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)
Car Doctor, October 22, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about the technological changes in cars and the possibility of the cost of repairs becoming out of reach for most : takes a call asking if it is OK to install cruise control in a 72 GTO the caller is restoring : takes a call on an old Toyota Yaris that overheated, and the caller used a head gasket sealant in the radiator, and now the coolant does not flow from the reservoir to the radiator when the engine cools : takes a call on a 2005 Volvo S40 with a P0172 code : takes a call on a 2004 Envoy that is going through exhaust manifolds : answers an email on tires recommended for a 2004 Explorer : and talks about a class he took where the discussion was on the liability issues of installing customer supplied parts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, October 15, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour discussing an article on 2016 GMC accelerator communications : takes a call on a 2016 Tahoe that has developed a vibration that the dealer cannot seem to find and repair : takes a call on a 99 Chevy Express where the caller is attempting to put different sized wheels on the vehicle : and takes a call on an 80 Chevy K10 and a 96 Dodge Ram with axle seal issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, October 15, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about the vehicle heaters he worked on this week : takes a call regarding tower a 2000 pound trailer with a 2001 Ranger and whether 5th gear can be used : takes a call on a 2007 Yukon XL2500 where the caller is asking if he can run E85 : and takes a call on a 2001 Explorer Sport Trac that slips in 3rd gear. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, October 8, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about his week filled with seminars and education - and discussing carbon deposits and the EPA mandating removal of specific fuel additives : takes a call from London, England on a 63 Corvette Sting Ray with a clutch problem : takes a call on a 2002 Silverado with a starting issue : takes a call looking for comparisons between a 2012 Toyota RAV-4 and other small SUV's of the same model year : and talks about a 2014 Escape safety recall where the parts are not available until spring. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, October 8, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour talking about a door latch recall in his daughter's 2014 Ford Escape where parts are not available : takes a call on an 01 Impala where the battery goes dead : takes a call on the quality of aftermarket parts : takes a call on a 94 Fleetwood that will only stay running if the gas pedal is constantly pumped : takes a call on a 2010 Traverse with varying charging voltage : and takes a call on carbon cleaning in a 2016 Santa Fe with 10,000 miles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, October 1, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour with the tale of 4 batteries : takes a call on a 2011 Traverse that is getting extremely low gas mileage : takes a call on a 2003 Mazda with brake problems : and takes a call on a 2004 Dodge Intrepid that shifts hard. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, October 1, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour talking about dumb replacement parts : takes a call on a 2002 Chevy Tracker that burns oil and smokes : takes a call on an 09 Caddy CTS with lifter knock immediately after an oil change : answers an email on oil analysis on cars to determine optimal oil change intervals and discusses variable valve timing and how oil plays a role : and takes a call on using oil additives in a 2015 Jeep. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, September 24, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour talking about parts quality : takes a call on the type of transmission fluid to be used in an 89 and 90 Buick Park Avenue : takes a call on a 2010 Mercury Mariner with questions on when to change the belts : takes a call on towing with a CVT transmission and Honda oil change intervals : answers an email on variable valve timing and its effect on oil : and takes a call on an 89 GMC 2 wheel drive with a standard transmission that sticks in 5th gear. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, September 24, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about an unusual power window repair : takes a call on an 01 F150 where the brakes are pulling to the left : takes a call on a 90 Cavalier with a code 32 for the EGR system : takes a call on a 2001 Chrysler 300 C that hesitates and a question on whether carbon cleaning might help : and takes a call on a Civic similar to the one Ron discussed at the start of the show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, September 17, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour asking if it's possible to build a mechanic : takes a call on an 06 Accord with a knock at startup : comments on an article on UBER using self driving cars in Pittsburgh : answers an email on a timing chain recall on a 2012 Infinity QX56 : takes a call on an 04 Buick Regal and problems with the electric trunk latch : and takes a call on an 08 Silverado with questions on the type of oil to use. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, September 17, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about the decline of the auto repair industry and the repercussions : takes a call on the oil used in an 04 GMC 2500 HD truck : takes a call on a 2013 Hot Wheels Camara with a supercharger that feels like it's pulsing : takes a call with questions on the required 60,000 mile service items on a 2013 Subaru Impreza : and ends with the story of a broken shock - and the shocking cost of the replacement part. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, September 10, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour talking about the differences between maintenance issues on older and newer cars : takes a call on a 95 Ranger with EGR issues : takes a call on a Honda Civis with a gas door that won't open : interviews Josh Heers, Field Support Manager at Johnson Controls on Power Frame Technology : and answers an email asking what happens to someone if they're in an accident with their feet on the dash and the airbags go off. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, September 10, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about an 04 Chevy Impala with a misfire : takes a call on a 2014 Ford Escape regarding PCM software updates : answers an email on a 2011 Chrysler 300 with questions on transmission and coolant service : takes a call on an 01 Buick Regal with a question on replacing the auto dim mirrors : takes a call on a 2000 Lexus ES300 whose transmission has stopped shifting into 4th gear : and takes a call on a 2015 Challenger with performance issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, September 3, Hour 2
