Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode talking about the parts shortage : talks about a wiring harness connector that corroded to the transmission it was connected to : takes a call on an 09 F-150 with a vibration and it has a code for a cylinder #1 misfire : takes a call on an 06 Sonata where the caller asks if he should sell the vehicle to take advantage of the market, or keep it as a parts car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode asking how much should you spend on repairing a car : takes a call on a 97 Mercury Tracer where the instrument cluster suddenly went dark, in addition to just about everything on the dash : takes a call on an 04 Camry that was running rough, so the caller replaced the coils and plugs, and not it’s not running at all : takes a call on a 2000 Taurus wit P0171 and P0174 codes and the dealer can’t fix it. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a question from a customer this week, “is the rest of the car OK?” and feeling the pain of car ownership talking about his 14 Escape with a possible bad transmission : takes a call on an 04 BMW 325i where the engine was swapped with an 02, and the PCM is different : talks with James Hammond, Assistant Chief Operations of the North Collier fire department in the City of Naples, Florida discussing recent hurricane damage to vehicles after hurricane Ian, and in particular, problems with electric cars that were flooded out. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about what you can tell from auto repair : answers an email about Danny’s cam getting wiped out in his Z28 Camaro and companies that build custom cams : talks about a common failure he sees with having to replace thermostats on Jeeps : talks with Joe Dupont of New Hampshire Oil Undercoating. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about repairing the car or saving money : talks about a 15 Subaru that came in with a shimmy and shake : asks listeners to ask their server at a restaurant what vehicle they drive : talks about electric vehicles exploding in Florida after the recent hurricane : talks about the positive effects of extended warranties : takes a call on a 20 Grand Cherokee that had its oil changed, the oil filter was not put on correctly, oil went all over the place, and the caller wants to know if there would be repercussions with the engine. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about Jeeps and several that were in his shop this week : talks about what to do when your lease comes due : talks to Tom about his recall adventure this past week : talks about finding leaks in air conditioning systems : talks about numerous topics including his opinion on putting new engines in older vehicles : talks about an All Data article about a Sentra with all the power windows not working. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode started asking if you are doing enough taking care of your car and talking about his week and replacing a crank sensor : takes a call on an 07 Pontiac Torrent where the caller needs to change the block heater element and is looking for advice : takes a call on an 07 Liberty with an O2 sensor issue : takes a return call on a 90 Toyota pickup with a possible O2 fault : talks about problems with electric cars : talks about a spill in his shop….. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the amount of cars he’s fixing lately at the shop, thinking it may be the price of new cars and the cost of loans : talks about an 07 Town Car that came in with non working key fobs : takes a call on an 08 Dodge Sprinter that was serviced and is now in limp mode : takes a call asking his opinion of trading a Chevy Spark for a 19 Outlander : takes a call on a 91 Acclaim where, if the car isn’t started and run once per day, the battery is dead. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 91 Bronco that, when hot, will give a clunk and a whirr when starting : answers an email on removing spark plugs on an old vehicle where the plugs are about 20 years old : an answers another email regarding parts for a small block chevy and buying original parts yet nothing in the boxes was stamped as genuine GM : and Ron talks with Randy Zahorchak, Product Manager, and Chris Gillespie, Director of Category Management of Dorman Products about exhaust manifolds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the value of diagnosis and what it really takes : takes a call about Flex Fuel : takes a call on a 16 Honda Pilot Elite that developed keyless entry issues after a car accident : takes a call from a mechanic who owns a Tesla Model 3 and wants to discuss electric cars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about having to condemn a vehicle : takes a call on a 16 Renegade that has started rattling in gear : talks about an article on Tesla customer service : talks about a Jeep Renegade and vibration : talks about an 07 Towncar where the key fobs weren’t working : talks about Tesla looking to build a lithium refining facility in Texas : talks about an article regarding California banning gas cars by 2035, yet now are telling people not to charge their electric cars : discusses lack of parts and what is going to happen with electric vehicles : takes a call on a 93 Toyota Pickup that needs to have its AC on to stay running. visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode saying he has a problem thinking of what to start today’s show talking about : so he talks about his shop being under attack by a chipmonk : then talks about the lack of availability of parts right now with things he can’t get easily : takes a call from a listener trying to put a modern engine in a 1948 Ford F5 : takes a call on a 16 Lincoln MKT that had a check engine light and is now throwing a cat code : answers an email on a 2010 Miata that a listener is buying. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about a looming glass shortage : talks about a 19 RAM with a dead battery : takes a call on a 94 Chevy Pickup that the caller is rebuilding from a shell, and is asking advice on the brake system : and an update on a 10 Impala where the caller is trying to update to new key fobs : talks about a Car Doctor sighting : talks about an article on how bad a Nissan Leaf is in distance and its charging scheme : answers an email on a synthetic oil change interval for a Toyota RAV4 : and ends the hour with a call on an 09 Jeep Liberty that puts out heat only on one side. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about diagnosis and the importance of such : takes a call on a 12 Lexus with a check engine light – mechanic did a tune up – check engine light came back on – took it to the dealership who said it needs an engine : takes a call on an 04 Mitsubishi Galant with AC issues : takes a call on an 07 Escape with intermittent electric door locks and alarms. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on an F-150 with a P0191 code and the mechanic is throwing parts at it : takes a call on a 12 Cruze that the caller called about previously with a transmission problem, and wants to update Ron on what was found : answers an email on using flex fuel in a 2008 Corvette : takes a call on an 11 Sierra where the AC compressor is making a squealing sound : takes a call on a 17 CRV where, when driving down the road, every dash warning light comes on for no reason : takes a call on a 13 F150 with perhaps an aux fan coming on that is extremely loud. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about his vacation and what he learned about cars outside of NJ : takes a call on a 16 Accord with an AC clutch engaging and disengaging too quickly : takes a call on an 04 Corvette throwing knock sensor codes, even though the knock sensors have been replaced : answers an email about auto stop being shut off on an Equinox. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking with Brandon Mathews, OPUS IVS Lead for BMW and Porsche specialized service, and a discussion on high voltage electric systems and certifications in the US : then, talks to Aaron Jones, OPUS IVS Lead for Tesla Remote Support. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 2000 CRV that almost stalls when the AC is turned on : takes a call on a 13 Cadillac ATS where the AC is blowing warm air : takes a call on an 08 Rogue where the cat converter failed and now it has a random misfire : answers an email on tires for a muscle car : and talks about states hitting electric car owners for highway taxes. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode by saying he learned something this week when working on a Kia Rio S : takes a call on an 18 RAM Pro Master with a misfire on cylinder 2 : talks with Haresh Gobin, Product Development Manager at Launch Tech USA on Scan Tool 101. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the challenges of fixing older cars : takes a call with questions on differential fluid viscosity : takes a call on an 07 F-150 with questions regarding the fuel delivery system : takes a call on a 17 Silverado with a hard start. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about putting remote start on his plow truck this week : talks about Tesla Autopilot having problems in California : takes a call on an 07 Lincoln Towncar and questions on maintenance : takes a call on a 94 F150 that lost the speedometer and odometer – and the caller fixed it – wants to tell Ron what the fix is : answers an email regarding finding parts and what may be obsolete soon. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about how to tell if something is wrong because the car usually keeps running : and talks about looking for a new car for his wife : takes a call on a 21 Camry that has feathering on the tires at 5000 miles : takes a call from a listener looking for a scan tool for a 10 Sportage, a 15 Corolla, and a 20 Murano : takes a call on an 05 Focus where the caller is looking for a mechanic. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode by taking a call on an 18 Sparc asking questions on necessary maintenance : answers an email on rev hang with Hondas : talks about the CT bus fire and the potential to take out an entire fleet if that happened in the bus garage : and talks about keeping animals out of vehicles : talks about what happens to a lithium battery in a TPMS sensor when he drills one out to disable it : talks about how to properly diagnose a vehicle : talks about a conversation with his gym coach the other day : talks about oil changes : and talks about some positive news for electric vehicles : and leaves with some thoughts on vehicle maintenance. Visit https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about how sometimes customers don’t give you the proper information : talks about the Connecticut electric bus fire and how they have pulled all the buses from the road : takes a call on a 12 Cruze with an error code for low input speed to the transmission : takes a call on an 01 Monte Carlo where the lower intake gasket was replaced and now it won’t start or stay running unless the pedal is pressed to the metal. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 2000 CRV that almost stalls when the AC is turned on : takes a call on a 13 Cadillac ATS where the AC is blowing warm air : takes a call on an 08 Rogue where the cat converter failed and now it has a random misfire : answers an email on tires for a muscle car : and talks about states hitting electric car owners for highway taxes. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the challenges of fixing older cars : takes a call with questions on differential fluid viscosity : takes a call on an 07 F-150 with questions regarding the fuel delivery system : takes a call on a 17 Silverado with a hard start. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a caller who wants to rebuild an older vehicle : takes a call on an 03 Taurus that loses power and is throwing a high fuel rail pressure code : takes a call on an 04 Lexus GX470 and questions on parts availability, and also an 18 Suburban that needed a transmission : takes a call on an Audi Q7 diesel that was parked for a few weeks, and now won’t start – it acts like the battery is dead. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about learning new things : then talks about the Toyota Sequoia he worked on this week with AC problems : takes a call on a 98 Ranger with a stiff shifter lever : takes a call on an 09 GMC Sierra with no signal between the ECM and the starter : takes a call on a 21 diesel Denali where the listener is getting an OnStar alarm that the DEF fluid system needs service. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about charging electric vehicles at family gatherings : takes a call on a 20 Edge regarding using E15 : takes a call on a 13 Cruze that possibly needs a transmission : talks about the Trans Am he was working on this week : takes a call on a 10 Mercury Marquis where the directional flashers flash faster on one side but not on the other : talks about an article on electric vehicles and how it’s become political : and talks about communicating with your mechanic. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about his acupuncture treatments lately and what he’s learning about life and how it relates to finding a mechanic : takes a call on a 22 Subaru that had a wiring harness damaged by squirrels : takes a call about electrics and charging them : takes a call on a 16 Enclave that was due for a trans fluid change, the caller had it flushed, and it was shifting hard, and the mechanic then had to relearn the system – caller asks why : and ends this episode talking about the Subaru that came in for an oil change and had a wiper issue – it needed a wiper transmission. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a story about a friend of his tech’s Danny who is starting a repair shop and wanted to know if the elderly customer wanted to date him : talks about Exxon’s record profits : talks about GM’s failure to deliver 100,000 vehicles because they can’t get computer chips : takes a call on a 92 Buick Park Ave that is hard start : takes a call on a 14 Equinox that goes into limp mode : takes a call on a 17 Fusion asking about fluid changes : takes a call on an 88 Olds 98 with a throttle sensor code : answers an email about electric vehicles and insurance against fire. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about his busy week at the shop and an 09 CRV that would buzz like a giant bee : takes a call on an 18 Equinox where the engine compartment gets very hot about 5 minutes after shutting off the engine : takes a call on an 01 Ranger that is a hard start : takes a call on a 10 Impala with a key fob issue : responds to an email on his conversation about the 18 Equinox getting hot after shutting down.. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about electric vehicle charging in Austrailia and electric use schedules in Southern California : and talks about GM 3D printing parts : answers an email on driving a car in snow/rain mode improving economy : talks about driving stick : takes a call on a 95 Blazer where the caller is looking for help bleeding the brakes : takes a call about solar panels : takes a call on an 84 Celica that needs a charging relay that can’t be found. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the auto repair shop being like the general store of days gone by : talks about TPMS, talking about a 17 Nissan Altima which can tell you what tire is on what axle, and what happens when tires are rotated : interviews Gene Triplett of VP/Engineering and Quality of International Brake Industries : talks about a 2013 Impala that had an ABS speed sensor error : talks about a Subaru electric vehicle recall. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this hour talking about an email form someone looking to purchase an automatic transmission warranty : takes a call about electrics looking to compare cost per mile with gas vehicles : takes a call on a 16 Accura RDX with questions on changing the trans fluid : talks about a Honda Ridgeline he worked on this week – dashboard would shut down : talks about an article he read about the current issues with buying an automobile : takes a call on a 90 Isuzu NPR truck and questions on the possibility of the battery affecting the transmission : takes a call on an 02 Tundra with maintenance questions.   Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about his dinner with his friend Tony, talking about the industry and what to talk about on this week’s show : talks about a car that came in with a cracked rim : takes a call on a 22 Tacoma asking about fuel system maintenance : takes a call on a 96 F-150 that shudders from 30-50 MPH.   Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 91 Bronco with a cracked EGR crossover pipe : takes a call on a 96 Chevy Lumina with water in the combustion chamber : takes a call wondering what happened to simplicity in cars : takes a call from a listener looking to buy a 22 Subaru Trek – his wife wants a standard transmission, and he’s wondering if, given the small percentage of standards out there, if there will be anyone to work on it in the future : takes a call on a 2000 Taurus where the security light is on full time : and answers an email on the electric vehicle future being 50/50 : talks about a national standard for electric vehicle chargers : and talks about the news story about the Feds looking into the Tesla autopilot crashes.   Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the amount of cars he has to repair at the shop right now : takes a call from a person who is trying to get the proper electric service installed at his house for an electric vehicle : takes a call on a 15 Kia Sorrento with a P0447 purge valve code : takes a call from an EV Tech for General Motors who wants to make his point that the Nissan Leaf call we had last week was a not fair comparison to other EV’s.   Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a return call on a 96 Grand Prix that had the water pump changed, and now there is coolant in the oil : takes a call on a 21 Hyundai Kona electric that the caller wishes to discuss : takes a call on a 17 GM Sierra 1500 with a crank/no start condition : takes a call on a 17 Mercedes Sprinter that goes into limp mode on inclines.   Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about electric car proponents and electric vehicles : takes a call about carbon deposits in engines : talks about the Blaster NASCAR vehicle, a Ford Mustang : talks to a gent who rented a Nissan Leaf electric vehicle – then found they couldn’t find a place to charge it : takes a call on a 19 F150 that is shuddering and stalling after stops. Visit us at www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about his crazy week in the shop : takes a call on a 94 Econoline that is banging from 1st to 2nd gear : takes a call on a 90 Toyota Pickup with electrical problems, and a 78 Silverado that “kinda starts”, then dies : we re-run a 2013 interview with Ron’s late Uncle Steve who fought in World War II.   Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about Memorial Day and his Uncle Steve : talks about a Wall Street Journal article about electric vehicles : takes a call on a 14 Grand Cherokee where the AC works – but only when the key fob is in the vehicle : takes a call from a listener wanting to comment on electric vehicles : takes a call on an 04 Civic where the AC is blowing hot air : and discusses a Mitchell One Sure Track article on vehicle starting.   Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about electrical vehicle chargers that don’t appear to work : takes a call from a developer that is having to put a large amount of money’s worth of electric charger infrastructure into homes they are presently building :  takes a call with a Mustang story : takes another call wanting to talk electrics : and answers an email on a snowplow call he had recently where the plow was overheating. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about repair shop etiquette : takes a call on an 05 Suburban where the transmission fluid is disappearing : answers an email regarding Flex Fuel (E85 and E15) vehicles : takes a call from a listener wanting to discuss the shelf life of oil : takes a call on a 99 F150 where the listener is having possible battery issues. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 98 Jeep Wrangler and clutch problems : takes a call on switching between conventional and synthetic oils in a tractor : takes a call on a 99 Chrysler New Yorker with a bad AC compressor : takes a call on a 15 Subaru Legacy and questions on extended warranties – and – a different rust preventative product : takes a call on an 18 Traverse that, when put in park, thinks it’s not in park.    Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about how you never know what’s going to come into the shop, and the bunch of Subaru’s that came in this week : takes a call on an 05 Equinox that sounds like the starter is not disengaging : takes a call on an 05 Dodge 2500 where the air conditioning on the passenger side seems to be blowing harder and colder than on the driver’s side : takes a call on a 99 VW Bug with questions on painting for rust prevention : tells a story about his friend Russell and modifying VW’s.   Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 07 Jeep Commander with a crank, no start condition : takes a call on an 08 Corvette that kills the battery on a regular basis : takes a call on a 75 Oldsmobile with a crank no start after the car sits overnight : and ends with a story about being faithful to your mechanic.   Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about a Camry he worked on this week that needed tire pressure sensors : takes a call on a 12 Impala with a leaking front main seal : takes a call on a 2000 Buick Park Ave with no ground pulse to the injectors : takes a call on a 13 Pissat TDI that has a screaming sound, when cold, when the caller first starts driving.   Visit us at http://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 86 Silverado with a 73 Nova engine and questions on the engine replacement : takes a call on an 03 Silverado that seems to run too hot all the time : takes a call from a listener whose son has been accepted to college for auto tech and wants to chat with Ron about schools : answers an email from a listener regarding dealers using non factory parts in repairs : takes a call on an 18 Dodge Journey that pulls when going slow.   Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about an 18 F-150 with an EGR problem : takes a call asking for Ron’s opinion on a 17 Ford Escape she is looking to buy : takes a call on an 02 Grand Marquis with a left front ABS sensor issue : takes a call on an 11 CRV with a check gas cap fault, and a question, and he asks if this can affect gas mileage.   Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.