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Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 5/8/21 - Gathering Good Data Before Diagnosing

Ron starts this episode with a call and a story about battery drain : takes a call on an 06 Pontiac Grand Prix that pulses when going up hills on the highway : takes a call with questions on scan tools : answers an email on buying a used Escalade : discusses the reasons for gather good data on cars before you can really diagnose the bad : talks about a new initiative about emissions controls : and takes a call on rustproofing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 5/8/21 - How To Wake Up A Stored Car

Ron starts this episode taking about a friend who is looking for a new Tahoe and he can’t find one because of the computer chip shortage, and the impact on new and used vehicles : takes a call on a 13 Hyundai with the battery draining – and a question on a possible recall for engine fires : takes a call on an 02 Silverado that has been stored for 10 years and wants to know what to do to “wake it up” : and talks about the most common car maintenance mistakes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 5/1/21 - Fires in Electric Cars

Ron starts this episode talking to Tim Richmond, a firefighter and first responder from Connecticut, about the difference in fighting a normal car fire and that of an electric car. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 5/1/21 - Upside Down Backup Camera

Ron starts this episode talking about engines and a bad customer that came by this week : takes a call on an 04 Grand Cherokee with a bad blinker switch – maybe : takes a call on a 99 Nissan Sentra where the caller put in a new water pump, hoses, radiator and thermostat, and the fans come on – constantly : takes a call on an 11 Taurus Limited with an upside down backup camera : talks with Haresh Gobin, Product Development Manager at Launch Tech USA about ADAS systems : and talks about finding a mechanic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 4/24/21 - Can Stop Start Be Defeated?

Ron starts this episode talking about the 16 Chevy Traverse he has been working on : takes a call on a 99 F150 with a misfire and no codes : takes a call on an 18 LeCern asking if the start/stop can be defeated : takes a call on an 05 Mercedes E320 with a left rear wheel sensor error : takes a call on an 08 Mitsubishi Raider where it feels like someone is knocking the shifter into neutral. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 4/24/21 - Subarus and the Full Moon

Ron starts this episode talking about his week, Subaru’s and the full moon : takes a call on an 05 Ranger with major engine problems : takes a call on a 15 Camry where one cylinder has no compression : takes a call on an 07 Mini Cooper S where the clock keeps resetting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 4/17/21 - Hard Shifting Honda Pilot

Ron starts this episode with a call asking Ron’s opinion on a car for their daughter : takes a call on an 05 Honda Pilot with a hard shifting transmission : takes a call on an 08 Lexus RX350 where the caller is looking to change the power steering fluid on his own : takes a call on an 01 Lexus IS300 with a leak behind the master cylinder : and takes a call on an 11 F150 with transmission issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 4/17/21 - Money Shouldn't Be The Only Consideration

Ron starts this episode taking about how we’re going to take care of electric cars when we have trouble taking care of conventional cars with a story of an 06 Jeep that had an oil light on, and talks about the 16 Traverse with the power steering fluid leak : talks to a listener from Mexico City that has comments on electric vehicles : takes a call on a 99 Suburban 1500 that starts great in the summer, but not so great in cold weather : talks about right to repair : takes a call on an 04 Grand Cherokee where the turn signal light switch was changed, but they are still intermittent : and ends this episode talking about a new book on the Corvette Stingray. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 4/10/21 - Failed Oil Filter

Ron starts this episode talking about the 16 Traverse he is working on this week and the mistake GM made : takes a call on a 13 Chevy 2500HD where the oil was changed, and the filter failed : takes a call on an 09 F150 that has 266,000 miles and is on its second engine – and the listener wants to know if he should change the transmission : takes a call with a question on ADAS sensors, in particular, what happens if you’re backing up a trailer? : takes a call on an 01 GMC Yukon with major front end issues : and talks about broken spark plugs in an 07 F150. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10, 202136 min

