmy that comes and goes : takes a call on a 94 Buick Roadmaster that bucks between 40-70 MPH : discusses a water leak in a Honda Odyssey caused by the poor spot welds in the sectioned roof : and takes a call about cars that accelerate very quickly and could this finally be leading to flying cars? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, April 1, Hr 1, Parts Obsolescence
Parts obsolescence and being able to keep your car on the road is the first topic of discussion : Ron takes a call on a 2010 Acura and using a memory saver : takes a call on a 14 Jeep Grand Cherokee with steering rack issues : takes a call on an 04 Chrysler Caravan with starting issues after accidentally connecting jumper cables backwards : takes a call on a 92 Crown Vic with a crank-no start issue : and takes a call on an 04 Buick LeSabre with a noise from under the hood. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, April 1, Hr 2, Diagnosing Diesel Fuel Issues
The call from the previous hour on the 04 LeSabre continues : Ron takes a call on an 06 Caravan with 105,000 miles where the caller asks if he should replace the fuel pump just because : takes a call on an 08 Escape where the accelerator cable keeps breaking : and takes a call on an 01 GMC 2500HD diesel with fuel issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, March 25, Hr 1, The TST Big Event
Auto industry experts from around the country gather at the Westchester, NY Marriott to talk industry trends with Ron. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, March 25, Hr 2, The TST Big Event
Auto industry experts from around the country gather at the Westchester, NY Marriott to talk industry trends with Ron. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, March 18, Hr 1, OBD-II
Jerry Truglia discusses the upcoming TST Trade Show : Ron takes a call on a Toyota Pickup with idle issues : talks with Jennifer Grabowski, Product Manager at Bosch about OBD-II and what it is : and takes a call with questions on oil, extended oil change intervals, and a new oil on the market guaranteed good for 20,000 miles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, March 18, Hr 2, Brake lights stuck on
Extended oil change intervals open the hour : Ron takes a call on an 87 F-150 with a burnt oil valve resistor : takes a call on an 01 Saturn SC-2 that stalls going uphill : takes a call on an 08 Chevy Silverado with brake lights stuck on : takes a call on a 55 Desoto with no output from the generator : and takes a call on a 99 Honda CRV with a rodent infestation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, March 11, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour with a call on a 2000 Buick LeSabre with power window issues : takes a call looking for a recommendation on a pickup for towing a camper : answers an email on airbag problems that possibly point to the front impact sensor : takes a call on a 14 Subaru Outback where the caller asks how to treat the engine that was replaced at 30,000 miles : takes a call on an 08 Toyota Tundra regarding the class action lawsuit over undercarriage problems : takes a call on an 07 VW Tourig TDI where fumes are getting into the passenger compartment : takes a call on an 01 Chevy Blazer with no high beams : and takes a call on an 05 Dodge Ram with various electrical problems and no available repair parts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, March 11, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour stating that car companies actually do a good job keeping track of parts inventory with a story about fixing one of his computers : takes a call on an 01 Taurus where the security system may be affecting the fuel pump : takes a call on an 08 Nissan asking about oil changes and an issue after changing the catalytic converter : and takes a call on a 96 Jeep Cherokee where 2 injectors are not firing correctly. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, March 4, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour by commenting on the used car ads in the newspaper today : takes a call on an 87 Bronco II where the seat belt buckle won't release : takes a call on an 03 Chevy S10 with a pecking noise : takes a call on an 05 Ford Ranger with transmission problems : takes a call on an 04 F150 wit a check engine light ad a code that it is running lean on cylinder 2 : and takes a call on an 07 F150 where the caller did his own emergency brakes - and now they won't hold the car in the forward position. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, February 25, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour talking about failsafe systems in cars : takes a call from a listener considering the purchase of an 05-07 Dodge Magnum RT : interviews John Robinson of General Tire : takes a call on an 04 Saturn with a difficult to locate oil leak : and takes a call on a 2000 Ranger with an apparent bad transmission. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, February 25, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about the repair of the week - a bicycle tire repair : takes a call asking about the best way to decarbonize a Honda engine : takes a call from a listener looking for Ron's opinion on the Toyota Highlander, the Honda Pilot and the Nissan Pathfinder : and takes a call on an 08 Escape where the right front brake is locking up and nothing apparent is wrong. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, February 18, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about changes in gasoline and people taking "stupid pills" - takes a call on a 99 Chevy Lumina with a slow coolant leak : takes a call on an 01 Chrysler 300 with leaking tires : and takes a call on a 14 Ford Fusion where the caller has questions on performance enhancement. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.