Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

In this episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Dr., Ron is discussing various topics centered around cars, specifically older models like the 1938 Chevy Deluxe. The exchange features a mix of storytelling and technical car discussions. Here’s a summary of the key points:

1. Car Nostalgia and Road Trips:

   • Bill from Iowa shares memories of a road trip he took in his 1938 Chevy Deluxe in 1965, driving it from Iowa to California via Route 66. He recalls driving on old, challenging roads and emphasizes the mechanical simplicity and charm of vintage cars.
   • The conversation touches on the difference between older cars and modern ones, particularly the physical effort required to drive older cars (steering, shifting gears, etc.), in contrast to the ease of driving newer cars with power steering, air conditioning, and other comforts.

2. Car Modifications and Maintenance:

   • Bill talks about how he modified his 1938 Chevy, including upgrading the carburetors, adding Corvette headers, and switching to new tires. He mentions challenges with the steering sector, which needs replacing.
   • They also discuss the technology in older cars, such as the manual starter and the push-button starter he installed, highlighting how mechanical cars were compared to the modern vehicles we use today.

3. Car Technology and the Impact of Innovation:

   • A point is made about the evolution of car technology, such as the introduction of the electric starter, which was developed after someone’s friend was injured cranking a car by hand. The electric starter revolutionized the industry, and it’s noted that at one point, having an electric starter in a car was considered a major technological leap.

4. Tire Issues and Solutions:

   • Another caller, Mike from Iowa, discusses issues with a slow leak in a tractor tire, which only seems to leak in cold weather. They mention products like a "soapy soap" from Tech Tire that magnifies air leaks, as well as a product from Berryman that can coat the inside of the tire to seal leaks. Mike also considers replacing the tube entirely.

5. Car Memories and the Importance of Mechanical Knowledge:

   • Ron, the host, reflects on the value of having mechanical knowledge, especially in the context of modern car repair, where many technicians may not be familiar with older mechanical systems like carburetors. The conversation turns philosophical, pondering the importance of learning basic mechanical skills, akin to military training, to develop discipline and a thorough understanding of systems.

6. Concerns About Dash Cams in Cars:

   • Finally, Tom from Massachusetts brings up a concern about car dealerships potentially unclogging or tampering with dash cams in vehicles during service. The discussion turns to the legality of it, with Ron expressing discomfort with cameras in the shop due to privacy concerns, including the possibility that audio might be recorded without consent.

Throughout the conversation, there's a sense of camaraderie and nostalgia for older cars, mixed with practical advice on maintenance, modifications, and understanding the historical context of automotive technology.

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In this radio broadcast, Ron Ananian, "The Car Doctor," discusses a series of automotive issues that can lead to vehicle breakdowns, with a particular focus on oil leaks and their consequences.

Ron kicks off by explaining a common issue seen in Honda V6 engines, specifically a 2011 Honda Odyssey that had a significant oil leak. This leak originated from the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system, causing oil to drip onto the alternator, leading it to fail. The alternator’s failure caused the vehicle to break down on the road. Ron emphasizes that such oil leaks can lead to expensive repairs if not addressed early, urging car owners to inspect the area around the dipstick for signs of oil leakage.

The show also touches on tire maintenance, where Ron advises against seeking cheap replacements for corroded rims, suggesting that proper bead sealers can often solve air pressure issues. He introduces Tech Tire's bead sealer, which he uses to create a barrier that prevents moisture from causing corrosion in tire rims, and stresses its effectiveness.

Throughout the broadcast, Ron highlights the importance of preventive maintenance, offering practical advice on how to handle common car issues and avoid costly repairs.

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The episode centers around Ron Ananian, "The Car Doctor," as he shares expert automotive advice. Key topics include the importance of regular, well-executed oil changes and the pitfalls of neglecting details like replacing drain plug gaskets and cleaning excess oil during service. Ron emphasizes the value of meticulous maintenance in extending vehicle longevity, especially given the high cost of replacements.

Listeners hear an in-depth discussion about a specific case: repairing a 2004 Chevy Tahoe with rusted body mounts. Ron provides practical advice on evaluating repair costs, working with mechanics, and the importance of transparent communication with auto shops. He encourages listeners to approach vehicle care with the same diligence as personal health, stressing the value of proactive, informed decisions.

The episode also invites audience interaction, offering live call-in opportunities to address automotive issues directly with Ron during his broadcast hours.

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The Car Dr is all calls this segment; Justin from PA is calling in about a P0420 cat efficiency code on his VW Jetta; Ron walks him through some diagnostic steps and helps break it down into simple terms. Jesse (from Chico California) is up next with questions about changing transmission fluid on his 2013 Ford F150. He has been told several different answers to the question and now turns to Ron for the definitive answer.

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Ron opens the show this day in 2014 with conversation about his week in the shop; then he takes a call from Hawaii about maintenance on a Porsche Boxster.

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Ron starts this episode talking about his week and a story of two 2014 cars – a  Honda that was overheating and an Acura that needed an oil change : takes a call on a 77 Chevy Van that has been sitting for 12 years and now the caller wants to start it : takes a call on a 24 VW Virtus from Danny in Mexico City: the vehicle has trouble maintaining a steady RPM : takes a call on a 17 Explorer with orange liquid on the AC compressor, and he is asking if he should change the timing chains while he’s in there.

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 99 Tacoma that runs rough after being restarted after running for a while : takes a call on a 15 Legacy where the caller replaced the cat with an aftermarket unit and is questioning her choice, and a question on oil use : takes a call on an 01 Odyssey EX that shuts off intermittently : talks about Research Kathy’s intermittent car problem and how to diagnose : answers an email on an 09 Corvette about basic maintenance.

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This segment from November of 2010 has Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor talking to listeners about vehicle undercoating, hard to find Metric Sized tires for a 1982 Mustang GT; an airbag problem on a 1993 Ford and a Dashboard Illumination issues, among other electrical problems, on a 1994 Jeep Cherokee. 

Ron closes the segment with a fan favorite, the Lightning Round. Answering multiple questions from a list in front of him, again he shows us why he is The Car Doctor!

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This edition of Classic Car Doctor from the year 2010 is an interview free segment and hour actually. Tune in to hear a variety of Q & A between Ron and the callers. From 2008 Ford Explorer issues; which is the Repair of the Week; to other complaints and concerns, this segment covers them all.

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Ron starts this episode starts talking about the value of small town/small time repair shops : takes a call looking for is opinion on which new car to buy : takes a call on a 22 Prius were the caller wants to know if he can diy any of it : takes a call on an 03 Harley Davidson motorcycle with a fuel injector code : talks about the way women get treated buying a car.

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Ron starts this episode talking about replacing rusted components on a car : answers a social media post on a 2 Equinox and the entertainment system : answers an email on a 14 Legacy that needs a cat converter and now cannot access cruise control : answers an email about transmissions : and answers an email on a steering wheel squeak : takes a call on a 97 Voyager that needs a power steering pump : and Ron reads his Night Before Christmas.

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Its Gasoline Alley, leading off todays segment from 2010. Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor goes into the "Pits" to talk to Ron Ross, then owner of Simonek Performance in NJ. They also play a round of Automotive Jeopardy . Its back to the phones afterwards to fill out this portion of Classic Car Doctor.

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Ron opens this show talking about hands free phone calls and driving cars (talk about how times have changed!) He then fills out the rest of this segment with a variety of phone calls problem solving from the hip as we have come to expect from The Car Doctor.

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Ron starts this episode with the story of diagnosing an 05 Tahoe that wouldn’t start : takes a call on an 18 Equinox where the caller has questions on carbon deposits : takes a call on an 05 Town & Country with a P0522 error code and the oil light is on : takes a call on various types of coolant : talks about fluids in cars and safety in maintenance.

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Ron starts this episode with a call on getting smog checks on older California cars : takes a call on a 16 Fiesta and questions on spark plugs : talks about Chrysler and their problems with plastic parts : takes a call on a 19 Ioniq with a woodpecker sound coming from the AC vents : answers an email on fuel system cleaning on a late model GMC diesel.

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor goes to Maine to open this segment to talk to Bob about his 2000 Mazda. Bob is concerned about his shocks and struts. Next up Ron goes to Iowa to talk to a listener about the MPG in their 1994 Buick. There are some random on again, off again dash board lights that are illuminated. Ron points out that diagnosing the lights and indicators is the first step to solving the gas mileage issue. Next up its Car Care Corner time. Today Ron talks about caring for the outside of the car by way of washing and waxing.

After the break Ron travels to Missouri to talk to Judy about a recent timing chain issue on her 1998 Ford Contour. Since then the MPG has gone downhill and she has some fault codes. The Car Doctor takes a deep dive into diagnostics and talks us all through it.  

After the break its a lightning round.....Ron shows us why he is The Car Doctor & rapid fires off a series of answers to various listeners and their problems.

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Ron starts this hour with a Repair of The Week from his shop. A 2000 Saturn with a lean fault code condition and a list of repair attempts elsewhere. A desperate vehicle owner and and impossible to fix car is no stranger to The Car Doctor. Ron walks us through the repair. Next up, Ron takes a call from Tom in North Carolina with some maintenance questions on an 02 Toyota that needs servicing. Ron also talks about oil change routines and intervals base on 2007 standards. Funny to hear the shorter than current requirements for oil change intervals back in 2007.

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Ron starts this episode talking about what’s going on with Chrysler : takes a call on a 31 Ford Model A that has been parked for 14 years, and the caller is looking for tips to get it started again : takes a call on a 23 Maverick where the caller is asking how to soften up the suspension as it’s a bit rough : takes a call on an 08 Pilot with transmission problems at 230K miles.

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Ron starts this episode talking about Chrysler : talks about the cars driving around covered in Christmas lights : takes a call on a 16 F-150 with a shudder going up hills : takes a call on a 17 Fusion with TPS sensor failures : answers an email on scan tools with mode 6 capabilities : talks about how everything on a car these days is scannable : talks about an 02 Trailblazer he worked on this week with leaking trans cooler fittings : answers an email on trans flushes in a late model Silverado, and asking why the older Silverado's are more reliable : and reads an email from a NJ police officer regarding Christmas lights on cars : and ends with a story about an 07 Matrix that needed a CAT.

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens this hour taking a call from a former Master Tech from the Dealership side of the industry. Jarrod and Ron have a great conversational exchange about life in a dealership, what its like to repair car there vs the independent world. A listener from NH calls in; Tony; with questions about caring for a 2012 Fiat 500: Then Ron talks to Bill Stamey of WIX Filters about all areas of automotive filters for everyday use AND Nascar applications. 

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The Car Doctor, Ron Ananian opens this hour with a call from a used car dealer in Maine. The vehicle in question, a Ford Fusion Hybrid, has a problem with one of its Oxygen Sensors and the callers technician is stuck; he needs  jump start from The Car Doctor. 

Next up, Ron talks to Beverly in Florida; she is recently widowed and in need of help. She needs advice on how to sell a vehicle and then buy a replacement. Ron rides to the rescue and gets her on track in his usual kind and considerate manner. 

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor then goes local; he takes a call from Ed in NJ . Ed has an older Scion with over 300K miles on it and some problems with spark plugs and coolant loss. It must be old car day on The Car Doctor as Ron's last call is from Don in Virginia with a 2007 Ford Edge, no charging system output and 290K plus miles on the odometer.

