Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 11/4/17 - The Dodge Avenger With 270K Miles Nov 04, 2017

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Ron starts with a phone call on an 09 Dodge Avenger with 270,000 miles and looking for maintenance advice – takes a call on an 88 Chevy Astro with transmission problems – call on 05 GMC Envoy with general questions on maintenance.

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The Car Doctor - 11/4/17 - Sludge In The Engine Nov 04, 2017

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Ron starts the episode with a call on an 87 Econoline Club Wagon with sludge in the engine – answers an email regarding devices on cars like collision avoidance systems – takes a call from a woman who had a problem with an 03 VW TDI diesel and a follow up on the repair of the vehicle, and we get her mechanic on the line – answers an email on antifreeze mixing.

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The Car Doctor - Replacing The Timing Belt On A 99 Camry - 10/28/17 Oct 28, 2017

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Ron starts this episode with a call on an 01 VW Golf TDI Diesel and a P1556 code – call on an 05 F150 with overheating issues – interview with Robert McBride of AllData – call on 99 Camry where the caller wants to replace the timing belt and water pump – and a call on a 08 Acacia with a shuddering transmission.

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The Car Doctor - The Obi-Wan Kenobi Moment- 10/28/17 Oct 28, 2017

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Ron starts the episode talking about “The Obi-Wan Kenobi Moment” – takes a call on an 01 Volvo S-40 with a shimmy at 60-70 MPH – takes a call on an 07 Impala with a check engine light and codes P0128 and P0137 – email on a coolant leak on a 2011 Dodge Caravan.

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The Car Doctor - 10/21/17 - Autonomous Vehicles in Manhattan Oct 21, 2017

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Ron starts the episode talking about upcoming autonomous vehicle testing in Manhattan - takes a call on an 06 Buick Rainier and questions on the all wheel drive system - takes a call on a 99 Camry that stalls out - takes a call with questions on the reliability of a 14 Accura - and answers an email on oil change intervals.

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The Car Doctor - 10/21/17 - The Hummer That Won't Shift Out Of Park Oct 21, 2017

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Ron starts the episode telling the stories of the Hummer that won't shift out of park, and the bad GM brake switch - takes a call on using an oil pan drain valve - takes a call on a 12 Dodge Avenger about the airbag recall - takes a call on an 03 Taurus regarding how to tell if the alternator is going bad - and answers an email on doing a head gasket on an older vehicle.

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The Car Doctor - 10/14/17 - The GM Electric Car Oct 15, 2017

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Ron starts this episode talking to Paul Eisenstein from thedetroitbureau.com about GM’s electric car announcement, and talks to callers about various car issues.

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The Car Doctor - 10/14/17 - The Chrysler 300C Oct 15, 2017

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Ron starts this episode talking to callers about various car issues.

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The Car Doctor - 10/7/17 - Why OEM Parts Last Longer Oct 07, 2017

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Ron starts the episode talking about why replacement parts don’t last as long as original equipment – takes a call on a 94 GMC Sierra K50 with no heat – talks about an article on GM going all electric – takes a call on cars going all electric and how they may perform in cold environments – talks about diagnosing cars rather than throwing parts at them – and takes a call on a 13 GMC Yukon where the caller is looking to change the shift points on his vehicle.

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The Car Doctor - 10/7/17 - How Long Should A Car Part Last? Oct 07, 2017

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Ron starts this episode asking how long a car part should last and trust in your mechanic – takes a call on an 05 Hyundai Santa Fe where the passenger headlight is dim, and after it is gassed up, it is difficult to start – answers an email on what constitutes a synthetic blend – call on a 2010 Chevy Aveo that is burning oil, somewhere – talks about using plugs in tires – and answers an email on a vehicle taken to a dealership for an oil change where the writer asked what the oil was and was told the oil was approved by the manufacturer, end of discussion.

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