Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 12/29/18 - Spending On Your Car Dec 29, 2018

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Ron starts this episode talking about the illusion auto repair and what makes us comfortable to spend money on a car : discusses the problem with Tom’s daughter’s car (and the 10 replaced fuses) : takes a call on unattended acceleration : takes a call on an 09 Ford Edge looking for advice on transfer case fluid changes : takes a call regarding factory level tools : ends the show talking about the hierarchy of trouble codes.

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The Car Doctor - 12/29/18 - Technician Shortage Dec 29, 2018

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Ron starts this episode talking about inspection expiration dates in New Jersey : takes a call on a 2000 Infinity I 30 that has severe carbon build up every 3 months : talks with Owen Proctor of The Record Newspaper in New Jersey – who recently wrote a column stating that Jersey needs 23,800 new auto technicians in the next 7 years : takes a call from someone asking why Toyota trucks are never in comparisons about trucks : takes a call on an 07 VW Beetle trying to change the headliner.

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The Car Doctor - 12/22/18 - Sonoma with No Heat Dec 22, 2018

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Ron starts this episode talking about a vehicle he worked on this week that required extensive work – and he couldn’t get the lug nuts loose : takes a call on an 01 GMC Sonoma with no heat : takes a call on an 02 Toyota Sienna van, high mileage, that needs shocks, struts and brakes : takes a call from a listener asking about using anti sieze compound on lug nuts : takes a call on a 15 Honda CRV with an alignment parameter slightly out of spec : answers an email about a plastic bag getting caught around an exhaust pipe : and we finish with Ron’s Christmas Carol.

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The Car Doctor - 12/22/18 - Recycled Rides Dec 22, 2018

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Ron starts this episode talking about his upcoming trip to the North Pole to help Santa – takes a call on an 08 Kia Rio with a P0501 error code : takes a call from a listener looking to purchase an 18 Dodge RAM Powerwagon wanting Ron’s opinion : takes a call on a 98 F150 with windshield wiper problems : talks to John of Dynasty Auto Body about their Recycled Rides for Veterans program : takes a call on an 18 Chrysler 300 with a question on oil change intervals.

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The Car Doctor - 12/15/18 - The Whining Power Steering System Dec 15, 2018

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Ron starts this episode talking about the 2010 Cadillac DTS with a whining power steering system : takes a call on an 05 Chrysler Town and Country van : takes a call on an 82 Chevy S10 with driveline vibration : takes a call on an 02 Subaru Impreza that is having acceleration problems : and takes a call asking if he caller can change his own battery on an 11 Acadia.

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The Car Doctor - 12/15/18 - AAA Holiday Safety Dec 15, 2018

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 10 Chevy Equinox that appears to go into limp mode : takes a call on a 2000 Chevy pickup that doesn’t want to start when it’s cold : talks to Tamra Johnson, AAA National Spokesperson, about holiday travel safety : Ron talks about people getting their own way of repairing their car.

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The Car Doctor - 12/8/18 - 96 Camry Oil Leak Dec 08, 2018

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Ron starts this episode talking to a Ford Master Tech from Minnesota regarding emergency preparedness : takes a call on an 07 Impala that starts and runs fine, then starts hesitating and the tach gets strange : takes a call on an 03 Mitsubishi Diamante that needs a heater core : takes a call on a 96 Camry with an oil leak : takes a call on someone who took Ron’s advice and put a bit of transmission fluid into the engine to free a stuck lifter.

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The Car Doctor - 12/8/18 - The Power of Technology Dec 08, 2018

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Ron starts this episode talking about the power of technology in auto repair : takes a call on a 96 F150 with an air conditioning leak and a rear end issue : takes a call on an 05 VW Beetle that has a check engine light, and the caller is stuck on what the problem could be : takes a call from a caller in Paradise California talking about escaping from a wild fire : and finishes the hour talking about auto safety.

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The Car Doctor - 12/1/18 - Silverado 4WD Fault Dec 01, 2018

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Ron starts this episode with a call on an 08 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab that has a 4 wheel drive fault : takes a call on an 07 Impala with heat problems : takes a call on an 04 Honda Odyssey whose battery goes dead : takes a call on a 94 Caddy Eldorado where the caller wants to ask about the longevity of the engine and tranny : takes a call on a 10 Ford Transit Connect XLT where the door indicator flashes on and off.

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The Car Doctor - 12/1/18- The GM Layoffs Dec 01, 2018

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Ron starts this episode with a story of a Jeep with auto aiming headlights – takes a call on a 2000 Ford Excursion that is literally blowing plugs out of the head : takes a call on a 2000 Camry where the passenger floor gets wet when it rains : takes a call on a 13 Impala with questions on the 5 qt transmission fluid change : talks to Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com about the announced GM layoffs and closings in addition to the LA Auto Show : takes a call on a 2003 Subaru Baha with drivetrain problems : and ends the hour talking about his ride in a 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat.

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