Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
933 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 230 ratingsWith over 40 years of repairing cars and 27 on the radio helping you repair them, Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, is an expert at everything automotive. Call us at 855-560-9900.
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The Car Doctor - 4/20/24 Hour 2 - Ron starts this episode with a call on an 05 Sienna that has multiple personality disorder; more than just a miss fire and spends some time trying to convince its owner HOW to diagnose in a consistent manner.
April 20, 2024 21:01 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode with a call on an 05 Sienna that has multiple personality disorder; more than just a miss fire and spends some time trying to convince its owner HOW to diagnose in a consistent manner. His next call is from Richard in Louisiana; he has a 2014 Avalon with a backup camera beeping that stopped working; Ron gets him to the answer with some questions of his own. Ron then responds to an email from a listener in California asking Ron to cover maintaining hybrids on future sh...
The Car Doctor - 4/20/24 Hour 1 - Ron is very busy this hour; he starts this episode talking about the 80% rule of auto repair; when its ok to take your best shot and guess or as Ron puts it "The Mr. Spock Time Travel Conundrum" to fix a car,
April 20, 2024 20:58 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBRon is very busy this hour; he starts this episode talking about the 80% rule of auto repair; when its ok to take your best shot and guess or as Ron puts it "The Mr. Spock Time Travel Conundrum" to fix a car, He then cites an example from the shop this past week; a 2014 Ford Escape with high mileage and a turbocharger fault. He then helps a caller with an older Toyota Sienna that dies on the road and won’t restart and is more than a little frustrated as he tries to fix it himself. But the g...
Classic Car Dr, August 16, 2014 1st Hour, Part 2 - In this second part of Classic Car Dr this week its all phone calls! Ron opens the segment taking multiple questions//calls on transmission service & repair; Both Chrysler products.
April 18, 2024 23:32 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this second part of Classic Car Dr this week its all phone calls! Ron opens the segment taking multiple questions//calls on transmission service & repair; Both Chrysler products; one a 1996 Chrysler New Yorker and the other a 1998 RAM 2500 Pickup Truck. He then jumps into a conversation picking up where he left off with John from Vermont who has some additional questions and comments about a recent repair on his Audi. Ron finishes the week trying to finish John's concerns but ultimately r...
Classic Car Doctor, August 16, 2014, First Hour, Part 1 - Ron opens the show with a story from his shop. Things were humming along and flowing UNTIL this 1999 Honda Accord showed up with an intermittent crank but no start problem
April 17, 2024 15:27 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBWelcome to this weeks Classic Car Doctor lead-off episode. Today its from August 16, 2014 and Ron opens the show with a story from his shop. Things were humming along and flowing UNTIL this 1999 Honda Accord showed up with an intermittent crank but no start problem and no service appointment. It had no spark, no injector pulse and no fuel pressure when it would not start. Once it happened to Ron it didn't take him long to diagnose it. Ron was able to get a diagnostic direction simply by l...
The Car Doctor - 4/13/24 Hour 2 - Ron starts this episode talking about a recent report on HID and LED headlights, night blindness and problems with night vision driving.
April 13, 2024 20:48 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode talking about a recent report on HID and LED headlights, night blindness and problems with night vision driving. He wraps up the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 driveshaft repair and talks about the 6, almost 7 week search to find the $2300. part. His next up is a call from a listener in Arizona with an 03 Buick Lesabre with questions on the Mass Airflow Sensor,. Ron answers the questions and also offers some quick easy tips to determine if your MAF sensor is failing BE...
The Car Doctor - 4/13/24 Hour 1 - Ron begins the hour with a repair from his shop this week; a 2009 Honda Odyssey that has a P0325 Knock Sensor fault
April 13, 2024 20:26 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon begins the hour with a repair from his shop this week; a 2009 Honda Odyssey that has a P0325 Knock Sensor fault; he dives in deep talking about the difference between dynamic and static code faults; how to use them to your advantage; and concludes the segment by finishing the tale with what caused the code in the first place and how common it is! Can you guess the cause? His first call this hour is an 04 Dodge 2500 RAM pickup with four wheel drive problems : Ron brings to light and brief...