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This is the stand alone interview that aired inside Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor in Hour 1 on November 30, 2024

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens this segment with a call from Monique in Maine about her Mercedes Benz that won't start in cold weather.  Then Ron has a return call from Bob in NJ about his VW's. Mike from Staten Island calls in next with questions about filters; when to replace them, what to use and how to change them.  The Car Doctor squeezes in one more in his closing minutes; a 1992 Buick Roadmaster with air conditioning problems. 

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Ron begins today, this day, in 2007 discussing a news articles that highlights and points out that domestic car companies are starting a war; a horsepower war that is. 

His first call is from Queens NY and a 1991 Subaru with a check engine light. After the break Ron continues covering the "horsepower wars" article and also  takes a call from Hawaii. Harold has a problem with his Lincoln and Ron Ananian shows us why he is The Car Doctor as he helps Harold diagnose the problem using factory testing built into its dashboard.  Then its a call from Nashville, Tennessee with a 1998 Toyota Camry that will not crank or turn over at random.  After several repair attempts the caller is at a self admitted loss and turns to The Car Doctor, Ron Ananian for an answer and direction. 

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Ron starts this episode comparing choosing a mechanic to choosing a restaurant : takes a call on an 02 F150 with a clunking from the right front : takes a call on a 99 Tahoe that doesn’t get up to temp : takes a call on an 09 Civic LX where the power steering pump let go, broke off its mounts, was replaced, and now is throwing VVT codes.

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Ron starts this episode comparing choosing a mechanic to choosing a restaurant : takes a call on an 02 F150 with a clunking from the right front : takes a call on a 99 Tahoe that doesn’t get up to temp : takes a call on an 09 Civic LX where the power steering pump let go, broke off its mounts, was replaced, and now is throwing VVT codes.

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Ron takes a call to open this segment. Keith has questions about a vibration on his 02 Lincoln Town Car. Ron offers some old school basics of diagnostics for solving the problem. Next up, The Car Doctor goes into his Car Care Corner (a series of tips within the show). Today, Ron talks about servicing automatic transmissions; what to do, what to look for and how to get the longest service life out of the transmission. 

In the next half of this segment, Bob from NJ calls in with questions about his VW's engine and transmission repair. Then Ron talks brakes on a 1997 Toyota Corolla. Bad vibrations and shakes; many have tried but no one has been able to diagnose the issue. The Car Dr, Ron Ananian to the rescue. He breaks (no pun intended) it down into simple to understand language for all.

To close this one out, Ron provides us with some final thoughts on the credit & car market in 2007; remember this time period was just prior to the great financial crisis of 2008. Interesting to look back and listen to!

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This day in history, The Car Doctor, Ron Ananian opens this segment talking about problems in the automotive industry regarding vehicle sales. Ron's first call is from Howard in the Bronx, NY with some questions about cleaning battery terminals and battery care.  Coming back from the break, Ron answers some emails about fuel trim and then goes back to the phones. Mike has a 1998 Hyundai that has an intermittent no start condition. 

Ron finishes the segment covering the article about sales and the future of the auto industry. 

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Ron starts this episode talking about the phone calls he gets in the shop and how strange some can be : takes a call on an 08 F350 where the caller replaced the power steering pump and lines and now it’s intermittent : takes a follow up call on a 95 Lexus S400 that had a P1300 code and was stumbling on startup : takes a question on tire rotation on a 15 Subaru Legacy AWD : and ends this episode talking about Advance Auto Parts planning to close 500 stores.

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Ron starts this episode talking about an 18 GMC Sierra he’s been working on in the shop : takes a call on a 16 Tacoma that has a vibration when braking : answers an email on a 15 GMC 2500 HD and questions on whether to change certain components before they fail : and talks about life expectancy of automotive components : talks about an 05 Explorer with an error code and wanting to clear it by driving.

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor talks this segment about where the original SUV came from.  Listen in, you will be surprised. He then takes calls to finish the segment on a variety of topics and vehicles. A 2000 Chevy S10 that is overheating & loses power. Next up is a 1998 BMW with a strange no start condition, And finally, his last  call is about a Mitsubishi that is going into limp mode at random. A mystery indeed, but The Car Doctor puts on his detective hat and goes to work!

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This hour opens with the repair of the week and takes calls; a 1998 BMW came into the shop with a clogged crankcase ventilation system, which led to other bigger problems. He then talk to someone from Tennessee with a 1989 Plymouth that died on the road. Ron helps narrow it down and puts the listener on the road to repair with some diagnosis and direction.  After the break The Car Doctor tackles an 01 Toyota Corolla that has a higher than normal idle speed.

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Ron starts this episode talking about the trust and value you put into a mechanic : talks about a 79 Tundra that needed an alignment : takes a call on a 10 Mazda that intermittently won’t crank : takes a call on an 09 Matrix that rolls back when trying to move forward : takes a call on a 95 Lexus that stumbles on startup : answers an email on right to repair.

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Ron starts this episode talking about a Honda that was towed in this week that needed a starter : takes a call on a 18 F-150 with heat only from the front vents : takes a call on a 14 Chrysler 200 with a misfire : takes a call on an 82 Capri Rally Sport that’s been parked for 7-10 years asking how to revive it : answers an email on proper oil to use.

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Ron takes one call after the next in this segment of Classic Car Doctor. His first patient is Allen from Ohio that is blindly swapping parts into his stalling 1996 S10 Blazer. With some very expensive parts replacement he is still having problems so its The Car Doctor to the rescue. Tune in for the fix!

After the first break Russ from North Carolina is up with a 1998 Ford Explorer. He is having some issues with his other Explorer, a used 2000 Ford Explorer that does not perform as well as the 98 when running it on the beach.  Ron helps him narrow it down to a possible 4WD system that is failing to go into 4WD  when switched over. The Car Doctor gently explains the process of how to know and what to do. Ron also asks the caller to consider the tires in both tread and condition. 

Ron's last call for this Classic segment is about a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero that won't start at certain times. Its back to basics as Ron points out that perhaps the car is running out of gas, simple as that. He then talks at length on steps he would take to diagnose and verify the failure. 

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 A Classic Car Doctor from 2007. The 1989 Corvette that no one could fix story. A good one! Ron explains the procedure and final repair in depth. First call today is from Randy in Wisconsin with an 06 Chevy Trailblazer that has a engine noise. Ron offers some thoughts and suggestions for a cure. The infamous GM Piston slap problems from this era. They also discuss and Ron offers solutions to the Toyota sticky oil ring problem of this time frame.

After the break Ron takes a call from NJ with comments about a previous caller on an 04 Mercury Grand Marquis. The last part of this call is about failing timing chains in Ford engines. 

Ron closes out this segment answering an email from Dallas, Texas regarding a 1994 Geo Prizm with noises similar to failing drive axles. Ron walks us all through a solution and diagnostic path. 

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Ron opens this segment talking about brake systems and the costs associated with repairing them. He walks through several scenarios and situations of brake repair from the year 2007.

The Car Doctor then takes calls; speaks to a listener in Florida about his diesel truck. The last half of this segment finds Ron talking about Tires and Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems. He also takes a call regarding fuel economy taking tips and tricks; what works, what doesn't circa 2007.  His last call this segment is from Tony in Va. regarding his 04 Mercury Marquis with engine noises. 

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Ron starts this Classic Car Dr from 2007 talking about the cost of auto repair and looks at several instances. He also takes several phone calls this segment on a variety of topics ranging from loss of power on a VW to a poor cranking condition on a KIA.

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Ron starts this episode talking about a Subaru recall : takes a call on a 20 Outback that the dealer says needs $1700 in work : takes a call from someone looking for a part for a Ford Industrial engine : takes a call regarding using E85 fuel : takes a call on CVT transmissions : talks about batteries : talks about an 07 Odyssey with a check engine light : and talks about confidence playing a part in auto repair.

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Ron starts this episode talking about emotions you see in repair shops with the story of a car that needed the head gasket changed, and the owner was told repeatedly it needed rear brakes : takes a call regarding what happens to both batteries if you leave the car for an extended period of time : takes a call on using synthetic oil in a 57 Chevy : takes a call on a 17 CRV that is using 2 quarts of oil between changes.

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This is the stand alone version of the most recent interview Ron did. Our guest this week is Ron Ross of ATL Fuel Cells. Take a listen as together the two talk about a variety of subjects dealing with performance and the racing scene today.          

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Its calls and conversation on todays show this hour. Ron takes a call and discusses picking a car; some of the things to look for and how to find what is right for you. He then starts to diagnose a 2002 Saturn with almost 500,000 miles on it that goes into limp mode and loses power. 

The second half of todays show Ron talks about repairs from the shop and touches on getting your vehicle ready for winter.  

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We find Ron down in Gasoline Alley today as he brings back a fan favorite and long time car enthusiast Ron Ross, now of ATL Fuel Cells. They talk about a variety of topics ranging from performance, engines and fuel cell use & design. 

Ron then takes a call regarding repair of the Air Conditioning system on a 1986 Chevy El Camino. The caller is having issues with parts and repair but Ron helps guide him along.

The Car Doctor finishes the hour answering some emails about flood cars and offers tips on what to look for to avoid them.

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Ron starts this episode saying that the best thing he ever did was to fix cars with a story about his tech Danny’s VW that developed a miss : takes a call on a 13 Chrysler 300 where the start is somewhat intermittent : takes a call on a 94 F-150 with an intermittent miss : talks about Tom’s wife’s 10 Fusion with an intermittent brake problem talking about ABS systems.

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Ron starts this episode talking about his week in the shop and a visit from a listener in Alaska : takes a call on an 05 F-150 XLT that just stops on the road, and when it starts up, there are no gears : takes a call on a 14 Silverado and questions on the transmission : takes a call on a 23 Subaru Forester and questions on the profile settings, because the heat setting won’t stay the same : answers an email about a Honda Odyssey EX with an electrical draw : Ron and Tom quickly talk batteries.

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Ron opens this half of the show taking calls all the way through.....Ed has a problem; his car was hit in the right rear wheel. And now he is being told that the damage to the rear of the rear axle is substantial. He wants to know can it be fixed? Ron walks us through the solution. Next up is Murphy with questions about his 02 Ford Truck and some intermittent rough running issues after the car wash. The Car Doctor takes us deep into diagnosis using OBD 2 data and Mode 6 testing.

After the break Ron's next call is from Frank and problems he is having with his 2006 Cadillac. Ron helps with several suggestions and possible solutions. 

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Todays show opens with Ron talking about a repair of the week from his shop; the story of diagnosing a fuel trim issue on an older Toyota Avalon. He then goes on to take calls on a variety of topics and vehicles. Ranging from a hesitating Mazda to a 94 Geo with questions about changing older transmission fluid to a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder that the owner wants to know how long it will last.  Ron answers them all gets everyone on track to a good repair and answers their questions.

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This is the stand alone interview from Ron Ananian, The Car Doctors October 12, 2024 show with Donald Farr, Author, about his upcoming book, Ford Mustang 60 Years. 

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Ron starts this episode talking about an 09 CRV that had the front bumper peeled off by a garbage truck : takes a call on a 92 Ford E-350 with a leaking Schrader valve on the AC high side : takes a call on an 18 RAV-4 with a shudder on acceleration : takes a call on a 21 BMW 330i where the dealer is recommending a brake fluid change because there is a sensor that would cost $4000 to replace because of dirty brake fluid and the caller wants Ron’s opinion : and talks about vehicle maintenance for winter.

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 10 F150 where the caller is changing the timing chain : takes a call on a 15 Accent that went through 2 Cat converters and is asking if he should replace the car : answers an email on changing fluids in cars : interviews Donald Farr about his latest book about the Mustang at 60 : talks about getting your diesel ready for winter.

