Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 10/16/21 - Caring For An Older RAV4 Oct 16, 2021

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Ron starts this episode with an email on an 18 RAM 1500 and transmission questions and parts availability, and talks about when the parts availability switch gets shut off : takes a call on an 03 LeSabre with a fuel pressure issue : talks about California buying back internal combustion vehicles : and talks about California banning all gasoline powered lawn equipment : talks about the supply chain breakdown affecting availability of car parts : takes a call on an 03 RAV 4 with the caller looking for tips on caring for an older vehicle : talks about a customer that had an intermittent no crank/no start condition that went to the dealership.

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The Car Doctor - 10/16/21 - 15 Equinox Compass Oct 16, 2021

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Ron starts this episode stating there is a disconnect between younger persons and cars today, with people starting out with higher end cars rather than older vehicles and learning to properly take care of them : takes a call on a lawn tractor looking to keep mice out of the engine : takes a comment on his opening statement with younger people driving higher end cars : takes a call on a 15 Equinox where the compass is not working after an oil change.

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The Car Doctor - 10/9/21 - Chevy Turbo Replacement Problems Oct 09, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about doing he show every week : takes a call on an 02 Ranger where the temperature gauge went whacky : takes a call on a 17 Colorado where the ignition switch won’t go to the position to allow the key to come out : talks to Stefan Braun, Applications Specialist from Liqui Moly on how to choose the fuel additive for your vehicle : takes a call on a 15 Chevy full size pickup where the turbo was replaced, and now the owner is told the turbo has no lubrication : and ends talking about the computer chip shortage.

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The Car Doctor - 10/9/21 - A Tale of Two Taillights Oct 09, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about the tale of two tail lights : takes a call on an 11 Chevy Express with a misfire only at idle : takes a call on a 10 GMC Sierra asking where is the cabin filter : takes a call on a 96 Grand Cherokee that will run for a while, then just die.

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The Car Doctor - 10/2/21 - 38 Chevy Master Deluxe Oct 02, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about dealers buying the 21 model year Bolt to try to get them off the road : takes a call on a hard starting 03 LeSabre : takes a call on an 04 Highlander with a bad temperature control module that a mechanic attempted to repair : takes a call on a 38 Chevy Master Deluxe asking if he should put an electronic ignition in the vehicle : talks about electric car infrastructure : takes a call on a 17 Explorer with a non working front windshield washer : takes a call on an 06 Forerunner with questions on trans fluid changing.

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The Car Doctor - 10/2/21 - Cat Converter Heat Shield Oct 02, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about working on a dual overhead cam engine this week : takes a return call on a 90 Firebird he has been helping a listener repair : takes a call on a 12 Jeep Liberty where the caller is asking numerous questions as she cannot find much information about this model year from various sources : takes a call on an 11 Subaru Legacy where the cat converter heat shield was rattling, so the repair shop just removed it.

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The Car Doctor 9/25/21 - Chevy 1500 Suspension Problem Sep 25, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about dealers not being infallible and using full synthetic rather than semi synthetic oil : and talks about bad designs : takes a call on an 07 Colorado asking how to remove a wheel hub to change the bearing : takes a call on an 01 Chevy 1500 with a suspension problem : talks about an article he read on how tires will change with electric vehicles : talks about China’s empty factories thanks to their electric car push.

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The Car Doctor - 9/25/21 - Corolla Burning Oil Sep 25, 2021

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Ron starts this episode stating that auto repair is somewhat like dating in how to deal with a repair shop : answers an email about degreasing an older engine : talks about wirelessly charging electric cars : takes a return call on a Firebird that has had missing and an update after the caller did what Ron told him to do : talks about an article about tire sealants : takes a call on an 01 Corolla CE where the caller changed the valve cover gasket and now the vehicle burns a quart of oil every 600-800 miles.

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The Car Doctor - 9/18/21 - Chevy Bolt Parking Distance Recommendation Sep 18, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about Chevy Bolt owners being asked to part 50 feet from the nearest car : takes a repeat call on a 90 Firebird and the problem that was solved, but was repeatable : tells this week’s studio NEW story : takes a call on a 17 Fusion and battery testing : takes a call on an 06 Tacoma that had a bad speed sensor which was replaced, and now the speedometer isn’t reading at all : and reads a letter from an account executive from KXEL about his use of Berryman and how they helped him personally.

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The Car Doctor - 9/18/21 - Car Warranties Sep 18, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about car warranties : takes a call on a 13 F-150 and problems with the blower and temperature controls : talks about the first electric school bus that has appeared in Maine : takes a call on a 91 Chevy C1500 that has lost overdrive after the cam was swapped out : takes a call on a 13 Focus with a serious RPM surge : and ends talking about an 08 Volvo that wasn’t charging.

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