Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 11/20/21 - Wrong Parts Installed? Nov 20, 2021

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 22 Impreza and questions on the accident avoidance system that apparently didn’t function when it met up with a deer : takes a call on a 10 Caddy SRS that had a check engine light and when the caller brought it into the dealership, found it had a recall on a steering component – they had the recall done and the car doesn’t steer correctly : takes a call on an 01 Astro Van that is racing at fast idle on start up, but it does not bring idle down : talks about electric charging times : talks about the NAPA cost calculator.

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The Car Doctor - 11/20/21 - The F-150 That Can't Be Fixed Nov 20, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about his week at the shop talking about how people are now hanging onto their cars and fixing everything and how the demand for used parts has gone sky high : talks about an electric school bus that works well – in Alaska – but the battery dies quickly when it is below zero : takes a call on an 18 F-150 that is making all types of strange noises and the dealer cannot fix it : takes a call about jump starters : takes a call on electric cars : talks about the latest Mitchell One system for customer communications.

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The Car Doctor - 11/13/21 - A Chat with Paul Eisenstein Nov 13, 2021

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Ron spends this episode chatting with Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com about various auto topics. Visit our website at https://www.cardoctorshow.com

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The Car Doctor - 11/13/21 - Information, Please Nov 13, 2021

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Ron starts this episode starts talking about how future changes in the automobile will change other industries : takes a call on a 90 Firebird that misses between 1700 and 2000 RPM : talks with Ben Johnson, Director of Product Management at Mitchell One on car repair information. Visit our website at https://www.cardoctorshow.com

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The Car Doctor - 11/6/21 - Winter Maintenance and the Parts Shortage Nov 06, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about a 64 Ford Galaxie with an exhaust leak : takes a call on an 03 Grand Am where the oil light came on, the sensor was replaced, and there is a complete mess under the vehicle : discusses the care and feeding of older vehicles : talks about battery fires : takes a call on an 01 BMW 325i with a no crank, but when the key is removed then reinserted, the vehicle will crank : discusses winter car maintenance and the national parts shortage. Find out more at https://www.cardoctorshow.com

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The Car Doctor - 11/6/21 - What Makes A Car A Classic Nov 06, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about diagnosing “simple” problems : takes a call on an 11 Tahoe that was making a knocking noise, the mechanic said it was lifter noise, then it died in a parking lot : talks about what makes a car a classic : talks about why you can no longer buy a manual transmission from most manufacturers : talks about supply chain problems : takes a call on a 97 LeSabre looking for a place to send the instrument cluster for service : and ends with a call talking about the “simple things” that almost cost the caller $3000. Find out more at https://www.cardoctorshow.com

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The Car Doctor - 10/30/21 - RAV 4 Hybrid Battery Charge Oct 30, 2021

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 2000 Malibu with a P1887 code : takes a call on an 02 Grand Cherokee where the radiator fan isn’t running : takes a call on a 19 RAV 4 Hybrid where the battery charge never seems to reach 100% : takes a call on an 07 Mustang where the AC blower doesn’t come on.

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The Car Doctor - 10/30/21 - 07 Pilot Ticking Sound Oct 30, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about the pain point of gasoline, and how does that affect getting parts for maintenance : takes a call on a 94 F-150 with no odometer or speedometer : takes a call on an 07 Pilot LX that had a ticking sound, and the dealer says it will take $4000 to repair – he’s asking if it’s worth it : and talks a bit about ADAS and talks about a Chevy with a Stabilitrak problem.

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The Car Doctor - 10/23/21 - Converting To Natural Gas Oct 23, 2021

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Ron starts this episode taking a call on the possibility of converting a 15 Colorado to natural gas : takes a call on a 10 CRV with a flashing gas cap light : takes a call on a 91 Toyota pickup with a touch of predetonation : talks with Mark Bogdansky, VP of Events of AAPEX, regarding the AAPEX show this year : takes a call on a 15 Dodge Caravan with a failed transmission, and Toyota stating their transmission fluid is lifetime.

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The Car Doctor - 10/23/21 - Patience To Get Through The Day Oct 23, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about the full moon and the tale of a 2010 Ford Escape and how it takes patience to get through the day : takes a call on an 11 Malibu that starts OK, then sputters and won’t go over 10 MPH : takes a call on an 85 Ranger that was sitting for 10 years and it has a transmission seal leak : takes a call on an 06 Scion XB that the caller is looking to replace, and he has questions on manual transmissions.

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