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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Episodes
The Car Doctor - 12/17/22 - F350 Dual Battery Problems
December 17, 2022 21:50 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon starts this episode talking about Danny’s 78 Camaro being reborn with a new engine : takes a call on an 86 Bronco with a no start condition : takes a call on an 05 F350 with dual batteries where the battery charging voltages are different : takes a call on an 06 Trailblazer where the caller needs to replace the studs : takes a call about the speedometer on a 38 Chevy Master Deluxe : reads his Night Before Christmas. Visit us at: https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/liste...
The Car Doctor - 12/17/22 - Coolant and Oil Questions
December 17, 2022 21:44 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode talking about the difficulty getting repair appointments these days : answers an email on torque required on a particular torque to yield bolt : takes a call about coolant and synthetic oils, and a question on a 22 Malibu with a turbo engine and questions on the oil used in this vehicle : talks about Hertz Tesla’s not working at 9% or lower charge. Visit us at: https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/10/22 - 14 Sierra 4 Wheel Drive Error
December 10, 2022 21:42 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode with a call on an 03 LeSabre with a high idle – a return call that he asked for a follow up : takes a call on an 07 F-150 that, when running in high gear, will stumble when the accelerator is tapped : takes a call on a 14 GMC Sierra with a 4 wheel drive error – it appears stuck in 4 wheel high. Visit us at: https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/10/22 - 86 Bronco No Start
December 10, 2022 21:36 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode talking about making sure you’re right when repairing mechanical devices and the story of an 05 RAV 4 that was in a body shop and wasn’t put together quite right : takes a call from a listener talking about an article he read about Pepsi buying Tesla trucks – and asking what the battery will weigh : takes a call on an 86 Bronco with a no start condition : talks about an email about the Pepsi Tesla trucks : answers an email about oil weight on a Transit van. Visit us ...
The Car Doctor - 12/3/22 - Not Enough of the Correct Coolant
December 03, 2022 22:10 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBRon starts this episode talking about a 16 Cruze with a strange problem : takes a call on an 09 Silverado with a ticking sound from the right side of the engine : takes a call on a 16 Grand Caravan that had a bad thermostat, and now the caller wants to change the coolant – but – the dealer doesn’t have enough Mopar brand and wants to use Prestone : interviews Ted Bradley of Blaster regarding rust : takes a call on a 99 Suburban with snow tire rims that are leaking and the caller asks how to ...
The Car Doctor - 12/3/22 - Reducing Oil Consumption on a Car That Ran Low On Oil
December 03, 2022 22:03 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBRon starts this episode talking about car repair as a consumer, and talking about either replacing a car or having major work done : takes a call about maintenance tips for a 22 Silverado with a turbo engine : takes a call on a 12 Mitsubishi Outlander that ran low on oil and he is looking to reduce oil consumption and looking for tips : takes a call on a 16 Equinox and questions on changing transmission fluid : answers an email about changing a timing belt. Visit us at https://www.cardocto...
The Car Doctor - 11/26/22 - The Electric Future
November 26, 2022 21:55 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon talks with Mark Mills of The Manhattan Institute and an update on the electric future. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/26/22 - Scan Tools and ADAS
November 26, 2022 21:35 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon talks with Harlan Siegel, VP or Product Development at Opus/IVS, and a discussion on scan tools : and, Ron also talks with Frank Terlep, VP of ADAS Solutions at Opus/IVS and ADAS systems. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/19/22 - How To Determine if a Car Is Worth Fixing
November 19, 2022 21:49 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode asking how you determine that it’s not worth fixing any more : takes a call on an 18 Sparc that has developed a tapping after getting gas recently : takes a call on an 03 LeSabre with a high idle : takes a call on a 10 Le Cern with a coolant leak. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/19/22 - 16 Odyssey With A Stutter
November 19, 2022 21:20 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode with the thought that a lot of repair shops have lost sight of what it takes to fix a car, with a story of a 16 Odyssey with hesitation and stutter : takes a call on an 03 LeSabre that shifts quick and hard in 2nd and 3rd : answers an email on an 01 S10 with a faulty O2 sensor : talks about electric truck stops : and talks about a report from Consumer Reports regarding the reliability of electric vehicles : takes a call on positive ground : answers a letter on a 19 ve...
The Car Doctor - 11/12/22 - Does Google Fix Cars?
