Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 2/25/23 - Throwing Away Technology Feb 25, 2023

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Ron starts this episode asking if we are throwing away technology with a story about cleaning up the shop : takes a return call on an 06 Chrysler 300 that last week was in limp mode, had some work done, is no longer in limp mode, but the ABS light is back on : answers an email on an obsolete scan tool : talks about playing the game “who can be the cheapest” : takes a call on a 15 Lexus NX 200 T with a check engine light with a fuel pressure sensor issue - the caller has been emailing with Ron who told him he may not be able to repair it himself : answers an email on a 15 Civic with a CVT transmission and the plug on the top of it has blown out three times now : answers an email on a 99 Durango, a 98 Landcruiser and an 11 Chevy Cruz Eco with various problems.

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The Car Doctor - 2/18/23 - Battery Programming Feb 18, 2023

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Ron starts this episode talking about his listeners and, in particular, one from the UK : talks about the construction of certain cars and building custom cars : tells the story of the RAM diesel pickup with no power steering and the importance of not skipping steps in the repair process : answers a letter regarding battery programming and maintenance : takes a call on a 23 Subaru Forester and questions with the automated safety features : and talks about the use of Technical Service Bulletins.

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The Car Doctor - 2/18/23 - 99 VW Bug Carb Problems Feb 18, 2023

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Ron starts this episode talking about the 03 Ranger he repaired this week that was somewhat of a mess and didn’t match what the VIN said it should be : takes a call on a 99 VW Bug with carburetor problems : takes a call on a 15 Lexus with a P0191 code : comments on an email regarding Chrysler parts and axles.

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The Car Doctor - 2/11/23 - Frontier Won't Pass Emissions Feb 11, 2023

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Ron starts this episode reading an email from Saudi Arabia with brakes having an unusual sound – like a cat meowing : takes a call on an 08 Dakota with an intermittent no crank : takes a call on an 04 Frontier that won’t pass emissions : takes a call on a 15 Rogue where the caller is asking about the thermostat construction : answers an email about critters under hood and getting rid of them.

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The Car Doctor - 2/11/23 - The Key Drop Test Feb 11, 2023

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Ron starts this episode talking about the “key drop” test : takes a call on an 05 Chrysler 300C that seems to be going into limp mode and has an ABS code : takes a call on an 05 Audi and questions about restoring the headlights : takes a call on a 99 F-150 that is intermittently missing on idle : answers an email on an 18 Hyundai that uses oil.

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The Car Doctor - 2/4/23 - Strange Shifting Chrysler Transmission Feb 05, 2023

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Ron starts this episode talking about how frustrating it can be to be changing a tire and have your lug wrench not fit : takes a call on a 22 Edge where the caller wants to talk about the Catalytic Converter : takes a call from a caller looking to buy a new car and he has questions on modern safety features : takes a call on a 12 Chrysler 200 where the transmission is shifting strangely between 4th and 5th : answers an email on the home link buttons in Ford vehicles being active with the vehicle off – and you can open the garage door with the car off : talks about an article on the supply of new vehicles : talks about Goodyear’s new tires.

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The Car Doctor - 2/4/23 - Tundra Intermittent Power Steering Feb 05, 2023

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Ron starts this episode talking about extreme cold weather and how to prepare your car : takes a call on an 18 Accord Sport that is in limp mode and the dealer can’t figure it out : takes a call on a 13 Tundra with intermittent power steering : takes a call from someone wanting Ron’s opinion on buying a Kia Soul : and answers two emails, one of which is on a 10 Honda and a question on cold air intakes.

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The Car Doctor - 1/28/23 - Can't Remove Lug Nuts Jan 28, 2023

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Ron starts this episode with the story of an 08 Grand Cherokee with power door locks that will unlock but not lock : takes a call on a 17 Fusion where the tire place the caller took it to says they can’t get the wheels off because the plastic lug nuts are bad : takes a call on a 97 CRV where the key fob will only open the driver’s door : talks with Philip Austin, training manager at NGK/NTK : reads an email about fuel additives.

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The Car Doctor - 1/28/23 - Insurance Companies Not Insuring Certain Cars Jan 28, 2023

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Ron starts this episode asking if technology has taken us to the point where certain cars just can’t be fixed with the story of a 19 Rogue that goes into limp mode just because it wants to : takes a call on a 60 Valiant with overheating back brakes : answers an email regarding motorcycle batteries : talks about insurance companies not insuring Hyundai and Kia vehicles : talks about Hyundai calamitous engine failures : answers an email on a 16 Land Rover about changing tires and problems with just changing one.

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The Car Doctor - 1/21/23 - Oil Change Intervals Jan 21, 2023

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Ron starts this episode talking about visiting the Sheetz in Altoona, PA last week : talks about a 16 Jeep Patriot with bad brakes : takes a call on oil change intervals on a car that only has 600 miles per year put on it : takes a call on a 16 Caravan where the noises, turn signal, chimes, are no longer working : talks about his encounter with a student mechanic.

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