The Car Doctor - 4/10/21 - Cherokee Bad Brake Job

Ron starts this episode by taking a test…..and talking about ADAS systems : takes a call on an 05 Mini Cooper with a blown head gasket : takes a call on an 04 Grand Cherokee with a bad brake job : takes a call from a listener looking for a recommendation on a scan tool. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 4/3/21 - Plugging Tires

Ron starts this episode answering a listener comment on putting a trailer with a generator on the back of an electric car : takes a call on an 09 Dodge Caliber with an intermittent battery light : takes a call on an 05 GMC Canyon with a snapping when in 4 wheel drive – and now 4 wheel drive has quit : takes a call on a 79 Mercedes 450SL that starts fine when it sits, but won’t start after being driven and restarted : takes a call on a 15 Dodge Grand Caravan that is blowing heat on the passenger side with the AC on : takes a call on an 18 Corolla where the caller hit a pothole and the tire deflated – garage said it was a nail and plugged the tire – tire is still not holding air and they say they cannot replug the tire – asks Ron if this is true : takes a call on an 04 Silverado with reduced engine power and error codes : takes a call on a 15 Silverado with a rumble strip effect – caller asks transmission or torque converter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 4/3/21 - Automatic Braking Systems

Ron starts this episode with a story about installing HBO Max and how that relates to electric cars and talks about a report stating there will be radar in cars – mandatory – soon to apply brakes whenever it sees something in the path : takes a call on a 2000 Suburban with intermittent ABS and brake warning lights, particularly going over bumps : interviews Steffen Niemietz, Application Engineer for Liqui-Moly about LSPI : takes a listener call with concerns about brake application radar : tells a story about a 16 Chevy Traverse that leaked power steering onto the oxygen sensor and what it will cost to repair the vehicle : and ends this episode with a tech tip from All Data on a Mazda CX7. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 3/27/21 - Used Car Prices and Semiconductors

Ron starts this episode talking about a shortage of semiconductors causing used car prices to go up : takes a call on a 16 Silverado LT with a check engine light coincident with a low battery : takes a call on an 07 Caddy CTS with a misfire on cylinders 2, 4, and 6, and an 02 F350 running rough and not shifting properly : takes a call on a 15 Honda Pilot asking questions on replacing the right front strut spring : takes a call on a 10 Volvo XC60 with a slipping transmission. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 202136 min

The Car Doctor - 3/27/21 - What Does The Yellow Light Mean?

Ron starts this episode talking about the intermittent air conditioning problem that came into his shop this past week : takes a call on a 99 RAM 3500 with the ABS and brake lights both coming on : takes a call with comments on electric cars : answers an email on the Prius battery we had a question on two shows ago : takes a call on a 2000 Cavalier with questions on how to check the vapor pressure sending unit without a scan tool : talks about how cars are changing because of technology : takes a call on an Impala with wiring damage under the hood from squirrels : talks about a 13 GMC pickup with a “range performance” code and what was done to repair it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 3/20/21 - Chasing Classic Cars

Ron talks with Wayne Carini of The Discovery Channel’s “Chasing Classic Cars”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 3/20/21 - Electric Cars and the Electric Infrastructure

Ron starts this episode talking about the mysteriously running car that showed up at RA Automotive this week and about a new scan tool where a remote tech can log into your vehicle from a different location and repair the vehicle : takes a call on a 14 Fusion with questions on head gasket issues : talks with Jim LaBreque, former Technical Advisor of Energy to former Governor LePage for the State of Maine regarding electric cars and electric distribution in general. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 3/13/21 - When You Can't Even Get A Battery

Ron starts this episode talking about an 01 Prius that came into his shop this week that needed a battery : takes a call on a 13 Explorer with a check engine light and a P0016 code : takes a call on a 10 Dodge Journey that was recently purchased and after getting it home, wouldn’t start….but did after removing the batteries from the key fobs : takes a call on a 95 LeSabre with a pinging sound from the starter after the car starts and is running : takes a call on a 99 Tacoma with a manual transmission that has developed a shudder in 5th gear, and 5th gear only. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 3/13/21 - Sugar In The Fuel Tank

