Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 1/18/20 - Grand Prix No Heat Jan 18, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about his week with a new toy to play with : takes a call on an 07 Grand Prix with very little heat in the cabin : takes a call on a 17 Ford Fusion and a question on battery life : answers an email on Chinese parts : takes a call on a 1924 T Bucket and a transmission question : takes a call on a 67 GTO that won’t start : takes a call asking what is the best GM engine for a new SUV.

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The Car Doctor - 1/18/20 - Farmers Right To Repair Jan 18, 2020

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 16 Kia Sorrento whose oil gets very dirty within 1000 miles – and the dealer says it’s OK : answers an email about brake bleeders breaking : talks briefly about Tesla having an unintended acceleration problem : takes a call on an 05 Rondevous that dies when put in gear : Ron talks with Andy Bater, a farmer from Pennsylvania, on the right to repair farm equipment.

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The Car Doctor - 1/11/20 - Hyundai Accent Needs New Engine Jan 11, 2020

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 13 Suburban with a P015D code : takes a call regarding a block heater with his 97 Camry : takes a call on an 09 Buick LeCern where only the driver’s door lock works with the key fob : takes a call regarding battery longevity with electric cars : takes a call on an 12 Hyundai Accent with a check engine light that the dealer says it needs a new engine.

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The Car Doctor - 1/11/20 - How Brakes Work Jan 11, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about the auto repair industry running out of things to do and explaining how brakes work and when they need to be serviced : takes a call on an 88 Silverado that intermittently shuts off : takes a call on an 08 Taurus where the caller replaced the water pump and now the timing is off : takes a call from a listener that has an idea on alternative power for cars : talks about key fob maintenance.

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The Car Doctor - 1/4/20 - 70 Mustang Emissions Jan 04, 2020

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Ron starts this episode discussing getting to the root cause of a diagnosis for an old problem : takes a call on a restored 70 Mustang that just passed emissions with flying colors and the caller is wondering why : takes a call on an 02 Buick Century that drains the battery monthly : takes a call with questions on fuel additives and cleaning fuel injectors on an 87 Buick : takes a call on an 07 Nissan Sentra with a vibration under load : and takes a call on a 57 Chevy Bel Air that overheats – but only at idle.

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The Car Doctor - 1/4/20 - Responsibility of Car Care Jan 04, 2020

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Ron starts this episode talking about handing down the responsibility of taking care of a car : takes a call on a 12 Cruze where the caller replaced the camshaft seal and needs guidance on torqueing the pulley bolt : takes a call on a 17 Chevy Express Van where the caller is installing a trailer brake kit and is looking for advice and also asks for Ron’s opinion on the Ford Escape : chats with Franklin Gage, President of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America : takes a call on an 05 Buick with a noisy engine now that it’s below 35 degrees : takes a call where the caller wants to talk about taking care of a car.

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The Car Doctor - 12/28/19 - 97 Escort Airbag Problem Dec 28, 2019

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Ron starts this episode talking about the numbers of cars registered in a given year : takes a call on a 97 Ford Escort with an airbag problem after the horn were repaired : takes a call on an 11 Avalon that is shuddering : takes a call on an 02 Ranger where the caller wants to change tire size from 16” to 15”: takes a call asking his opinion on the purchase of a 16 Silverado Crew Cab.

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The Car Doctor - 12/28/19 - Your Opinion Doesn't Count Dec 28, 2019

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Ron starts this episode talking about how your opinion of auto repair really doesn’t count : takes a call on an 06 Impala that threw a check engine light, the caller removed the negative cable from the battery – and the body module needed to be reprogrammed : takes a call on a 98 Lincoln Town Car with brake problems : takes a call on a 90 Ford Ranger with a high idle problem : takes a call on an 09 RAM pickup with a P0171 code, lean.

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The Car Doctor - 12/21/19 - 11 Fusion Rattle Dec 21, 2019

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Ron starts this episode with a call on an 11 Fusion with a ticking/rattling sound : takes a call on an 89 Bronco with a fuel pump problem : takes a call on an 11 Escape where a clunk is heard when the car slows down : takes a call on a 20 Honda Odyssey with a question on whether the car can have an undercarriage wash : takes a call on a 99 Taurus that tries to start but doesn’t : takes a call looking for Ron’s opinion on the purchase of a 15 Toyota Highlander : takes a call asking how start/stop works regarding the starter : takes a call with a question on warming up your car : then Ron presents his Night Before Christmas.

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The Car Doctor - 12/21/19 - Ron Gets Recognized Dec 21, 2019

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Ron starts this episode with a funny story about a trip to the diner last night : takes a call on a 67 Chevelle Sport Coupe that has an occasional pinging sound : takes a call on an 06 Scion with a P0420 cat efficiency code, and asking what parts may be needed : talks with Steve Cook, author of “OBD II Made Easy” : takes a call on an 08 Honda Accord and a starter problem.

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