Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this hour talking about a 2005 Ford Van that his shop serviced in 2014. A low mileage vehicle BUT its in rough shape due to its age and it sits a lot. A good conversation pointing out the problems with age of a vehicle more so than mileage. The phones kick off with a call from Iowa; Randy has several fault codes in his 2010 Toyota. They have a conversation and Ron helps guide Randy in the right direction for a fix. A good call to listen to for an example of how to deal with multiple fault codes in a vehicle. We then go to Wisconsin to talk to a listener about buying a used car for $8,000. The caller has some specific ideas about wants and needs; he is looking for Ron's suggestions and tips. Next, its to Minnesota to talk to Mike about his son's car that is running poorly. (A 2000 Ford Focus). The car went from running poorly to not running at all. Ron walks us all through a basic engine, no start diagnosis, that would apply to everything from an automobile to lawn mower. Good, solid information! Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about diagnosis : takes a call on a 99 Cherokee Classic that is sputtering below 60 degrees : takes a call on an 09 Malibu and problems with the throttle body : talks again about diagnosis : takes a call about intervals for, say, oil changes – mileage or how many months : answers an email about an 08 LeCern with hesitation : and talks about computer programming for cars. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about batteries and a story of a 2019 RAM that had a dead battery : takes a call about batteries : takes a call from a caller that wants to talk about stockpiling parts for an older car : and talks about the importance of a diagnosis. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about life behind the scenes in a repair shop : talks about an 08 Grand Cherokee that needed trans cooler lines : takes a call with the caller asking about to different vehicles he is thinking of purchasing : takes a call on an 18 Sparc where the battery as tested at an auto parts shop and showed it needed to be changed, but the dealer mechanic says it is fine : takes a call on an 08 Town and Country that is possessed…..lights flashing, wipers won’t shut off, and many other items : talks about an 02 Chevy pickup that needed a belt and tensioner – but what the book said and what was in the vehicle were two different things. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 21 Highlander and questions on whether OEM fluids are absolutely required for fluid exchanges : takes a call on a 19 Tacoma where the serpentine belt was leaving black marks and had a burning smell : takes a call on an 11 Malibu that he uses conventional oil and asks why he should use Dexos oil : takes a call on a 17 Fusion that was not recognizing its shifter knob and a resolution : takes a call on a 15 Legacy it possible brake booster failure : takes a call on a 2000 CRV that just shuts off while driving : and talks about ridding a car of animals this week. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens this segment talking with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau; thedetroitbureau.com.. They cover a wide range of topics from new for 2014 vehicle designs and models to the price of gas. Its a great look back and reminder of from where we have come from just 10 short years ago. Ron closes out the hour answering an email regarding problems someone is having with their 10 year old vehicle in the catalytic converter system; a 2004 Subaru with a constant check engine light. Is it worth the projected $4000 estimated price tag to repair? Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens the show this week talking about a repair from the shop this past week; a sunroof failure on a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Removal of the headliner and interior pieces are required; take a listen to get the whole story. A very involved and elaborate procedure! In the next segment, The Car Doctor goes West; real far West; as in Hawaii and talks to a listener about problems with his Porsche Boxster. Its about price of parts and what to choose. Ron then quickly goes back East to a listener (Roy) in Maine to take some questions about new (for 2014) vehicle purchase choices from various manufacturers. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 99 Ford Truck that has continual service engine lights : takes a call with questions on buying a new van : takes a call with questions on using Tier 1 gasoline : answers an email on 22 Sierra pickup and what scan tool to buy, and a general chat about scan tools. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron talks about AI in cars with Chris Piche of Smarter AI. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tires are the top of the conversation as Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor kicks things off this hour. Tire inflation, how to find out what's the correct pressure and some other tips for proper care are offered. Tom and Ron also chat a bit about Santa Claus; this being the 2 weeks before the Holiday, 2014. Warren is the first caller this hour asking about oil changes; when and what not to do. Ron talks to Warren and they cover some other basic car care tips as weekly maintenance. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this portion of the show reading an email from a listener, later bringing him on air to discuss. During the call Santa Claus shows up to give Chris, the caller, an early Christmas gift from Escort Radar Detectors. Next up is Barry from California calling in with a transmission problem on his 2006 Jeep. Some common problems abound here and Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor helps sort them out. To close out the segment, a listener calls in to talk about his own broken washing machine stories, matching Ron's recent problems with his home washing machine and the service technicians. Then they talk about some of the problems with todays vehicle's; gasoline and carbon deposits along with other maintenance tips. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about why this show exists and about real repairs : talks about a 13 Explorer with tight steering : takes a call on an 03 Accord with brake problems : takes a call with questions on motor oil : talks about an article on AllData News about testing sensors : and talks about the availability of parts. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron talks classic cars, the Bettendorf Car Show; recently held in Iowa and just has a great overall general car guy conversation with Rob Wolfe of American Pickers. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron opens this segment talking about a recent repair from his shop in 2014. A new customer came in with a lean fault code & an EVAP system fault on her 2004 Toyota Corolla. The Car Doctor takes us through it, pointing out that the 2 codes are not similar or connected. And then the car develops a 3rd fault code. Ron goes even deeper explaining it in everyday language. Before the end of the segment, Ron brings it to a positive conclusion, right in front of your eyes. He then goes to Nebraska to respond to a callers questions about installing a lift kit in their Nissan Pick Up. Next up is Gary in Lansing Michigan with a 4 cylinder and problems with back-firing. Ron walks us through the process highlighting the diagnostic steps needed. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This segment of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor finds Ron talking about the importance of getting good vehicle information in order to repair cars. This leads Ron to welcome back a return guest, Paul Marshall of Alldata Information Systems to talk about the latest and greatest for 2014. But its not just a look back; its about the numbers; they talk about the overall size and scope of what it takes to produce repair info by 2014 standards; you can only imagine how it has grown in the past 10 years. They also discuss Alldata DIY information as this was the year of its launch. Ron then opens the phones to talk with Pat from Illinois with problems in his 2003 GMC Envoy. He has temp gauge issues and his shop has replaced multiple parts all to no avail. Ron helps nudge the repair in the right direction. Its back to basics as Ron suggests scanning for fault codes from the instrument panel offering some of the repair probabilities. Ron closes the hour talking about spark plug replacement on a couple of older vehicles. He also discusses the perils of spark plug replacement on high mileage vehicles and offers tips on do's and don'ts. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about when mechanics DON’T fix your car and how to handle an upset customer : takes a call on an 06 E-150 with a vibration in the front : takes a call on an 03 Silverado with a crank no start condition : takes a call on a 70 Mustang being restored and now has a no crank and no headlights or other electrical : talks about working on electrical, and talks about brake fluid. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode by answering an email on a Jeep where the engine was overheating and the story of a 16 Wrangler that was doing something similar : takes a call on a 13 F150 with a shield under the engine that keeps coming loose : talks about breaking free rust frozen items : talks about maintenance under a lease agreement. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode thinking he did his last brake job, and talking about starting out in the business : takes a call on an 04 F250 that, at times, stalls when put in reverse : takes a call on a 15 Grand Caravan where the caller can’t get gas into the gas tank, and he also gets a P0430 with a check engine light : takes a call on a 19 Cherokee where the driver side power seat was not working – the motor was changed and it’s still not working : and talks about how some days can just be crazy in the shop. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about how the little things become big things with the story of a 14 Escape that came in for an oil change and the right front tire had a gouge in it : takes a call on a 17 Fusion and the caller gets an error message when turning the shifting knob, yet the car runs fine : takes a call on a 15 Encore where the caller replaced the overflow tube with an aluminum one that is not the correct size, and a 21 Wrangler where he is looking for gaskets for the transmission filter : takes a call on a 24 Maverick where the caller wants to know when to do the first oil change : takes a call on a 70 Jaguar that is just shutting off : talks about no starts and engine cranks OK. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron opens this hour responding yet again to listeners letters regarding the failed washing machine that dogged him back in 2014. Adding to the problem is a surprise; tune in for the story about the washing machine technicians van breaking down and how Ron had to help fix it. Talk about adding insult to injury! Andrew and his 2007 Chevy Tahoe is the first caller this hour. He is having an issue with the truck in his own words "falling apart" since it came over the mountains in the family move recently. This was a common problem and Ron helps him break down (no pun intended) the problems as he lists them. Ron's next call is from Pattie in Maine regarding issues with her 1991 Ford Ranger with 13,000 miles. At random, on startup, it has a high erratic idle and won't shut off even with the key removed. This is a 2 part problem and complicated, but Ron keeps it simple and easy to understand for all of us to diagnose and repair. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.