Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
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Updated 3 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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Episodes (1289)
The Car Doctor, July 15, Hr 1, Do You Want To Be Ron Ananian In The Unsafe State of NJ?
Cars are unsafe in New Jersey because there is no longer a safety inspection : a caller comments on self driving cars and poses a question : a 94 Camry has new tires and drives rough : an 06 Camry is rough shifting : and a 2000 Stratus has a transmission leak and won't shift at all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor, July 8, Hr 1, 84 Years Old and 210 MPH
84 Years Old and 210 MPH? Shirley Veine of Boise Idaho has done that, and Ron talks to her to open the show : Ron takes a call on his trivia question : takes a call on an 07 Ford F150 with questions on transmission fluid and transfer case fluid among others : and a call on a 08 Impala that locks the shifter in park. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor, July 8, Hr 2, Blue Smoke Signals From A Dodge Cargo Van
Blue Smoke Signals From A Dodge Cargo Van? Ron discusses that with a caller shortly, but first, he talks about the latest auto recall : takes a call on a 2000 Monte Carlo with an ignition question : discussed the 2012 Dodge Cargo Van blowing blue smoke : answers his trivia question : and gives his opinion on whether the transmission can be swapped from a 95 to an 03 Windstar van. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, July 1, Hr 2, Could It Be As Simple As A Bad Battery
Tempting the indiscriminate Gods of Auto Repair with the diagnosis of a bad battery : a call on an 05 Chevy Silverado with a rough idle : a call on a 70 Plymouth Road Runner and questions on the correct type of oil to use : and an email on the type of oil to use in 63 and 75 Fords. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, July 1, Hr 1, Replacing The Alternator In A 2008 Camry
Ron tells the tale of what it takes to replace an alternator in a 2008 Camry : takes a call on an 83 Camaro with a gap in its history : we present a tribute to Ron's Uncle Steve Ananian, a World War II fighter pilot who passed this week and was a guest on Ron's Memorial Day show every year : a discussion on the controversy of the ability to self repair farm equipment and how that can impact car repair : and an email about sealing head gaskets in an 04 Jeep. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, June 24, Hr 2, So Your Car Won't Start In Mild Weather
A story about a customer coming in who took his car to a long time mechanic who couldn't fix it, and is taking it back to him! : Ron takes a call on an 05 Dodge Caravan that rough starts in mild weather : takes a call on an 08 Impala with questions about changing the spark plugs and wires : takes a call on a 99 Ford Explorer that sat for several months and now won't start up : a caller asks if knowing where a car was actually made might influence the persons choice of vehicle : a caller makes comments on newer cars : and Ron answers an email regarding a spark tester. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, June 24, Hr 1, The Future of Automotives
Ron talks about the future of automotives with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau : and takes a call on an 06 Scion XB with no air conditioning. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, June 17, Hr 2, Can Auto Repair Be Standardized
The diagnosis of the courtesy light problems in the 95 Corvette continues : a caller makes comments on a Motor Week article regarding Cat converters self destructing and taking engines with them : a caller with a 95 Ford F350 is looking for a scan tool : Ron discusses whether auto repair can be standardized : a caller has questions on the security system in his 2012 GMC Canyon : and a caller asks how to find the timing mark on a 98 Camry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, June 17, Hr 1, How To Diagnose An Electrical Drain
Ron opens with a discussion of repairing an electrical drain in a Corvette : takes a call on a 2000 Silverado that won't go over 30 MPH : takes a call on a 96 Honda Accord that has an engine from a different model and is throwing overheat codes : and diagnoses courtesy light problems in a 95 Corvette. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, June 10, Hr 1, So You Want To Own A Repair Shop
Ron opens with a discussion of self driving cars : takes a call on an 03 Silverado with a miss : a listener opines on the lack of trade education in the US : discussed owning a repair shop : and takes a call on an 08 Toyota Highlander with an oil leak. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, June 10, Hr 2, The Car of the Future : The Prisum Solar Car
Is a solar car the car of the future? Ron talks to Matt Goode of the Iowa State University Prisum Solar Car team that will be racing their car in Austrailia this summer : takes a call with comments on solar cars : takes a call on an 02 Ford Explorer that needs a differential : takes a call on an 88 Caddy with lifter noise : and takes a call on a 99 Toyota Highlander with 250K miles where the listener is asking for preventive maintenance tips. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, June 3, Hr 2, Installing A Performance Package
What are tips to installing a performance package? : The call on the 99 Explorer from hour 1 continues : an 07 Saturn Ion turns on its coolant warning light when revved : an 09 F150 Lariat is having a performance package installed, and the caller asks if the vehicle has 2 piece spark plugs : an 11 Mercury Marquis has a fuel smell in the passenger cabin on start up : a 91 Bronco has a temporary power loss. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, June 3, Hr 1, High Level Indicators
The topic of a class Ron took this week was High Level Indicators - what are they and what do they mean? : a Mazda 626 stalls while driving on the highway : a 2000 Monte Carlo has been misdiagnosed : a 99 Explorer has a misfire while under load, but no check engine light. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, May 27, Hr 1, Should Headlights Light Up All Landscape?
The significance of Memorial Day : a 98 Ford Crown Victoria with hesitation, idle and stalling problems : a 15 Buick Verano with headlights that light up the tops of trees and everything else : and an 03 Dodge Caravan with brakes that always feel like ABS is engaged. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, May 27, Hr 2, Using Oil Conditioners With Synthetic Oils
Ron's Uncle Steve, who was shot down over Germany in World War 2, reflects on Memorial Day : questions on using oil conditioners with synthetic oils : an 11 F150 with severe running issues : and a 99 Suburban with a gas smell in the cabin. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, May 20, Hr 1, The Coolest of Car Auctions
The Coolest of Car Auctions. Ron talks to Yvette VanDerBrink of VanDerBrink Auctions, an auction house that runs some of the best classic car auctions in the country : takes a call on a 97 Buick Park Avenue where the right turn signals are not working : and takes a call on a 99 Nissan Sentra where the caller has changed the oil - but left the oil cap off and now has oil all over the engine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.