Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 10/5/19 - Propane Enrichment Oct 05, 2019

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Ron starts this episode again talking about connected cars : takes a call on an 03 Honda CRV with a P505 code that can’t be cleared : takes a call on an 89 Toyota MR2 where the check engine light comes on at 4200 RPM, but goes off at 5000 RPM : takes a call from a listener that purchased the propane tool Ron recommended looking for help using it : and takes a call on an 03 Honda Accord with a stuck AC clutch.

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The Car Doctor - 10/5/19 - Connected Cars Oct 05, 2019

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Ron starts this episode talking about the issues of storing vehicles and how to treat the gas – and the use of aviation fuel : takes a call on a 91 Nissan pickup and trouble with the fuel pump relay : takes a call asking for Ron’s opinion on various ½ ton pickup trucks : takes a call on a 2000 Buick LeSabre that just dies on the road : talks about the connected car of the future possibly putting auto repair shops out of business.

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The Car Doctor - 9/28/19 - Standard Labor Rates Sep 28, 2019

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Ron starts this episode with a call that wants to talk about the Mitchell Standard Labor Rates and the fact that he thinks he was overcharged for maintenance recently : takes a call discussing ethanol free gas : takes a call discussing basic test equipment : takes a call on an 03 Honda Accord EX with AC problems.

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The Car Doctor - 9/28/19 - Computer Flashing in Cars Sep 28, 2019

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Ron starts this episode talking about computer flashing in cars : takes a call on an 07 Honda Ridgeline that apparently needs a new bottom end and the caller is asking if the cost is worth it : interviews Matt Banach, Sr. Director of Marketing for Gold Eagle : takes a call on a 16 Chevy Suburban with intermittent power brake failure.

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The Car Doctor - 9/21/19 - Synthetic Transmission Fluid Sep 21, 2019

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Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 Escape that needs a transmission and the gent wants to discuss replacement : takes a call on an 86 K10 Chevy pickup and a question on using synthetic transmission fluid in it : takes a call on an 05 Dodge RAM 1500 that gets terrible gas mileage : takes a call on an 18 F-150 that has a rattle in sport mode : takes a call on an 18 Nissan Titan with lifter tapping noise around 1100 RPM : takes a call on an 07 Escape hybrid with an intermittent service engine light and no codes : takes a call on 07 Chevy Impala with transmission issues.

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The Car Doctor - 9/21/19 - Electric Cars and The GM Strike Sep 21, 2019

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Ron starts this episode with Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com discussing electric cars and the GM strike : takes a call on an 06 GMC Savannah where the Moog upper ball joints that broke when the vehicle was put on a lift : takes a call on a 99 Dodge RAM Cargo Van that stalls, has a check engine light and a P1389 code : talks about the role of computers in cars today.

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The Car Doctor - 9/14/19 - The Price of Technology Sep 14, 2019

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Ron starts this episode talking about technologies in Volkswagens and how the price of technology is causing people to not fix their cars : takes a call on a where the caller asks about doing a tranny flush or change the filter and add 5 quarts : takes a call from a listener who wants to give Ron the definition of Sticktion : takes a call on a 14 Hyundai Tuscon that, at 50,000 miles, has started using oil : takes a call on a 69 Vette that has an oil pressure guage that suddenly stopped working.

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The Car Doctor - 9/14/19 - 312 K Miles Maintenance Sep 14, 2019

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Ron starts this episode by talking about his week in the shop : takes a call on an 04 Saturn that steers hard to the left, it was repaired, and it still has the problem : takes a call on an 05 Mazda/Ford Ranger with 312,000 miles where the caller asks about maintenance tips : Ron interviews Dan Nowlan, Laboratory Manager and Product Development Chemist at Berryman Products : takes a call on a 12 Lincoln MKX between 20-25 MPH : talks about an article on All Data about getting the car ready for college.

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The Car Doctor - 9/7/19 - Automotive Locksmith Sep 07, 2019

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Ron starts this episode taking a call from an automotive locksmith : takes a call on suspension lifts : answers an email on replacement ignition coils : takes a call from a gent who agrees that Ron gave an older listener advice to fix her older car, and has AARP data to back it up : takes a call on a 13 Civic who is asking about maintenance items at 127,000 miles : takes a call on a 10 F150 that thinks is has E85 in it, and 10 Chrysler 300C that needs a multifunction sensor : takes a call on an 03 Escape with an oil leak.

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The Car Doctor - 9/7/19 - Choosing a Mechanic for a Used Vehicle Sep 07, 2019

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Ron starts this episode talking about the hurricane and damage to cars, and what that may mean to the used car market : takes a call asking how to choose a mechanic to look over a used vehicle : takes a call on an 09 Accord that has a fuel cap message : takes a call on an 05 Silverado with rich fuel codes : takes a call on a 95 Vette with lean codes.

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