Ron starts this episode talking about the President of Toyota discussing the building of electric cars with Apple : talks about planned obsolescence with electric cars : takes a call on a 74 Cavalier that had sugar put in its fuel tank : talks about tire prices, mounting and balancing : takes a call discussing timing chains and belts : talks about leasing and buying : talks about an electric vehicle article from AAA Magazine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 3/6/21 - Preventing Carbon Buildup

Ron starts this episode with an email on exchanging transmission fluid : takes a call on a 20 Cadillac Escalade and questions on preventing carbon build up : talks to a Nissan Z guy : answers several emails: takes a call on electric cars : talks about electric cars and how they don’t make sense : and takes another call on electric cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 7, 202136 min

The Car Doctor - 3/6/21 - The Ranger Starter

Ron starts this episode talking about losing the starter in his Ranger this week and relating it to the state of knowledge about cars with people these days : takes a call discussing what’s going on with cars and kids today : takes a call on an 18 Dodge Durango where the GPS died, it was repaired/replaced, and now indicates incorrectly : takes a call from a listener looking to start working on cars at his home shop : takes a call on electric cars : takes a call on a 07 Prius where the caller has heard some scary things about the batteries in the event of a crash, and his battery goes dead if he parks if for 5-10 days. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 7, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 2/27/21 - Convertible With A Moldy Roof

Ron starts this episode with a return call on a 16 Silverado with a torque converter problem : takes a call on a Caddy SRX with a cracked touch screen : takes a call on a 64 Caddy convertible with a moldy roof : takes a call on a 12 GMC Sierra where the service stabilitrack and alternator lights come on together…but only in warm weather : takes a call on an 06 PT Cruiser with transmission problems : and answers a Facebook question on an 03 Windstar with transmission issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 202136 min

The Car Doctor - 2/27/21 - Getting Kids Involved With Cars

Ron starts this episode talking about last week’s show, and takes a call on electric cars : takes a call talking about getting kids involved with cars and the expense these days of doing so – and a question on an 03 Toyota Highlander with power window and lock problems : takes a call on an 01 Dakota where the caller gets a vibration in the seat of his pants : takes a call on a 97 Lexus ES300 that had emissions problems and he would like to understand fuel trim. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 2/20/21 - Start Stop Technology

Ron starts this episode talking about start stop technology and the stress put on the battery : takes a question on gas mileage in vehicles : talks again about self driving and electric cars : takes a call on a 12 Camry XLE and questions on transmission maintenance : takes a call on a 99 Chevy Conversion Van with security system issues : and takes a comment on electric cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 2/20/21 - Rapidly Changing Technology

Ron starts this episode talking about the rapidly changing technology in automobiles and not being ready for electric cars : takes a call on an 05 GMC Sierra where the antilock brakes are engaging constantly for no reason : takes a call on a 19 Jeep Cherokee where the caller wants Ron’s opinion on its start/stop technology : takes a call from a listener that had the same problem with lights blinking on his 10 Tundra as a caller did last week : and takes a call on an 06 Dakota that has a ground strap connected between the frame and the exhaust system and he wants to know why. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 2/13/21 - Young People and Car Basics

Ron starts this episode with a story about an 18-19 year old that called and didn’t know how to change his flat tire – and Ron gave him a lesson : takes a call on an 05 Tahoe asking the correct way to bleed the cooling system : takes a call on an 86 Olds Cutlass and a question on the Cat Converter : takes a call on a 98 Ranger where the coolant lines were changed and now the temperature gauge doesn’t work : takes a call on a 13 F-250 where the power seat controls stopped working suddenly : takes a call on an 02 Caravan asking the correct way to top off the battery : takes a call on an 09 Astro Cargo Van that needs a fuel pump : takes a call on an 07 Jeep Commander that has a knock and may need an engine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 2/13/21 - ADAS Windshield Replacement

Ron starts this episode discussing not being ready for electric cars with the story about replacing a windshield on a car with an ADAS system : takes a call on an 05 Passat where the oil pressure light comes on during extremely cold weather : takes a call from a listener who had a positive experience with K-Seal : takes a call on a 2000 Buick Park Av where the caller asks if he needs a battery keeper when changing the battery : takes a comment on oil consumption : talks about being a race car driver : and talks about replacing the door handle on a 17 Ford Edge. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 2/6/21 - Oil Consumption

Ron starts this episode with a call asking his opinion on two different truck engines because the caller is looking to buy a used truck : takes a call on a 13 Mini Cooper and questions on oil consumption : takes a call on a call from last week, a 19 Chevy truck with a vibration, from someone who works at a specialty truck manufacturer with some ideas : takes a call on a 15 Trailblazer with front differential problems and the caller wants Ron’s opinion on converting it to rear wheel drive only : takes a call on a 15 Venza with all the dash indicators coming on, the speedometer drops to zero and other items : and takes a call from a listener wanting to discuss GM’s conversion to all electric. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6, 202136 min

The Car Doctor - 2/6/21 - Changes In Technology

Ron starts this episode discussing his week off and his trials and tribulations with his Ford Explorer and changes in technology : takes a call on an 11 Camry with a humming from the alternator : takes a call on an 06 PT Cruiser that got stuck in the snow and then set a check engine light. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 1/30/21 - Milky Substance On The Dipstick

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 97 Accura TL with rear parking lights that work – sometimes : takes a call on an 83 F150 with a milky substance on the dipstick : interviews John Richter, VP of Sales, North America, for K-Seal : talks with Tony Atwood, our former board operator, regarding the upcoming “big game” : and ends talking about the GM electric initiative. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 1/30/21 - Trailblazer Oil Leak

Ron starts this episode talking about how you need to know yourself when it comes to auto repair with the story about a 2005 Highlander he worked on this week : takes a call on an 03 Camry with a fuel pump issue : takes a call on an 02 Trailblazer that sat for a while and has an oil leak : takes a call on a 19 Silverado 2500 that has a slight vibration between 40 and 60 MPH : answers an email on an 03 GMC Sierra that won’t shift correctly in extreme cold : and answers an email about the oil in his vehicle getting dirty fairly quick and asking if this is carbon buildup on the valves : and talks about GM’s announcement about going all electric by 2035. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 1/23/21 - Silverado Clattering Noise

Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 16 Silverado 2500 with a clattering noise from the bell housing area when cold : takes a call on a Honda CRV where the TPMS light comes on intermittently : takes a call on a 14 CRV with a shudder between 28-32 MPH : takes a call from a person that had a clattering noise on a different GM vehicle and tells Ron what they found with his : and takes a call on an 03 Camry with a possible fuel pump issue. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 1/23/21 - Escape No Crank

Ron starts this episode talking about an 08 Camry he repaired this week that no one else could : takes a call on an 06 Dodge RAM with an O2 sensor code : takes a call on a 12 Escape where the car sometimes does not start when the key is turned : takes a call on a 2000 Jetta with a P1340 code : takes a call on a 98 Isuzu Hombre where, in 4 wheel drive, the front wheels get no power : and ends by talking about the rest of his week in the shop. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 1/16/21 - Ford Edge Hard Shift

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 16 Silverado and questions on the torque converter, and on an 02 Ranger with intermittent running : takes a call on an 11 GMC 3500HD where the caller had put E85 in the tank, burned though it, put gasoline in and the scan tool is stuck at 0.5% alcohol content : takes a call on an 07 Ford Edge that is hard shifting : takes a call on a 99 GMC Superduty with intermittent wiper problems : takes a call on a 95 Toyota Pickup with water pump issues : takes a call on a 77 Mercury Comet where the left signal light doesn’t work with the headlights on. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 16, 202136 min

The Car Doctor - 1/16/21 - Baseball and Car Repair

Ron starts this episode talking about his start of the week with a baseball anology : takes a call on a 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 that stalls when the headlights are turned on, and has an error code : takes a call on a 12 Sienna where the rear toe and camber is out and the caller is looking for advice, and discusses an 11 VW Jetta rear drum brakes : takes a call on a 94 E150 Van with a problem with the unibody : talks about vehicle safety. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 16, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 1/9/21 - Finding Parts for a 92 Land Rover

Ron starts this episode taking a call on an 07 Grand Prix with no heat : takes a call on that military vehicle from the last hour : takes a call on an 11 Sonata that is losing oil : takes a call on a 92 Land Rover and the caller can’t find parts for it : takes a call on a 91 Olds 98 where the crank sensor was changed and now it won’t start : takes a call on a 97 F150 with a misfire : talks about the landscaping plow truck he repaired this week with a bad, corroded connector that was found with a thermal imaging connector : takes a call on an 06 Lincoln Zephyr with an intermittent dead battery. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 9, 202136 min

The Car Doctor - 1/9/21 - Stupidity in Auto Design

Ron starts this episode by ranting about stupidity in auto design – like where VW puts its batteries : takes a call on a 96 F250 that has intermittent no spark : takes a call on a 14 GMC Sierra and questions on proper maintenance : takes a call on a 94 Geo Prism that had the ignition coil replaced, and now the radio cuts out and comes on when it wants to : talks about the Toyota RAV4 with a tire pressure monitor issue that was supposedly unfixable : and talks about an overcharging Mazda. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 9, 202135 min

The Car Doctor - 1/2/21 - Excellence In Auto Repair

Ron starts this episode asking if you would recognize excellence in auto repair : takes a call on a 14 GMC Terrain that needs an engine : talks about discount oil changes : takes a call on an 05 Ranger that has a crank/no start condition : takes a call on an 82 Camaro Indy Pace Car replica that has been parked and the caller is looking to find out what he needs to do to get it running. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 202135 min

The Car Doctor- 12/26/20 - Women In Auto Care

Ron starts this episode talking with Jessica Toliuszis of Women in Auto Care : and talks with Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com on 2020 in review and looking ahead. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 202035 min

The Car Doctor - 12/26/20 - Starting an Automotive Program

Ron starts this episode talking with Patrick Giacomini, a retired Engineer who is trying to start an automotive program at a Springfield, IL high school : and talks with Harlan Siegel, VP/Global Sales of Opus IVS with a discussion of scan tools. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 202035 min

The Car Doctor - 12/19/20 - Tales From The Repair Shop

Ron starts this episode telling stories from the repair shop : takes a call on a 72 Malibu asking what type of gas to use in it, and a 10 F150 with a glitch in the steering going left when it’s cold : takes a call on an 06 GMC Sierra with a strange noise when you start driving in cold weather : takes a call on an 04 F150 where the 4 WD low does not engage : takes a call on a 12 Sienna and alignment adjustment questions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 202036 min

The Car Doctor - 12/19/20 - Is Your Mechanic Doing Something Wrong

Ron starts this episode stating that chances are, your mechanic is doing something wrong : takes a call on an 88 VW Cabriolet that just stops running, but only on occasion : takes a call with questions on rodent eradication, Stabil, and several other topics : takes a call on a 62 VW Transporter with severely rusted hinges : takes a call on a 99 Suburban with blend door issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 202035 min

The Car Doctor - 12/12/20 - Studded Snows and ABS

Ron starts this episode talking about the demise of the Ford Econoline van : takes a call on an 11 Silverado with a towing brake light : takes a call on a 13 Silverado with questions on tires : takes a call on an 11 GMC Terrain that is using oil : interviews Curtis See, Key Accounts Manager of Cooper Tire : takes a call on a 16 Silverado with a shudder : takes a call on a 20 Echosport asking if studded snow tires will confuse the ABS system. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 202035 min

The Car Doctor - 12/12/20 - Music Playing In A Repair Shop

Ron starts this episode talking about the music playing in an auto repair shop : takes a call on an 09 Mercedes SL63 with 500,000 miles that is using oil : takes a call from someone considering buying an auto shop : takes a call on a 16 Avalon with questions on tires and tire rotation : takes a call on a 12 Lexus with questions on transmission maintenance. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 202035 min

The Car Doctor - 12/5/20 - Trailblazer With a Bad Front Differential

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 11 GMC 3500, gas, that is rated for Flex Fuel, was filled with E85, and now the check engine light is on : takes a call with comments on electric vehicles : interviews Jim McIlvaine, eCare Manager for OPTIMA batteries, about batteries and their care : talks about how to do certain things in the shop : and answers a Facebook question on an 07 Trailblazer with a blown front differential. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 5, 202036 min

The Car Doctor - 12/5/20 - That Sucking Sound is an 08 Altima

Ron starts this episode talking about quiet time in the shop and a jeep with 320,000 miles on it and the lack of machine shops, particularly in the northeast : takes a call on a 97 Camry that, when it sits for several days, it becomes a harder start and won’t stay running : takes a call on an 08 Nissan Altima that has a sucking sound after shutting it off : takes a call on a 17 F-250 that needs brakes and is looking for advice from Ron. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 5, 202035 min

The Car Doctor - 11/28/20 - 86 Cutlass Can't Do More Than 50MPH

Ron starts this episode talking about undercoating : takes a call on an F-150 with a vacuum leak : takes a call on an 07 Colorado that needs a wheel bearing replaced : takes a call on an 86 Olds Cutlass that won’t go above 50 mph : takes a call on an 08 Tacoma that seems to be stuck in 4 wheel drive : takes a call on a 19 Accord where the caller wants Ron’s opinion on the CVT transmission. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28, 202035 min

The Car Doctor - 11/28/20 - Nissan CVT Transmissions

Ron starts this episode talking about his crazy week and an 05 Taurus that was towed in : takes a call on a 14 Rogue and questions on maintenance of the CVT transmission : takes a call on an 04 Tahoe where the caller needs to replace the rubber body mounts and has specific questions : takes a call on an 05 Chrysler 300 where the O2 sensors were replaced and now it has a crank/no start : takes a call on a Chrysler 200 that is not getting fuel : takes a call on a 14 Camry with a CV boot leak. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28, 202035 min

The Car Doctor - 11/21/20 - The Right To Repair

Ron starts this episode taking a call on an 07 Tahoe with a voltage problem : takes a call on an 08 Camry that has trouble shifting out of park : and talks with Matt Buchholz, President and General Manager of Motorad and Tom Hickey, Director of the Massachusetts Right To Repair Coalition about Right To Repair Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 202035 min

The Car Doctor - 11/21/20 - Pathfinder Needs An Exhaust System

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 04 Nissan Pathfinder that needs an exhaust system : takes a call on a 12 Dodge Durango that is losing coolant : answers an email about grease fittings : interviews Mike Mueller regarding his book, The Complete Book Of Corvette : and ends talking about Corvettes and the romance of cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 202035 min

The Car Doctor - 11/14/20 - Buying a Jump Starter

Ron starts this episode talking about an 04 Kia Optima and filling the transmission on it : takes a call on a 12 Scion IQ and a question on testing the throttle body : takes a call on an 06 Dodge RAM that had its head gasket done and now is throwing throttle position codes : takes a call on an 07 Accord with questions on how large a jump starter the caller should buy : takes a call on a 99 Blazer where the caller is replacing the head gasket and is asking if he should replace the head bolts : we chat briefly about recording The Car Doctor for Christmas – give us a call and leave a message at 855-560-9900 if you would like to be part of it : and finishes talking about what it takes to turn on a check engine light. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 202036 min