Classic Car Dr, September 27, 2014 - Second Hour, Part 2. In this second half of the hours show Ron talks to a listener from Maine that is car shopping. He has a list based on Ron's recommendations in the last few months' Ron walks him thru the good, the bad and the ugly.
April 10, 2024 23:58 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this second half of the hours show Ron talks to a listener from Maine that is car shopping. He has a list based on Ron's recommendations in the last few months' Ron walks him thru the good, the bad and the ugly. What to buy and watch out for and what may not be the most desirable. Ron also takes us on a "tour" of how these cars from Model Year 2014 may be diagnosed and repaired discussing at length the procedures for computer reflashing. He concludes the call with some comments about the ...
Classic Car Dr, September 27, 2014 Second Hour, 1st Half
April 09, 2024 00:38 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this blast from the past Ron opens the hour talking about how to be a successful auto repair shop. One of the factors he states is how much auto repair varies by region and location. He offers up his "Dirty Dozen", the basic list of things to always check to ensure a vehicle is in good operating condition. He then takes a call from a listener in Maine who is having problems with tire wear on a 2011 Ford F150. Ron speaks at length about proper tire maintenance, covering mounting, balancing...
The Car Doctor - 4/6/24 - Hour 2, How about a 2011 Jeep Liberty that runs terrible and has trouble on hot days? Ron's next up is a bit of a Frankenstein vehicle; the original engine has been replaced by something different .and well, its bits and pieces being held together in this 03 Tacoma.
April 06, 2024 20:43 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBHow about a 2011 Jeep Liberty that runs terrible and has trouble on hot days? Ron's next up is a bit of a Frankenstein vehicle; the original engine has been replaced by something different .and well, its bits and pieces being held together in this 03 Tacoma. The OBD II port tests show no codes BUT the check engine light is on. Ron offers a definitive approach to get to a conclusion quickly. He then covers basic mis-fire diagnostics on an 07 Escalade with multiple misfires. After walking th...
The Car Doctor - 4/6/24 - How about a 2011 Jeep Liberty that runs terrible and has trouble on hot days? Ron's next up is a bit of a Frankenstein vehicle; the original engine has been replaced by something different .and well, its bits and pieces being held together in this 03 Tacoma.
April 06, 2024 20:43 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBHow about a 2011 Jeep Liberty that runs terrible and has trouble on hot days? Ron's next up is a bit of a Frankenstein vehicle; the original engine has been replaced by something different .and well, its bits and pieces being held together in this 03 Tacoma. The OBD II port tests show no codes BUT the check engine light is on. Ron offers a definitive approach to get to a conclusion quickly. He then covers basic mis-fire diagnostics on an 07 Escalade with multiple misfires. After walking th...
The Car Doctor - 4/6/24 Hour 1 - Ron starts this episode railing about how auto repair being judged by many and done by few and the amateur pontificators. He makes a strong case about how auto repair needs to be a more respected profession.
April 06, 2024 20:27 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBRon starts this episode railing about how auto repair is being judged by many and done by few and the amateur pontificators. He makes a strong case about how auto repair needs to be a more respected profession. His repair from the shop this week is about a 2018 Jeep Wrangler with failing rocker arms due to poor manufacturing. He takes a call on a 22 Colorado with a low voltage warning and explains why the system is operating as designed. His next call is from a show regular, Jeremy in Washin...
The Car Doctor - 4/6/24 Hour 1, Ron starts this episode railing about how auto repair being judged by many and done by few and the amateur pontificators. He makes a strong case about how auto repair needs to be a more respected profession.
April 06, 2024 20:27 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBRon starts this episode railing about how auto repair is being judged by many and done by few and the amateur pontificators. He makes a strong case about how auto repair needs to be a more respected profession. His repair from the shop this week is about a 2018 Jeep Wrangler with failing rocker arms due to poor manufacturing. He takes a call on a 22 Colorado with a low voltage warning and explains why the system is operating as designed. His next call is from a show regular, Jeremy in Washin...