November 12, 2022 21:36 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon starts this episode with a call about older cars and parts : takes a call on a 2000 Camaro with a security system passkey issue : asks if Google fixes cars, because of people trying to diagnose their cars via Google, and the story of a 12 Prius that came in this week : takes a call on an 05 Liberty with the tire pressure light on and the sensors have been replaced : and answers a letter on an 02 Trailblazer on taking care of the vehicle. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See...
The Car Doctor - 11/12/22 - 99 Sentra Distributor Bolt
November 12, 2022 21:18 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode asking if you have a new car in the driveway that means everything to you and you want to keep it forever – well, guess what? – with the story of a 78 Eldorado he worked on this week : takes a call on a 97 F250 with fuel overfilling the rear tank, and a 12 Cruze where it won’t kick into defrost mode : takes a call on a 99 Sentra where the bolt that holds the rotor on the distributor comes loose, and on an 05 Sentra that won’t start after driving for a while : updates ...
The Car Doctor - 11/5/22 - 17 Sierra Lifter Noise
November 05, 2022 20:35 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon starts this episode asking how much money is too much to spend on an old truck with a story of a 97 F250 plow truck : takes a call on a 17 GMC Sierra with lifter noise on startup : talks about the SEMA trade show in Vegas : talks about his plow truck and his experience with getting a new plow kit installed on it : takes a call on a 12 Wrangler with heat problems : and talks about low income persons being able to afford electric vehicles. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See...
The Car Doctor - 11/5/22 - Lincoln Rumble Sound
November 05, 2022 20:18 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode talking about the D4300 International he worked on this week : talks about the Minnesota electric vehicle tax : takes a call on an 03 Lincoln Town Car making a rumbling sound when shifting into high gear : takes a call on a 94 35 Series Chevy with no 4 wheel drive operation : takes a call on an 01 Chevy S10 pickup with a P0137 and P140 codes : and talks about the correct way to diagnose a problem. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/liste...
The Car Doctor - 10/29/22 - Transmission Maintenance Questions
October 29, 2022 20:48 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode talking about a car that came into his shop that was 6 months overdue for an oil change : takes a call on an 09 Escape and questions on transmission maintenance : takes a call on an 03 GMC Sierra with low oil pressure at start up, and the rear fuel tank is not emptying : talks with Haresh Gobin of Launch Tech regarding testing batteries : takes a call on a 14 Camry with a soft brake pedal. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
The Car Doctor - 10/29/22 - Downshifting a Transmission
October 29, 2022 20:21 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBRon starts this episode talking about the chattering Honda : takes a call on a 14 Hyundai with an Evap code : takes a call on an 18 GMC Canyon with a transmission shudder that has been corrected, and questions on downshifting a transmission : talks about a radio host that loves Prius’ and takes exception to Ron’s stand on electric cars. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/22/22 - 94 Chevy Brake Problems
October 22, 2022 20:46 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode with a call on a 94 Chevy pickup where the front brakes intermittently lock up : takes a call on an 05 Rondevous where the AWD and ABS lights are on : talks about an article regarding Ford not abandoning internal combustion engines : interviews Gene Triplett of Michelin regarding their new belts, tensioner and idler division : takes a call on a 95 Dodge Ram that suddenly loses power : talks about changing the water pump on a diesel recently. See omnystudio.com/listen...
The Car Doctor - 10/22/22 - Should I Sell or Should It Go
October 22, 2022 20:18 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBRon starts this episode talking about the parts shortage : talks about a wiring harness connector that corroded to the transmission it was connected to : takes a call on an 09 F-150 with a vibration and it has a code for a cylinder #1 misfire : takes a call on an 06 Sonata where the caller asks if he should sell the vehicle to take advantage of the market, or keep it as a parts car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/15/22 - Rough Running Camry
October 15, 2022 20:45 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode asking how much should you spend on repairing a car : takes a call on a 97 Mercury Tracer where the instrument cluster suddenly went dark, in addition to just about everything on the dash : takes a call on an 04 Camry that was running rough, so the caller replaced the coils and plugs, and not it’s not running at all : takes a call on a 2000 Taurus wit P0171 and P0174 codes and the dealer can’t fix it. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/l...
The Car Doctor - 10/15/22 - Fighting Car Fires After Hurricane Ian
October 15, 2022 20:14 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode with a question from a customer this week, “is the rest of the car OK?” and feeling the pain of car ownership talking about his 14 Escape with a possible bad transmission : takes a call on an 04 BMW 325i where the engine was swapped with an 02, and the PCM is different : talks with James Hammond, Assistant Chief Operations of the North Collier fire department in the City of Naples, Florida discussing recent hurricane damage to vehicles after hurricane Ian, and in part...
