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 - 6/25/22 - Bleeding Brakes on a 95 Blazer
June 25, 2022 20:44 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode talking about electric vehicle charging in Austrailia and electric use schedules in Southern California : and talks about GM 3D printing parts : answers an email on driving a car in snow/rain mode improving economy : talks about driving stick : takes a call on a 95 Blazer where the caller is looking for help bleeding the brakes : takes a call about solar panels : takes a call on an 84 Celica that needs a charging relay that can’t be found. Visit us at https://www....
The Car Doctor - 6/25/22 - The Repair Shop General Store
June 25, 2022 20:26 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode talking about the auto repair shop being like the general store of days gone by : talks about TPMS, talking about a 17 Nissan Altima which can tell you what tire is on what axle, and what happens when tires are rotated : interviews Gene Triplett of VP/Engineering and Quality of International Brake Industries : talks about a 2013 Impala that had an ABS speed sensor error : talks about a Subaru electric vehicle recall. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com S...
The Car Doctor - 6/18/22 - Accura Trans Fluid Questions
June 18, 2022 21:03 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon starts this hour talking about an email form someone looking to purchase an automatic transmission warranty : takes a call about electrics looking to compare cost per mile with gas vehicles : takes a call on a 16 Accura RDX with questions on changing the trans fluid : talks about a Honda Ridgeline he worked on this week – dashboard would shut down : talks about an article he read about the current issues with buying an automobile : takes a call on a 90 Isuzu NPR truck and questions on th...
The Car Doctor - 6/18/22 - Fuel System Maintenance
June 18, 2022 20:32 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBRon starts this episode talking about his dinner with his friend Tony, talking about the industry and what to talk about on this week’s show : talks about a car that came in with a cracked rim : takes a call on a 22 Tacoma asking about fuel system maintenance : takes a call on a 96 F-150 that shudders from 30-50 MPH. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/11/22 - Buying A Standard Transmission Car
June 11, 2022 21:06 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon starts this episode taking a call on a 91 Bronco with a cracked EGR crossover pipe : takes a call on a 96 Chevy Lumina with water in the combustion chamber : takes a call wondering what happened to simplicity in cars : takes a call from a listener looking to buy a 22 Subaru Trek – his wife wants a standard transmission, and he’s wondering if, given the small percentage of standards out there, if there will be anyone to work on it in the future : takes a call on a 2000 Taurus where the se...
The Car Doctor - 6/11/22 - 15 Sorrento Purge Valve
June 11, 2022 20:25 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode talking about the amount of cars he has to repair at the shop right now : takes a call from a person who is trying to get the proper electric service installed at his house for an electric vehicle : takes a call on a 15 Kia Sorrento with a P0447 purge valve code : takes a call from an EV Tech for General Motors who wants to make his point that the Nissan Leaf call we had last week was a not fair comparison to other EV’s. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com ...
The Car Doctor - 6/4/22 - Mercedes Sprinter in Limp Mode
June 04, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBRon starts this episode with a return call on a 96 Grand Prix that had the water pump changed, and now there is coolant in the oil : takes a call on a 21 Hyundai Kona electric that the caller wishes to discuss : takes a call on a 17 GM Sierra 1500 with a crank/no start condition : takes a call on a 17 Mercedes Sprinter that goes into limp mode on inclines. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/4/22 - F150 Shuddering and Stalling
June 04, 2022 20:23 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBRon starts this episode talking about electric car proponents and electric vehicles : takes a call about carbon deposits in engines : talks about the Blaster NASCAR vehicle, a Ford Mustang : talks to a gent who rented a Nissan Leaf electric vehicle – then found they couldn’t find a place to charge it : takes a call on a 19 F150 that is shuddering and stalling after stops. Visit us at www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/28/22 - Uncle Steve
May 28, 2022 21:04 - 36 minutes - 33 MBRon starts this episode talking about his crazy week in the shop : takes a call on a 94 Econoline that is banging from 1st to 2nd gear : takes a call on a 90 Toyota Pickup with electrical problems, and a 78 Silverado that “kinda starts”, then dies : we re-run a 2013 interview with Ron’s late Uncle Steve who fought in World War II. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/28/22 - Grand Cherokee AC Puzzle
May 28, 2022 20:13 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBRon starts this episode talking about Memorial Day and his Uncle Steve : talks about a Wall Street Journal article about electric vehicles : takes a call on a 14 Grand Cherokee where the AC works – but only when the key fob is in the vehicle : takes a call from a listener wanting to comment on electric vehicles : takes a call on an 04 Civic where the AC is blowing hot air : and discusses a Mitchell One Sure Track article on vehicle starting. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com ...
