Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 8/22/20 - Hot Rods and Black Coffee Aug 22, 2020

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Ron starts this episode asking if hot rods are a replacement for black coffee and a reminder of better times : takes a call on a product he recommended on ceramic coating this caller’s car : takes a call on an 08 Civic that stalled, won’t start, and the dealer says the problem is the starter : takes a call on an 06 F 350 where the caller is working on the brakes and has questions on the ABS system.

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The Car Doctor - 8/15/20 - Electronics In New Cars Aug 15, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about the electronics found in new cars : takes a call on a 19 Subaru Forester where the car was pulling to the right, was aligned, and it still pulls to the right : takes a call on an 05 RAM 2500 that is hard starting but sometimes stalls and it sounds like it is having trouble breathing : takes a call on an 08 F150 that shudders : talks about diagnostics : and finishes with a Mitchell One Sure Track Repair.

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The Car Doctor - 8/15/20 - Fooled By The Simple Repair Aug 15, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about getting fooled by the simple repair with the story of what should have been a simple repair : takes a call on an 04 LeSabre that is hard shift when it’s warm : takes a call on a 72 Karman Ghia where the caller is looking to restore it : and takes a call on a Camry where the key fobs stopped working.

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The Car Doctor 8/8/20 - Inspection Failed Due To Broken Manifold Bolt Aug 08, 2020

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Ron starts this episode by answering an email on Honda CVT’s transmissions : takes a call on an 06 Cobalt with a cam sensor error : takes a call on a 13 Silverado with a vibration : takes a call on an 08 Sentra with a brake light switch problem : takes a call on a vehicle that failed inspection in New Hampshire due to a broken exhaust manifold bolt : takes a call on an 07 Honda Civic with a manual transmission where the clutch pedal won’t go down all the way depending on where the callers foot is : talks about problems in older cars and how things can cascade unknowingly : and describes what a head gasket is.

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The Car Doctor - 8/8/20- Synthetic Brake Fluid Aug 08, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about why something breaks by discussing his generator problem this week : takes a call on an 06 F-350 that needs a brake caliper changed, but all the caller can find for brake fluid is synthetic brake fluid : takes a call on a 2000 Ultima with a P0140 downstream O2 sensor code : takes a call on a 98 F-150 that stalls when brought to a stop, particularly in warm weather : takes a call on a 2020 Jeep Wrangler diesel where the caller mounted a winch and wants to discuss the spacers that came with it : takes a call on a 19 Caravan where the caller is wondering if different front seats are available.

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The Car Doctor - 8/1/20 - Beetle Radiator Replacement Aug 01, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about his day to day stuff in the shop with the story of an 03 Honda Civic with a broken axle : takes a call on a 05 VW Beetle where the caller had just replaced the radiator and wants to tell his story : takes a call on an 03 Silverado with electrical issues affecting the transmission : talks about batteries and their care : chats about our caller Walt from Maui and how he’s been helping people by fixing cars : and finishes with the “Facebook Review”.

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The Car Doctor - 8/1/20 - A Jaunt With a 55 Chevy Aug 01, 2020

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Ron starts this episode by talking about a morning jaunt with his 55 Chevy, Black : takes a call on an 04 Explorer with a fuel sender error : takes a call on battery rejuvenation : talks about advanced driver assistance affecting driver behavior creating accidents.

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The Car Doctor - 7/25/20 - Diagnostic Costs In The Future Jul 26, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about diagnostic costs in the future : takes a call on an 18 Grand Cherokee that is having transmission issues after the rear differential was replaced : takes a call on a 78 GMC motorhome with the caller looking for recommendations on spark plugs : answers an email on Maguire’s car wax : answers an email on a 97 Ranger with a rough idle at cold start : talks about what happens when you try shifting your car out of park and it doesn’t work.

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The Car Doctor - 7/25/20 - Is It Something You Did? Jul 26, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking that you never think what’s wrong with the car is something you did : talks about air conditioning machines and their features : talks about fluid flushing : takes a call on an 03 Dodge 1500 with a frame that is rusting : answers a note on programming keys on cars : and answers an email on older Ford and Chrysler transmission fluids and availability : reads a Mitchell Sure Trak on a 2013 Dodge Journey with brake problems and issues bleeding the brakes.

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The Car Doctor - 7/18/20 - Understanding Your Scan Tool Jul 18, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about understanding what a scan tool is telling you : takes a call from someone who lives off the grid and desulfates the batteries from his solar system every week : takes a call on a 14 Grand Cherokee with a question on changing the transmission fluid : takes a call from a caller looking to purchase a 16 Chevy Cruze : takes a call on batteries with the caller talking about automatic battery chargers : and takes a call on an 06 RAM 1500 that has issues with the coolant reservoir.

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