The Car Doctor - 10/8/22 - Thermostats on Jeeps
October 08, 2022 20:45 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode talking about what you can tell from auto repair : answers an email about Danny’s cam getting wiped out in his Z28 Camaro and companies that build custom cams : talks about a common failure he sees with having to replace thermostats on Jeeps : talks with Joe Dupont of New Hampshire Oil Undercoating. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/8/22 - Grand Cherokee Oil Change Problem
October 08, 2022 20:28 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode talking about repairing the car or saving money : talks about a 15 Subaru that came in with a shimmy and shake : asks listeners to ask their server at a restaurant what vehicle they drive : talks about electric vehicles exploding in Florida after the recent hurricane : talks about the positive effects of extended warranties : takes a call on a 20 Grand Cherokee that had its oil changed, the oil filter was not put on correctly, oil went all over the place, and the call...
The Car Doctor - 10/1/22 - What To Do When Your Lease Is Up
October 01, 2022 20:39 - 36 minutes - 33 MBRon starts this episode talking about Jeeps and several that were in his shop this week : talks about what to do when your lease comes due : talks to Tom about his recall adventure this past week : talks about finding leaks in air conditioning systems : talks about numerous topics including his opinion on putting new engines in older vehicles : talks about an All Data article about a Sentra with all the power windows not working. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystud...
The Car Doctor - 10/1/22 - Taking Care Of Your Car
October 01, 2022 20:16 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode started asking if you are doing enough taking care of your car and talking about his week and replacing a crank sensor : takes a call on an 07 Pontiac Torrent where the caller needs to change the block heater element and is looking for advice : takes a call on an 07 Liberty with an O2 sensor issue : takes a return call on a 90 Toyota pickup with a possible O2 fault : talks about problems with electric cars : talks about a spill in his shop….. Visit us at https://w...
The Car Doctor - 9/24/22 - Focus Hatch Unlatch
September 24, 2022 21:08 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBRon starts this episode with a call on a 14 Focus where the rear hatch unlatches at inappropriate times : talks with Franklin Gage, president of the Vintage Chevrolet Collectors Association : talks about his mechanic Danny needing to replace an engine in his Camaro and parts warranty issues. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/24/22 - 91 Acclaim Battery Drain
September 24, 2022 20:50 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode talking about the amount of cars he’s fixing lately at the shop, thinking it may be the price of new cars and the cost of loans : talks about an 07 Town Car that came in with non working key fobs : takes a call on an 08 Dodge Sprinter that was serviced and is now in limp mode : takes a call asking his opinion of trading a Chevy Spark for a 19 Outlander : takes a call on a 91 Acclaim where, if the car isn’t started and run once per day, the battery is dead. Visit u...
The Car Doctor - 9/17/22 - Removing 20 Year Old Spark Plugs
September 17, 2022 20:37 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBRon starts this episode with a call on a 91 Bronco that, when hot, will give a clunk and a whirr when starting : answers an email on removing spark plugs on an old vehicle where the plugs are about 20 years old : an answers another email regarding parts for a small block chevy and buying original parts yet nothing in the boxes was stamped as genuine GM : and Ron talks with Randy Zahorchak, Product Manager, and Chris Gillespie, Director of Category Management of Dorman Products about exhaust ...
The Car Doctor - 9/17/22 - Electric Cars Mechanic to Mechanic
September 17, 2022 20:18 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBRon starts this episode talking about the value of diagnosis and what it really takes : takes a call about Flex Fuel : takes a call on a 16 Honda Pilot Elite that developed keyless entry issues after a car accident : takes a call from a mechanic who owns a Tesla Model 3 and wants to discuss electric cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/10/22 - 16 Renegade Rattle
September 10, 2022 20:49 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBRon starts this episode talking about having to condemn a vehicle : takes a call on a 16 Renegade that has started rattling in gear : talks about an article on Tesla customer service : talks about a Jeep Renegade and vibration : talks about an 07 Towncar where the key fobs weren’t working : talks about Tesla looking to build a lithium refining facility in Texas : talks about an article regarding California banning gas cars by 2035, yet now are telling people not to charge their electric cars...
The Car Doctor - 9/10/22 - Lincoln with a Cat Code
September 10, 2022 20:15 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode saying he has a problem thinking of what to start today’s show talking about : so he talks about his shop being under attack by a chipmonk : then talks about the lack of availability of parts right now with things he can’t get easily : takes a call from a listener trying to put a modern engine in a 1948 Ford F5 : takes a call on a 16 Lincoln MKT that had a check engine light and is now throwing a cat code : answers an email on a 2010 Miata that a listener is buying. ...