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Ron starts this episode with a call on 25 Chevy Trax and what type of oil to use, then an 84 Oldsmobile 98 – whether to buy and restore or pass up : takes a call on a 21 Chevy Truck the caller is considering purchasing and wanting to talk the electronics : takes a call on an 08 FJ Cruiser with a failing transmission : takes a call on a 14 Town & Country that won’t pass inspection without either a new engine or an engine rebuild.

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Ron starts this episode talking about what it is like being a mechanic and fixing cars in this day and age, talking about an 2004 Mercury Marquis, a 2016 Ford Escape with a P1450 fault code and a 2004 Lincoln Town Car with a bad, but obsolete driver door module that were all brought into his shop this week : takes a call on a 14 Rogue looking to talk about oil : answers an email on a Hyundai engine recalls : takes a call on a 12 Volvo X80 with a thunk shifting from neutral to drive – but only when the transmission is warm : talks about an All Data article on CAN bus technology.

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We open this edition of Classic Car Doctor and find ourselves listening to Gasoline Alley; an interview series Ron did 15 years ago about engines, performance and drag racing. At its conclusion he finished out the segment with phone calls about a variety of topics.

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Ron opens this edition of Classic Car Doctor with conversation about the banning of Hot Rods and the effects it might have on the economy. He takes several phone calls on a variety of subjects to close out the segment.. 

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Ron starts this episode talking about the unprecedented flooding down south and how cars are affected by this weather : talks emergency preparedness with Howard Price, formerly with ABC and NBC Television in New York and a certified industry expert on emergency preparedness : takes a call on a 75 AMC Hornet where the caller removed trans fluid and possibly damaged the trans : takes a call on an intermittent engine light on a 17 Caravan : talks about the owner of a 10 Lincoln MKZ and the parts shortage and how it affects the vehicle.

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Ron starts this episode talking about fixing older cars and a story about an evap system fault in an 02 Chrysler : takes a call on a 91 Ranger with fuel system problems : takes a call on a 12 Focus that won’t start : takes a call on an 11 Expedition with two engine failures : tells a story about Danny’s VW.

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens todays show talking about talking to and choosing mechanics; the how, why and what to do when the repair does not work out. His first call is from Mike in NY State who calls in about his 98 Saturn that Mike's mechanic can't seem to fix...wasn't Ron talking about this to start today?

After the break Ron takes a call from Brooklyn NY about an older Toyota Camry that the caller is looking to give to a family member. But the vehicle has to be shipped to Florida to do so and he needs advice on how to do it!

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This Classic Car Doctor is a real Classic! Ron's first call is about a 2002 Hyundai that a few dealers have told the owner they can't fix it and no longer want to work on it. And to make it even stranger, the caller is dialing in from a family christening event. Talk about dedicated listeners! Ron offers some tips and insight on how to diagnose and gets this repair going in the right direction.

After the break, Ron updates the status of some research & repair he had done on a friends 61 Chevy Corvette. The phones start up again with Lee calling in to find out how to remove scratches from her car. Then a fan favorite from back in the day! Ron closes out the show doing a "lighting round" answering multiple questions from multiple callers in the last few minutes. Very quick and very informative. 

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In this look back in time to the year 20010 we hear Ron opening the show talking about computer reflashing on a 2002 Mitsubishi. Computer software updates was not as common back then as it is today; Ron walks us through the process and the problems of getting it done in his shop using a mobile software company. 

His first call is with Scott from NJ with some AC problems on his 94 Ford Taurus. They discuss then issue at length and Ron helps get Scott on  the path of repair. Next up is Mike with some comments & questions about computer flashing. In closing the segment Ron talks to Tom about a vibration in is older Toyota Land  Cruiser.

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This edition of Classic Car Doctor has fuel injection questions and problems on older vehicles. Ron takes calls on a few older GM products that have problems in the fuel injection system. This segment also contains a Car Care Minute about batteries and vehicle jump starting.

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In this look back to 2007 Ron opens the hour talking about a Government report about the field of auto mechanics. The needs and aptitude required to repair the cars of that time and the future. 

His first call comes from Bob in Springfield Missouri with concerns about his 1991 Toyota Camry that is showing signs of hard starting. Ron offers several possibilities and leaves the caller with some things to check and research. 

The Car Doctor then takes a call from Dave, a fellow shop owner from Maine, about grooming and growing technicians for the shop. They talk about and exchange ideas of what it takes to do and how shops run behind the scenes. 

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Ron starts this episode asking if you are aware of things, like tire prices : takes a call on an 07 Mercedes E350 with O2 sensor issues : talks about Tom retiring his 15 Escape with just shy of 400,000 miles : takes a call about chips in car fobs : answers an email about a RAM 1500 and extended warranties.

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Ron starts this episode talking about trusting your repair shop, and trusting them to NOT do the wrong thing with the story of a car with an older driver and a check engine light : takes a call on a 15 GMC Terrain that is making a noise that his mechanic thought was a wheel bearing : takes a call on a 13 CRV with a vibration : answers an email with a thermostat replacement and a P0128 code : takes a call on a 16 Colorado asking how to check transmission fluid : takes a call on a 96 Corolla with gray smoke on startup.

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Ron sits down and talks to Bill Windham, Auction Director of the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Their latest Auction is coming up the weekend of September 21st. They talk highlights, cars in specifics and also collectibles in general.

Ron then answers emails and questions to round out the hour.

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Ron starts this episode with a complicated story about a small repair that turned into a big repair with the story of the 13 Honda Fit with electrical draw : takes a call about changing fluids in an 02 T-Bird : takes a call regarding when to change oil in classic cars – after car season, or before car season? : answers an email on an 08 with misfires : and answers an email about a 17 Buick Enclave where an LED running light is out and the dealer wants $2K to replace it – Ron explains why.

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Another Classic Car Doctor from 17 Years ago, 2007, and we find Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor hard at work this segment, taking calls and answering questions about everything from warranties and leasing to Jeeps with low power complaints. Listen in to look back at auto repair tactics and strategy from way back when.

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Here is a real classic from 2007! Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens the show with the Repair of the Week from his shop; a 1996 Audi with multiple problems. Then, Ron fields nothing but phone calls this segment, too numerous to mention. Interesting to listen to and notice the subtle changes in the music and overall show production. How things have changed. Lets get started! Here is a look back at repairing cars from over 17 years ago. 

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In the second half of this show, Ron opens with busy phones & takes a call regarding a vibration on a 2009 Toyota RAV4. The problem occurs only when initially starting out, cold, in the morning. And only while the vehicle is moving. Ron walks her (and us!) thru some steps of do's and don'ts that someone can do to check without having to go to a mechanic.

Its off to Iowa next, with an 03 GM pickup truck that doesn't start. The caller has replaced some parts but hasn't fixed anything. Ron breaks it down into simple so we can all understand. Walking us thru how the ignition switch works on this vehicle helps to paint the picture.

Jerry from Yorktown Heights NY is the last caller this hour with some problems with this vehicles heating and air conditioning system.

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Ron starts this hour talking about a 2005 Ford Van that his shop serviced in 2014. A low mileage vehicle BUT its in rough shape due to its age and it sits a lot. A good conversation pointing out the problems with age of a vehicle more so than mileage. 

The phones kick off with a call from Iowa; Randy has several fault codes in his 2010 Toyota. They have a conversation and Ron helps guide Randy in the right direction for a fix. A good call to listen to for an example of how to deal with multiple fault codes in a vehicle.

We then go to Wisconsin to talk to a listener about buying a used car for $8,000. The caller has some specific ideas about wants and needs; he is looking for Ron's suggestions and tips. 

Next, its to Minnesota to talk to Mike about his son's car that is running poorly. (A 2000 Ford Focus). The car went from running poorly to not running at all. Ron walks us all through a basic engine, no start diagnosis, that would apply to everything from an automobile to lawn mower. Good, solid information!

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Ron starts this episode talking about diagnosis : takes a call on a 99 Cherokee Classic that is sputtering below 60 degrees : takes a call on an 09 Malibu and problems with the throttle body : talks again about diagnosis : takes a call about intervals for, say, oil changes – mileage or how many months : answers an email about an 08 LeCern with hesitation : and talks about computer programming for cars.

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Ron starts this episode talking about batteries and a story of a 2019 RAM that had a dead battery : takes a call about batteries : takes a call from a caller that wants to talk about stockpiling parts for an older car : and talks about the importance of a diagnosis.

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Ron starts this episode talking about life behind the scenes in a repair shop : talks about an 08 Grand Cherokee that needed trans cooler lines : takes a call with the caller asking about to different vehicles he is thinking of purchasing : takes a call on an 18 Sparc where the battery as tested at an auto parts shop and showed it needed to be changed, but the dealer mechanic says it is fine : takes a call on an 08 Town and Country that is possessed…..lights flashing, wipers won’t shut off, and many other items : talks about an 02 Chevy pickup that needed a belt and tensioner – but what the book said and what was in the vehicle were two different things.

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 21 Highlander and questions on whether OEM fluids are absolutely required for fluid exchanges : takes a call on a 19 Tacoma where the serpentine belt was leaving black marks and had a burning smell : takes a call on an 11 Malibu that he uses conventional oil and asks why he should use Dexos oil : takes a call on a 17 Fusion that was not recognizing its shifter knob and a resolution : takes a call on a 15 Legacy it possible brake booster failure : takes a call on a 2000 CRV that just shuts off while driving : and talks about ridding a car of animals this week.

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens this segment talking with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau; thedetroitbureau.com.. They cover a wide range of topics from new for 2014 vehicle designs and models to the price of gas. Its a great look back and reminder of from where we have come from just 10 short years ago.

Ron closes out the hour answering an email regarding problems someone is having with their 10 year old vehicle in the catalytic converter system; a 2004 Subaru with a constant check engine light. Is it worth the projected $4000 estimated price tag to repair?

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens the show this week talking about a repair from the shop this past week; a sunroof failure on a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Removal of the headliner and interior pieces are required; take a listen to get the whole story. A very involved and elaborate procedure!

In the next segment, The Car Doctor goes West; real far West; as in Hawaii and talks to a listener about problems with his Porsche Boxster.  Its about price of parts and what to choose. Ron then quickly goes back East to a listener (Roy) in Maine to take some questions about new (for 2014) vehicle purchase choices from various manufacturers.

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 99 Ford Truck that has continual service engine lights : takes a call with questions on buying a new van : takes a call with questions on using Tier 1 gasoline : answers an email on 22 Sierra pickup and what scan tool to buy, and a general chat about scan tools.

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Ron talks about AI in cars with Chris Piche of Smarter AI.

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Tires are the top of the conversation as Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor kicks things off this hour. Tire inflation, how to find out what's the correct pressure and some other tips for proper care are offered. Tom and Ron also chat a bit about Santa Claus; this being the 2 weeks before the Holiday, 2014.

Warren is the first caller this hour asking about oil changes; when and what not to do. Ron talks to Warren and  they cover some other basic car care tips as weekly maintenance.

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Ron starts this portion of the show reading an email from a listener, later bringing him on air to discuss. During the call Santa Claus shows up to give Chris, the caller, an early Christmas gift from Escort Radar Detectors. Next up is Barry from California calling in with a transmission problem on his 2006 Jeep. Some common problems abound here and Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor helps sort them out. To close out the segment, a listener calls in to talk about his own broken washing machine stories, matching Ron's recent problems with his home washing machine and the service technicians. Then they talk about some of the problems with todays vehicle's; gasoline and carbon deposits along with other maintenance tips.

