Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 6/6/20 - 38 Chevy Master Class Ignition Jun 06, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about paying attention in math class and how that relates to auto repair: takes a call on a 38 Chevy Master Class where the caller wants to install electronic ignition : takes a call on an 07 Maxima with air conditioning problems : takes a call on a 2002 Silverado that backfires : answers an email on a 15 Honda that had its battery jumped and the listener asks if the computer needs to be reset after the jump : takes a call on a 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager with an ignition switch problem : takes a call on an 07 Maxima with AC problems.

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The Car Doctor - 6/6/20 - 2000 Suburban Radiator Replacement Jun 06, 2020

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 2000 Chevy Suburban with questions on replacing the radiator : takes a call on a positive contact with a Subaru dealership in Maine and a discussion on start/stop technology : takes a call on an 08 Lexus with a leaking water pump : tells a story about a 66 Shelby with oil splattering issues : takes a call on a 10 Toyota RAV 4 with a shudder between 20-40 MPH going uphill….with a slight hesitation : and talks about The Road To The Future.

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The Car Doctor - 5/30/20 - PT Cruiser Overheating May 30, 2020

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Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 F150 with a power steering issue : tells his story about the 05 PT Cruiser he worked on this week that was an appearance of overheating : takes a call on an 08 Escape Hybrid where the brake hydraulic control module has failed : talks about using a fuel stabilizer on a car that is sitting for a few months : tells a story on an 08 Grand Cherokee with a machine gun like sound from under the dash on start up : and talks about the car with the water seepage.

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The Car Doctor - 5/30/20 - Gasket Installed "Upside Down" May 30, 2020

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Ron starts this episode with a statement that you never really know anyone no matter how long you’ve known them with a story of a leaking valve cover gasket that was, supposedly, installed “upside down” : takes a call on an 05 Sentra with the oil dipstick stuck in the tube after the top broke off : tells a quick story about a PT cruiser possibly overheating : takes a call from a military mom asking how to take care of her son’s car while he’s deployed : takes a call on an 02 Silverado with a crank/no start condition.

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The Car Doctor - 5/23/20 - World War II with Uncle Steve May 23, 2020

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 10 Camry where it feels like the engine is slowing the vehicle coming to a stop : takes a call on an 06 Jetta with crank but no start : and we run an older interview with Ron’s Uncle Steve, now deceased, who was a pilot during World War II : and talks about a 2004 Silverado where the throttle would drop and the door locks would cycle – a Mitchell One Sure Track repair.

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The Car Doctor - 5/23/20 - Inspection Troubleshooting May 23, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about the 09 Corolla that came in with bad brakes this week and had problems passing inspection : takes a call on an 05 Sentra with a starter that just spins : takes a call from someone looking to possibly purchase a 20 F350 and looking for Ron’s opinion : takes a call on a 16 Audi asking if he can put larger tires on it : takes a call on an engine with a 90 Bronco with a 94 4 Liter engine that is over heating : takes a call on a 13 GMC 1500 looking for info on transmission service – on a transmission with 170K miles on it : and asks if your car smells.

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The Car Doctor - 5/16/20 - Battery Charging Complications May 16, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about how complicated battery charging is these days : takes a call with questions on towing with a 20 Subaru Ascent : takes a call on an 07 Honda Civic that needs a new radio and where Honda wouldn’t honor their paint warranty, and the caller asks if she should purchase another Honda : talks about charging a battery : takes a call on a RAM 2500 where Ron gave good advice : takes a call on a 14 Sienna with a battery drain : takes a call on a 2005 Silverado with low brakes : and takes a call on an 04 Sienna that is throwing throttle body codes.

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The Car Doctor - 5/16/20 - Pity the Poor Sparkplug May 16, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about pitying the poor spark plug and its lack of respect : takes a call looking to see if there are diagnostic tools for OBD-1 vehicles : talks about the new cash for clunkers program : takes a call for a caller looking to discuss the largest engines available in pickup trucks : takes a call with a story on an 85 Ranger that had a severe miss when it rained : talks about the difficulty of getting the same brand and type of parts for a vehicle he worked on this week, which is related to the Covid crisis.

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The Car Doctor - 5/9/20 - Hard Starting Honda Accord May 09, 2020

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Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 98 Honda Accord that is hard starting in wet weather : takes a call on a 13 F-150 where the cooling fans are running full tilt : takes a call looking to discuss all the new “add ons” to cars like ADAS : takes a call on an 06 Grand Caravan with a clunk in the front end : and takes a call about Audi oil consumption.

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The Car Doctor - 5/9/20 - ADAS Systems May 09, 2020

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Ron starts this episode asking if you really know what you are doing for a living is right : takes a call on an 09 Tacoma where new leaf springs don’t fit properly and the supplier says to shim them : talks with George Lesniak, Director of Sales and Training in ADAS for Autel regarding ADAS systems : and ends with a Sure Track repair of the week on an ADAS system.

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