The Car Doctor - 9/3/22 - Synthetic Oil Change on RAV4
September 03, 2022 20:47 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode talking about a looming glass shortage : talks about a 19 RAM with a dead battery : takes a call on a 94 Chevy Pickup that the caller is rebuilding from a shell, and is asking advice on the brake system : and an update on a 10 Impala where the caller is trying to update to new key fobs : talks about a Car Doctor sighting : talks about an article on how bad a Nissan Leaf is in distance and its charging scheme : answers an email on a synthetic oil change interval for a ...
The Car Doctor - 9/3/22 - The Lexus Saga
September 03, 2022 20:26 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBRon starts this episode talking about diagnosis and the importance of such : takes a call on a 12 Lexus with a check engine light – mechanic did a tune up – check engine light came back on – took it to the dealership who said it needs an engine : takes a call on an 04 Mitsubishi Galant with AC issues : takes a call on an 07 Escape with intermittent electric door locks and alarms. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor- 8/27/22 - Throwing Parts at an F-150
August 27, 2022 20:42 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode with a call on an F-150 with a P0191 code and the mechanic is throwing parts at it : takes a call on a 12 Cruze that the caller called about previously with a transmission problem, and wants to update Ron on what was found : answers an email on using flex fuel in a 2008 Corvette : takes a call on an 11 Sierra where the AC compressor is making a squealing sound : takes a call on a 17 CRV where, when driving down the road, every dash warning light comes on for no reason...
The Car Doctor - 8/27/22 - Corvette Knock Sensors
August 27, 2022 20:20 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode talking about his vacation and what he learned about cars outside of NJ : takes a call on a 16 Accord with an AC clutch engaging and disengaging too quickly : takes a call on an 04 Corvette throwing knock sensor codes, even though the knock sensors have been replaced : answers an email about auto stop being shut off on an Equinox. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/20/22 - Scan Tools and Servicing Electric Cars
August 20, 2022 21:15 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode talking with Brandon Mathews, OPUS IVS Lead for BMW and Porsche specialized service, and a discussion on high voltage electric systems and certifications in the US : then, talks to Aaron Jones, OPUS IVS Lead for Tesla Remote Support. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/20/2022 - Cadillac Blowing Hot Air
August 20, 2022 20:50 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBRon starts this episode with a call on a 2000 CRV that almost stalls when the AC is turned on : takes a call on a 13 Cadillac ATS where the AC is blowing warm air : takes a call on an 08 Rogue where the cat converter failed and now it has a random misfire : answers an email on tires for a muscle car : and talks about states hitting electric car owners for highway taxes. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/13/22 - RAM Cylinder 2 Misfire
August 13, 2022 21:15 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode by saying he learned something this week when working on a Kia Rio S : takes a call on an 18 RAM Pro Master with a misfire on cylinder 2 : talks with Haresh Gobin, Product Development Manager at Launch Tech USA on Scan Tool 101. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/13/22 - Challenges of Fixing Older Cars
August 13, 2022 20:50 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode talking about the challenges of fixing older cars : takes a call with questions on differential fluid viscosity : takes a call on an 07 F-150 with questions regarding the fuel delivery system : takes a call on a 17 Silverado with a hard start. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/6/22 - 07 Lincoln Towncar Maintenance
August 06, 2022 20:48 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBRon starts this episode talking about putting remote start on his plow truck this week : talks about Tesla Autopilot having problems in California : takes a call on an 07 Lincoln Towncar and questions on maintenance : takes a call on a 94 F150 that lost the speedometer and odometer – and the caller fixed it – wants to tell Ron what the fix is : answers an email regarding finding parts and what may be obsolete soon. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
The Car Doctor - 8/6/22 - Looking for a Scan Tool
August 06, 2022 20:11 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBRon starts this episode talking about how to tell if something is wrong because the car usually keeps running : and talks about looking for a new car for his wife : takes a call on a 21 Camry that has feathering on the tires at 5000 miles : takes a call from a listener looking for a scan tool for a 10 Sportage, a 15 Corolla, and a 20 Murano : takes a call on an 05 Focus where the caller is looking for a mechanic. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
The Car Doctor - 7/30/22 - How To Properly Diagnose A Vehicle
July 30, 2022 20:59 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode by taking a call on an 18 Sparc asking questions on necessary maintenance : answers an email on rev hang with Hondas : talks about the CT bus fire and the potential to take out an entire fleet if that happened in the bus garage : and talks about keeping animals out of vehicles : talks about what happens to a lithium battery in a TPMS sensor when he drills one out to disable it : talks about how to properly diagnose a vehicle : talks about a conversation with his gym c...