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Ron starts this episode talking about why this show exists and about real repairs : talks about a 13 Explorer with tight steering : takes a call on an 03 Accord with brake problems : takes a call with questions on motor oil : talks about an article on AllData News about testing sensors : and talks about the availability of parts.

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Ron talks classic cars, the Bettendorf  Car Show; recently held in Iowa and just has a great overall general car guy conversation with Rob Wolfe of American Pickers.

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Ron opens this segment talking about a recent repair from his shop in 2014. A new customer came in with a lean fault code & an EVAP system fault on her 2004 Toyota Corolla. The Car Doctor takes us through it, pointing out that the 2 codes are not similar or connected. And then the car develops a 3rd fault code. Ron goes even deeper explaining it in everyday language. Before the end of the segment, Ron brings it to a positive conclusion, right in front of your eyes. 

He then goes to Nebraska to respond to a callers questions about installing a lift kit in their Nissan Pick Up. Next up is Gary in Lansing Michigan with a 4 cylinder and problems with back-firing. Ron walks us through the process highlighting the diagnostic steps needed. 

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This segment of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor finds Ron talking about the importance of getting good vehicle information in order to repair cars. This leads Ron to welcome back  a return guest, Paul Marshall of Alldata Information Systems to talk about the latest and greatest for 2014. But its not just a look back; its about the numbers; they talk about the overall size and scope of what it takes to produce repair info by 2014 standards; you can only imagine how it has grown in the past 10 years. They also discuss Alldata DIY information as this was the year of its launch.

Ron then opens the phones to talk with Pat from Illinois with problems in his 2003 GMC Envoy. He has temp gauge issues and his shop has replaced multiple parts all to no avail. Ron helps nudge the repair in the right direction. Its back to basics as Ron suggests scanning for fault codes from the instrument panel offering some of the repair probabilities. 

Ron closes the hour talking about spark plug replacement on a couple of older vehicles. He also discusses the perils of spark plug replacement on high mileage vehicles and offers tips on do's and don'ts.

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Ron starts this episode talking about when mechanics DON’T fix your car and how to handle an upset customer : takes a call on an 06 E-150 with a vibration in the front : takes a call on an 03 Silverado with a crank no start condition :  takes a call on a 70 Mustang being restored and now has a no crank and no headlights or other electrical : talks about working on electrical, and talks about brake fluid.

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Ron starts this episode by answering an email on a Jeep where the engine was overheating and the story of a 16 Wrangler that was doing something similar : takes a call on a 13 F150 with a shield under the engine that keeps coming loose : talks about breaking free rust frozen items : talks about maintenance under a lease agreement.

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Ron starts this episode thinking he did his last brake job, and talking about starting out in the business : takes a call on an 04 F250 that, at times, stalls when put in reverse : takes a call on a 15 Grand Caravan where the caller can’t get gas into the gas tank, and he also gets a P0430 with a check engine light : takes a call on a 19 Cherokee where the driver side power seat was not working – the motor was changed and it’s still not working : and talks about how some days can just be crazy in the shop.

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Ron starts this episode talking about how the little things become big things with the story of a 14 Escape that came in for an oil change and the right front tire had a gouge in it : takes a call on a 17 Fusion and the caller gets an error message when turning the shifting knob, yet the car runs fine : takes a call on a 15 Encore where the caller replaced the overflow tube with an aluminum one that is not the correct size, and a 21 Wrangler where he is looking for gaskets for the transmission filter : takes a call on a 24 Maverick where the caller wants to know when to do the first oil change : takes a call on a 70 Jaguar that is just shutting off : talks about no starts and engine cranks OK.

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Ron opens this hour responding yet again to listeners letters regarding the failed washing machine that dogged him back in 2014. Adding to the problem is a surprise; tune in for the story about the washing machine technicians van breaking down and how Ron had to help fix it. Talk about adding insult to injury! 

Andrew and his 2007 Chevy Tahoe is the first caller this hour. He is having an issue with the truck in his own words "falling apart" since it came over the mountains in the family move recently. This was a common problem and Ron helps him break down (no pun intended) the problems as he lists them.

Ron's next call is from Pattie in Maine regarding issues with her 1991 Ford Ranger with 13,000 miles. At random, on startup, it has a high erratic idle and won't shut off even with the key removed. This is a 2 part problem and complicated, but Ron keeps it simple and easy to understand for all of us to diagnose and repair. 

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor responds to a listeners email this segment regarding maintenance on a 2008 Chrysler. Ron covers the answer in depth and gives us lots to think about. HIs first call this segment, is from NJ from Matt, regarding his 2002 Chevy Tracker. The serpentine belt squeals and Matt claims there is no adjustment; but there is; its a manual system adjustment system. Ron talks about all of it from belt tension and also belt alignment.  

After the break, Ron goes to Massachusetts for a call regarding a code P0101 on a 2004 Chevy Colorado. A possible MAF fault? Or not? Ron walks us through the possibilities, even though several repair shops including the dealer, have not repaired it. 

The last call this episode is from John in Virginia regarding his 2005 Subaru Outback which is suffering from torque bind. John has made some repair attempts. Ron quickly takes control of the call, pointing out some of the common problems this vehicle has and cites a TSB that John was not aware of as a possible solution. 

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Ron starts this episode reading questions found on the Internet, like, is it OK to wait until the gas light is on before filling the tank? : takes a call on a 16 Fiesta S model where the battery is dying : takes a call on a 13 Avalanche with an oil pressure fault : takes a call on an 09 Sienna where the caller is trying to replace the TPMS sensors and not succeeding : takes a call on a 13 150 where the caller is planning a road trip and wants to talk preventive maintenance : takes a call on an 09 Silverado with a clunk in the rear end : answers an email on an older Escape with no power steering.

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Ron starts this episode asking how you know when the car is fixed with a story of fixing an evaporative emissions system : takes a call on a Japanese made 09 Corolla that had its alternator spiking to 17 volts : takes a call on an 07 Equinox that is overheating : takes a call on an 18 Camry and a question on using the brakes on a large hill, and also a question on changing trans fluid : takes a call regarding purchasing an OBD2 scanner.

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor sits down and has an interview with Harlan Siegel of Launch Tech USA to start this segment. He and Ron talk about Launch Scan Tool Technology circa 2014. Ron closes out the hour taking a call about safety recalls and how to find out if your vehicle has one from NHTSA.gov.

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Ron opens the hour talking about final diagnosis on his washing machine problem from 2014, he talks briefly about the upcoming interview with Launch Scan tools and opens the phones with Mark from Augusta, Maine. HIs 2005 Chevy Suburban is having issues with the power mirror on the driver side. Ron has the answer and points him in the right direction. In the second segment, Paul from Stanton, Virginia calls in with some more questions about his older Ford Bronco. There are multiple electrical problems; Ron talks basic diagnosis and checking grounds that commonly fail.

HIs last call is from NJ; Dennis is having a problem with his 06 Toyota that has a check engine light on AND ABS, Traction control lights on also. Its an EZ answer that is common to many vehicles. Tune in for the answer! 

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Ron starts this episode with a follow up call on an 05 LeSabre that would die going down the road : talks about All Data’s lists of common problems : answers an email on DMV’s and inspections : takes a call on a 17 Fusion and questions about properly cleaning the headlights : talks about no starts and how to diagnose it : answers an email on no starts.

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Ron starts this episode talking about staying true to form in auto repair : talks about the diagnostic approach, and needed an obsolete fuel pump and “what would Ron do?” : takes a call on an 02 Astro Van – changed the valve cover gaskets and found them completely black : takes a call on a battery the caller bought that died – and it was 2 years old when purchased – with a discussion about batteries : takes a call on an 03 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a P0171 code, long term fuel trim high.

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This is an interview episode for Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor. Ron's guest, once again, is Tim McDonnell of Mitchell Information Systems. They have a rolling conversation about how service information has grown and companies like Mitchell have developed ways to continue to bring the information to market year after year.  Diagnostic procedures have changed too, due to vehicle complexities and Ron shares his thoughts with Tim on how procedure has changed with the vehicles as well. Providing something for everyone they also talk about how a consumer is better served by a shop that has information to make a more complete and accurate repair.

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Ron opens this episode of Classic Car Doctor talking about an experience one of his daughters' had traveling through Virginia with a radar detector. He reacts to a recent email from a listener and explains his position on why he does what he does in relation to sponsors.  His first call of the hour is with Charles in Harrisonburg VA with an intermittent (every 3 months?)  starting issue on a 1999 Ford Taurus. With a problem so erratic can Ron give a diagnostic direction? Tune in to find out!  

After the break, Ron talks a bit again about Radar detectors and then takes a call from Reiner in Guilford CT and they have a conversation about vehicle warranties. 

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Ron starts this episode saying someone asked him this week if he gets bored fixing cars : talks about an 02 Trailblazer that lost headlights : takes a call on a 25 Honda CRV and questions/comments on things like start/stop and lane departure features : takes a call on an 18 Corolla as a follow up with his pre collision system malfunctions because of running into a curb : takes a call on a 97 LeSabre with a quick stall after startup.

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Ron starts this episode talking about his trip to NJ Motor Vehicle : talks about the number of persons in auto repair shops with the story of a dead Chevy Tahoe : talks about talking air conditioning at the gym this week : takes a call on an 07 Honda CRV that stays in AC when the system is off : takes a call on an 06 Honda CRV that is losing oil : takes a call on an 06 RAV 4 with a clanging chain noise on start up : finishes talking about his week at the shop and the amount of money people are spending to repair older cars.

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Ron opens the show taking about todays guests and interview topics for Classic Car Doctor from November of 2018. Ron goes on to highlight an article in the trade magazines from 2014 that talks about what was at the time self driving cars from GM via cruise control.  He compares this technology to problems he was having with the washing machine at his house. A humorous but still truthful look back and legit comparison.  He also discusses the cruise control systems of the future and what we can expect in their operation. 

Connie in Keyport NJ opens the phones with a question about her stalling car in the rain only. The problem can't be reproduced, which makes diagnosis harder for the technicians that have tried. Ron discusses some of the methods that can be used to diagnose this problem. By the numbers, he goes into detail on how it can be diagnosed and what Connie can look for when then the problem happens.

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor turns back the clock in this half of show talking about lithium battery jump packs when they first started to be produced. He speaks with the owner of Anti-Gravity Battery and they explore how it all began. AG is still with us today and is bringing new products to the market every year. 

Ron closes out the hour highlighting some of the things going on in the automotive world in 2014 and also his house. He talks about the repair process that was going on for his household washing machine in 2014.  An interesting hour for sure....Enjoy. 

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor sits down with Cailee French of New Hampshire Oil Undercoating of Maine to talk about vehicle rust protection and undercoating. They cover the range and answer the questions of how, why and when is the best time to do vehicle undercoating. Tune in to find out if your car wash is actually doing more harm than good to your vehicle. Whether your are driving a new vehicle or old, you can benefit from undercoating and this interview!

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Ron starts this episode with Tom talking about a 57 Olds Starfire 98 and then Ron talking about Big Daddy Don Garlits, drag racer, and his experience with “Swamp Rat” his drag racer : answers an email from Walt in Hawaii with a vehicle that keeps stalling with a possible immobilizer fault : takes a call on a 10 Escape where the caller is looking for parts : talks to Cailee French of NHOU of Maine regarding oil undercoating's.

