Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 7/3/21 - 67 Camaro Carb Leaking Jul 03, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about the costs of electric cars - - and the possible effects on the repair shop : takes a call on a 67 Camaro with a carburetor leaking gas : take a call on a 16 Silverado with a possible problem with the active fuel management system : takes a call on an 04 Tahoe with intermittent ABS engagement for no reason : takes a call on an 06 Trailblazer that the battery is not charging, though the alternator was tested good : talks about OBD II and information on such on All Data.

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The Car Doctor - 7/3/21 - Why Electric Cars Won't Make It Jul 03, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about why electric vehicles won’t make it as a concept in this country : talks about the “thieves” at a local exhaust shop that put a $2000 catalytic converter on a vehicle that didn’t need it : and starts talking about Tom’s recent experience with an inspection that failed : takes a call on an 09 CRV AWD having starter problems : takes a call on an 03 Mazda Tribute where the door won’t open with the key fob or physical key : takes a call on an 01 Silverado where the fuel gauge flicks back and forth and the caller asks if the fuel pump may be on its way out : talks about the costs of owning an electric and gas vehicles.

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The Car Doctor - 6/26/21 - Demise Of The Stick Shift Jun 26, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about the demise of the stick shift car : takes a call on a 15 Legacy with a question on using fuel additives : takes a call on a 65 VW Beetle with fuel system leaks : talks about the US building an electric vehicle charging network : interviews Chip Hanson, CEO of JB Weld : talks about electric car fires : talks about reflashing vehicles : and talks about how long it takes to repair things.

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The Car Doctor - 6/26/21 - 64 Impala Wiper Motor Jun 26, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about a car he replaced an exhaust system on this week that threw a small evap code after, talks about an air conditioning repair and replacing a bad wheel bearing which taught him patience : takes a call on a 64 Impala Super Sport that has a bad windshield wiper motor : takes a call on an 02 Trailblazer where the caller changed the struts and has a question on a possible leaking steering rack boot : takes a call on an 07 Exterra that, once it hits operating temperature, it fills the coolant tank : and also discusses a BMW E46 that also has cooling system problems.

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The Car Doctor - 6/19/2021 - Detail In Older Cars Jun 19, 2021

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Ron starts this episode by taking a call on an 89 Mustang GT with a new battery that keeps going dead : talks about charging times of electric cars : talks about drum brakes on an electric vehicle because they can easily produce power for the battery through regenerative braking : talks about the electric vehicle future : talks about a 66 El Dorado he was working on this week and the detail in older cars : talks about the air conditioning jobs he has seen in the past few weeks : answers an email with a story about his father : talks about the cost of R12 refrigerant : answers an email on undercoating and rustproofing : and talks about technology and the changes in tools.

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The Car Doctor - 6/19/2021 - No Oil In The Engine Jun 19, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about air conditioning and several other topics : takes a call on an 05 Ranger with a miss when the car is barely warm, then smooths out : takes a call on an 18 Highlander where the caller bought a service contract, and now they want to do a $300 fuel system maintenance that is not in the owner’s manual : takes a call on a 10 RAV 4 where the caller had an oil change done, car was making noise so he look it to a garage near where he was and they found no oil in the engine – asking how to diagnose possible oil loss : takes a call on an 01 Suburban that starts fine cold, but is difficult to start when warm.

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The Car Doctor - 6/12/21 - BMW 325i Overheat Jun 12, 2021

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Ron starts this episode asking what does it take to get technicians into the auto repair field : takes a call on a BMW 325i that overheats when driven but not at idle : takes a call on an 07 Silverado and transmission maintenance : takes a call from a listener looking to buy older Volkswagens : talks about attitudes towards electric vehicles : takes a call on a 15 Nissan Versa with a check engine light and it won’t move

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The Car Doctor - 6/12/21 - Is Pulling The Battery a Good Idea? Jun 12, 2021

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Ron starts this episode his experience with an ADAS service machine : takes a call from a listener that wanted the transmission fluid changed in his Toyota and they said no, it doesn’t need it – he took it back to the dealership per Ron’s advice – and reports back : takes a call on an 01 Town and Country that had a miss – replaced coil pack – didn’t work correctly – pulled the battery, and it corrected the problem : takes a call on an 07 Lincoln MKX that had its intake manifold gasket replaced and now runs lean.

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The Car Doctor - 6/5/21 - Suburban Power Steering Jun 05, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about when he met Tim McGraw : takes a call on a 10 Prius that shows when he has 9 gallons in the tank, it reports that it is empty : takes a call on a 92 GMC Sierra 1500 where reverse and 4th gear go out when the trans gets warm : takes a call on an 11 Grand Cherokee with a leaky oil pan gasket : takes a call on an 05 Suburban where occasionally the power steering goes out when taking a turn : and answers an email on a 200 Chevy Pickup and self service AC kits.

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The Car Doctor - 6/5/21 - 74 Buick Alternator Wiring Jun 05, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about doing a water pump in a Chevy Malibu and how the industry has changed and changes in car design : takes a call on an 06 Tundra that has issues after having the trans fluid replaced : takes a call on a 74 Buick GS with questions on the alternator wiring : takes a call on a 2000 Audi A8 that had a problem the caller thought was a good use for Kseal, but the problem turned out to be a loose coil pack : answers a letter regarding fixing one problem and it fixes another : and ends with an email about changing oil.

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