The Car Doctor - 5/21/22 - Electric Car Stories
May 21, 2022 20:55 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode talking about electrical vehicle chargers that don’t appear to work : takes a call from a developer that is having to put a large amount of money’s worth of electric charger infrastructure into homes they are presently building : takes a call with a Mustang story : takes another call wanting to talk electrics : and answers an email on a snowplow call he had recently where the plow was overheating. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listene...
The Car Doctor - 5/21/22 - Suburban Vanishing Transmission Fluid
May 21, 2022 20:38 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode talking about repair shop etiquette : takes a call on an 05 Suburban where the transmission fluid is disappearing : answers an email regarding Flex Fuel (E85 and E15) vehicles : takes a call from a listener wanting to discuss the shelf life of oil : takes a call on a 99 F150 where the listener is having possible battery issues. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/14/22 - 18 Traverse Not In Park
May 15, 2022 00:25 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBRon starts this episode with a call on a 98 Jeep Wrangler and clutch problems : takes a call on switching between conventional and synthetic oils in a tractor : takes a call on a 99 Chrysler New Yorker with a bad AC compressor : takes a call on a 15 Subaru Legacy and questions on extended warranties – and – a different rust preventative product : takes a call on an 18 Traverse that, when put in park, thinks it’s not in park. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.c...
The Car Doctor - 5/14/22 - 05 Equinox Starter Problem
May 14, 2022 20:19 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon starts this episode talking about how you never know what’s going to come into the shop, and the bunch of Subaru’s that came in this week : takes a call on an 05 Equinox that sounds like the starter is not disengaging : takes a call on an 05 Dodge 2500 where the air conditioning on the passenger side seems to be blowing harder and colder than on the driver’s side : takes a call on a 99 VW Bug with questions on painting for rust prevention : tells a story about his friend Russell and modi...
The Car Doctor - 5/7/22 - 75 Olds Crank No Start
May 07, 2022 20:57 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRon starts this episode with a call on an 07 Jeep Commander with a crank, no start condition : takes a call on an 08 Corvette that kills the battery on a regular basis : takes a call on a 75 Oldsmobile with a crank no start after the car sits overnight : and ends with a story about being faithful to your mechanic. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/7/22 - Impala Front Main Seal
May 07, 2022 20:15 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBRon starts this episode talking about a Camry he worked on this week that needed tire pressure sensors : takes a call on a 12 Impala with a leaking front main seal : takes a call on a 2000 Buick Park Ave with no ground pulse to the injectors : takes a call on a 13 Pissat TDI that has a screaming sound, when cold, when the caller first starts driving. Visit us at http://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/30/22 - Auto Tech College
April 30, 2022 21:07 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode with a call on a 86 Silverado with a 73 Nova engine and questions on the engine replacement : takes a call on an 03 Silverado that seems to run too hot all the time : takes a call from a listener whose son has been accepted to college for auto tech and wants to chat with Ron about schools : answers an email from a listener regarding dealers using non factory parts in repairs : takes a call on an 18 Dodge Journey that pulls when going slow. Visit us at https://www....
The Car Doctor - 4/30/22 - Grand Marquis ABS Problem
April 30, 2022 20:24 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBRon starts this episode talking about an 18 F-150 with an EGR problem : takes a call asking for Ron’s opinion on a 17 Ford Escape she is looking to buy : takes a call on an 02 Grand Marquis with a left front ABS sensor issue : takes a call on an 11 CRV with a check gas cap fault, and a question, and he asks if this can affect gas mileage. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/23/22 - Outback Transmission Leak
April 23, 2022 20:59 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode with a call on a 19 Silverado where the dashboard screen goes black : takes a call on a 15 Outback with a possible transmission seal leak : takes a call on an 01 Silverado with blend door problems : and takes a call on an 18 Traverse with transmission issues. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/23/22 - Death By Auto Repair
April 23, 2022 20:22 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBRon starts this episode talking about death by auto repair, how to know when your mechanic is cheating : gets an answer to his question on what a dual quad is : takes a follow up call on an 11 Escape with an AC problem : takes a call on a 15 Savannah with belt noise : takes a call on a 52 Ford Crestline and a question on the oil canister. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/16/22 - Using E-85 Gasoline
April 16, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode talking about assumption and getting in trouble repairing your car : takes a call about Berryman products and using it in a vehicle with excessive blow by in a vehicle that hasn’t had its oil changed in 11 years : takes a return call on a Duramax diesel where the caller wants to tell Ron what the fix was : answers an email on oil consumption : takes a call with questions on E-85 fuel use in an 18 Sparc and a battery question : takes a call on a 2000 Impala that appear...