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Ron starts this episode talking about removing the front drive axle out of a 2010 Lincoln and how many guys it took to do it. Its a little bit of different setup which contributes to the problem : takes a call on an 09 Crown Victoria Interceptor with an ABS module failure where the dealer can’t get the replacement to fail and is telling the caller it is “VIN locked” : talks about replacing modules in today’s vehicles and having to overwrite the VIN specific information : takes a call on a 57 Chevy Bel Air that mysteriously loses a quart of trans fluid while stored in the winter.

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens todays show with a conversation about Zen, the art of auto repair and the road to Chuchistan! Road trips to nowhere is todays open!. His Saturday routine back in 2014 consisted of visiting his local small town café. Ron shares the insight he gained from it and how it relates to our vehicles while driving, operating & enjoying the road. 

The phone calls start with Ed from Bath, Maine; Ed has some problems with his 1998 Chevy pickup; its suffering from no starts at random. Ed discovers he has a leaking fuel line which, after repair, doesn't solve the issue.  A vehicle with multiple problems! Ron & Ed have a conversation about fuel pressure and older GM fuel injection systems. Critical fuel pressure problems abound with these vehicles; a difference of less than 2 lbs. can cause this. Ron walks us through basic engine no start diagnosis! Want to know how a bathtub of water relates to diagnosing a no start engine? Tune in for this segment then; education for all!

Paul calls in from NY next with a 2001 Chevy S10 with a P0410 air pump problem fault code. Ron talks about using a scan tool to diagnose the fault. Paul does not have a tool that will work so Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor takes us the long way around the barn and gets the job done explaining how to test the air pump and relay manually by pinpoint testing components & wiring. 

A regular listener from New Mexico is next. Frank has questions about his 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass with a speedometer problem. Frank wants to talk about servicing the transmission fluid along with the actual repair. He wants The Car Doctors input! Ron puts the answer into simple to understand language to close out this segment and satisfy Frank & anyone else listening!

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor starts this segment with phone calls & doesn't stop. Robert from Danbury CT has a  2000 Honda Accord and it is suffering multiple transmission failure issues. The dealer has replaced the same part twice and on the third time, claims its a bearing, not the same seal that's leaking. But they don't want to warranty the seal again! Ron points out that the repair shop, in this the Dealer, is at fault for improper initial diagnosis.  The final analysis may surprise you; Tune in for The Car Doctors recommendation. 

Next up is Jeff from Ohio with a 2004 Chevy Malibu that has several issues; no radio, rattles in the back, etc. Ron gets right to it, asking the questions like he is standing at the counter in the shop, trying to get a direction for all to understand. He explains the necessary steps and why its all important to consider.

The next call from this segment comes in from Rhode Island. Colbie has a 2000 GMC Yukon that has a problem with cold  starts and stumbles & also has a long crank time when the engine is warmed up, With several mechanics telling him different diagnosis he turns to The Car Dr for that final answer and a solution. Ron breaks it down into simple to understand answers. 

The State of Maine is next with a listener calling in with a solution from a previous caller that had a mouse problem. 

Ron Ananian then closes out this shows segment with some sizzle in an electrical diagnosis on an older Lincoln Continental that is eating fuses for the sun visors and rear view mirror functions circuit. If you are looking for a "How To Diagnose Electrical Issues & Shorts Primer" this is the call for you! 

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It seems to be oldies week for Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor. He talks about the value and general store persona of auto repair shops. How they contribute more to the towns they are in and its more than just auto repair. Ron talks about real time happenings from the shop this week and relates some of the strange and not so strange happenings.

His first call this hour is from Frank in Virginia. The 2011 Ford F250 has a problem with the DEF or Diesel Exhaust Fluid system causing the truck to go into limp mode. Ron helps Frank and all of us talking about how DEF systems work with Diesel engines, ultimately pointing out a solution. Ron also suggests that perhaps Frank has a fuel contamination issue citing the use of DEF test strips as a way of testing the fuel for contamination.

The Car Doctors next call is from Walter in Pennsylvania; his 08 Cadillac DTS is having overheat issues and he needs some help to determine diagnostic steps. Ron takes him there in a quick call giving all of us some very basic diagnostic steps we can use to check our vehicles too!

The next segment is a story from the shop this week; a 2009 Ford F150 that needs a master cylinder and ABS control unit; the trials and tribulations of install along with some of the problems encountered are talked about concluding with Ron's favorite expression of what the "new" in new parts really means!

Ron finishes the hour talking about a 2004 Honda that needed major repairs; for a car of its age and condition is it worth fixing? The power of NO and why you may find value in listening to it from your mechanic. 

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor starts today with a conversation about car culture and what it means. New or old cars all have a culture behind them; how to repair, drive, enjoy and appreciate. Ron takes us there and holds our attention with a story from the shop and his walk through  “car culture”.  It was “Take The Hot Rod To Work Day” recently and on the way in the right rear directional & taillight stopped working. It was more complicated than just a bulb. Turns out the bulb’s socket, as cast into the housing by Chevrolet in 1955 had built up corrosion over time. Ron uses this and the repair process to talk about a time when we fixed things by hand and shows how it relates to todays culture and what we may be missing.

His first call this hour is from Billy in Colorado with a 2006 Honda Accord V6. It is setting a P0451, and they go through several steps to help gain more info and come to a conclusion for repair.

The Car Doctor finishes the hour talking about a 2011 Mazda from the shop this past week. The Mazda is setting a P0116 fault code; but the code by description can mislead the diagnosis causing all sorts of havoc.

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Classic Car Doctor; Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor is picking up where he left off last segment. He is talking to Sandy in Wisconsin about her 2007 Chevy Aveo and its starter; which is making some strange noises. 

Next up, Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor welcomes back Joe Morrison, a vintage drag racer and an upcoming (at the time) Funny Car Driver as well. Ron and Joe are talking about the highlights from the 2014 racing season and also about COPD which Joe then, as well as now, works tirelessly to help raise awareness. Joe currently drives an NHRA Nitro Funny Car!

The Car Doctor closes out the show answering an email regarding an Air Conditioning system repair on a 2010 Ford Fusion 2.0L Turbocharged vehicle. Josh wants to know how much refrigerant oil to add to the AC System to ensure proper operation. Ron walks us through the things to look for and the steps to take.

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Classic Car Doctor; Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor lays it out clear and simple today; "cars are like 3 year old's and the Internet. Its all about patience."    Ron talks about repairing a brake pulse on a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. He walks us through the process and decision making but hits a bump in the road due to rust and age.  And the clock keeps ticking as his work day grows shorter. Tune in to hear how he resolves it in typical Car Doctor fashion to win the day!

Coming back from the break, Ron and crew air a tribute to Click & Clack, Tom and Ray Magliozzi. Tom passed away this week in 2014; Ron shares some thoughts. Next up is Ron in Tinton Falls NJ. His 2008 Hyundai has a no start problem.; it cranks but doesn't fire.  And of course when the mechanic showed up to tow it it starts right up. With no fault codes, no more problems and starts every time, what do you do? Well, you call Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor. Ron walks us through the common faults on this model vehicle & points out that the issue could be related to the immobilizer or anti-theft system. The Car Doctor explains how the fault could have happened and been missed by the technician that looked at the vehicle IF they did not do a complete vehicle scan. He closes out the call with some last little but important possibilities. 

Last call for Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor is from Sandy in Wisconsin; her 2007 Chevy Aveo also has some random no start conditions. Sandy is a little excited and talks her way through the segment leaving Ron no choice but to answer her on the other side of the break. You can find Ron's answer in the second half of this hour, coming up next !

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor is off to a fast start this hour and doesn't stop for a second; Its all calls. His first up is a call on an 01 Astro Van that had the brakes done, and now, just a few days later,  the ABS light is on. Ron then takes a call from a regular listener about a noise coming from the rear of his 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan that his mechanic keeps trying to fix. Next up is another return regular listener with questions about how to quiet down a vibrating heat shield on a 2006 Ford E150 van. It can't be removed, as it prevents heat damage to several under carriage components. The Car Doctor comes through in his usual simple but direct approach & pulls a repair idea out of thin air. Its a fun call!  Listen to the end!  Taking a quick phone break Ron talks about that oil in the window of the local gas station and makes a good point about why using it may not be the best idea. Back to the phones its another phone call from a listener that has an engine noise in a Ford product and he doesn't want to take Ron's advice; at least not easily! The clock is winding down as the hour grows short; but Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor is only getting it into gear and finishes two more before the hours end. He speaks with the owner of a 2005 Buick that dies at random on the road and The Car Doctor's last call is about a 2013 RAM 1500 with electrical issues. Ron breaks it down into simple, easy to understand language.  Ron closes the hour talking again about the hacking this week of CDK Global which is the software company that runs 15,000 plus American Honda dealers and how it brought them to a standstill with no way to look up parts or write repair orders, among other issues. He then goes "In The Shop" courtesy of AutoZone and talks about an 04 Suburban with air conditioning problems he worked on this week.

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor is flat out busy this hour! He starts this episode talking about the Honda dealers computer hack this week, comments about the oil in the window of gas stations and garages AND then talks about a 2018 Toyota Camry that has been waiting 4 months for a replacement transmission. After install there is some programing that has to be done; Ron goes into detail talking about it and explains how his OPUS IVS scan tool was needed as it was the only one among his collection that would do the job.. His first call this hour is from a listener asking about the IR thermal imager camera he uses. Then its North to Maine taking a call on a 2021 Ford F150 that was using oil from day 1, and eventually had the engine changed; Ron and the vehicle owner go over the trials and tribulations of the affair. The hour keeps rolling along as Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor then takes a call on an 03 Explorer with a check engine light for an O2 sensor; Ron goes a little deep here explaining the diagnostic steps to get the caller started in the right direction. The Car Doctor closes out the episode talking about the newest video on his You Tube channel; using propane to diagnose a no start on a 2005 Chevy Van and what it means to next steps in a repair based on what happens.

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor is talking vehicle recalls as he opens the show today. He answers a regular listeners email with questions about why so many vehicles are being recalled back in 2014. Ron gives us a history lesson talking about the errors GM made when they designed the Port Fuel Injection system of the day and the problems that ensued as an example of why so many vehicles get recalled. He also talks about the BIG Chrysler recall from 2014 when 20 year old Jeeps were recalled for gas tank issues. Recalls are crazy and confusing but Ron helps us to understand the why and how, as they happen. Its Recalls and vehicle defects to open todays conversation.

Next up Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens the phones and speaks to Tom in NJ with a 2009 Doge that has an intermittent no start problem. Its very much a random problem and Tom is perplexed on what to do. Ron has the answer though and it lies in a system you may not even consider; tune in to hear The Car Doctor at work. 

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Ron Ananian and crew are talking about SEMA 2014 due to their upcoming scheduled appearance. The Car Doctors first call this hour is from Bob in NYC; his Honda has a problem as its being attacked by rats and mice. They are enjoying snacking on the vehicles wiring harness. Ron offers some suggestions and methods to try and keep the animals back. Ron and Bob also talk about Honda Pepper Tape; which was introduced around this time to help with this particular problem.  Ron then goes to Washington State and talks to Bill about problems with his 2003 VW TDI. Bill has a MIL error for insufficient air flow. Bill is a little confused and working from his memory; The Car Dr slows him down and helps him to understand his problem and what the solution might be. 

Next up is Luke in Lewiston ME with a 1999 Nissan Altima with over 200K miles on it. He is having problems with the car's idle when its cold. This is a return call and Ron is spot on as usual; he recalls the call from last year AND helps Luke along with some idea's on how to enrich the fuel mixture and diagnose the problem.  The conversation also gets into a discussion of the possibilities for a solution and with some explanation of fuel trim.

