Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 2/13/21 - Young People and Car Basics Feb 13, 2021

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Ron starts this episode with a story about an 18-19 year old that called and didn’t know how to change his flat tire – and Ron gave him a lesson : takes a call on an 05 Tahoe asking the correct way to bleed the cooling system : takes a call on an 86 Olds Cutlass and a question on the Cat Converter : takes a call on a 98 Ranger where the coolant lines were changed and now the temperature gauge doesn’t work : takes a call on a 13 F-250 where the power seat controls stopped working suddenly : takes a call on an 02 Caravan asking the correct way to top off the battery : takes a call on an 09 Astro Cargo Van that needs a fuel pump : takes a call on an 07 Jeep Commander that has a knock and may need an engine.

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The Car Doctor - 2/13/21 - ADAS Windshield Replacement Feb 13, 2021

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Ron starts this episode discussing not being ready for electric cars with the story about replacing a windshield on a car with an ADAS system : takes a call on an 05 Passat where the oil pressure light comes on during extremely cold weather : takes a call from a listener who had a positive experience with K-Seal : takes a call on a 2000 Buick Park Av where the caller asks if he needs a battery keeper when changing the battery : takes a comment on oil consumption : talks about being a race car driver : and talks about replacing the door handle on a 17 Ford Edge.

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The Car Doctor - 2/6/21 - Oil Consumption Feb 06, 2021

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Ron starts this episode with a call asking his opinion on two different truck engines because the caller is looking to buy a used truck : takes a call on a 13 Mini Cooper and questions on oil consumption : takes a call on a call from last week, a 19 Chevy truck with a vibration, from someone who works at a specialty truck manufacturer with some ideas : takes a call on a 15 Trailblazer with front differential problems and the caller wants Ron’s opinion on converting it to rear wheel drive only : takes a call on a 15 Venza with all the dash indicators coming on, the speedometer drops to zero and other items : and takes a call from a listener wanting to discuss GM’s conversion to all electric.

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The Car Doctor - 2/6/21 - Changes In Technology Feb 06, 2021

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Ron starts this episode discussing his week off and his trials and tribulations with his Ford Explorer and changes in technology : takes a call on an 11 Camry with a humming from the alternator : takes a call on an 06 PT Cruiser that got stuck in the snow and then set a check engine light.

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The Car Doctor - 1/30/21 - Milky Substance On The Dipstick Jan 30, 2021

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 97 Accura TL with rear parking lights that work – sometimes : takes a call on an 83 F150 with a milky substance on the dipstick : interviews John Richter, VP of Sales, North America, for K-Seal : talks with Tony Atwood, our former board operator, regarding the upcoming “big game” : and ends talking about the GM electric initiative.

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The Car Doctor - 1/30/21 - Trailblazer Oil Leak Jan 30, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about how you need to know yourself when it comes to auto repair with the story about a 2005 Highlander he worked on this week : takes a call on an 03 Camry with a fuel pump issue : takes a call on an 02 Trailblazer that sat for a while and has an oil leak : takes a call on a 19 Silverado 2500 that has a slight vibration between 40 and 60 MPH : answers an email on an 03 GMC Sierra that won’t shift correctly in extreme cold : and answers an email about the oil in his vehicle getting dirty fairly quick and asking if this is carbon buildup on the valves : and talks about GM’s announcement about going all electric by 2035.

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The Car Doctor - 1/23/21 - Silverado Clattering Noise Jan 23, 2021

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Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 16 Silverado 2500 with a clattering noise from the bell housing area when cold : takes a call on a Honda CRV where the TPMS light comes on intermittently : takes a call on a 14 CRV with a shudder between 28-32 MPH : takes a call from a person that had a clattering noise on a different GM vehicle and tells Ron what they found with his : and takes a call on an 03 Camry with a possible fuel pump issue.

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The Car Doctor - 1/23/21 - Escape No Crank Jan 23, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about an 08 Camry he repaired this week that no one else could : takes a call on an 06 Dodge RAM with an O2 sensor code : takes a call on a 12 Escape where the car sometimes does not start when the key is turned : takes a call on a 2000 Jetta with a P1340 code : takes a call on a 98 Isuzu Hombre where, in 4 wheel drive, the front wheels get no power : and ends by talking about the rest of his week in the shop.

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The Car Doctor - 1/16/21 - Ford Edge Hard Shift Jan 16, 2021

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 16 Silverado and questions on the torque converter, and on an 02 Ranger with intermittent running : takes a call on an 11 GMC 3500HD where the caller had put E85 in the tank, burned though it, put gasoline in and the scan tool is stuck at 0.5% alcohol content : takes a call on an 07 Ford Edge that is hard shifting : takes a call on a 99 GMC Superduty with intermittent wiper problems : takes a call on a 95 Toyota Pickup with water pump issues : takes a call on a 77 Mercury Comet where the left signal light doesn’t work with the headlights on.

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The Car Doctor - 1/16/21 - Baseball and Car Repair Jan 16, 2021

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Ron starts this episode talking about his start of the week with a baseball anology : takes a call on a 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 that stalls when the headlights are turned on, and has an error code : takes a call on a 12 Sienna where the rear toe and camber is out and the caller is looking for advice, and discusses an 11 VW Jetta rear drum brakes : takes a call on a 94 E150 Van with a problem with the unibody : talks about vehicle safety.

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