Classic Car Dr, September 27, 2014, Second Half
April 03, 2024 11:39 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn the second half of this weeks episode of Classic Car Dr we find Ron finishing up a call from the first half helping a listener make a choice about what vehicle to purchase. He then "take a ride" to Arkansas and helps an older Mazda, a 2002, with a potential charging system problem. Do you like listening to the older shows? Let us know either way! [email protected] Visit us online, www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Classic Car Doctor, September 27, 2014
April 03, 2024 10:40 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBWelcome to the 1st posting Of Classic Car Dr. This episode of The Car Doctor is from September 27, 2014. In this first half of hour 1 Ron talks about maintaining cars for customers over time; the generational affect of working on the parents and then the kids cars. He discusses an older Jeep that has some serious problems among which is a power steering leak that could lead to a fire. He concludes this segment with a call from someone about getting better fuel mileage on a 1994 Ford Explore...
March 30, 2024 Hour 2 - The full moon and what strange things happen in a repair shop as a result
March 30, 2024 20:45 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBRon starts this episode talking about the full moon and what strange things happen in a repair shop as a result; one of which was the woman who came in at the beginning of the week & wanted to leave her suitcase in his shop : takes a call on a 12 Camry with a hesitation that's been going on for over 8 years: takes a call on a 14 Charger with ABS and Traction Control lights from Montreal. His repair of the week is a 15 Acura MDX with a check engine light & an unusual EVAP system failure. He ...
March 30, 2024 Hour 1 - Talking about the next generation of auto technicians; how they can get started in the business; what they should do to stay in it long term.
March 30, 2024 20:27 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBRon starts this episode talking about changes to the car doctor website to help listeners learn more and get more information to solve their problems. He also talks about the next generation of auto technicians; how they can get started in the business and what they should do to stay in it long term. The phone calls start this episode with a return caller and his 18 Hyundai Tuscon that is burning oil. He talks about used car prices and discusses some of the options from Auto Trader. ( www.a...
The Car Dr Interviews Haresh Gobin, Launch Tech USA Scan Tools
March 25, 2024 10:23 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBOnce again we sit down with Haresh Gobin of Launch Tech USA and talk scan tools; what they are and how important to have one to properly perform vehicle diagnostics. The past, present and future development including EV's From March 23, 2024 Hour 2 Broadcast. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Dr Interviews Cody Smith of Cloyes Gear & Components, March 23, 2024
March 25, 2024 00:52 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBRon welcomes first time guest Cody Smith of Cloyes Gear, manufacturer of timing chain components and gears. They chat about the do and don't of upkeep and talk in depth about timing chain design and use in today's engines. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/23/24 Hour 2 - 15 Camry Tire Monitoring System
March 23, 2024 21:30 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon starts this episode talking about a Subaru that needed an exhaust system : talks about maintenance issues he's seen lately : takes a call on 15 Camry and the tire monitoring system : talks with Haresh Gobin of Launch on scan tools, ADAS, and scan tools with electric vehicles. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/23/24 Hour 1 - 06 Camry with Different Brands of Tires
March 23, 2024 21:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBRon starts this episode talking about an 09 Caddilac CTS with a second water pump : talks about an 06 Camry that came into his shop for service that started with 3 different brands of tires on it : takes a call on a 2020 Legacy and replacing the rear brakes : talks with Cody Smith, Technical Product Director of Cloyes Gear on the subject of timing chains. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/16/24 Hour 2 - 20 Legacy with Frozen Brake Calipers
March 16, 2024 20:49 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode talking about a 19 Transit that had critters and wouldn’t crank : takes a call regarding extended warranties : takes a call on a 13 Scion with stuck rings that is burning oil : takes a call on a 20 Legacy with rear brake caliper pistons that are frozen : and takes a call about the hard to find water pump on that Caddy CTS from hour 1 of this weekends show. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/16/24 Hour 1 - Obsolete Parts
March 16, 2024 20:31 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode talking about the Thing : and talks about obsolete parts with the story of an 03 Civic with its airbag light on : takes a call on an 07 Laredo that simply shuts off : takes a call on a 17 Fusion with trapped lug nuts looking for possible costs to replace : takes a call on an 09 Cadillac CTS which has 2 water pumps…..and GM apparently no longer makes them : answers an email on changing transmission fluid on CVT transmissions. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com ...