Ron broadcasts from the Dead Man's Curve car show in Mahwah, New Jersey, and interviews people such as Erik Estrada of CHiPS and Butch Patrick of The Munsters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, September 3, Hour 1
Ron broadcasts from the Dead Man's Curve car show in Mahwah, New Jersey, and interviews people such as Erik Estrada of CHiPS and Butch Patrick of The Munsters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, August 27, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour taking a call about the Takata airbag recall : takes a call on a 2003 Chevy S-10 where the drivers side cylinders are not getting fuel : talks to Danny C of the Dead Man's Curve Car Club regarding their upcoming event : takes a call on oil change intervals on a 14 Honda : and talks about a possible nationwide speed limit on large vehicles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, August 27, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour with the story of the Camry that needed an exhaust system : takes a call on an 03 Tahoe with electrical issues in the drivers door : talks to Jim Donnelly of Hemmings Motor News : takes a call on a 96 Caravan with no radiator fans : and takes a call from a listener regarding the previously mentioned wiring problem. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, August 20, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about the last man standing as it appears the auto repair industry is declining : takes a call on an 01 Windstar with the transmission light on : takes a call on a 91 VW with a possible wiring or sensor issue : takes a call on a 17 Honda Ridgeline with the caller asking questions about oil viscosity and oil change intervals : and takes a call on an 06 Explorer with chronic transmission problems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, August 20, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour talking about battery jump packs and safety : takes a call on an 11 Wrangler with a funny clatter type sound on start up : takes a call on a 99 Mustang with standard transmission that tends to go lean when shifting : takes a call on an 11 Chevy Express with a melted connector on the blower motor resistor : takes a call asking about winter prep : and talks about hacking into the computers on cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, August 13, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour with a story of a 12 Honda Odyssey with a valve pause problem : takes a call on an 08 Dodge Avenger with a bunch of codes in a return call from last week : takes a call on a 10 Focus with little power, but no lights or codes : takes a call on a 98 Civic with wires that were chewed by a groundhog : takes a call on an 11 F350 diesel with a locked up engine : and takes a call on an 05 Caddy with 037 and 057 codes - the sensors were changed, but the condition continues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, August 13, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about oil changes and cam shaft timing : takes a call on a 2016 Camry that went into reverse on its own, running the caller down : takes a call on an 02Taurus with the security system and other items going on and off on their own : takes a call on a 13 Dodge Dart where the transmission was replaced - twice - and the caller looking for advice on this recall : and takes a return caller on an 05 Yukon Denali with the airbag light on and some solutions the caller found. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, August 6, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour by saying auto repair is an underappreciated industry : takes a call on a 96 G20 Conversion van where the AC compressor shuts off : takes a call on a 14 Camry with a question regarding changing the wheels : takes a call on a 12 Chevy Suburban with a check engine light : and takes a call on an 02 Mazda and a timing belt question. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, August 6, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour by saying that in auto repair, it's always the last place you look to fix the problem : takes a return call ona 98 F150 with a vacuum leak : takes a return call on a 91 Jetta with a wierd idle problem : takes a call on an 08 Dodge Avenger with a boatload of codes : takes a call on a 93 Dodge Caravan with the rear wiper just coming on : takes a call on an 02 Sable with a question on strut availability : takes a call on a 12 Toyota Highlander with a P0015 code : and discusses an email he received on self driving cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, July 30, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour with a call on a 99 Dodge Ram 1500 van that is running rough : takes a call on a 91 Camaro Z28 with a heater core issue : answers an email on a 2014 Ford Explorer that when shut off, the engine still runs : takes a call on a 2011 Jaguar with oil change interval questions : takes a call ona 2006 Ford Super Duty diesel with sticking calipers : and takes a call on a 2002 Honda CRV that is not charging. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, July 30, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about the obligation of the repair shop : takes a call on a 91 Jetta with a weird idle issue : takes a call on a 98 F150 with a vacuum leak : takes a call on a 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel with no instrument cluster lights : takes a call on an 05 Denali and an airbag control module question : takes a call on a 92 GMC 1500 with headlight issues : takes a call regarding Tesla vehicles : and takes a call on a 2016 Chevy Colorado where the hood is bouncing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.