Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 1/9/21 - Finding Parts for a 92 Land Rover Jan 09, 2021

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Ron starts this episode taking a call on an 07 Grand Prix with no heat : takes a call on that military vehicle from the last hour : takes a call on an 11 Sonata that is losing oil : takes a call on a 92 Land Rover and the caller can’t find parts for it : takes a call on a 91 Olds 98 where the crank sensor was changed and now it won’t start : takes a call on a 97 F150 with a misfire : talks about the landscaping plow truck he repaired this week with a bad, corroded connector that was found with a thermal imaging connector : takes a call on an 06 Lincoln Zephyr with an intermittent dead battery.

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The Car Doctor - 1/9/21 - Stupidity in Auto Design Jan 09, 2021

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Ron starts this episode by ranting about stupidity in auto design – like where VW puts its batteries : takes a call on a 96 F250 that has intermittent no spark : takes a call on a 14 GMC Sierra and questions on proper maintenance : takes a call on a 94 Geo Prism that had the ignition coil replaced, and now the radio cuts out and comes on when it wants to : talks about the Toyota RAV4 with a tire pressure monitor issue that was supposedly unfixable : and talks about an overcharging Mazda.

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The Car Doctor - 1/2/21 - Excellence In Auto Repair Jan 02, 2021

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Ron starts this episode asking if you would recognize excellence in auto repair : takes a call on a 14 GMC Terrain that needs an engine : talks about discount oil changes : takes a call on an 05 Ranger that has a crank/no start condition : takes a call on an 82 Camaro Indy Pace Car replica that has been parked and the caller is looking to find out what he needs to do to get it running.

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The Car Doctor- 12/26/20 - Women In Auto Care Dec 26, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking with Jessica Toliuszis of Women in Auto Care : and talks with Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com on 2020 in review and looking ahead.

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The Car Doctor - 12/26/20 - Starting an Automotive Program Dec 26, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking with Patrick Giacomini, a retired Engineer who is trying to start an automotive program at a Springfield, IL high school : and talks with Harlan Siegel, VP/Global Sales of Opus IVS with a discussion of scan tools.

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The Car Doctor - 12/19/20 - Tales From The Repair Shop Dec 20, 2020

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Ron starts this episode telling stories from the repair shop : takes a call on a 72 Malibu asking what type of gas to use in it, and a 10 F150 with a glitch in the steering going left when it’s cold : takes a call on an 06 GMC Sierra with a strange noise when you start driving in cold weather : takes a call on an 04 F150 where the 4 WD low does not engage : takes a call on a 12 Sienna and alignment adjustment questions.

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The Car Doctor - 12/19/20 - Is Your Mechanic Doing Something Wrong Dec 20, 2020

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Ron starts this episode stating that chances are, your mechanic is doing something wrong : takes a call on an 88 VW Cabriolet that just stops running, but only on occasion : takes a call with questions on rodent eradication, Stabil, and several other topics : takes a call on a 62 VW Transporter with severely rusted hinges : takes a call on a 99 Suburban with blend door issues.

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The Car Doctor - 12/12/20 - Studded Snows and ABS Dec 12, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about the demise of the Ford Econoline van : takes a call on an 11 Silverado with a towing brake light : takes a call on a 13 Silverado with questions on tires : takes a call on an 11 GMC Terrain that is using oil : interviews Curtis See, Key Accounts Manager of Cooper Tire : takes a call on a 16 Silverado with a shudder : takes a call on a 20 Echosport asking if studded snow tires will confuse the ABS system.

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The Car Doctor - 12/12/20 - Music Playing In A Repair Shop Dec 12, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about the music playing in an auto repair shop : takes a call on an 09 Mercedes SL63 with 500,000 miles that is using oil : takes a call from someone considering buying an auto shop : takes a call on a 16 Avalon with questions on tires and tire rotation : takes a call on a 12 Lexus with questions on transmission maintenance.

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The Car Doctor - 12/5/20 - Trailblazer With a Bad Front Differential Dec 05, 2020

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Ron starts this episode with a call on an 11 GMC 3500, gas, that is rated for Flex Fuel, was filled with E85, and now the check engine light is on : takes a call with comments on electric vehicles : interviews Jim McIlvaine, eCare Manager for OPTIMA batteries, about batteries and their care : talks about how to do certain things in the shop : and answers a Facebook question on an 07 Trailblazer with a blown front differential.

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