Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - 10/26/24 Hour 1 Oct 26, 2024

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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.

Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - October 19, 2024 - Hour 1 - Older VW Intermittent Miss Oct 20, 2024

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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.

Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - October 19, 2024 - Hour 2 - F-150 That Just Stops Oct 20, 2024

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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.

Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian

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Classic Car Doctor - October 30, 2010 - Hour 2, Second Half - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Oct 18, 2024

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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.

Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian

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Classic Car Doctor - October 30, 2010 - Hour 2, First Half - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Oct 17, 2024

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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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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Interviews Donald Farr - Author, 60 Years of The Ford Mustang Oct 13, 2024

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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.

Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian

Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - October 12, 2024 Hour 1 - BMW Brake Fluid Change Oct 13, 2024

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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.

Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - October 12, 2024 Hour 2 - The Mustang at 60 Oct 13, 2024

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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.

Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian

Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - October 5, 2024 Hour 2 - Electronics on New Cars Oct 05, 2024

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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.

Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian

Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - October 5, 2024 Hour 1 - Being a Mechanic And Fixing Cars Oct 05, 2024

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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.

Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian

Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos

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