Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 4/6/24 - Hour 2, 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 Ron's next up is a bit of a Frankenstein vehicle; the original engine has been replaced by something different .and well, its bits and pieces being held together in this 03 Tacoma. Apr 06, 2024

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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 Ron's next up is a bit of a Frankenstein vehicle; the original engine has been replaced by something different .and well, its bits and pieces being held together in this 03 Tacoma.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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The Car Doctor - 4/6/24 Hour 1, Ron starts this episode railing about how auto repair 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. Apr 06, 2024

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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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Classic Car Dr, September 27, 2014, Second Half Apr 03, 2024

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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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Classic Car Doctor, September 27, 2014 Apr 03, 2024

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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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March 30, 2024 Hour 2 - The full moon and what strange things happen in a repair shop as a result Mar 30, 2024

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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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March 30, 2024 Hour 1 - Talking about the next generation of auto technicians; how they can get started in the business; what they should do to stay in it long term. Mar 30, 2024

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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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The Car Dr Interviews Haresh Gobin, Launch Tech USA Scan Tools Mar 25, 2024

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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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The Car Dr Interviews Cody Smith of Cloyes Gear & Components, March 23, 2024 Mar 25, 2024

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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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The Car Doctor - 3/23/24 Hour 2 - 15 Camry Tire Monitoring System Mar 23, 2024

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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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The Car Doctor - 3/23/24 Hour 1 - 06 Camry with Different Brands of Tires Mar 23, 2024

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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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