Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode stating that auto repair is somewhat like dating in how to deal with a repair shop : answers an email about degreasing an older engine : talks about wirelessly charging electric cars : takes a return call on a Firebird that has had missing and an update after the caller did what Ron told him to do : talks about an article about tire sealants : takes a call on an 01 Corolla CE where the caller changed the valve cover gasket and now the vehicle burns a quart of oil every 600-800 miles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about Chevy Bolt owners being asked to part 50 feet from the nearest car : takes a repeat call on a 90 Firebird and the problem that was solved, but was repeatable : tells this week’s studio NEW story : takes a call on a 17 Fusion and battery testing : takes a call on an 06 Tacoma that had a bad speed sensor which was replaced, and now the speedometer isn’t reading at all : and reads a letter from an account executive from KXEL about his use of Berryman and how they helped him personally. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about car warranties : takes a call on a 13 F-150 and problems with the blower and temperature controls : talks about the first electric school bus that has appeared in Maine : takes a call on a 91 Chevy C1500 that has lost overdrive after the cam was swapped out : takes a call on a 13 Focus with a serious RPM surge : and ends talking about an 08 Volvo that wasn’t charging. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 07 Nissan Versa where the caller is looking for a mechanical latch rather than the electric latch, and a question on a Chevy block that the caller wants to turn into a dummy motor and wanting to make it lighter : takes a call on a 17 Hyundai Elantra having intermittent misses that the dealership updated the software but it is still doing it : takes a call on an 04 Colorado asking about general maintenance and what to watch for on this vehicle : takes a call on a 12 Audi 2-5 and questions on general maintenance : takes a call on an 01 BMW 325CI with intermittent starting problems : and takes a call on an 01 Tundra with a waffling feeling when braking. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode rebutting a critic who went after him on a podcast review for his stance on electric cars : takes a call on a 90 Firebird Formula where the engine is bucking and missing between 1700 and 2000 RPM : interviews Jenny Page a Product Manager at Cooper Tire on Tire 101 and how to choose tires with winter approaching : goes back to the 90 Firebird : and talks about Mitchell One article on diagnosing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the Silverado he had with all kinds of weird things going on and how it was fixed : takes a call on finding old Chevys and in particular a 77 Impala : takes a call on a hard starting John Deere push mower : takes a call on a 12 Dodge Avenger with a click when opening the door : takes a call on an 11 Jeep Sport Wrangler with a P0740 code : and takes a call on an 08 Hyundai Azera with a P0102. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the week in the shop – and the service repair shops provide to the community : takes a return call on a Hummer H2 with a random misfire P0300 code and no other codes and speaks with the gentleman’s mechanic : takes a call on an 04 Highlander Ltd with air conditioning and no heat/defroster on the auto climate control : talks about the unsexiness of electric cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 01 RAV 4 with an emissions nightmare : takes a call on a Ford 500 with a cluster problem and now there are door light problems, air conditioning problems and the battery goes dead : interviews Ted Bradley of AC Avalance about auto air conditioning : takes a call on an 04 H2 Hummer with a P0300. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about people at the gym and their car questions and problems and talking about leasing or buying : takes a call on an 01 S10 with a fuel system fault code in regards to the fuel quality : takes a call on an 03 Silverado 2500HD that keeps going into limp mode – the dealer and an independent shop can’t seem to solve it : takes a call on a 65 VW Beetle with fuel line hose problems and asks Ron’s opinion on an 05 Audi. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 2000 Grand Cherokee with a PCI bus failure and a question on a 77 Firebird on how to change the clutch : takes a call on an 04 Chevy pickup with transmission problems : takes a call on a 14 RAM truck with a no crank, no start, no dash lights, no nothing condition : takes a call asking differences between after market coils and manufacturer coils on an 03 Yamaha : takes a call on a 16 Outback where a touch on the touchscreen produces a snap sound from under the dash, as well as sometimes a shock : takes a call on a 97 BMW 540i with a popping noise from cylinder 4. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about electric cars and the coming problems : takes a call on a 10 Matrix and changing the transmission fluid : takes a call on a 13 Ridgeline where the caller found 6 quarts of oil in the vehicle when the manual calls for 4-1/2, and wants to know if there is going to be a problem : takes a call on a 65 John Deere diesel with leaking o rings – wants to know if KSeal will help : takes a call on an 08 Accord with a P0172 code, fuel system rich, and looking for troubleshooting tips : talks about a recent Mitchell One tip and how you may be able to tell the age of a mechanic by the questions they ask. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 97 Camry and a P0401 code : takes a call on a 96 Tacoma that was parked for 10 years and the caller is looking to start it up : takes a call on a Corvette with 130K miles on it that the caller wants to put diesel grade oil in it : takes a call on an 80 Chevy C20 with transmission issues : and closes talking about old cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about electric cars and Toyota stating that we are not ready : talks about the trend of dealerships giving a laundry list of items that “need” to be done : takes a call on a 13 Chevy Spark where the transmission information disappeared from the dash and it would not run – and the dealership couldn’t fix it. The caller got rid of the car, but wants to know what Ron thinks was wrong : talks to Steven Ethridge from OPUS/IVS regarding the car repair business and where it is headed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode taking a call on an 05 Voyager where the trip LED goes from bright to dim and is possibly draining the battery : takes a call on an 11 Equinox with an intermittent check engine light and an intermittent stabilitrak light : takes a call on an 02 F250 with intermittent suicide doors and alternator and battery problems : takes a call on an 11 Honda Fit and questions on when the radiator fans should run : talks about electric car chargers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about his rental car experience this week : talks about electric cars in the middle of nowhere and in traffic jams – and tells his SeaDoo story while on vacation : takes a call on a 92 Corolla with brake problems : takes a call on an 06 Chevy Uplander with an ABS light : answers an email on a Mustang where the key fob failed and was replaced. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about a Berryman experiment he and Tom did : and talks about the town of Ann Arbor, MI annoying the Catholic Church by wanting to put in 95 electric charging stations at the church : and another article about gas engines being cast aside for electric cars : takes a call on an 08 Ram 1500 with a 6 speed manual that is grinding in the shift from 2nd to 3rd : takes a call with general maintenance questions on a 12 F150 : takes a question on an 89 Suburban with no wipers, and a 95 Suburban with a bad HVAC module : and tells a quick restoration story. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the bad fuse box he had last week : takes a call on a 22 Acura MDX with a safety issue with the navigation audio because the radio does not reduce volume : takes a call on a 20 Tundra TRD with two brake codes but no dash lights about these codes : takes a call from a listener asking about purchasing from his bucket list : takes a call on an 07 GMC Envoy Denali with battery problems that started after the car sat for 35 days. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 09 Trailblazer where the temp gauge drops to 0 and the AC shuts off : takes a call on an 08 Silverado with a squeak in the steering column : takes a call on a 97 Eldorado that is overheating : takes a call on an 08 Lexus and questions on the necessity of using premium gas in the car : takes a call on a 17 Colorado that is shifting hard and has a squeak when doing so : and talks about electric cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about an 07 GMC Envoy he worked on this week that would just shut off at random – and how he fixed a car with a ball peen hammer : takes a call on an 06 BMW X5 with a P1419 code : takes a call on a 2000 Grand Cherokee with a rear main seal leak – seal was changed several times, and the mechanic says “it’s old – it’s going to leak” : takes a call on a 69 Jaguar that starts and runs great, then starts to misfire, dies and can’t be restarted : and talks about the cars he’s been seeing lately, of owners going longer between oil changes and why that’s not good. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the 1973 pink VW Thing that came into his shop this week : takes a call on an 11 Impala Police with a non working AC blower : takes a call on a 10 Mercedes B200 that is stuttering after the transmission bell was replaced : talks about statistics on car fires in the US : takes a call on a 17 Sierra with questions on preventive maintenance with fuel treatments : takes a call on an 11 Accura with an overheating problem : and talks about the Mitchell One repair on a 2010 Dodge Caliber air conditioning problem. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about Opus IVS scan tools and mechanics needing direction in problem solving : takes a call on a 21 BMW X1 where the fob will not start the car unless it is resting on the steering wheel : talks about the Chevy Bolt catching fire and electric cars in general : takes a call on an 07 Prius with a lean code on bank 1 : takes a call from Ellison, our blind caller from Virginia that drives around his corn field, talking about a fix he did on his 87 Ford Truck : takes a call on a 16 Kia Sedona asking if it’s possible to retrofit the vehicle for an automatic hatch on the back. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about muscle cars and societal changes involving cars : and talks about a Honda that came in this week with an air conditioning problem – and Ron learns about Apple Pay : takes a call on a 12 Tacoma where the caller is looking for an aftermarket wiring harness source : takes a call on an 86 Chevy K10 pickup asking if he needs a secondary lockout level for the choke on his truck : responds to emails about a mistake he meant on a carburetor question on a previous show : takes a call asking his opinion on an 07 Toyota FJ and fluid change recommendations : and tells a JB Weld story from the shop this week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about listening to younger people at the gym talking about their cars : chats about a vehicle that came into his shop this week with a battery light on – the driver didn’t realize they lost the alternator, and it ran, with air conditioning, for an hour and a half to get them home : takes a call on a 68 Mustang that has a bad rear pinion seal and a transmission leak : takes a call from a firefighter around Philadelphia where there was a recent Tesla fire and has some comments : takes a call on an 03 LeSabre that, when it’s really hot out, won’t start unless the accelerator pedal is pressed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the costs of electric cars - - and the possible effects on the repair shop : takes a call on a 67 Camaro with a carburetor leaking gas : take a call on a 16 Silverado with a possible problem with the active fuel management system : takes a call on an 04 Tahoe with intermittent ABS engagement for no reason : takes a call on an 06 Trailblazer that the battery is not charging, though the alternator was tested good : talks about OBD II and information on such on All Data. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about why electric vehicles won’t make it as a concept in this country : talks about the “thieves” at a local exhaust shop that put a $2000 catalytic converter on a vehicle that didn’t need it : and starts talking about Tom’s recent experience with an inspection that failed : takes a call on an 09 CRV AWD having starter problems : takes a call on an 03 Mazda Tribute where the door won’t open with the key fob or physical key : takes a call on an 01 Silverado where the fuel gauge flicks back and forth and the caller asks if the fuel pump may be on its way out : talks about the costs of owning an electric and gas vehicles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the demise of the stick shift car : takes a call on a 15 Legacy with a question on using fuel additives : takes a call on a 65 VW Beetle with fuel system leaks : talks about the US building an electric vehicle charging network : interviews Chip Hanson, CEO of JB Weld : talks about electric car fires : talks about reflashing vehicles : and talks about how long it takes to repair things. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about a car he replaced an exhaust system on this week that threw a small evap code after, talks about an air conditioning repair and replacing a bad wheel bearing which taught him patience : takes a call on a 64 Impala Super Sport that has a bad windshield wiper motor : takes a call on an 02 Trailblazer where the caller changed the struts and has a question on a possible leaking steering rack boot : takes a call on an 07 Exterra that, once it hits operating temperature, it fills the coolant tank : and also discusses a BMW E46 that also has cooling system problems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode by taking a call on an 89 Mustang GT with a new battery that keeps going dead : talks about charging times of electric cars : talks about drum brakes on an electric vehicle because they can easily produce power for the battery through regenerative braking : talks about the electric vehicle future : talks about a 66 El Dorado he was working on this week and the detail in older cars : talks about the air conditioning jobs he has seen in the past few weeks : answers an email with a story about his father : talks about the cost of R12 refrigerant : answers an email on undercoating and rustproofing : and talks about technology and the changes in tools. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about air conditioning and several other topics : takes a call on an 05 Ranger with a miss when the car is barely warm, then smooths out : takes a call on an 18 Highlander where the caller bought a service contract, and now they want to do a $300 fuel system maintenance that is not in the owner’s manual : takes a call on a 10 RAV 4 where the caller had an oil change done, car was making noise so he look it to a garage near where he was and they found no oil in the engine – asking how to diagnose possible oil loss : takes a call on an 01 Suburban that starts fine cold, but is difficult to start when warm. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode asking what does it take to get technicians into the auto repair field : takes a call on a BMW 325i that overheats when driven but not at idle : takes a call on an 07 Silverado and transmission maintenance : takes a call from a listener looking to buy older Volkswagens : talks about attitudes towards electric vehicles : takes a call on a 15 Nissan Versa with a check engine light and it won’t move Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode his experience with an ADAS service machine : takes a call from a listener that wanted the transmission fluid changed in his Toyota and they said no, it doesn’t need it – he took it back to the dealership per Ron’s advice – and reports back : takes a call on an 01 Town and Country that had a miss – replaced coil pack – didn’t work correctly – pulled the battery, and it corrected the problem : takes a call on an 07 Lincoln MKX that had its intake manifold gasket replaced and now runs lean. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about when he met Tim McGraw : takes a call on a 10 Prius that shows when he has 9 gallons in the tank, it reports that it is empty : takes a call on a 92 GMC Sierra 1500 where reverse and 4th gear go out when the trans gets warm : takes a call on an 11 Grand Cherokee with a leaky oil pan gasket : takes a call on an 05 Suburban where occasionally the power steering goes out when taking a turn : and answers an email on a 200 Chevy Pickup and self service AC kits. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about doing a water pump in a Chevy Malibu and how the industry has changed and changes in car design : takes a call on an 06 Tundra that has issues after having the trans fluid replaced : takes a call on a 74 Buick GS with questions on the alternator wiring : takes a call on a 2000 Audi A8 that had a problem the caller thought was a good use for Kseal, but the problem turned out to be a loose coil pack : answers a letter regarding fixing one problem and it fixes another : and ends with an email about changing oil. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 17 Pacifica where the dealership refuses to change the transmission fluid : takes a call from a mechanic working at a dealership who is questioning whether he should remain at a dealer or go to a private shop : talks about an 05 Malibu he worked on this week that is 16 years old that he was having trouble getting brake cables for : and we replay an interview with Ron’s late Uncle Steve, a World War II pilot, regarding Memorial Day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about thinking differently about repairs going forward and how things are changing with the story about a car that was in an accident, had body work, and now the backup camera doesn’t work : takes a call on a 13 Silverado with new gears in the rear end and now it whines : takes a call on a 62 Chevy with a frozen front passenger hub : talks with Chuck Kinkaid, Product Manager and Engineering Shop Eqiupment, Mahle Corp. : and talks about a call he received this week about purchasing an electric vehicle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking with Kris Lewis, Director of Training at the Automotive Training Group about ADAS systems : talks to his friend Chuck Wanamaker about the Waldwick, NJ car show : answers an email on an 06 Mazda with many issues which may be a computer problem : and ends the show talking about the Right to Repair. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about why he fixes cars with a story on the 05 Mercury that did his hand in last week : takes a call on a 21 Toyota Tacoma pickup where the caller questions the 10,000 mile oil change interval : takes a call on an 03 Olds Alero where the fuel pump needs to be replaced : and talks with Joe Rutledge, a real gearhead that Ron is friends with about - cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 17 Chrysler Pacifica with questions on changing the transmission fluid : takes a call on a 21 Equinox and questions on start stop technology : takes a call on a 2000 F150 with a dark radio : takes a call on an 06 Silverado with an evap code. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about his week and slicing his hand open working on a muffler : takes a call on a 94 Ranger that starts and runs great, but runs rough after restarting : takes a call on an 08 Lincoln MKX that was running fine, started lurching, stopped completely, and the mechanic says it now needs an engine : takes a call on a 99 Mitsubishi Galant where the headlights stopped working. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.