Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 2/2/19 - An Overcharged Battery Feb 02, 2019

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 92 F250 where the caller thinks the battery has overcharged : takes a call on a 15 Chevy Silverado 1500 where the vehicle powers down on an attempt to accelerate : takes a call on an 03 Chevy S10 where the rear calipers were changed and couldn’t get them to bleed : takes a call on an 05 Grand Caravan with a misfire on cylinder 6 : and talks to a Ford Master mechanic in Minnesota where it’s -47 degrees.

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The Car Doctor - 2/2/19 - Severe Cold Weather Feb 02, 2019

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Ron starts this episode talking about the severe cold weather and talks to Ken Martin, Operations Manager of our affiliate WANT in Watertown, NY where they got between 3-6 feet of snow all in one shot : takes a call on a 15 Subaru Legacy whose battery went dead in 30 degree weather : takes a call on an 04 Dodge 2500 where the owner changed the spark plugs and now has terrible gas mileage : and concludes talking about preparing for the cold.

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The Car Doctor - 1/26/19 - Strange Flat Tire Jan 26, 2019

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Ron starts this episode talking about a strange flat tire brought in for repair : takes a call on an 06 Dodge RAM with catalyst and O2 sensor errors, but no codes : takes a call on an 18 Tiguan asking about oil viscosity : takes a call on a 99 Silverado with a damaged engine : and takes a call on an 02 Jeep Cherokee Outlander where the lights periodically do not work.

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The Car Doctor - 1/26/19 - Starting a Diagnosis Jan 26, 2019

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Ron starts this episode stating that he thinks when he drives, and how to start a diagnosis – by talking about the 2012 Lincoln with non working electric mirrors : takes a call on an 04 Ranger with no heat : takes a call on an 08 Nissan Rogue with a mouse problem and a noisy heater blower : takes a call on an 05 Ranger with poor fuel economy and pinging affected by outdoor temperature : takes a call on an 18 Silverado asking if you can run kerosene as fuel : answers an email on a 77 GMC vehicle : and answers an email on a 98 Sienna.

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The Car Doctor - 1/19/19 - 94 Chevy Sludge Jan 19, 2019

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Ron starts this episode by taking a call about updating a gps in a 13 Jeep Grand Cherokee : takes a call on a 94 Chevy ½ ton pickup with a sludge problem : takes a call on heating and cooling in electric vehicles : takes a call on an 85 Chevy K10 where the original transmission was replaced, the guy who replaced it didn’t know how to adjust a cable to make it shift properly, and it shifts very rough : takes a call on an 85 Capri that smokes with the vacuum line connected to the distributor : tells a story about the broken heater nipple.

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The Car Doctor - 1/19/19 - Programming Cars Jan 19, 2019

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Ron starts this episode talking about programming cars and airbags : takes a call on a 2000 Dodge 2500 whose gas mileage dropped drastically after a tune up : takes a call on a 93 Saturn that hesitates : takes a call on a 13 Honda Santa Fe with an intermittent ABS light : and finishes his discussion on programming cars.

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The Car Doctor - 1/12/19 - What Makes A Positive Repair Jan 12, 2019

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Ron starts this episode by talking about doing interior work and what makes a good positive repair : takes a call on Florida repairs : takes a call on an 08 Nissan Frontier and questions on proper oil additives to use : takes a call on a 98 Dodge Caravan about the computer playing games with the vehicle : takes a call on an 03 Audi RS6 with an unstable and high charging voltage.

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The Car Doctor - 1/12/19 - Honda Civic Transmission Jan 12, 2019

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 02 Honda Civic that is having a used transmission put into it asking how to get the best life out of it : takes a call on a 96 Chrysler New Yorker asking about replacing the fuel filter : takes a call on an 04 Ford Focus that just dies and stops on the road : talks about Tom’s daughter’s car and his experience with the local Ford dealer : then talks about Steve Cooks book on OBD II Diagnostics.

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The Car Doctor - 1/5/19 - Ford Technology Jan 05, 2019

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Ron starts this episode talking about the radio show and going to the deli this morning : then talks about how customers fail : takes a call from a listener wanting to comment on Ron’s comments on Toyota frames : talks about an email he got from Ford today : tells the story of his 04 Suburban : answers an email on anti-seize : answers an email on a 2000 Chevy where the engine was replaced and now won’t run : answers an email on fuel system cleaners : discusses the MotorCraft Professional Service Network.

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The Car Doctor - 1/5/19 - The Red Tesla Jan 05, 2019

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Ron starts this episode talking about Volvo John, the former Volvo parts manager here in Jersey, who also went to work for Tesla, and Tesla being a magician : then talks about the lady with the red Tesla 3 : takes a call from a listener wanting to discuss Tesla : takes a call on an 01 Chevy Suburban where the caller had the transmission rebuilt, now it’s in trouble again, and he wants to see what Ron thinks : takes a call on a 12 Dodge RAM 1500 whose brakes were replaced with ceramic brake pads.

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