Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 12/5/20 - That Sucking Sound is an 08 Altima Dec 05, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about quiet time in the shop and a jeep with 320,000 miles on it and the lack of machine shops, particularly in the northeast : takes a call on a 97 Camry that, when it sits for several days, it becomes a harder start and won’t stay running : takes a call on an 08 Nissan Altima that has a sucking sound after shutting it off : takes a call on a 17 F-250 that needs brakes and is looking for advice from Ron.

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The Car Doctor - 11/28/20 - 86 Cutlass Can't Do More Than 50MPH Nov 28, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about undercoating : takes a call on an F-150 with a vacuum leak : takes a call on an 07 Colorado that needs a wheel bearing replaced : takes a call on an 86 Olds Cutlass that won’t go above 50 mph : takes a call on an 08 Tacoma that seems to be stuck in 4 wheel drive : takes a call on a 19 Accord where the caller wants Ron’s opinion on the CVT transmission.

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The Car Doctor - 11/28/20 - Nissan CVT Transmissions Nov 28, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about his crazy week and an 05 Taurus that was towed in : takes a call on a 14 Rogue and questions on maintenance of the CVT transmission : takes a call on an 04 Tahoe where the caller needs to replace the rubber body mounts and has specific questions : takes a call on an 05 Chrysler 300 where the O2 sensors were replaced and now it has a crank/no start : takes a call on a Chrysler 200 that is not getting fuel : takes a call on a 14 Camry with a CV boot leak.

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The Car Doctor - 11/21/20 - The Right To Repair Nov 21, 2020

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Ron starts this episode taking a call on an 07 Tahoe with a voltage problem : takes a call on an 08 Camry that has trouble shifting out of park : and talks with Matt Buchholz, President and General Manager of Motorad and Tom Hickey, Director of the Massachusetts Right To Repair Coalition about Right To Repair

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The Car Doctor - 11/21/20 - Pathfinder Needs An Exhaust System Nov 21, 2020

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Ron starts this episode with a call on an 04 Nissan Pathfinder that needs an exhaust system : takes a call on a 12 Dodge Durango that is losing coolant : answers an email about grease fittings : interviews Mike Mueller regarding his book, The Complete Book Of Corvette : and ends talking about Corvettes and the romance of cars.

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The Car Doctor - 11/14/20 - Buying a Jump Starter Nov 14, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about an 04 Kia Optima and filling the transmission on it : takes a call on a 12 Scion IQ and a question on testing the throttle body : takes a call on an 06 Dodge RAM that had its head gasket done and now is throwing throttle position codes : takes a call on an 07 Accord with questions on how large a jump starter the caller should buy : takes a call on a 99 Blazer where the caller is replacing the head gasket and is asking if he should replace the head bolts : we chat briefly about recording The Car Doctor for Christmas – give us a call and leave a message at 855-560-9900 if you would like to be part of it : and finishes talking about what it takes to turn on a check engine light.

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The Car Doctor - 11/14/20 - Caravan Transmission Pressure Sensor Fault Nov 14, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about the lack of clarity of invoices and about a 13 Explorer with a bad backup camera : takes a call on a 99 Ranger where it feels like the ABS system is failing : takes a return call from a caller with a 92 Camry that had the transmission replaced and now the steering wheel is not centered : interviews Scott Brown, Founder of the Diagnostic Network, diag.net : takes a call on a 12 Dodge Caravan with a transmission pressure sensor fault.

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The Car Doctor - 11/7/20 - Diagnosing with No Codes Nov 07, 2020

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Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 92 Camry that needed a transmission and Ron helped – now, after the trans replacement, the steering wheel doesn’t seem to be straight : takes a call on an 03 Olds Intrigue with numerous dash lights on : takes a call on an 05 Freestyle that was on cruise control when the RPM’s maxed out and the vehicle lost power : takes a call on an 04 Grand Caravan with a coolant leak : and ends the episode talking about how to diagnose a car with no codes.

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The Car Doctor - 11/7/20 - Car Shows Nov 07, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about stacking firewood and comparing it to repairing cars : takes a call on an 07 Explorer that, between 35 and 60 MPH, shifts constantly : takes a call on a 2000 Corolla with questions on changing the transmission fluid and it has a check engine light – and possibly needs an O2 sensor : talks with Tammy Wilson, CEO of the Oak Grove Center in Murrieta, CA about this weekend’s car show : takes a call on an 05 Ford Freestar that has coolant in the transmission and several questions.

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The Car Doctor - 10/31/20 - Duramax Diesel Engine Shutdown Oct 31, 2020

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Ron starts this episode with a call an 18 Chevy Silverado 2500 Duramax Diesel whose engine shuts down in reverse right after start up : answers a question on what would happen if you put a vehicle in drive while a vehicle is in reverse : talks about an 07 Town Car with a loss of power steering : talks about making a vehicle safe to work on : answers an email on an 06 Mountaineer with a broken spark plug : talks about the rear end he’s replacing in a 14 Escape : talks about a Mitchell One real fix and diagnosing bad parts : and talks about choosing a scan tool.

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