Ron closes out the segment with a story of a family member getting a ticket in PA with no explanation as to why from the State Trooper.

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor goes North to Montreal to take a call from Ian, a regular listener, about his 07 Pontiac Torrent with a noise that sounds like a wheel bearing. The catch is he has replaced all the wheel bearings and brakes as maintenance but now he has a noise like a bearing but no other indicators add up. The Car Doctor rides to the rescue and helps Ian take a fresh perspective to a repair.  Ron then takes a call from Virginia regarding a 2010 Ford Expedition with 185,000 plus miles that seized the engine due to loss of oil pressure. Ron tries to deter the caller from spending time to replace only the crankshaft and bearings on what is likely a failed engine. Ron explains that this engine is in need of an overhaul and the caller should consider engine replacement. The Car Doctor goes West next talking to Billy from Denver about a long term problem with the keyless entry on his 2005 Subaru Legacy GT. Ron's last call this hour is again from Virginia on a 2011 Toyota Camry with a noise at idle BUT only with the AC on. The Car Doctor closes out this hour with some memories of his Dad, gone since 1968, but the images and memories he instilled in Ron are still fresh and vivid. He was a mechanic during WW2 and Ron talks about "Dad" lessons on dealing with both cars and life.

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The Car Doctor, Ron Ananian starts this episode talking about the dangers in auto repair; how safety is a concern all the time and not to be taken lightly. Ron recounts the repair from his shop this week on a 2019 Cadillac Escalade that need front shock/strut replacement. The tool that compresses the coil spring broke one of its clamps that hold the spring in place and by the grace of god Danny was saved because he had not removed the top nut completely. One step faster and the top mount would not have been there to hold the spring in place. Ron goes into detail and a bit of a look at why auto repair is truly a dangerous job. Auto repair is a field with no margin of error. Ron closes out the segment telling the story of how he was able to complete the repair with the help of a fellow technician at Paramus Chevrolet in NJ. Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor then gets a call from Ernie in NJ. Ernie  has a 14 GMC Savannah with a P0442 code. A small leak in the evaporative emissions system, Ernie has replaced parts without testing and want Ron to explain about permanent DTC's. The vehicle has not cleared the code out and Ernie want to know why. Next Ron takes a call from a California listener looking for OBD II information : Ron Ananian The Car Doctor closes out the hour with a call from a listener and his 2018 Toyota Corolla that hit a curb taking out a tire and rim, The Corolla now has a multitude of sensor errors and component messages..

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It's all about patience and bedside manner for Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor today as he opens the garage doors talking to Karen about her 99 Audi. Like Groundhog Day, (the movie) Ron has to repeat himself and guide this call to completion; FINALLY towards the end bringing it to a positive conclusion. His next caller is George from Maine with questions about a trouble code and problem with his 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. Ron and George talk Scan Tool and Technology circa 2014 covering Autel and Launch tools of that time period. Ron also talks about how certain scan tools have an advantage over others and the choices he has to make on a daily basis in the shop. 

He concludes the segment answering an email about oil sludge in a 06 F350 Ford. He describes the caller problem in depth and then explores the possible solutions for engine sludge. The Car Doctor offers us tips and tricks offering a few different products that will help clean the engine out. 

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens the garage doors this week with some thoughts about what it takes to take care of a vehicle in the modern age. Math and how the numbers add up is on Ron's mind today. The repair trends and cost for maintenance is the topic of conversation. What does it take to maintain todays vehicle?  What are the true costs of owning and operating a vehicle today? The Car Dr has the answers! And we should point out while this episode is from 2014, Ron's answers and logic still applies and is spot on. 

Ron's first call today is from Tom in Indiana; several questions and topics are covered. When to change trans fluid and what to do if you waited too long. Then Tom is looking for Ron's thoughts on replacing shocks and struts on his vehicle, an older Saturn. Ron discusses what to look for in a replacement part and shares his thoughts on how he approaches it in the shop.

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Ron talks with Tom Glatch; Tom is a co-author of a new book, The Complete Book of Dodge & Plymouth Muscle Cars. From Motor Books, found at all the usual places, it covers in depth the growth of Dodge & Plymouth performance  with first hand commentary and crystal clear color photos.     

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor helps answer the age old question. Lease or Buy when choosing a vehicle. Ron interviews Cherokee Hart, Business Manager for Mahwah Ford. Cherokee gives us the inside scoop with ideas and tips on the new and used car purchase process.

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor introduces all of us to a special guest in this interview. Bill Harms and his 1929 Model A, Little Willie.  Bill Harms is a long time owner (in the family since 1957) of a 1929 Model A Ford Special Coupe. Bill introduces us to "Little Willie" as they call him, named after Bill's father, the original owner. Together they recount the history of the Ford Model A, released during the Great Depression, and also this particular cars long history with the family.+

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor kicks off this hour talking about solving problems by research with a story from the shop this week. Ron recounts a 2022 Honda CRV Hybrid that needed trans fluid service. But the fluid choice went against conventional wisdom and past experience. A critical decision, use the wrong fluid and you will ruin the transmission. Ron and company keep their heads down, stay calm and research the problem searching for the answer.  He then talks about a 2013 Acura with a random driveability problem. He points out that the Acura has a bad Steering Angle Sensor, which is mounted on the Air Bag Clock Spring; both of which are now 11 yeas old and made of plastic. Its time to research, research, research. 

Ron's first call this hour is with Rick from Nebraska. He has some concerns about the transmission on his 2020 Ford F150. The Car Doctor helps all of us to understand some basic transmission service do's and don'ts for longer transmission life and better operation. 

The Car Doctor then welcomes first time guest Cherokee Hart of Mahwah Ford to discuss leasing versus buying when it comes to a vehicle purchase. Cherokee is the business manager, the last person in the process and walks us through what we can expect with great tips, guidance and suggestions.

Ron closes out the hour talking about the perils of brake parts look up on some typical vehicles in the shop this week. Counting on AutoZone and their website catalog, Ron is able to complete it all. Tune in to hear!

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It's car cruising season and Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor has some very special guests this hour. Bill Harms is a long time owner (in the family since 1957) of a 1929 Model A Ford Special Coupe. Bill introduces us to "Little Willie" as they call him, named after Bill's father, the original owner. Together they recount the history of the Ford Model A, released during the Great Depression, and also this particular cars long history with the family.

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Ron closes out the hour thinking about his commute to high school with a buddy, a long gone 1971 Plymouth Cuda. 

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Ron starts this episode taking calls; his first up is Bruce in NJ with some questions about repairing the power steering system on his 98 Chrysler Voyager van. The manual says he must remove the exhaust to gain access but as Ron points out that will be difficult due to the age of the vehicle. But Ron has some tricks up his sleeve; tune it to find out what they are!

Frank from New Mexico calls in next with a chattering Speedo cable and no cruise control. Ron breaks it down into simple technology for all of us to hear and learn from. And finally the last call today is an 04 Nissan with some broken sway bar links. Dave wants to simply remove what's there but Ron sets the caller straight and puts him on the right track to repair. 

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Are you, the vehicle owner, the reason your vehicle is in good or bad condition? The buck stops where? Are you doing enough to take care of your vehicle to keep it safe and reliable? Ron starts this episode talking about problems caused by not taking care of a vehicle. He describes a road situation he came across one Saturday morning where a newer Cadillac was driving on a flat tire, ruining the rim along with the suspension, maybe, escorted by the police? A strange one indeed! He then take a call from Paul in VA; he has a 95 Ford Bronco with a noise near the back of the engine that no one car properly diagnose. Ron sets him on the path for a correct diagnosis. The Car Dr then takes a call from a listener with questions about his 2015 Nissan Rogue asking Ron’s opinion on an aftermarket maintenance warranty policy. Ron helps us all understand if there is value in the deal by breaking down the numbers to see if any of it makes sense. HIs next up is a little vague; the caller is not sure if its an 84 or 85 Dodge truck that starts and runs for about 15 minutes, then dies. Ron listens to the caller and then explains how perhaps the environment, down the beach, may have something to do with the problem. In any regard Ron helps us all understand how to approach it with basis engine diagnostics. He rounds out the hour answering an email on an older Jeep Wrangler & its owner who wants to change out the differentials to something better. He ends the hour talking about some of the events in the shop of the past week. The life of an auto mechanic!

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Talking To The Younger Mechanics! Ron starts this episode saying that someone asked him this week if he would do it all over again, and gives you his answer. He talks about what it takes to be successful in auto repair from his perspective, based on his experiences. He also recounts a conversation this week in the shop with a GM master technician. The young tech is doing 2 -3 engine swaps a week at his dealership due to problems GM is having with their V8 engines in certain model SUV's and Trucks. Ron opens the phones this hour with a call on a 98 Town and Country that dies after a restart . Its been 2 years and the owner is afraid to drive it but no one can offer him a diagnosis. Well no one but Ron! The Car Doctor gets the caller on the path to success walking him thru some basic and not so basic diagnosis. His next caller is from CT about a 2022 Chevy Malibu; questions range from problems with the turbocharger bypass solenoid to a problem with fuel spitting out while fueling up : Ron's last call of the hour comes from Hawaii; Anne Marie is having problems with a 24 Hyundai Santa Cruz that is rarely used. The car is parked most of the time because it is in at a home rented for vacationers. The concern is how to keep the battery from running itself down sits it sits for long periods of time. No sweat; Ron Ananian to the rescue! The Car Dr closes out hour taking us "In The Shop" talking about an 08 GMC Canyon that needed extensive repairs this week, and how it was almost held up over an ambient air temp sensor.

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How good is your mechanic? Ron Ananian, The Car Dr wants to know. And perhaps technology is limiting their ability to repair your vehicle? Ron kicks off todays CCD segment talking Repair Of The Week; a 2006 Acura MDX that came into the shop for  a routine timing belt replacement and some much needed maintenance. In the end it was technology & lack of scan tool ability to deal with it UNTIL....tune in to find out. 

After the break Ron's first call is from Tom in Illinois with questions and comments about Power Frame Grid Technology. Tom has questions and Ron has the answers on where it can be found and in what brand of battery in  the year 2014. The Car Doctor closes out the segment talking to George in Maine answering questions about a P1320 fault code and takes us deep into Mode 6 diagnostics to offer George a different way of looking at the problem.

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor started a tradition over 20 years ago interviewing his Uncle, First Lt. Steven Ananian of the 339th FG, 8th Air Force. Steve served during WW2 flying bomber escort into Germany. In this interview from 2011 Uncle Steve as we have all come to know him talks about his time in service, what it was like to fly and service aircraft under combat conditions closing out his interview with some thoughts on the true meaning of Memorial Day. Back live in the studio Ron closes out this episode with a story from his childhood when, caught in a storm at sea with Uncle Steve in a boat , he watched how by keeping calm they all made it back safely with his Uncle at the wheel. Tune in to hear one of the most listened to guests in The Car Doctor show history!

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Ron starts this episode talking about the process of running a vehicles monitors or self tests for verifying if the vehicle is ready for state inspection. He goes into the how and why of car computer self evaluation of proper operation. The Car Doctor then responds to a listeners question about a 2018 Acura he discussed in a previous hour explaining a little further how the owner could have avoided having to purchase a new car had they taken better care of this one.  A caller from Virginia, Sal, calls in to discuss his 1972 F100 telling the tale of how he is struggling removing one of the rear axle shafts. Of course Ron helps set him on the path to completion. Ron then talks about a recent news story out of California; a recent bill was passed that will require California vehicles to self monitor and warn the operator when the vehicle is exceeding the speed limit by 10mph or more. Brian from Philadelphia is Ron's next caller with questions about his 2017 Ford Fusion. He has comments and questions about changing spark plugs and transmission fluid. The Car Doctor closes out the hour by answering a letter from a young listener about what it takes to be an auto mechanic and another with questions about updating software in car computers. Its another day at the "office" for Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor. 

