Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Copyright: 2024 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia

Latest Episodes:

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 11, 2024 Hour 1 - 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? May 11, 2024

Show notes

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.

Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Classic Car Dr, October 11, 2014, Second Hour 1st Half - 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. May 10, 2024

Show notes

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.

Are you enjoying the Classic Car Doctor episodes? Your feedback is always welcome. ron@cardoctorshow.com

Check out our website for more information as well. www.cardoctorshow.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Ananian, The Car Dr. Dan Curtis AZ AMC Restorations Interview May 4, 2024 Second Hour, Second Half May 06, 2024

Show notes

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.

For more information about Ron Ananian, The Car Dr, visit their website at www.cardoctorshow.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Ananian, The Car Dr. Ben Johnson Repairify Interview, May 4, 2024 May 06, 2024

Show notes

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.

For more information about them visit their website at https://repairify.com/

For more Information about Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Radio Show visit them online at www.cardoctorshow.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - 5/4/24 Hour 2 - Engine Rebuilding and Lack of Machine Shops May 04, 2024

Show notes

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.

Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - 5/4/24 Hour 1 - Current AC Systems Technology May 04, 2024

Show notes

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.

Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Classic Car Doctor, October 10,2014 2PM Hour 2cnd Half, 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. May 02, 2024

Show notes

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.

Enjoying these older episodes? Send us your thoughts if you wish. ron@cardoctorshow.com

Find out more about us; www.cardoctorshow.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Classic Car Dr., October 12, 2014 1st Hour, 1st Half - 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. May 01, 2024

Show notes

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.

Enjoying these older episodes? Send us your thoughts if you wish. ron@cardoctshow.com

Find out more about us; www.cardoctorshow.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - 4/27/24 Hour 2 - Ron starts this episode talking about Kia recalling Teluride vehicles that can roll away when in park Apr 27, 2024

Show notes

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.

Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - 4/27/24 Hour 1 - Ron starts this episode talking about how to correctly diagnose and fix a vehicle by following a diagnostic routine. He recounts a car from the shop this week; a 16 Mini Cooper. Apr 27, 2024

Show notes

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.

Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected