Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 10/28/23 - F150 Runs Rough On Acceleration Oct 28, 2023

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Ron starts this episode with a call on an 05 Sequoia with no power and a hard shift between fist and second : takes a call on a 19 Edge that has a ticking sound under the hood : takes a call on a 13 F-150 that runs rough on acceleration.

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The Car Doctor - 10/28/23 - Putting The Brakes On EV's Oct 28, 2023

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Ron starts this episode with an interview with Nora Naughton from Business Insider on the big 3 auto makers here in the US putting the brakes on EV’s : takes a call discussing start/stop technology : takes a call on a 92 F-150 where the caller is trying to get a hydraulic line for the clutch to properly connect : answers a letter on a 67 Pontiac and a discussion on muscle cars.

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The Car Doctor - 10/21/23 - O2 Sensor Tolerances Oct 21, 2023

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Ron starts this episode with the story of an 07 Ford where everything was wrong, but turned out right : takes a call on a 14 RAM that is giving a 4 wheel drive code, but the 4WD seems to be working OK and the caller is looking to see what the code means : takes a call on a 09 Camry that had a check engine light, the Toyota dealer said to replace the gas cap, light came back on – and she is looking for Ron’s advice : answers an email on a 2000 Accord where the exhaust system was replaced and now has O2 sensors : takes a call on an 01 Cherokee Sport with heating problems : answers an email on an 18 Ford with transmission problems.

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The Car Doctor - 10/21/23 - Ron Drives A Tesla Oct 21, 2023

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Ron starts this episode talking about the electric infrastructure, and his chance to drive a Tesla : takes a call on a 23 Yukon and questions/problems with flat towing : takes a call on an 08 Wrangler X with a leaking radiator : takes a call on an 01 Town & Country that suddenly bucks, jerks and leaves you stranded for 20 minutes when it will then fire right back up.

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The Car Doctor - 10/14/23 - Everything OPUS Oct 15, 2023

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Ron chats about everything OPUS with Hugh Atkins of OPUS IVS.

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The Car Doctor - 10/14/23 - A Funny Misfire Oct 15, 2023

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Ron starts this episode with a story of a funny misfire : discussed disconnecting a battery : answers an email about an 18 Colorado and changing the starter : answers an email on a 16 Suburban with a boatload of issues : and answers an email on an 08 Landcruiser with multiple fault lights.

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The Car Doctor - 10/7/23 - Purchasing A Salvage Vehicle Oct 07, 2023

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Ron starts this episode with a phone call about purchasing salvage vehicles : takes a call on a 76 Ford truck with questions on the charging system : takes a call on an 05 Stratus – battery was replaced, alternator has been replaced 3 times, but the battery is constantly drained dead : takes a call on an 07 Saturn Ion where the temp gauge is intermittent : and talks about the parts shortage.

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The Car Doctor - 10/7/23 - Buying a New Electric Car Oct 07, 2023

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Ron starts this episode talking about an article he recently read about what advice you would give your younger self, and talks about finding a competent mechanic to work on your car : takes a call asking about buying a new electric car : takes a call on a 17 Jetta where the rear brakes were changed and the pedal doesn’t feel right, even after being bled by a shop. And also questions on buying a scan tool : takes a call on a 13 Sierra and questions on possibly using a heavier oil on a high mileage vehicle : answers an email regarding vehicle inspections.

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The Car Doctor - 9/30/23 - Cooling System Flushed - Now, No Heat Sep 30, 2023

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Ron starts this episode talking about the value of a scan tool to troubleshoot a car : takes a call on an 09 CRV where the caller had the cooling system flushed and now there is no heat : takes a call on a 20 F-150 that pings on acceleration, and the dealer says the only cure is to use a higher grade of fuel : takes a call with a question about purchasing a scan tool : talks about the news article about California looking to restrict travel for classic cars.

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The Car Doctor - 9/30/23 - 98 Ranger with High Idle Sep 30, 2023

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Ron starts this episode talking about a 2010 Escape that he worked on this week that would stall out on hitting the brakes – at least for the customer : then talks about a Honda CRV with an ABS problem : takes a return call on a wiring diagram he supplied for a 12 F350 and also on a 98 Ranger with a high idle : takes a call on an 08 CRV with intermittent AC.

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