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Ron starts today asking the question "Do you set yourself up to fail with your mechanic?" He recounts a 2018 Acura from the shop this week that had poor maintenance and a worse mechanic taking care of it. From improper brake repair to almost no maintenance in its 85K miles its no wonder the vehicle is in need of expensive repairs.  He then takes a call from Joe in NJ with a 2019 Escape with no start problems but to compound the issue the key fob batteries were replaced just before the problem started. But maybe they have nothing to do with the problem? Or do they? Ron helps break it down. We then get to hear from Ron's Uncle Steve, the WW2 fighter pilot with his thoughts on Memorial Day and what it is really about. We play an interview from 2011;  Uncle Steve does not disappoint and delivers his interview with expected precision. Larry from Florida is next with a problem on his 2004 Chevy Tahoe with a knock sensor problem. Ron closes out the hour with a personal sentiment and story from a boat trip as a child with Uncle Steve.

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Classic Car Dr; Ron starts this "spooktacular" show from Halloween asking questions about Humpty Dumpty and draws comparisons between auto repair and fairy tales.  He relates a story from the shop of a 2008 Toyota Sienna, a drop in with no appointment, that despite best efforts, keeps coming back with new problems. The Sienna seems haunted as it falls apart in front of Ron & the crews eyes this week. He closes the segment asking the question "Is fixing cars like a fairy tale" sometimes? You decide. After the break he takes calls; a listener want to know why his 4 tire pressure gauges all read different and which one is the right one? Of course, Ron breaks it down for us all to understand and make a decision. Ron also admits he has to throw a tire pressure gauge away on a regular basis as they don't keep their calibration. The Car Dr closes the segment helping a caller (and all of us) with tire purchase decisions. How to pick a good tire and why certain tires are better to stay away from. Avoid the pitfalls and listen in!

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Ron starts this episode discussing diagnosing using smoke with Chuck Kincaid of Red Line Detection : talks about a 17 Explorer with an air bag light : talks about finding spare parts for older cars : and talks about a 10 Edge that came in for a steering knuckle.

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 22 BMW and questions about coming off lease : takes a call on an 06 E150 with many codes that turned out to be a wiring harness problem : takes a call on an Audi with a chunk out of one tire : and takes a call on a 22 RAM pickup with multiple codes after sitting for about a month.

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Here's a Classic Car Doctor from the archives, date unknown. In a cold open,  Larry from Florida calls into Ron asking specific questions about his early 90's Volvos. Ron takes the call in stride and comes up with answers, like we all knew he would. This clip also features a Fast Harry mention; remember Fast Harry?  From a galaxy far, far away here's a quick call to get your engine running for Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor.

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Welcome to todays Classic Car Doctor episode! Ron finishes a call from the previous episode about a Ford Taurus with a miss fire fault. The ignition system came 2 ways this year, 2001. A coil on plug stand along version and a coil on plug with ignition wires. It matters not because Ron helps us understand the proper method to test ignition coils and systems using some basic, affordable test equipment. 

Next up is a call from NYC regarding a 2005 Honda Civic with a rattling front suspension noise. The chain store that replaced front struts in the vehicle says its not their part and the Honda dealer says it is. The vehicle owner is stuck in the middle and he turns to Ron for the answer. A tough spot for sure but The Car Doctor has the answers and ideas to help. 

Lansing Michigan is calling in next; Tim has a low level vibration noise in his ES300 Lexus that no one seems to be able to repair. But Ron has some answers and they are simple solutions. Tune in to find out!

Last today; well, its an Obi-Wan Kanobi moment. "Help me Car Doctor, you're my only hope" from a caller with a 2006 GMC Sierra that won't start in high humidity conditions. Parts have been replaced but testing has not been done to any great degree. Listen in as Ron springs into action to offer several solutions and possibilities for all to learn from.

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We start up The Car Doctor today with calls. Ron starts this episode with a caller from PA and some questions about his 2015 Jaguar XF. The Jag recently had an engine noise which required a replacement of the timing chain and tensioners. EVER SINCE, it hesitates when starting out. Complicated? Yes! Tune in to hear how Ron breaks it down into a simple approach by following a diagnostic routine. With Fathers Day next month Ron announces  his annual book giveaway with author interviews coming up soon. This year, one of the interviews will be with Thomas Glatch, covering his co-authored book, about to hit the book stores, The Complete Book of Dodge and Plymouth Muscle Cars. Ron continues the hour talking about what an OBD2 monitor is; how to complete them, what they mean as a diagnostic tool and in general their purpose in todays vehicle. His last caller is from CT; Brendan is experiencing a clunk from the front of his 07 Toyota Corolla; Ron helps us understand how to "take" the car apart mentally and figuratively to diagnose the problem to avoid just replacing parts.  

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Ron starts this episode talking about a chat with a friend at his Cross Fit gym regarding leasing versus buying a vehicle; which is better? He opens the phones today with a call on a 2020 Ford F250 Super Duty Pickup truck where the caller changed the fuel filter and then had some problems getting the truck to start & run. Ron goes over some of the resolution options and ends up pointing out flaws by design in the priming procedure; as published by Ford Motor Company. Next, Ron travels down South and takes a call on a 2017 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado that was recently purchased from a car rental company fleet. The engine had problems with the AFM (Active Fuel Management) system and needed valvetrain repair. The caller opted for AFM elimination with a different camshaft and lifters along with a software upgrade. Since then it has other issues and he needs Ron's help to gain a diagnostic direction. The Car Dr concludes the hour "In The Shop" courtesy of AutoZone talking about marine batteries and their availability.

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Ron picks up the phones right away this hour. Dan from Wisconsin is first up in this look back to October 10, 2014. Dan is considering buying a 2013 Cadillac buyback vehicle. A  good deal based on a cheap price, or not? Is it worth its advertised "ridiculously low price".  Its a new car turn in from the first owner that GM is selling but now repaired. Is it really fixed? How can Dan be sure?  Ron walks Dan and all of us through his thought process and concerns. Then  Ron talks to a listener from PA about  his 2010 Chevy Malibu discussing air filters; when to change, what to use, high flow filters and and the benefits of all of it. After the break the Car Doctor goes back to Wisconsin and talks to Jason about his 2001 Ford Taurus with both EGR and miss fire fault codes. Its a diagnosis on air as Ron takes us all along with both specific and general diagnostic routines to properly repair a vehicle. There is also a second half to this last call for this segment which will be posted in the next edition of Classic Car Doctor. Look for it soon. 

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Ron welcomes first time guest Dan Curtis from AZ AMC Restorations in Peoria Arizona. It seems Dan had posted about problems he is having with having engine machine work done correctly and in a timely manner. Ron read the post on social media and the attached interview is the result. Tune in to hear the problems with engine rebuilding today from someone with first hand experience. This stand alone interview is part of the second hour for May 4, 2024. It aired during the second half of the hour.

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Ron sits down and talks to Ben Johnson of Repairify Inc about their procedure and process to help both mechanical and collosion shops deal with the technology found on todays vehicles. This is the stand alone interview from the May 4, 2024 show, the First half of the Second Hour.

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With summer driving season and warm weather upon us now is the time to think about servicing your vehicles Air Conditioning. Here is the stand alone interview with Issac Nielsen of Mahle Aftermarket and we are coving the basics to upcoming changes to the category. Find more about Mahle Equipment at https://www.servicesolutions.mahle.com/eu/en/product-lines/arcticpro/

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Ben Johnson of Repairify joins Ron to talk about a different approach to auto repair utilizing remote scan tool access and programing. Next, Ron interviews Dan Curtis. He is the owner of AZ AMC Restorations in Peoria AZ, just outside of Phoenix. Ron talks to Dan about a recent post he made on social media and the problems he is having getting engine rebuilding done in a timely manner due to the lack of engine machine shops. Ron close out the hour with some suggestions on maintenance for a safe and reliable travel experience this summer.

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First Interview. Issac Nielsen of Mahle Equipment talking about AC Systems. Current and new technology, coming changes in the handling of 134 refrigerant and correctly charging the system with a machine regardless if 134A or 1234YF Refrigerant.

Ron takes a call from a listener in Va that wants to change the trans fluid on his wife’s Toyota. Ron closes out the hour with some last-minute thoughts from Issac Nielsen, who sent Ron a note post interview, with some additional comments about AC system service and following proper procedure.

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Ron hits the ground running with a caller that is burning oil in his 2007 Toyota RAV 4. He covers his thoughts on why the manufacturers oil change interval may be the reason why. He then talks to Arlene from Michigan. She is having an issue with her 1999 Volvo 5 speed that has a random ABS, Traction control light coming that no one can give her a direction or diagnosis. Ron cautions her and offers some insight on why the dealer may be approaching it incorrectly.

Last, Ron closes out today talking with Tom about his new air filter kit and what he likes about it. 

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Todays Classic Car Dr episode begins with Ron's telling of the tale and answers the question of what is the hardest vehicle to repair.  A 2000 Ford E150 Van with a new engine that doesn't run and was towed in from another shop. He walks us through some detailed diagnosis and provides the how and why along the way. He also dives into an explanation of how and why a vehicle computer fault code occurs.

He opens the phones with a call this episode that comes from Vic in Idaho with concerns about his 2011 Ford Taurus SHO. With only 6000 miles on the odometer he is concerned about what fluids he should be changing now based on time; 4 years old.  Remember, this is Classic Car Dr. Ron explains to all listening his choice of fluids to change and the reasons behind it by discussing some of the ways he maintains his hot rod. 

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Ron starts this episode talking about Kia recalling Telluride vehicles that can roll away when placed in park. Next, its a return call from Esther to say thank you for Ron's help in finding a climate control module for an 03 Anniversary Edition Corvette. She was able to find the part and wants everyone to know where she found it. Ron then goes into a talk about a vehicle in the shop this week, an 06 Magnum SRT8 and how it was hard to find parts, even simple ones like lug nuts; even Chrysler had trouble coming up with them. His next problem to solve this week is a call on a 17 Kia Sportage that has had 2 cylinder head failures and goes into limp mode. Ron call s them like he sees them and challenges the caller to take umbrage with the repair shops description.  Ron then goes back in time and takes a call on a 94 Civic with intermittent start and helps break it down into simple for all to hear. Ron then recounts finding a correct battery for a 2019 Toyota RAV4 by using www.autobatteries.com   as a reference source.  He also talks about a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe that had a loud whirring noise and the steps he went through to solve. He closes out the hour answering an email on 02 E-150 van where the person changed the gear ratio in the rear differential and is looking to calibrate the speedometer correctly.

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Ron starts this episode talking about the value in following a diagnostic routine on a  consistent basis to diagnose and fix a vehicle. He recounts a car from the shop this week as an example; a 2016 Mini Cooper with a rear wiper problem. Then he takes a call on an 2007 Mustang GT500 where the cruise control is not working. Ron then talk to a listener that has a whistling  2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport, even if the car is not moving. In the news this week Ron covers a story of a possible power emergency in the Texas electrical grid and how it could be related to the EV world. He closes out this hour answering an email on a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser and a question on changing the timing belt and also discusses a recent tech tip from the ALLDATA technical library where a 2018 Ford F150 goes into limp mode due to a computer network problem and what steps need to be take to diagnose it.

