Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode talking about cheap car repair and fixing the car properly without cutting corners : and a story about a new potential customer : takes a call on a 13 F150 with a cylinder 3 misfire : takes a call on a 16 Camaro and questions on storing the vehicle for winter : talks about properly diagnosing a bad catalytic converter. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the car that came in this week that needed brakes : takes a call on an 03 Escape with a leak near the pump on the transmission : takes a call on an 06 E-150 Chateau with a few codes possibly relating to the PCM : takes a call on a brand new Ram pickup where the caller is looking for maintenance tips : answers an email on a 23 F350 diesel and winter maintenance. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about how to diagnose air conditioning problems : answers an email on an 18 Corolla that is having Bluetooth problems after a battery replacement : talks about battery booster packs : talks with Hugh Atkins of OPUS IVS Scan Tools and the OPUS ability working with body shops, flashing computers for programming and the future with electric vehicles. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about a cutback in production of automotive air conditioning refrigerant and that there has not been a replacement announced yet : talks about tires and the problem getting them : answers an email about an article on EV's : takes a call on a 16 Rogue where the caller changed the transmission fluid and now the transmission is acting up : answers an email about a 10 Caddy with a sticky slip yolk : talks about social media and car repair : talks about a funky pickup truck Ron looked at recently that needed $9800 worth of work. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking to Harlan Siegel of Launch Technologies regarding scan tools, and talks with a listener, Michah from Maine, regarding the mechanic/customer relationship. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 07 Prius with misfire codes : takes a call on a 94 F150 where the odometer and speedometer aren’t working : talks with Drew Conkling, Sr. Director, Global Product Line of Gates : answers an email about replacing an O2 sensor in an almost 20 year old car : and talks about a 17 GMC Acadia with a stutter. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about how you click with some people when it comes to car repair with the story of a 12 Grand Cherokee : takes a call on a 14 Dodge Dart with multiple error codes and it is going into limp mode : takes a call on a 19 Fusion with transmission problems : takes a call on a 20 Jeep Compass where the engine has start stop technology and the caller has concerns. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the US Aim act : takes a call on a 99 Suburban where the transmission was rebuilt at 360,000 miles and is acting up again at 400,000 miles : takes a call on a 21 F550 with a fan clutch issue : takes a call on a 23 F150 where the caller is looking for a shop manual on the truck : talks about a Jeep Patriot where people tell her air is getting into the engine. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about a 16 Grand Cherokee with an aftermarket radio where the USB ports stopped working : takes a call on an 09 Rav 4 with a non working blower and no power to the console : takes a call discussing the power grid and solar farms and EV’s : takes a call on a 15 Silverado with a noise in the back end that no one can identify : answers an email on an F550 with a fan clutch problem. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 09 Accord with questions after replacing the AC compressor : takes a call on a 15 Silverado Diesel where the infotainment touch screen went out and GM is saying it’s not available : takes a call on the recent Poconos race : talks about NGK’s new tech talk sheet : answers an email about not connecting his AC machine to certain cars when he doesn’t know the owner : takes a call on a 2000 F350 that won’t crank when it’s warm : Ron and Tom talk about the solar farm fire in upstate NY and Tom’s registration woes with his daughter’s car : talks about an 08 Fusion he worked on this week that was 12 months overdue for its oil change. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about a 2010 Lincoln MKZ that he worked on this week with an intermittent AC problem : takes a call on a Tacoma pickup that is surging : takes a call on a 21 RAV with no check engine light but the info system clearly shows a fault : takes a call on an 11 Challenger where the driver’s side headlight was out, bulb was changed – it’s still out : takes a call on an 09 RAV where the blower is not working : takes a call on a 13 Sorrento that is using quite a bit of oil. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron stats this episode with a call on a 12 F250 and an intermittent no crank : takes a call on a 2000 Suburban and a problem getting a windshield : takes a call on a 90 Cavalier and questions on the AC system : takes a call on a 14 Patriot with a high idle that dies after being shut down : takes a call on a 17 Fusion and a question on fuel injector cleaner. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about an Infinity that came into his shop this week with a VVT code : takes a call on a 96 F-250 that just clicks when attempting to start : takes a call on a 97 BMW with a post Cat O2 sensor code : answers an email about air filters : answers an email on a vehicle that is in shutdown mode : takes a call on a 22 Silverado and a helper spring question : answers an email on an 07 Taurus that has a bounce to it. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about filters about cabin air filters and oil changes : takes a call with comments on electric vehicles and the recent ship fire in Newark NJ : and chats with Marcus Mackell, Director, Social CRM, of Mitchell 1. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron spends this episode chatting with Mark Mills of The Manhattan Institute regarding electric cars and our electric infrastructure. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode chatting about priming an oil pump on a vehicle from 68 that has been sitting : takes a call on a 12 F350 with intermittent no crank : takes a call on a 93 Bonneville with no AC where the compressor clutch won’t engage : answers an email about a coolant leak that is difficult to find : answers an email on an 08 Suburban that goes into limp mode : takes a call on a 12 Escape that idles fast in reverse when cold : takes a call on a 13 Scion that clicks in reverse. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode answering an email on oil change intervals and how often to run a car that spends most of its time sitting : takes a call on an 05 Tahoe with rough shifting : takes a call on an 18 Silverado with questions on the active fuel management system – its care and feeding : takes a call on a 22 Malibu with a clicking noise around the turbo. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 97 Suburan and questions on replacing the fuel pump : takes a call on a 10 CRV that burns oil : takes a call on a 94 Mazda B4000 with a low idle issue : takes a call on a 95 F150 that has seen little use over the past 10 years, and now loses power : takes a call on a 2000 Dakota Sport that has an intermittent misfire on start : takes a call on an 05 Suburban that they can’t get gas into. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode answering an email about buying 2 new tires and why to put them on the rear of the car rather than the front : takes a call on a 69 Plymouth GTX with a 440 engine and it likes to run very hot : takes a call on a 16 Silverado and a question on fuel additives. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this hour talking about how cars have changed over the years with a story about Ford recalling certain Lincoln SUV’s over possible vehicle fires : takes call about the Pocono raceway : takes a call on a 68 Vette that has been parked and the caller wants to get it running : takes a call on a 15 F-150 with questions on maintenance : takes a call on a 95 Caprice with an intermittent check engine light : takes a call on an 08 Mazda where the car does odd shifts in speed control mode and an 07 MKV and a water pump issue : takes a call with a comment on the job he turned down he discussed in the first hour. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the Poconos race , and has a follow up on the clutch for an 07 Landrover Defender in Africa : talks about a call he received this week with a vague problem with the caller demanding a price without seeing it : takes a call on a 15 Grand Caravan where the caller is looking for recommendations for spark plugs : talks about a 12 Honda Fit that was in for maintenance, and the process to replace the spark plugs on that vehicle : takes a call on an 06 GMC Envoy with brake problems : takes a call from a service manager regarding turning work away. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking with Jim Donnelley of Hemming Motor News and Crankshaft Magazine about Tucker Automobiles : talks about a 2020 Grand Cherokee that sat for awhile and ended up with a dead battery causing much grief : and answers an email about a Mazda CX-10 that was hit by lightning and considering what might happen if an EV were hit by lightning. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about a 2011 Chevy 2500 which was a salt truck and rusted out : answers an email on Ford backtracking on removing AM radios from cars : ansers an email on an 08 Ford Explorer with antifreeze coming from the tail pipe : answers an email on an 05 Subaru that will only take fuel slowly : talks about Ford wanting to go to non negotiated pricing : and talks about things you should stop doing with your Tesla. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with an email about a damaged engine oil cooler and whether there could have been some engine damage on its failure : takes a call on a 13 Accord and wants to talk about maintenance suggested by his oil change place : takes a call on a 17 Caddy looking for maintenance tips : takes a call from Africa on an 07 Landrover Defender diesel where the caller is doing a difficult repair and is looking for tips : talks in general about maintenance with the story of an 09 CRV with over 200,000 miles on it. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about therapy and working on old cars this week and how technology marches on : takes a call wanting to talk about the automatic manual transmissions used on tractor trailer trucks : takes a call on a 14 Ram 2500 that has a new engine, and is looking for thoughts on properly breaking in a new engine : answers an email on the purchase of a used Sequoia or Tundra : talks about scan tools that will generate reports and store them on the cloud : tells the story about a jump started car that now has no radio display. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 04 Pacifica and electrical problems : takes a call on an 05 Sentra losing clutch fluid and looking to diagnose it, and also asks about an oil leak on an 01 Saab : takes a call on an 05 Sentra that is losing clutch fluid : talks about Sweden and electric cars : takes a call on an 18 Accura with intermittent air conditioning : answers an email about an All Data info on a 67 Valiant : talks about a vehicle he worked on this week that needed to get ready for summer and rust proofing. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode asking if you’re paying enough for auto repair with the story of a $42 oil change : takes a call on a 67 Valiant asking about using a ballast resistor on a pointless distributor system, and, he also has a wheel running hot : takes a call on a 21 Highlander hybrid asking about the best way to clean the fuel system : takes a call on a 13 Tacoma that still has the original coolant in it, and asks about changing the coolant and other items. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 13 Tacoma with brake fluid that has never been changed and the caller wants to know a procedure to do it correctly : takes a call on an 06 PT Cruiser with an intermittent no crank : and Ron’s Uncle Steve talks about his time flying in World War II in an interview from 2013. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about Memorial Day and his week in the shop: takes a follow up call on a 19 Challenger that had power steering problems : takes a call on a 95 F250 with steering issues : takes a call on an 01 RAV4 which is a return call on an emissions problem Ron helped with : answers an email on a 21 Buick Envision with a P18E9 code. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about a Kia that came in 9000 miles overdue for its oil change : takes a call on a 14 Frontier pickup with brake issues after brake work was done : takes a call on an 04 expedition where 3rd gear went out and the caller has questions before throwing money at it : takes a call on an 07 Silverado with lifter noise and oil pressure issues : takes a call on an 02 Silverado 1500 that starts fine when the engine is cold, but not when warm : talks about an 06 Explorer with a random loss of power. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a story about an Escape with a noise on one side that sounded like a problem with the shocks, and they were tightened down lopsided and asking if it’s Artificial Intelligence : takes a call on a 19 Challenger with power steering problems : takes a call on an 11 Fusion that has been through 3 power steering racks in the past 18 months : takes a call on an 06 Magnum that just dies while driving : answers an email on a 10 F-150 and a question on a coolant system leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about batteries : takes a call on a 2000 Accord where the idle was surging, the system was cleaned, and now it wants to idle at 1200 rpm : takes a call on a 17 Accord that is setting a code on a windshield sensor on the ADAS system : talks about a regular at his shop who wrote an email with a story about a battery : takes a call on a 97 Grand Marquis where the caller is trying to get the front O2 sensor out : answers an email about GM active fuel management systems. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the vehicle he had this week that **seemed** like it had a bad motor mount but was reporting a bad flex fuel mixture : takes a call on a 12 Tundra that won’t come out of 4 wheel low : takes a call on an 05 4 Runner with a dead instrument cluster : takes a call on a 10 RAM 1500 that has lifted and now the rear end is bouncy : takes a call on a 13 F150 with front wheel bearing questions. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron talks with Ben Johnson, Director, Product Management of Mitchell 1 and chats with Mike Schlup – Managing Director (CEO) of Kseal. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron talks with Issac Nielsen with Mahle Aftermarket, takes a call on an 03 Yukon with no dash lights, talks about lithium ion batteries, and sums up today's show. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about Colorado passing ‘Right to Repair’ for farmers : takes a call on a 13 Chrysler 200 that needs an ABS unit, and the caller is asking if he could put a used one in the vehicle : takes a call on a 15 Legacy that needs 60K service, but has 50K on it, and the caller is asking about replacing fluids based on age : takes a call on a 23 Maverick Hybrid asking how to prolong the battery charge on a vehicle that will not be driven all that often : takes a call on a 65 Mustang with a crank, no start condition : and takes a call on an 03 Yukon with no dash lights. Visit us at: https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about putting spark plugs into a 10 Honda Accord and needing a high ignitability spark plug : takes a call on an 08 CRV where half the AC vents are warmer than the other half : answers an email about a battery going dead for no reason : takes a call wanting to chat about electrics : takes a call on an 05 Corolla with standard transmission that needs a clutch. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron chats with Tim McDonnell of Mitchell One. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron chats with Henry Reno and Teddy Jernigan of Opus IVS Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 14 Forrester that consumes oil to the point where it needs oil every 500 miles : takes a call on a 95 Caprice Classic with a check engine light and the caller can’t seem to get a trouble code from the vehicle : takes a call on a 14 Grand Cherokee with a sticky rear brake : takes a call on an 07 Mustang with a while from the rear differential on deceleration : takes a call on a 98 Blazer with a rough idle. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode asking if auto repair is like Shakespeare – “to repair, or not to repair” with stories of two vehicles : takes a call talking about the computers in use in his shop : takes a call discussing bio fuels : takes a call on a 13 BMW 535i that has developed a knock after an oil change : takes a call from a listener looking to purchase a 23 RAV4 hybrid and looking for Ron’s opinion. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about what he can tell about many of his customers and changing oil filters : takes a call on the possibility of using natural gas to power cars : takes a call discussing EV’s : answers an email on overloading the electrical system in a vehicle by plugging things in and using a jump pack to maintain computer memory : talks about battery replacement : talks about an NGK/NTK Shop Squad upcoming seminar. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about getting in trouble with an out of town, unfamiliar repair shop, and impatient people wanting immediate service, and the relationship you have with your repair shop : takes a call on a 16 Escape with 96,000 miles and questions on what it needs at this point service wise : talks about the transition to EV’s and the infrastructure in the US : takes a call on a 13 Camry that needs tires and has another small problem – the caller asks if it’s worth putting the money into it. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 96 New Yorker and a question on the electronic AC control : takes a call on an 86 Chevy C10 pickup that has an 86 engine and has just blown it’s third head gasket : takes a call on a 23 Subaru with questions on tire replacement : takes a call on a 99 Yukon that had a no crank and the distributor arc-ed internally and the caller is asking why. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the dot on a tire and where to put it : takes a call on an 03 Town Car where the caller is asking if he can change the master cylinder on his own : takes a call on a 2000 CRV where the engine shut down in traffic and the dealer has had it for over a week and can’t solve it : takes a call on a 17 Rogue with a problem in the rear lights. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about his week and how crazy it was and how the common theme is people wanting to keep their cars running rather than buying new with the story of a 10 Lexus that came in that supposedly needed $15,000 in air suspension repairs : takes a call from a fellow mechanic with a discussion on diagnosing with a smoke machine : takes a call on an 18 Transit Connect where the transmission is skipping but the mechanic can’t replicate the problem : answers an email about tire balancing. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about proximity of repair : takes a call a listener asking for a comparison on the quality of an 09 Flex as opposed to a newer Flex : takes a call on an 03 Ultima and a question on the timing chain : takes a call on a 23 Cadillac with intermittent power windows : takes a call on a 99 GMC Yukon that just shut off on the highway. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about “cherry picking”, with the story of a new customer this week with car problems : takes a follow up call on a 99 Tacoma with a manual transmission problem : takes a call on a 22 Tahoe and questions on dynamic fuel management : answers an email about a bad gas cap possibly causing a specific fault code : tells his NHOU story : answers an email on an 04 Explorer that a person is looking to replace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode by telling the tale of two alternators : takes a call on an 11 Rav 4 that may have a bad starter solenoid : takes a call on purchasing a used Chrysler mini van : talks to Tom Greco about the Northeast Automotive trade show : talks about his fan club in the Pittsbugh area : talks about an article regarding new cars selling for well over list price : talks about a car he serviced this week with a bad belt tensioner. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with an email regarding a listener writing in thanking in Ron for the show : and talks about the salesman from Matco that dropped by the shop this week and a discussion on a Cadillac DTS with HID headlamp problems : takes a call on a 22 Malibu with questions on cars with no fuel caps and start stop technology : takes a call on an 11 Impala that is shifting hard. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.