The Car Doctor - 3/9/24 Hour 2 - 98 Tacoma Intermittent Crank/No Start
March 09, 2024 21:45 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode talking about the Pink Thing : takes a call on a 98 Tacoma with intermittent crank/no start : takes a call on a 19 Tacoma TRD Sport where the gas door doesn’t fit correctly : answers an email on a 63 Falcon convertible asking which manual to buy for it : takes a call on a 14 F150 with an acceleration issue and it is making a sound like a flugelhorn : takes a call from a listener with an 02 2500 and a Tesla Model S – both with 400,000 miles : talks about All Data’s Tec...
The Car Doctor - 3/9/24 Hour 1 - Troubleshooting an 05 Liberty O2 Sensor Fault
March 09, 2024 21:44 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBRon starts this episode talking about having to change a tire and the correct way to do it in a story about a used vehicle : takes a call from an auto shop student on an 05 Liberty with possible O2 sensor faults : takes a call on a 21 F150 and oil consumption. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/2/24 Hour 2 = 05 Tahoe Whistles
March 02, 2024 22:07 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBRon starts this episode talking about a VW Jetta that needed wiper blades : takes a call on a 14 Kia Forte that is in limp mode with a knock sensor code : takes a call on an 05 Tahoe with a whistle : talks with Ken Miller of AASP about their upcoming trade show. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/2/24 Hour 1 - Cars That Can't Be Fixed
March 02, 2024 21:42 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBRon starts this episode talking about cars that “can’t be fixed”, with the story of an 11 RAM with funky steering : takes a call with questions on AGM batteries and synthetic oil : takes a call on a 17 Caddy ATS not getting a fuel prime : takes a call on a 16 4 Runner and questions on the suspension. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/24/24 Hour 2 - 12 Civic Needs an Alternator
February 24, 2024 21:52 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode talking about Tom’s Escape with 377,000 miles which overheated this week : takes a call on a 12 Civic that needs an alternator : takes a call on an 08 Enclave with intermittent power issues : takes a call on a 15 Fusion that needs a transmission – and the caller still owes $14,000 on the vehicle : and ends talking about a Mitchell One Sure Track on a 14 RAM pickup with MBS shutdown. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
The Car Doctor - 2/24/24 Hour 1 - Changing Fluid on a CVT
February 24, 2024 21:38 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon starts this episode answering an email about whether Ron, the mechanic, still feels a sense of accomplishment repairing cars at this point in his career : talks about a Ford Edge he serviced this week, a used rental car, that had not been serviced properly that may need a transmission : takes a call on a 13 Escape that the caller can’t get gas into : takes a call on a 15 Outback and changing fluid on a CVT transmission : takes a call on an 02 Lariat that overheated, went into overheat sh...
The Car Doctor - 2/17/24 - 21 Bronco Window Rattle
February 17, 2024 21:39 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon starts this episode talking about a car with a wiring harness that was “repaired” : takes a call on an 09 Escape where the caller asks if he should be using Ford parts or after market, and a discussion on brakes : takes a call on a 12 Equinox that surges when coming to a stop : takes a call on a 21 Bronco and questions about a window rattle : takes a call on an 04 PT Cruiser where the blinkers for 10 seconds then stop. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/li...
The Car Doctor - 2/17/24 - The Pink Thing
February 17, 2024 21:20 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode talking about renovations and upgrades with the story of a pink VW Thing : takes a call on a 97 Yukon with spongy brakes : talks about a Buick Regal that has a faulty ABS system, talking about MA inspection with ABS : takes a call on a 17 Maxima and a question on whether to have the dealer do a transmission flush or go elsewhere. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/10/24 Hour 2 - Polishing and Cleaning Chrome on a 59 Vette
February 10, 2024 21:58 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode talking about an article on brake hoses on All Data : takes a call on a 93 Buick Regal with an ABS light : answers an email on a 59 Corvette and questions on polishing and cleaning chrome : answers an email on a 15 Subaru that needs tires : takes a call on a 17 Fusion where the caller is asking what he can expect for useful life if all the maintenance is done by the book : talks about an 11 RAV4 that needed tire pressure sensors : and talks about the almost repaired F...
