Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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 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.

Ron starts this episode talking about proximity of repair : takes a call a listener asking for a comparison on the quality of an 09 Flex as opposed to a newer Flex : takes a call on an 03 Ultima and a question on the timing chain : takes a call on a 23 Cadillac with intermittent power windows : takes a call on a 99 GMC Yukon that just shut off on the highway. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about “cherry picking”, with the story of a new customer this week with car problems : takes a follow up call on a 99 Tacoma with a manual transmission problem : takes a call on a 22 Tahoe and questions on dynamic fuel management : answers an email about a bad gas cap possibly causing a specific fault code : tells his NHOU story : answers an email on an 04 Explorer that a person is looking to replace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode by telling the tale of two alternators : takes a call on an 11 Rav 4 that may have a bad starter solenoid : takes a call on purchasing a used Chrysler mini van : talks to Tom Greco about the Northeast Automotive trade show : talks about his fan club in the Pittsbugh area : talks about an article regarding new cars selling for well over list price : talks about a car he serviced this week with a bad belt tensioner. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with an email regarding a listener writing in thanking in Ron for the show : and talks about the salesman from Matco that dropped by the shop this week and a discussion on a Cadillac DTS with HID headlamp problems : takes a call on a 22 Malibu with questions on cars with no fuel caps and start stop technology : takes a call on an 11 Impala that is shifting hard. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron talks with Satwinder Mangat, President of ALLDATA about the challenges of keeping up with rapidly changing technology in vehicles. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron talks with Chuck Kinkade, Global Business Development of Redline Detection about numerous diagnostic tools used in both "regular" vehicles and electric vehicles. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about cooking by comparing cooks and chefs : takes a call on a 19 Compass with a battery that keeps going dead : takes a call on Hyundai’s using oil : talks about 9 old tools you don’t use any more : takes a call on an 08 Camry with an intermittent start : answers an email about waxing headlights. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode asking if we are throwing away technology with a story about cleaning up the shop : takes a return call on an 06 Chrysler 300 that last week was in limp mode, had some work done, is no longer in limp mode, but the ABS light is back on : answers an email on an obsolete scan tool : talks about playing the game “who can be the cheapest” : takes a call on a 15 Lexus NX 200 T with a check engine light with a fuel pressure sensor issue -  the caller has been emailing with Ron who told him he may not be able to repair it himself : answers an email on a 15 Civic with a CVT transmission and the plug on the top of it has blown out three times now : answers an email on a 99 Durango, a 98 Landcruiser and an 11 Chevy Cruz Eco with various problems. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about his listeners and, in particular, one from the UK : talks about the construction of certain cars and building custom cars : tells the story of the RAM diesel pickup with no power steering and the importance of not skipping steps in the repair process : answers a letter regarding battery programming and maintenance : takes a call on a 23 Subaru Forester and questions with the automated safety features : and talks about the use of Technical Service Bulletins. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the 03 Ranger he repaired this week that was somewhat of a mess and didn’t match what the VIN said it should be : takes a call on a 99 VW Bug with carburetor problems : takes a call on a 15 Lexus with a P0191 code : comments on an email regarding Chrysler parts and axles. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode reading an email from Saudi Arabia with brakes having an unusual sound – like a cat meowing : takes a call on an 08 Dakota with an intermittent no crank : takes a call on an 04 Frontier that won’t pass emissions : takes a call on a 15 Rogue where the caller is asking about the thermostat construction : answers an email about critters under hood and getting rid of them.   Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the “key drop” test : takes a call on an 05 Chrysler 300C that seems to be going into limp mode and has an ABS code : takes a call on an 05 Audi and questions about restoring the headlights : takes a call on a 99 F-150 that is intermittently missing on idle : answers an email on an 18 Hyundai that uses oil. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about how frustrating it can be to be changing a tire and have your lug wrench not fit : takes a call on a 22 Edge where the caller wants to talk about the Catalytic Converter : takes a call from a caller looking to buy a new car and he has questions on modern safety features : takes a call on a 12 Chrysler 200 where the transmission is shifting strangely between 4th and 5th : answers an email on the home link buttons in Ford vehicles being active with the vehicle off – and you can open the garage door with the car off : talks about an article on the supply of new vehicles : talks about Goodyear’s new tires. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about extreme cold weather and how to prepare your car : takes a call on an 18 Accord Sport that is in limp mode and the dealer can’t figure it out : takes a call on a 13 Tundra with intermittent power steering : takes a call from someone wanting Ron’s opinion on buying a Kia Soul : and answers two emails, one of which is on a 10 Honda and a question on cold air intakes. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with the story of an 08 Grand Cherokee with power door locks that will unlock but not lock : takes a call on a 17 Fusion where the tire place the caller took it to says they can’t get the wheels off because the plastic lug nuts are bad : takes a call on a 97 CRV where the key fob will only open the driver’s door : talks with Philip Austin, training manager at NGK/NTK : reads an email about fuel additives. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.