The Car Doctor - 4/16/22 - Ignition Circuit Complexity
April 16, 2022 20:27 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBRon starts this episode by talking about ignition circuits in cars starting with the 1960’s, then talking about ignition circuits today and the difficulty in troubleshooting them : takes a call on an 86 Astro Van that needs a power steering pulley and the caller cannot find one : takes a call on a 2000 Suburban and problems that start with a miss and a slipping transmission : talks about the Hyundai and Kia engine recall. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/list...
The Car Doctor 4/9/22 - The 39.95 Oil Change
April 09, 2022 21:15 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBRon starts this episode talking about the 39.95 oil change : takes a call on an 05 Tahoe where the AC will suddenly start blowing hot air : takes a call on an 09 Sierra where the cruise control works when it wants to : takes a call on an 05 RAV4 that stalls quite often : and takes a call on a 2000 Olds Alero that doesn’t seem to shift out of 2nd gear. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/liste...
The Car Doctor - 4/9/22 - The Diagnosis To Nowhere
April 09, 2022 21:04 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts the episode talking about the diagnosis to nowhere : takes a call on a 99 Civic with air conditioning problems : takes a call on an 11 Altima with a small evap leak code, but everything tests good : takes a call on a 70 Mustang with a possible lifter clatter. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/2/22 - PT Cruiser Head Gasket
April 02, 2022 20:53 - 36 minutes - 33 MBRon starts this episode taking a call on an 11 Escape with non working air conditioning : takes a call on an 07 Pontiac Torrent with a fuel smell from the rear of the vehicle : takes a call on an 03 PT Cruiser with a possible blown head gasket : talks about common sense with brakes : takes a call on an 07 4 Runner and questions on the exhaust manifold questions : takes a call chatting about the chip shortage : and ends by talking about how auto repair is about community and gives the Mitchel...
The Car Doctor - 4/2/22 - 14 Explorer Crank No Start Horror Story
April 02, 2022 20:15 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode talking about ending up in the Twilight Zone with auto repair with the story of a 15 Jeep and changing the transmission fluid, and changing headlights on a 16 Ford Edge : takes a call on a 16 Chevy Trax and a GM tale of woe : takes a call on a 14 Outback that is using oil : takes a follow up call on a 14 Explorer with a crank, no start : answers an email on protecting rubber components under the car. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your a...
The Car Doctor - 3/26/22 - Replacing Fuel Lines on an 08 Silverado
March 26, 2022 23:52 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode with a story of a 16 Acadia that stopped dead, and supply chain issues : takes a call on an 08 Silverado 1500 that needs its fuel lines replaced : takes a call on an 04 Town and Country where the climate control has apparently switched top and bottom : takes a call on an 08 Impala with a P0172 code : and ends talking about the impacts of electric vehicles. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...
The Car Doctor - 3/26/22 - 38 Master Deluxe Carb Problem
March 26, 2022 21:08 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBRon starts this episode asking what it’s worth to drive your car : takes a call on a 1938 Master Deluxe Coupe that loses gas in the carburetor when it sits for a while : answers a letter about a water pump replacement he recently advised on : takes a call on an 06 Tacoma with 382,000 miles that is starting to have transmission problems : talks about Subaru and the Massachusetts Right To Repair : and a POSITIVE story on a Volkswagen. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more abo...
The Car Doctor - 3/19/22 - 01 Monte Carlo Security System
March 19, 2022 21:05 - 36 minutes - 33 MBRon starts this episode with a call regarding the security system in an 01 Monte Carlo : takes a call on an 06 CRV where the front end feels loose and there is a vibration : talks about parts with a question from Facebook : talks about first cars and how cars were much simpler “back in the day” : answers an email on a 14 Mustang and issues with lug nut caps : talks about the post office ordering new mail trucks. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at...
The Car Doctor - 3/19/22 - 13 Silverado Water Pump Replacement
March 19, 2022 20:25 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBRon starts this episode talking about the consumer element in auto repair with the story putting leaf springs in an E-150 Ford van and setting his foot on fire : takes a call on a 13 Silverado where the caller is replacing the water pump, and now has heater hose questions : takes a call on a 14 Explorer with a crank/no start condition : takes a call on a 21 Camry LE with a ticking sound under the oil fill cap : and recaps the 13 Silverado call. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Le...
The Car Doctor - 3/12/22 - Starting A Car That Has Sat
March 12, 2022 22:14 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBRon starts this episode with a call on a 90 Wrangler leaking clutch fluid : takes a call on a 13 Silverado with a leak in the water pump, and a question on which gasket to use : takes a question on old type canister coils for farm tractors : takes a call on an 03 Cavalier that just died on the road, but restarted and keeps restarting : talks about filter maintenance : takes a call with a question on Ron’s opinion on lithium ion batteries as opposed to AGM batteries : takes a call on how to s...
