Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode talking about the phone calls he gets in the shop and how strange some can be : takes a call on an 08 F350 where the caller replaced the power steering pump and lines and now it’s intermittent : takes a follow up call on a 95 Lexus S400 that had a P1300 code and was stumbling on startup : takes a question on tire rotation on a 15 Subaru Legacy AWD : and ends this episode talking about Advance Auto Parts planning to close 500 stores. www.cardoctorshow.comFollow Us On Instagram - @ronananian Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about an 18 GMC Sierra he’s been working on in the shop : takes a call on a 16 Tacoma that has a vibration when braking : answers an email on a 15 GMC 2500 HD and questions on whether to change certain components before they fail : and talks about life expectancy of automotive components : talks about an 05 Explorer with an error code and wanting to clear it by driving. www.cardoctorshow.comFollow Us On Instagram - @ronananian Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor talks this segment about where the original SUV came from. Listen in, you will be surprised. He then takes calls to finish the segment on a variety of topics and vehicles. A 2000 Chevy S10 that is overheating & loses power. Next up is a 1998 BMW with a strange no start condition, And finally, his last call is about a Mitsubishi that is going into limp mode at random. A mystery indeed, but The Car Doctor puts on his detective hat and goes to work! www.cardoctorshow.comFollow Us On Instagram - @ronananian Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour opens with the repair of the week and takes calls; a 1998 BMW came into the shop with a clogged crankcase ventilation system, which led to other bigger problems. He then talk to someone from Tennessee with a 1989 Plymouth that died on the road. Ron helps narrow it down and puts the listener on the road to repair with some diagnosis and direction. After the break The Car Doctor tackles an 01 Toyota Corolla that has a higher than normal idle speed. www.cardoctorshow.comFollow Us On Instagram - @ronananian Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the trust and value you put into a mechanic : talks about a 79 Tundra that needed an alignment : takes a call on a 10 Mazda that intermittently won’t crank : takes a call on an 09 Matrix that rolls back when trying to move forward : takes a call on a 95 Lexus that stumbles on startup : answers an email on right to repair. www.cardoctorshow.comFollow Us On Instagram - @ronananian Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about a Honda that was towed in this week that needed a starter : takes a call on a 18 F-150 with heat only from the front vents : takes a call on a 14 Chrysler 200 with a misfire : takes a call on an 82 Capri Rally Sport that’s been parked for 7-10 years asking how to revive it : answers an email on proper oil to use. www.cardoctorshow.comFollow Us On Instagram - @ronananian Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron takes one call after the next in this segment of Classic Car Doctor. His first patient is Allen from Ohio that is blindly swapping parts into his stalling 1996 S10 Blazer. With some very expensive parts replacement he is still having problems so its The Car Doctor to the rescue. Tune in for the fix! After the first break Russ from North Carolina is up with a 1998 Ford Explorer. He is having some issues with his other Explorer, a used 2000 Ford Explorer that does not perform as well as the 98 when running it on the beach. Ron helps him narrow it down to a possible 4WD system that is failing to go into 4WD when switched over. The Car Doctor gently explains the process of how to know and what to do. Ron also asks the caller to consider the tires in both tread and condition. Ron's last call for this Classic segment is about a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero that won't start at certain times. Its back to basics as Ron points out that perhaps the car is running out of gas, simple as that. He then talks at length on steps he would take to diagnose and verify the failure. www.cardoctorshow.comFollow Us On Instagram - @ronananian Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Classic Car Doctor from 2007. The 1989 Corvette that no one could fix story. A good one! Ron explains the procedure and final repair in depth. First call today is from Randy in Wisconsin with an 06 Chevy Trailblazer that has a engine noise. Ron offers some thoughts and suggestions for a cure. The infamous GM Piston slap problems from this era. They also discuss and Ron offers solutions to the Toyota sticky oil ring problem of this time frame. After the break Ron takes a call from NJ with comments about a previous caller on an 04 Mercury Grand Marquis. The last part of this call is about failing timing chains in Ford engines. Ron closes out this segment answering an email from Dallas, Texas regarding a 1994 Geo Prizm with noises similar to failing drive axles. Ron walks us all through a solution and diagnostic path. www.cardoctorshow.com@ronananian Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron opens this segment talking about brake systems and the costs associated with repairing them. He walks through several scenarios and situations of brake repair from the year 2007. The Car Doctor then takes calls; speaks to a listener in Florida about his diesel truck. The last half of this segment finds Ron talking about Tires and Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems. He also takes a call regarding fuel economy taking tips and tricks; what works, what doesn't circa 2007. His last call this segment is from Tony in Va. regarding his 04 Mercury Marquis with engine noises. 