Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 13 Tacoma with brake fluid that has never been changed and the caller wants to know a procedure to do it correctly : takes a call on an 06 PT Cruiser with an intermittent no crank : and Ron’s Uncle Steve talks about his time flying in World War II in an interview from 2013. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about Memorial Day and his week in the shop: takes a follow up call on a 19 Challenger that had power steering problems : takes a call on a 95 F250 with steering issues : takes a call on an 01 RAV4 which is a return call on an emissions problem Ron helped with : answers an email on a 21 Buick Envision with a P18E9 code. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about a Kia that came in 9000 miles overdue for its oil change : takes a call on a 14 Frontier pickup with brake issues after brake work was done : takes a call on an 04 expedition where 3rd gear went out and the caller has questions before throwing money at it : takes a call on an 07 Silverado with lifter noise and oil pressure issues : takes a call on an 02 Silverado 1500 that starts fine when the engine is cold, but not when warm : talks about an 06 Explorer with a random loss of power. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a story about an Escape with a noise on one side that sounded like a problem with the shocks, and they were tightened down lopsided and asking if it’s Artificial Intelligence : takes a call on a 19 Challenger with power steering problems : takes a call on an 11 Fusion that has been through 3 power steering racks in the past 18 months : takes a call on an 06 Magnum that just dies while driving : answers an email on a 10 F-150 and a question on a coolant system leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about batteries : takes a call on a 2000 Accord where the idle was surging, the system was cleaned, and now it wants to idle at 1200 rpm : takes a call on a 17 Accord that is setting a code on a windshield sensor on the ADAS system : talks about a regular at his shop who wrote an email with a story about a battery : takes a call on a 97 Grand Marquis where the caller is trying to get the front O2 sensor out : answers an email about GM active fuel management systems. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the vehicle he had this week that **seemed** like it had a bad motor mount but was reporting a bad flex fuel mixture : takes a call on a 12 Tundra that won’t come out of 4 wheel low : takes a call on an 05 4 Runner with a dead instrument cluster : takes a call on a 10 RAM 1500 that has lifted and now the rear end is bouncy : takes a call on a 13 F150 with front wheel bearing questions. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron talks with Ben Johnson, Director, Product Management of Mitchell 1 and chats with Mike Schlup – Managing Director (CEO) of Kseal. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron talks with Issac Nielsen with Mahle Aftermarket, takes a call on an 03 Yukon with no dash lights, talks about lithium ion batteries, and sums up today's show. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about Colorado passing ‘Right to Repair’ for farmers : takes a call on a 13 Chrysler 200 that needs an ABS unit, and the caller is asking if he could put a used one in the vehicle : takes a call on a 15 Legacy that needs 60K service, but has 50K on it, and the caller is asking about replacing fluids based on age : takes a call on a 23 Maverick Hybrid asking how to prolong the battery charge on a vehicle that will not be driven all that often : takes a call on a 65 Mustang with a crank, no start condition : and takes a call on an 03 Yukon with no dash lights. Visit us at: https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about putting spark plugs into a 10 Honda Accord and needing a high ignitability spark plug : takes a call on an 08 CRV where half the AC vents are warmer than the other half : answers an email about a battery going dead for no reason : takes a call wanting to chat about electrics : takes a call on an 05 Corolla with standard transmission that needs a clutch. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron chats with Tim McDonnell of Mitchell One. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron chats with Henry Reno and Teddy Jernigan of Opus IVS Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 14 Forrester that consumes oil to the point where it needs oil every 500 miles : takes a call on a 95 Caprice Classic with a check engine light and the caller can’t seem to get a trouble code from the vehicle : takes a call on a 14 Grand Cherokee with a sticky rear brake : takes a call on an 07 Mustang with a while from the rear differential on deceleration : takes a call on a 98 Blazer with a rough idle. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode asking if auto repair is like Shakespeare – “to repair, or not to repair” with stories of two vehicles : takes a call talking about the computers in use in his shop : takes a call discussing bio fuels : takes a call on a 13 BMW 535i that has developed a knock after an oil change : takes a call from a listener looking to purchase a 23 RAV4 hybrid and looking for Ron’s opinion. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about what he can tell about many of his customers and changing oil filters : takes a call on the possibility of using natural gas to power cars : takes a call discussing EV’s : answers an email on overloading the electrical system in a vehicle by plugging things in and using a jump pack to maintain computer memory : talks about battery replacement : talks about an NGK/NTK Shop Squad upcoming seminar. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about getting in trouble with an out of town, unfamiliar repair shop, and impatient people wanting immediate service, and the relationship you have with your repair shop : takes a call on a 16 Escape with 96,000 miles and questions on what it needs at this point service wise : talks about the transition to EV’s and the infrastructure in the US : takes a call on a 13 Camry that needs tires and has another small problem – the caller asks if it’s worth putting the money into it. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 96 New Yorker and a question on the electronic AC control : takes a call on an 86 Chevy C10 pickup that has an 86 engine and has just blown it’s third head gasket : takes a call on a 23 Subaru with questions on tire replacement : takes a call on a 99 Yukon that had a no crank and the distributor arc-ed internally and the caller is asking why. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with the tale of two similar Highlanders : takes a comment on a call on a 2000 Honda that was shutting off, and on a 23 4 Runner and servicing the transmission : takes a call on an 09 Altima that started, then would not restart : takes another call on that 2000 CRV shutting off : answers an email about batteries : and talks about a report from Stamford University and the practice of charging EV’s at night. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the dot on a tire and where to put it : takes a call on an 03 Town Car where the caller is asking if he can change the master cylinder on his own : takes a call on a 2000 CRV where the engine shut down in traffic and the dealer has had it for over a week and can’t solve it : takes a call on a 17 Rogue with a problem in the rear lights. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about his week and how crazy it was and how the common theme is people wanting to keep their cars running rather than buying new with the story of a 10 Lexus that came in that supposedly needed $15,000 in air suspension repairs : takes a call from a fellow mechanic with a discussion on diagnosing with a smoke machine : takes a call on an 18 Transit Connect where the transmission is skipping but the mechanic can’t replicate the problem : answers an email about tire balancing. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.