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Ron opens todays Classic Car Doctor episode working on an oldie but a goodie, an 80's Ford Fairmont. Showing us all that vehicle age has no relevance to a diagnostic approach, he walks us through the steps of what to look for in this no crank, no start vehicle. Ron then goes to Iowa on call to discuss synthetic engine oil, air filters and Nitrogen fill for tires with a caller. 

He closes it out today talking with a listener in California. The listener has an F150 Pickup with a different engine from the factory install. One of the problems is with the emission control system and how to connect. Ron offers some insight and explains the process.

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Ron starts todays' episode of Classic Car Doctor talking about his favorite tool; its always right, easy to use and real, real simple, Can you guess what it is? As an example he discusses a repair from the shop this week on a customers older Buick. He then goes to New Orleans for a first call and talks to the proud owner of a 2006 Chevy Silverado that has some air conditioning problems only on start up. He then concludes this all talk, no interview episode by talking to a caller addressing their concerns over Top Tier gasoline, how to properly identify it and the benefits of using it. 

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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. 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 shows; Ron agrees and provides some quick basic tips with more to come. He then circles back to talk more about the price of gas: The Car Dr closes the hour with a call from Joe in Delaware about a 2016 Ford F250 with broken valve springs : then answers an email on a 14 Subaru that was eating oil : and talks about customer service and why you the consumer should question your mechanic if the answers they give you does not make sense.  

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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, 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 good Doctor shows us his bedside manner and walks him through the steps. Ron's next up is 2 for 1; a listener in Maine has questions about changing trans fluid on both his older vehicles with high mileage; a 2008 Toyota Sienna and a 2012 Chevy Malibu. : Next is Bob, a regular Car Dr listener who has questions about a 13 Escape that is consuming coolant : Ron closes out the hour with another story from the shop this week about the older customer and her run in with parking lot concrete bumpers and the ensuing damage.

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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; 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 runs out of time BUT he is able to guide John back to the previous repair facility with the right questions to ask to address the Audi's problems. 

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Welcome 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 looking at the dash board and reviewing which trouble lights came on when the problem happened. Listen in to hear the diagnostic flow.

His first call this hour is from Terry in VT with a 2003 Chevy Pickup and a binding ignition lock cylinder. Ron dispenses some advice on how to proceed and repair. He concludes this  episode by answering an email form a listener that has a brake shudder on a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer that is really an ABS issue and a very common problem. Tune in to hear it all.

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Ron 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 BEFORE it sets a fault code and leaves you stranded. Then Ester calls in from VA; She has an 03 Corvette Anniversary Edition and is need of an AC Control Head, a part which is obsolete from GM. Ron steers her into the winners circle with multiple choices of where to look and what she can expect to find. He then talks  about doing trans fluid service on a Toyota Venza and fluid changes in general masking a case for the value in maintenance. He then takes a call on a Volvo XC70 where the passenger side taillight goes out when the vehicle is placed in reverse. His final segment this week is answering a listeners question from The Car Doctor Facebook page about a 2023 Ford Maverick hybrid pickup asking if there is any risk to the hybrid battery when the car is stored long term.  The answer and real concern is not what you suspect. A surprising but true answer from Ron!

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Ron 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 briefly discusses a recent news article warning about $5 a gallon gas becoming more common once again. A caller from VA is trying to repair the rust on the back fenders of his 2004 Ford F150; Ron offers some ideas that eliminates the body work and makes the repair more mechanical. The next caller is from Florida and has  a 2017 Jeep Patriot that is losing anti freeze; but only when its parked.  After helping the Florida Jeep owner Ron concludes the hour talking about a 2017 Chevy Suburban in his shop that needed rear brakes; but the repair took a turn south because the last shop that did the brakes put the brake pads on incorrectly by as Ron describes it "using a hammer and screwdriver". The fun times begin NOW!

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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. 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 Audi the caller is interested and explains how you check the engine oil on these cars since they no longer have an engine oil dipstick.

His next call is from West Virginia. A listener has a broken car in his driveway and is trying to purchase a diagnostic scan tool so he can repair it himself. Ron walks him through what he should be looking for and discusses some basic diagnostic routines. He finishes off this episode talking to a caller who also needs help with a dead car; Ron gives him some on the spot, on the run information as the time runs out on what to look for and the testing that should be done.

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In 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 and wheel alignment and why these steps are important to ensure tire longevity.  

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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. 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 the caller thru the steps he then takes a call on an 01 VW Gulf with a bad voltage regulator  and an owner that can't find the right part. Ron gives him the info he needs to solve his problem.  The last call of the hour is from a listener in Virginia that has an 04 Chevy Trailblazer where the transmission won’t engage. Ron's solution and diagnostic step is simple and clear to determine the fault. 

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Ron 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 Washington DC who was working on his sisters car this week and broke an engine mount bolt off in the engine block : He then takes a call on a 22 Ford Edge that has gone through 3 cat converters in 18,000 miles. Ron's concern is that while Ford is replacing the parts they are not solving the cause of the failures and explains to all the best method to get it solved once and for all.. His concludes the hour talking about an older Chrysler that needs front end work and how he used the AutoZone Web site to find and identify them.

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In 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. 

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Welcome 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 Explorer then starts a call helping a listener make a new vehicle purchase choice. 

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Ron 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 advises a caller with an 04 Nissan Titan where 2 of the speed sensor cables have been eaten by a critter. He reviews a tech article from Alldata that talks about a Ford Transit that blows fuel pump fuses. He concludes the hour talking about doing headlight bulb work and wrapping headlights with a new product from the Xpel company.  ( www.xpel.com/automotive ) 

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Ron 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.autotrader.com ) . He takes a call on a 13 Malibu where the radio just stays on. And then, mid show, the father who has the automotive technician daughter Ron talked about earlier calls in to thank Ron for his help years ago on an almost impossible to fix post office vehicle. HIs last call of the hour is from a listener with a 13 Grand Caravan that was making engine noise, the lifters and rocker arms were replaced along with other parts….now the rear defroster comes on when the door is opened. It seems every time it goes back to the dealership the problems increase with no end in sight. 

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Once 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.

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Ron 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. 

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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 Tech Assist.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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 shutdown/limp mode, and now won’t start.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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 Focus.

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Ron 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 low speeds : and talks about chain brake shops.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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.

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Ron spends this episode chatting with Mark Mills of the Manhattan Institute regarding states and countries pulling back from an electric car mandate.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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 an lack of parts.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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 Night Before Christmas.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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 every light on the dashboard lit up when started.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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.

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Ron 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.

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Ron talks with Mark Mills of the Manhattan Institute about the numerous car manufacturers and states pulling back from electric mandates.

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Ron talks with Chuck Kinkaid of Redline on diagnosing using smoke : talks about a 17 Explorer he worked on recently with the airbag light on : answers an email about spare parts for older cars : and talks about Connecticut withdrawing their 2035 electric mandate.

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Ron starts this episode with an email on DC giving out tracking devices to owners of Kia and Hyundai vehicles : talks about an Escape that came in for an oil change and left with  tires because of a slash in the tread of one of the tires : talks about a 16 Ford Explorer that came into his shop with an oil leak and smoke from the exhaust : takes a call on someone looking to replace a 10 Explorer and is looking to buy a used car : talks about getting parts for older cars : answers an email regarding VW wiring colors.

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Ron starts this episode talking about the RAM pickup that couldn’t take gas : takes a call on a 14 Sorento where the caller has received notice from Kia that she can’t park it in her garage because it could catch fire from a brake fluid leak and she is looking for options : talks about the Kia and Hyundai problems with theft and now Kia vehicles catching fire : talks about working on an 07 Mazda 3 this week that had all types of noises rattles and clunks : takes a call from a caller with a 90 Honda CRX asking what parts he should be stockpiling as the car has only 12,000 miles on it.

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Ron starts this episode with an 02 GMC Sierra with dim brake lights : takes a call on an 18 Infinity 250 with an intermittent P0448 code : takes a call on a 14 Sliverado where the caller has placed an oil “catch can” near the air intake and wants Ron’s opinion, and also a 13 RAV  bit of dripping on the rear main seal : answers an email on an 06 HR that throws a P0420.

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Ron stats this episode with the continuing story of the RAM pickup that you can’t get gas into : takes a call on an 18 CRV with a possible wheel bearing noise that the caller is having trouble diagnosing : takes a call on a 2000 Town and County that just cuts out driving down the road : takes a follow up call on an 07 Commander where the radio went silent after the battery was changed : ends the hour talking about oil changes.

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Ron starts this episode talking about the problems with EV’s that are in the news : takes a call on a 98 Explorer that will speed up with the brakes are applied : takes a call on a 17 RAV where the front brakes squeak when first applied after they were replaced : takes a call on a 97 LeSabre with a 1374 code that is intermittent : takes another call on a RAM truck he worked on that you can’t get gas into : and does a salute to Veterans.

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Ron starts this episode talking about all the weirdness that came into his shop this week, like the 2020 RAM pickup that you can’t get gas into it : takes a call asking about fluid film : takes a call on an 07 Jeep Commander where the caller changed the battery and now there is no volume from the radio and it threw a check engine light – with no error shown : takes a call on how to correct the 2000 RAM gas feed problem : talks with a listener who thinks it would be a good idea to have a website registry of make and model specific mechanics to work on your car.

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Ron starts this episode talking about the budget of the EPA being cut by 40% : takes a call on a 10 Mercedes where he changed the thermostat, yet the car runs slightly hot and the radiator fan keeps running : talks to Tom about his experience replacing the blower in his 15 Ford Escape : answers an email on a 10 F-150 regarding a misfire code : talks about helping the good customer : answers an email on a 16 Tacoma where the key fobs sometimes do not work.

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Ron starts this episode asking if you’ve talked to your kids – about driving and the car and nurturing the next generation in car basics : takes a call on an 11 Lexus RX350 with a question on replacing the clockspring : answers an email on the possibility of an OBD-3 : takes a call on replacing a timing belt on a 2000 Camry and also answers a question on a 94 Buick Roadmaster and he accidentally emptied the master cylinder : talks about looking for a mechanic.

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Ron starts this episode with a call on an 05 Sequoia with no power and a hard shift between fist and second : takes a call on a 19 Edge that has a ticking sound under the hood : takes a call on a 13 F-150 that runs rough on acceleration.

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Ron starts this episode with an interview with Nora Naughton from Business Insider on the big 3 auto makers here in the US putting the brakes on EV’s : takes a call discussing start/stop technology : takes a call on a 92 F-150 where the caller is trying to get a hydraulic line for the clutch to properly connect : answers a letter on a 67 Pontiac and a discussion on muscle cars.

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Ron starts this episode with the story of an 07 Ford where everything was wrong, but turned out right : takes a call on a 14 RAM that is giving a 4 wheel drive code, but the 4WD seems to be working OK and the caller is looking to see what the code means : takes a call on a 09 Camry that had a check engine light, the Toyota dealer said to replace the gas cap, light came back on – and she is looking for Ron’s advice : answers an email on a 2000 Accord where the exhaust system was replaced and now has O2 sensors : takes a call on an 01 Cherokee Sport with heating problems : answers an email on an 18 Ford with transmission problems.

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Ron starts this episode talking about the electric infrastructure, and his chance to drive a Tesla : takes a call on a 23 Yukon and questions/problems with flat towing : takes a call on an 08 Wrangler X with a leaking radiator : takes a call on an 01 Town & Country that suddenly bucks, jerks and leaves you stranded for 20 minutes when it will then fire right back up.

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