The Car Doctor - 7/30/22 - Monte Carlo Won't Stay Running
July 30, 2022 20:53 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBRon starts this episode talking about how sometimes customers don’t give you the proper information : talks about the Connecticut electric bus fire and how they have pulled all the buses from the road : takes a call on a 12 Cruze with an error code for low input speed to the transmission : takes a call on an 01 Monte Carlo where the lower intake gasket was replaced and now it won’t start or stay running unless the pedal is pressed to the metal. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com ...
The Car Doctor - 7/23/22 - CRV Stalls With AC On
July 23, 2022 21:07 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode with a call on a 2000 CRV that almost stalls when the AC is turned on : takes a call on a 13 Cadillac ATS where the AC is blowing warm air : takes a call on an 08 Rogue where the cat converter failed and now it has a random misfire : answers an email on tires for a muscle car : and talks about states hitting electric car owners for highway taxes. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/23/22 - Challenges Fixing Older Cars
July 23, 2022 21:01 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBRon starts this episode talking about the challenges of fixing older cars : takes a call with questions on differential fluid viscosity : takes a call on an 07 F-150 with questions regarding the fuel delivery system : takes a call on a 17 Silverado with a hard start. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/16/22 - Rebuilding An Older Vehicle
July 16, 2022 20:39 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBRon starts this episode with a caller who wants to rebuild an older vehicle : takes a call on an 03 Taurus that loses power and is throwing a high fuel rail pressure code : takes a call on an 04 Lexus GX470 and questions on parts availability, and also an 18 Suburban that needed a transmission : takes a call on an Audi Q7 diesel that was parked for a few weeks, and now won’t start – it acts like the battery is dead. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener f...
The Car Doctor - 7/16/22 - Denali with an OnStar Alarm
July 16, 2022 20:17 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode talking about learning new things : then talks about the Toyota Sequoia he worked on this week with AC problems : takes a call on a 98 Ranger with a stiff shifter lever : takes a call on an 09 GMC Sierra with no signal between the ECM and the starter : takes a call on a 21 diesel Denali where the listener is getting an OnStar alarm that the DEF fluid system needs service. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/9/22 - 13 Cruze Transmission Dilemma
July 09, 2022 20:34 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode talking about charging electric vehicles at family gatherings : takes a call on a 20 Edge regarding using E15 : takes a call on a 13 Cruze that possibly needs a transmission : talks about the Trans Am he was working on this week : takes a call on a 10 Mercury Marquis where the directional flashers flash faster on one side but not on the other : talks about an article on electric vehicles and how it’s become political : and talks about communicating with your mechanic...
The Car Doctor - 7/9/22 - Trans Shifting Hard After Fluid Flush
July 09, 2022 20:29 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode talking about his acupuncture treatments lately and what he’s learning about life and how it relates to finding a mechanic : takes a call on a 22 Subaru that had a wiring harness damaged by squirrels : takes a call about electrics and charging them : takes a call on a 16 Enclave that was due for a trans fluid change, the caller had it flushed, and it was shifting hard, and the mechanic then had to relearn the system – caller asks why : and ends this episode talking ab...
The Car Doctor - 7/2/22 - 14 Equinox In Limp Mode
July 02, 2022 20:35 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon starts this episode with a story about a friend of his tech’s Danny who is starting a repair shop and wanted to know if the elderly customer wanted to date him : talks about Exxon’s record profits : talks about GM’s failure to deliver 100,000 vehicles because they can’t get computer chips : takes a call on a 92 Buick Park Ave that is hard start : takes a call on a 14 Equinox that goes into limp mode : takes a call on a 17 Fusion asking about fluid changes : takes a call on an 88 Olds 98 ...
The Car Doctor - 7/2/22 - 18 Equinox Getting Hot
July 02, 2022 20:29 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode talking about his busy week at the shop and an 09 CRV that would buzz like a giant bee : takes a call on an 18 Equinox where the engine compartment gets very hot about 5 minutes after shutting off the engine : takes a call on an 01 Ranger that is a hard start : takes a call on a 10 Impala with a key fob issue : responds to an email on his conversation about the 18 Equinox getting hot after shutting down.. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.c...