Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 9/11/21 - Nissan Mechanical Vs. Electric Latch Sep 11, 2021

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Ron starts this episode with a call on an 07 Nissan Versa where the caller is looking for a mechanical latch rather than the electric latch, and a question on a Chevy block that the caller wants to turn into a dummy motor and wanting to make it lighter : takes a call on a 17 Hyundai Elantra having intermittent misses that the dealership updated the software but it is still doing it : takes a call on an 04 Colorado asking about general maintenance and what to watch for on this vehicle : takes a call on a 12 Audi 2-5 and questions on general maintenance : takes a call on an 01 BMW 325CI with intermittent starting problems : and takes a call on an 01 Tundra with a waffling feeling when braking.

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The Car Doctor - 9/11/21 - 90 Firebird Bucking and Missing Sep 11, 2021

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Ron starts this episode rebutting a critic who went after him on a podcast review for his stance on electric cars : takes a call on a 90 Firebird Formula where the engine is bucking and missing between 1700 and 2000 RPM : interviews Jenny Page a Product Manager at Cooper Tire on Tire 101 and how to choose tires with winter approaching : goes back to the 90 Firebird : and talks about Mitchell One article on diagnosing.

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The Car Doctor - 9/4/21 - Wanna Buy A Car? Sep 04, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about the Silverado he had with all kinds of weird things going on and how it was fixed : takes a call on finding old Chevys and in particular a 77 Impala : takes a call on a hard starting John Deere push mower : takes a call on a 12 Dodge Avenger with a click when opening the door : takes a call on an 11 Jeep Sport Wrangler with a P0740 code : and takes a call on an 08 Hyundai Azera with a P0102.

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The Car Doctor - 9/4/21 - Community Service Sep 04, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about the week in the shop – and the service repair shops provide to the community : takes a return call on a Hummer H2 with a random misfire P0300 code and no other codes and speaks with the gentleman’s mechanic : takes a call on an 04 Highlander Ltd with air conditioning and no heat/defroster on the auto climate control : talks about the unsexiness of electric cars.

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The Car Doctor - 8/28/21 - RAV4 Emissions Nightmare Aug 28, 2021

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Ron starts this episode with a call on an 01 RAV 4 with an emissions nightmare : takes a call on a Ford 500 with a cluster problem and now there are door light problems, air conditioning problems and the battery goes dead : interviews Ted Bradley of AC Avalance about auto air conditioning : takes a call on an 04 H2 Hummer with a P0300.

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The Car Doctor - 8/28/21 - Fuel Quality Fault Aug 28, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about people at the gym and their car questions and problems and talking about leasing or buying : takes a call on an 01 S10 with a fuel system fault code in regards to the fuel quality : takes a call on an 03 Silverado 2500HD that keeps going into limp mode – the dealer and an independent shop can’t seem to solve it : takes a call on a 65 VW Beetle with fuel line hose problems and asks Ron’s opinion on an 05 Audi.

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The Car Doctor - 8/21/21 - No Crank, No Start, No Nuthin Aug 21, 2021

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 2000 Grand Cherokee with a PCI bus failure and a question on a 77 Firebird on how to change the clutch : takes a call on an 04 Chevy pickup with transmission problems : takes a call on a 14 RAM truck with a no crank, no start, no dash lights, no nothing condition : takes a call asking differences between after market coils and manufacturer coils on an 03 Yamaha : takes a call on a 16 Outback where a touch on the touchscreen produces a snap sound from under the dash, as well as sometimes a shock : takes a call on a 97 BMW 540i with a popping noise from cylinder 4.

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The Car Doctor - 8/21/21 - Problems With Electric Cars Aug 21, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about electric cars and the coming problems : takes a call on a 10 Matrix and changing the transmission fluid : takes a call on a 13 Ridgeline where the caller found 6 quarts of oil in the vehicle when the manual calls for 4-1/2, and wants to know if there is going to be a problem : takes a call on a 65 John Deere diesel with leaking o rings – wants to know if KSeal will help : takes a call on an 08 Accord with a P0172 code, fuel system rich, and looking for troubleshooting tips : talks about a recent Mitchell One tip and how you may be able to tell the age of a mechanic by the questions they ask.

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The Car Doctor - 8/14/21 - Diesel Grade Oil In A Corvette? Aug 14, 2021

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 97 Camry and a P0401 code : takes a call on a 96 Tacoma that was parked for 10 years and the caller is looking to start it up : takes a call on a Corvette with 130K miles on it that the caller wants to put diesel grade oil in it : takes a call on an 80 Chevy C20 with transmission issues : and closes talking about old cars.

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The Car Doctor - 8/14/21 - Dealership Laundry Lists Aug 14, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about electric cars and Toyota stating that we are not ready : talks about the trend of dealerships giving a laundry list of items that “need” to be done : takes a call on a 13 Chevy Spark where the transmission information disappeared from the dash and it would not run – and the dealership couldn’t fix it. The caller got rid of the car, but wants to know what Ron thinks was wrong : talks to Steven Ethridge from OPUS/IVS regarding the car repair business and where it is headed.

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