Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 7/18/20 - A Repair 4 Years In The Making Jul 18, 2020

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Ron starts this episode telling a repair story that was 4 years in the making with a 2002 Ford Excursion : takes a call on an 05 Sentra that is pinging : takes a call on a 69 Pontiac Trans Am with heater core issues : takes a call on a 13 & 11 Impreza where the caller is asking about DIY air conditioning kits : takes a call where the caller is looking for Ron’s opinion on Toyota and Lexus because she is looking to buy.

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The Car Doctor - 7/11/20 - Do You Need A Transmission? Jul 11, 2020

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 13 Chevy Cruze LT that the caller is looking to purchase, and wants Ron’s opinion, and a question on a rotten egg smell on a 10 Chevy : takes a call on an 09 Tacoma that the mechanic says needs a transmission : takes a call on an 11 and a 15 Mustang, both of which are eating brake pads : takes a call on a 17 Fusion, and the caller is looking for another vehicle and wants Ron’s opinion on the accuracy of Consumer Reports : and takes a call regarding the ethanol content in fuels.

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The Car Doctor - 7/4/20 - Oil Sealer in the Gas Tank Jul 04, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about Mr. Kelly’s 2010 Lincoln : takes a call on a 16 Kia Sedona that had engine oil sealer put in its gas tank : takes a general call on a brake issue on a Dodge van : takes a call on a 64 GTO that burns oil, has a vibration on the accelerator pedal, and now has an electrical problem : answers an email on a late model Chevy truck regarding replacing the thermostat : answers an email on a BMW X-3 that is shifting erratically.

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The Car Doctor - 7/4/20 - Lug Nut on the Road Jul 04, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about how seeing a lug nut on the road which brought up a memory about how little things mean a lot, and how car repair is a designated path : takes a call on a 97 Ranger with a rough idle at cold start : takes a call on an 18 Silverado where the caller is moving to a high mountainous area and wants to know if there is anything he needs to have done to the car to make sure it runs correctly : takes a call on an 89 F-250 that loses power after it warms up : and talks about using piezio electric sensors for calibration on certain pieces of equipment.

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The Car Doctor - 6/27/20 - The Rules of Repair Jun 27, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about the Rules of Repair : takes a call on an 07 F-150 that recently had a misfiring cylinder which the caller misdiagnosed, and wants to know what he missed : takes a call on a 2000 Ranger that is surging on a cold start, then runs fine, then just dies : takes a call on an 07 GMC Yukon with a hard shift from 2-3 and 3-2.

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The Car Doctor - 6/27/20 - Manually Shifting an Automatic For Fun Jun 27, 2020

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Ron starts this episode taking a call with a listener asking if it’s possible to manually shift an automatic transmission for fun : answers an email regarding 1234YF – the new type of refrigerant for car air conditioners : takes a call on a 2000 Cherokee where the cooling fan won’t come on unless the sensor is disconnected : takes a call on a 13 Silverado and aftermarket parts : talks about cleaning a car that has been sitting for awhile : then discusses diagnostics and the story of an 02 Silverado he repaired this week.

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The Car Doctor - 6/20/20 - The Ron Sighting Jun 20, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about his most recent “Ron Sighting” : takes a call on a 96 Bronco where the AC will start blowing from the defrost vents when he accelerates : takes a call on a 10 Santa Fe with a hesitation when passing on the highway – possibly transmission issues? : takes a call on a 14 RAM 1500 where the caller is running oversized tires and is looking for guidance on how much to inflate them : Ron tells his Father’s Day story : answers an email on thermal imaging cameras.

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The Car Doctor - 6/20/20 - Oil for an 80 Corvette Jun 20, 2020

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 94 Subaru Legacy with multiple problems – especially a thump on acceleration/deceleration : takes a call on an 80 Corvette and questions on what oil to use : interviews Ted Bradley, VP/Sales, of Blaster Corporation, on Blaster Corporation and their product line, specifically, the difference between lubricants and penetrants : talks about idle surge : ends talking about money in the auto industry.

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The Car Doctor - 6/13/20 - Overheating After An Oil Change Jun 13, 2020

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Ron starts this episode with a question on what Ron thinks of the Kia Soul : takes a call on an 05 Avalance that gets a transmission hot message about an hour into the drive : takes a call on a 93 Camry wagon that started overheating after an oil change : takes a call on a 14 GMC Terrain with questions on proper high mileage maintenance : answers a Facebook question about purchasing a car from a car rental agency.

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The Car Doctor - 6/13/20 - Parental Responsibility Jun 13, 2020

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Ron starts this episode asking if we, as parents have a responsibility to teach our kids how to drive safely with the story of a 2009 Lexus he worked on this week : takes a call on an 02 Trailblazer with bad gas mileage looking for hints on what to look for : discusses finding information on diagnosing problems on All Data : takes a call on an 09 Mariner and questions on transmission fluid : takes a call on an 02 Firebird with questions on fluid maintenance : and answers an email regarding air conditioning machines for repair shops.

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