Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

The transcript is from an episode of the Car Doctor Radio Show hosted by Ron Ananian, where listeners call in with car-related issues. Key segments include: Curtis from Texas calls about his 2000 Ford F-150 with a Triton engine burning oil. Ron advises: Switch to a lighter 5W-30 oil for a trial to potentially address piston ring issues related to heavier oil. High-mileage oils could be a secondary experiment. Monitor oil consumption, as excessive burning could damage the catalytic converter over time. Pam from Massachusetts discusses battery problems in her 2004 VW Touareg. Her car has a mysterious "battery alarm" always draining power. Ron suggests: Conducting a parasitic draw test using millivolt drop testing on fuses. Investigating if the alarm is aftermarket and disconnecting it. Contacting the original dealership or identifying the alarm module to disable it. Paul from Ontario talks about carbon buildup in his 2006 Mazda Speed6 with direct injection. Ron recommends: Using sprays like CRC GDI C