The Car Doctor - 2/10/24 Hour 1 - 05 Sentra Strut Kit
February 10, 2024 21:37 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBRon starts this episode talking about an interesting two trucks he worked on this week – an F150 where the owner wanted all driveline fluids changed, and a 2020 RAM where all the fluids needed to be changed badly : takes a call on button start on cars, and asking advice on which new vehicle to buy : takes a call on an 05 Sentra where the caller is looking to put a quick strut kit on it : takes a call on an 03 LeSabre where the rear brakes were replaced and now there are squeals an squeaks at...
The Car Doctor - 2/3/24 Hour 2 - Failed Transmission 16 Jetta
February 03, 2024 21:39 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon starts this episode talking about a 12 Equinox with a fuel smell and the fuel line was leaking : answers an email about a 20 Accura and a recall for bad connecting rods and ends and cranksafts falling out of the vehicles : answers an email with intermittent blowers : takes a call on a 16 Jetta with a failed transmission : takes a call on a 99 Ford and questions on the spark plugs – and also, planned obsolescence : talks about batteries : and talks about start stop technology in a Toyota....
The Car Doctor - 2/3/24 Hour 1 - Welding
February 03, 2024 21:22 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBRon starts this episode talking about a vehicle he repaired where he had to smoke the evap system, had to call tech support for the welder, and there was a Car Doctor sighting : takes a call on a 15 CRV with an intermittent push button start : talks about welding in general with a caller : talks about nostalgia with an auto repair shop : talks about an 89 Caprice he worked on this week : talks about an F150 with stuck spark plugs. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio...
The Car Doctor - 1/27/24 Hour 2 - Care and Use of Tools
January 27, 2024 21:52 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode with an email about buying a car : takes a call from a caller looking to buy a car : tells a story of a 17 Subaru with a large evap leak : takes a return call on a Mercedes C300 with a crank no start : takes an email on a Forrester looking for recommendations on running the car if they wish to store it periodically : talks about tools and proper care and use of tools with the story of a wasted body module. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio....
The Car Doctor - 1/27/24 Hour 1 - 12 GMC Terrain Engine Failure
January 27, 2024 21:27 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon starts this episode talking about a 21 Nissan Rogue with a blown engine and another that needed tires : takes a call on a 15 Grand Caravan with an oil leak : takes a call on a 12 GMC Terrain with a failed engine : takes a call on an 07 Highlander where, in DC, the caller had to replace a gasket that dripped oil on the exhaust manifold and he is asking what would have happened with a NJ inspection : and talks about a 10 Escape that needed an oil change but had brake problems. Visit us at...
The Car Doctor - 1/20/24 Hour 2 - Mercedes Crank No Start
January 20, 2024 21:54 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode talking about evap problems as he’s seen a lot of them this week, in particular, an 08 Hyunai : takes a call on a 16 Legacy with a rattle in the rear : takes a call on an 02 Impala that has trouble starting after it’s warm : takes a call on an 09 Mercedes C300 with a crank no start condition. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/20/24 Hour 1 - 66 Caddy Parts Quality
January 20, 2024 21:23 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon starts this episode talking about having a sit down with the Pittsburgh area Car Doctor Fan Club : talks about a 66 Caddy he was working on in the shop that needed a starter and the quality of parts : takes a call on a 14 CRV where the alternator was replaced and now the gas mileage has dropped : takes a call on an 84 Renault Alliance making a ginding noise in 4th and 5th gear : and takes a call on a 15 Legacy with the heat shield rattling. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com ...
The Car Doctor - 1/13/24 Hour 2 - A Chat with Mark Mills
January 13, 2024 22:05 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon spends this episode chatting with Mark Mills of the Manhattan Institute regarding states and countries pulling back from an electric car mandate. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/13/24 Hour 1 - Tire Safety
January 13, 2024 22:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode with a call on maintenance costs on a BMW X3 after it comes off lease : takes a call on a 16 E150 with multiple problems that turned out to be the wiring harness : takes a question on tire safety with a tire with a gouge in the sidewall : and takes a call on a 22 RAM diesel that sat for a couple of weeks and now has serious problems. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/6/24 Hour 2 - HID Replacement Headlamp Errors
January 06, 2024 21:40 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon starts this episode with a call on an 01 Town and Country with a MAF sensor fault : takes a call on a 16 F150 that shudders and dies at idle : takes a call on a 14 CRV that is losing oil between oil changes : takes a call on a 14 RAM where the caller replaced the headlamps with HID replacements and gets a “no headlights” error message and no power at the headlights : takes a call from someone that takes cabs off of Ford Super Duty trucks all the time : talks about an 02 Chevy Trailblazer...