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 Classic Car Dr from 2007 talking about the cost of auto repair and looks at several instances. He also takes several phone calls this segment on a variety of topics ranging from loss of power on a VW to a poor cranking condition on a KIA. 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 a Subaru recall : takes a call on a 20 Outback that the dealer says needs $1700 in work : takes a call from someone looking for a part for a Ford Industrial engine : takes a call regarding using E85 fuel : takes a call on CVT transmissions : talks about batteries : talks about an 07 Odyssey with a check engine light : and talks about confidence playing a part in auto 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 starts this episode talking about emotions you see in repair shops with the story of a car that needed the head gasket changed, and the owner was told repeatedly it needed rear brakes : takes a call regarding what happens to both batteries if you leave the car for an extended period of time : takes a call on using synthetic oil in a 57 Chevy : takes a call on a 17 CRV that is using 2 quarts of oil between changes. 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 is the stand alone version of the most recent interview Ron did. Our guest this week is Ron Ross of ATL Fuel Cells. Take a listen as together the two talk about a variety of subjects dealing with performance and the racing scene today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its calls and conversation on todays show this hour. Ron takes a call and discusses picking a car; some of the things to look for and how to find what is right for you. He then starts to diagnose a 2002 Saturn with almost 500,000 miles on it that goes into limp mode and loses power. The second half of todays show Ron talks about repairs from the shop and touches on getting your vehicle ready for winter. 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.

We find Ron down in Gasoline Alley today as he brings back a fan favorite and long time car enthusiast Ron Ross, now of ATL Fuel Cells. They talk about a variety of topics ranging from performance, engines and fuel cell use & design. Ron then takes a call regarding repair of the Air Conditioning system on a 1986 Chevy El Camino. The caller is having issues with parts and repair but Ron helps guide him along. The Car Doctor finishes the hour answering some emails about flood cars and offers tips on what to look for to avoid them. 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 saying that the best thing he ever did was to fix cars with a story about his tech Danny’s VW that developed a miss : takes a call on a 13 Chrysler 300 where the start is somewhat intermittent : takes a call on a 94 F-150 with an intermittent miss : talks about Tom’s wife’s 10 Fusion with an intermittent brake problem talking about ABS systems. 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 his week in the shop and a visit from a listener in Alaska : takes a call on an 05 F-150 XLT that just stops on the road, and when it starts up, there are no gears : takes a call on a 14 Silverado and questions on the transmission : takes a call on a 23 Subaru Forester and questions on the profile settings, because the heat setting won’t stay the same : answers an email about a Honda Odyssey EX with an electrical draw : Ron and Tom quickly talk batteries. 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 half of the show taking calls all the way through.....Ed has a problem; his car was hit in the right rear wheel. And now he is being told that the damage to the rear of the rear axle is substantial. He wants to know can it be fixed? Ron walks us through the solution. Next up is Murphy with questions about his 02 Ford Truck and some intermittent rough running issues after the car wash. The Car Doctor takes us deep into diagnosis using OBD 2 data and Mode 6 testing. After the break Ron's next call is from Frank and problems he is having with his 2006 Cadillac. Ron helps with several suggestions and possible solutions. 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.

Todays show opens with Ron talking about a repair of the week from his shop; the story of diagnosing a fuel trim issue on an older Toyota Avalon. He then goes on to take calls on a variety of topics and vehicles. Ranging from a hesitating Mazda to a 94 Geo with questions about changing older transmission fluid to a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder that the owner wants to know how long it will last. Ron answers them all gets everyone on track to a good repair and answers their questions. 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 is the stand alone interview from Ron Ananian, The Car Doctors October 12, 2024 show with Donald Farr, Author, about his upcoming book, Ford Mustang 60 Years. 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.