Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 12/2/23 - The Electric Future Jumps The Curb Dec 02, 2023

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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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The Car Doctor - 12/2/23 - Diagnosing-With Smoke Dec 02, 2023

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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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The Car Doctor - 11/25/23 - Finding Parts for Older Vehicles Nov 25, 2023

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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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The Car Doctor - 11/25/23 - Stockpiling Parts Nov 25, 2023

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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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The Car Doctor - 11/18/23 - Infinity 250 Intermittent P0448 Nov 18, 2023

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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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The Car Doctor - 11/18/23 - 18 CRV Wheel Bearing Noise Nov 18, 2023

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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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The Car Doctor - 11/11/23 - RAV Front Brake Squeak Nov 11, 2023

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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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The Car Doctor - 11/11/23 - Changed Commander Battery, Now No Radio Nov 11, 2023

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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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The Car Doctor - 11/4/23 - Replacing the Blower in a 15 Escape Nov 04, 2023

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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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The Car Doctor - 11/4/23 - 2000 Camry Timing Belt Replacement Nov 04, 2023

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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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