The Car Doctor - 1/6/24 Hour 1 - Accord Constant Battery Light
January 06, 2024 21:39 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon starts this episode talking about motor oil : takes a call on an 07 Suburban with a small evap error that keeps coming back : takes a call on an 08 Accord with a constant battery light : and takes a call on an 07 Highlander that needs lower control arm bushings. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/30/23 - Buying an Old High Mileage Car
December 30, 2023 21:32 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode talking about sequential failure with the story of a 14 Wrangler where the check engine light has been on for over a year : answers an email regarding an 18 Escape with a misfire on cylinder 3 : takes a call from a listener looking to buy a 12 Escalade with over 200K on it : talks about an 18 Cross Trek that was making a noise that turned out to be a failed rear wheel bearing. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
The Car Doctor - 12/30/23 - Talking About Coolant
December 30, 2023 21:16 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBRon starts this episode with a call on an 09 Impala that chugs on cold start up : talks about learning mechanics with no shop classes in schools these days : takes a call on an 86 Crown Victoria and questions on coolant : talks about maintenance. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/23/23 - Proper Turbo Operation
December 23, 2023 21:34 - 35 minutes - 33 MBRon starts this episode talking about tire pressure systems on a 21 Nissan Rogue and a 19 Ford where things would stop working randomly : takes a call on a 16 Audi A5 an questions on the proper operation of the turbo : answers an email about purchasing a 14 Escape : takes a call on a 13 Lexus ES-350 with a noise in the rear end, the mechanic replaced the bushings, noise is still there : talks about his Uncle Steve : talks about broken motor mounts : and finishes with Ron's version of the Nig...
The Car Doctor - 12/23/23 - 40 Packard with Hot Brakes
December 23, 2023 21:32 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBRon starts this episode talking about a 16 Jeep Renegade with difficulty putting gas into it : takes a call on a 40 Packard where the back brakes get extremely hot : takes a call on a 15 F250 with a malfunctioning traction control system : and talks about a 15 Lexus that needed brake calipers. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/16/23 - The Difficulty Working on Cars
December 16, 2023 21:49 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBRon starts this episode talking about a new customer who tried to work on his own Infinity, and talks about the loss of things like auto shop in high schools : and talks about how cars are designed : takes a call from a hands on person about the difficulty of working on cars : takes a call with questions on Honda CVT transmissions : talks about push button shifters and a new use he found for PB Blaster : talks about why remote starters time out : and answered an email on a Durango where ever...
The Car Doctor - 12/16/23 - F-150 Grinding Sound
December 16, 2023 21:30 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBRon starts this episode talking about new customers and their stories and the story of a 15 Infinity Q50 : takes a call on a 10 F-150 that makes a low grinding sound, but that goes away if you let up on the gas : takes a call on remote start kits : talks about a 17 Ford Escape where the owner tried to replace his own battery : talks about a 17 Explorer with an airbag fault. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/9/23 - Aftermarket Remote Start
December 09, 2023 21:35 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon starts this episode talking about his week in the shop : takes a follow up call on the black coolant in an 03 LeSabre : takes a call on a 23 4 Runner where the caller asks about adding aftermarket remote start : takes a call on a 17 Fusion with questions on the recommendation of changing the transmission fluid at 150K miles rather than 90K miles : takes a call on an 09 Tacoma with foaming on the oil filler neck. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener ...
The Car Doctor - 12/9/23 - Patriot Flashing Throttle Control Light
December 09, 2023 21:34 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode starts this episode talking about the amount of money people are paying to maintain their cars these days and the prices of parts : takes a call on a 94 F-150 where the speedometer and odometer have stopped working : takes a call on a 14 Patriot with a flashing throttle control light and the car dies : takes a call on a 12 Sienna where the rear differential is making noise. Visit ut at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...