The Car Doctor - 3/12/22 - Wearing A Raincoat To Repair A Car
March 12, 2022 21:32 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode talking about working on a car where he needed to wear a raincoat and a story about a leaking Mini Cooper : takes a call on a CRV where the battery went dead and she is asking if the vehicle will be hurt by the dead battery : talks to Tom Greco about the AASP trade show : takes a call on a 14 Explorer with a crank, no start condition. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.co...
The Car Doctor - 3/5/22 - Scan Tool Changes
March 05, 2022 22:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this hour talking with Mike Flink of Autel Scan Tools about numerous topics, among them, scan tool changes and Chrysler, and talks to Mike Mueller, author of The Complete Book of Ford Mustang. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/5/22 - Mark Mills Talks To Congress
March 05, 2022 21:45 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon talks with Mark Mills of The Manhattan Institute regarding electric cars and his recent testimony in front of Congress. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/26/22 - Sienna Front End Vibration
February 26, 2022 21:44 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode with a call on a 13 Chrysler Mini-Van that just randomly shuts off while driving down the road : takes a call on an 06 Sienna with a front end vibration : takes a call from a listener looking to help with the guy whose mini van is randomly shutting down : takes a call on an 03 Mazda MPV that needs tires looking for advice : discusses parts guys in dealerships : and talks about the danger of having too much stuff on your keyring with your car key. Visit us at https://...
The Car Doctor - 2/26/22 - A Flat Tire and Quick Lubes
February 26, 2022 21:33 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBRon starts this episode stating that he has a weird job, with the story of a 15 Subaru with a flat tire and quick lubes : takes a call on a 13 Suburban and oil consumption issues : takes a call on a 13 Silverado where the caller got gas at a station that was at the bottom of their tank, now it stalls out and has trouble starting : takes a call with questions on CTV transmissions : tells a story of a car towed in and a Car Doctor sighting : and talks about the postal service buying new gas po...
The Car Doctor - 2/19/22 - 86 Camry With A Knock
February 19, 2022 22:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBRon starts this episode talking about a ship fire on a boat loaded with electric cars : takes a call on an 86 Camry with a knock : takes a follow up call on an 06 CRV with a crank no start condition : talks about finding a mechanic with a story about how much oil change you need : takes a call on swapping out an air conditioning compressor on an 03 Lincoln Town Car – and a 2000 Sable asking if it’s worth doing an engine swap. Visit us at http://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ...
The Car Doctor - 2/19/22 - The Stuck Spark Plug
February 19, 2022 21:34 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBRon starts this episode with a story about a Ford Edge with a misfire and a stuck spark plug : takes a call on a 12 Camry with a squealing sound when turning the wheel : takes a call on an 01 BMW 325i that is overheating : takes a call on a 12 Audi Q5 and a question on diagnostic tools. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/12/22 - F150 Intermittently Skipping Gears
February 12, 2022 22:05 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode with a call on a 97 Dodge Maxivan 2500 with a hard start when warm : takes a call on a 14 F150 that will intermittently either skip gears or hang on a particular gear : talks about a $5 Billion plan to put electric car chargers on the highways – this from the White House : takes a call on an 03 Chevy Pickup with electrical issues : answers an email on a Chrysler 6000 and a problem with the oil filter adapter : talks about the GMC Super Cruise hands free car. Visit us...
The Car Doctor - 2/12/22 - GMC Canyon Misses When Cold
February 12, 2022 21:54 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRon starts this episode talking about auto repair defying the laws of physics and using PM, pure magic, to fix cars, with the story of a 12 Grand Cherokee with multiple problems : takes a call on a 99 Sentra with a bad fuel pump : answers an email on manual transmission fluid in an older Chevy S10 : takes a call on an 18 GMC Canyon that misses when cold, but is OK when it warms up : and finishes the hour with some comments on some of the calls this hour. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorsho...
The Car Doctor - 2/5/22 - Subaru Disabling Telematics in MA
February 05, 2022 21:47 - 36 minutes - 33 MBRon starts this episode with a call on an 11 Highlander that sometimes surges at lower temperatures : talks about how to know when you need tires : talks about an article about the US refusing to embrace electric vehicles : talks about Subaru disabling telematics in Massachusetts due to Right to Repair, and takes a call on the subject : talks about how complicated cars are to repair these days : talks about hotline services to find repair shops. Find out more at https://www.cardoctorshow.co...
The Car Doctor - 2/5/22 - The Value of Used Cars
February 05, 2022 21:42 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode with a story of an 07 Edge with a badly maintained battery, among other things found – and the value of used cars : takes a call on an 09 Mariner that keeps blowing the blower resistor : takes a call on an 11 Avenger with a check engine light and P0455 and P0456 codes : takes a call on a 98 Tacoma that blows head gaskets. Find out more at https://www.cardoctorshow.com! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/liste...
The Car Doctor - 01/29/22 - 10 Pilot Front End Rattle
January 29, 2022 21:59 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRon starts this episode talking about his Facebook page and questions people ask him on the page, and answers a couple of questions, one a discussion of diesel vehicles : takes a call on a 10 Honda Pilot with a rattle in the front end, and a 13 Tacoma that has a delay : takes a call on a 12 Camry where all the brake lights are on : takes a call with a wild story : takes a call on an 07 Compass with a crank/no start condition : and talks about problems with servicing or towing electric vehicl...
The Car Doctor - 01/29/2022 - The Engine Doesn't Go Back Together Correctly
January 29, 2022 21:19 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBRon starts this episode about a 17 Silverado that came in which had previously had engine work done under warranty – and the response the owner got when there was a problem and he went back to question the dealership : talks about a recent interview he did : takes a call on a 2000 Grand Marquis and questions on the blend door and the transmission shift lever : takes a call on an 06 Sienna where the transmission fluid was changed, it now has a leak, and the caller suspects the trans is over f...
The Car Doctor - 1/22/22 - A "repair" Done By A Dealership
January 22, 2022 21:51 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBRon starts this episode with a call on a 96 Pontiac Grand Prix that just had its water pump changed and now there is coolant in the oil : takes a call on an 04 Tahoe with a small coolant leak, and asks Ron how to introduce K Seal to the system : answers an email on ethanol free fuels : talks about the article on the Tesla autopilot car accident about a year ago where the “driver” of the car is being tried in the accident : talks about a teenager who claims to have hacked over 25 Tesla vehicl...
The Car Doctor - 1/22/22 - CRV Oil Consumption
January 22, 2022 21:48 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRon starts this episode talking about his first Fuzzbuster and comparing auto repair to opera and that he was on his own in the shop this week and still got things done : takes a call on a 10 CRV that is consuming oil and also a radiator leak : takes a call on a 95 Blazer that needs brake lines and the caller is having difficulty choosing the correct ones : talks about a Ford truck someone brought to a dealership because the steering wheel would shake on application of brakes : answers an em...
The Car Doctor - 1/15/22 - F-150 Oil Pressure Drop
January 15, 2022 21:57 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBRon starts this episode with a call on an 05 CRV with no spark when it gets cold, below about 38 degrees : takes a call asking about aftermarket extended warranties : takes a call on an 18 Renegade with an oil consumption issue : takes a call on a 13 F-150 where the oil pressure drops to zero at idle : takes a call on a 95 Blazer where the caller is having problems with air in the brake lines, and is looking for the correct way to bleed them : and ends with the story of Lisa with a car that ...
The Car Doctor - 1/15/22 - Power Failure At The Shop
January 15, 2022 21:24 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBRon starts this episode talking about how his Monday started – with a power failure at the shop, and watching the power company change the transformer on the pole – and a conversation with the guy from the power company that said there is no infrastructure for electric cars : talks about New Jersey passing a law to get rid of fossil fuel trucks by 2035, then talks about replacing batteries : talks about cleaning crud out from under the hood because you’re breathing all that through your air ...
The Car Doctor - 1/8/22 - The Freightliner with a Bad EGR Valve
January 08, 2022 21:38 - 35 minutes - 33 MBRon starts this episode chatting with a long time listener, Ellison, who has a question on an 07 Chevy with overheating problems with the transmission : takes a call on an 02 Lincoln LS with fuel system problems : takes a call on electric cars and airplanes : takes a call on a 12 Cascadia Freightliner truck with a Detroit Diesel that has black soot forming in the coolant tank : and talks about a customer that called who had a flat and the hub had rusted to the vehicle. Learn more about you...
The Car Doctor - 1/8/22 - Why Gas Goes Bad Faster In Motorcycles
January 08, 2022 21:33 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBRon starts this episode talking about diagnosing a vehicle with the story of a 2011 Buick Lucern that came in that ran great one day, and would not start the next day : takes a call on a 13 Journey with a leak between the transmission and the engine and, after working on it, the oil pressure is sky high : takes a call asking why gas in his motorcycles goes bad faster than in his cars : talks about the State of NJ eliminating all but electric trucks by 2035 : talks about the I-95 winter weath...