Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor - 8/11/18 - Camry Hesitation Aug 11, 2018

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Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 Camry with a hesitation : takes a call on an 04 Olds Alero that revs to 5,000 RPM when started in hot weather : takes a call on an 83 Camaro that stalls : takes a call on a 10 Silverado where the stabilitrack lights come on.

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The Car Doctor - 8/11/18 - The Classic Car Auction Aug 11, 2018

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 2013 Ford F-150 that is in failure mode : takes a call on a 2017 F-250 6.2L gas engine where the caller is looking for more trailer pulling power : takes a call on a 13 Explorer where the fuse for the 2nd and 3rd row interior lights keeps blowing : talks to Yvette VanDerBrink of VanDerBrink auctions regarding their upcoming classic car auction : takes a call on an 07 Aveo with code numbers and needs a timing belt : and ends the hour with an email about why he doesn’t like Audi and asks about the new VW’s.

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The Car Doctor - 8/4/18 - The Dry Kia Sorrento Aug 04, 2018

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Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 15 Kia Sorrento that sounds like the engine is dry on start up : takes a call on a 12 Ford Escape that “hitches” between 20-25 MPH up a hill : takes a call on a 13 Chevy Impala that just can’t pass emissions : takes a call on a 13 Buick Regal with no audio from the radio : and takes a call on an 07 Pontiac Grand Prix with an exhaust flex joint that has cracked.

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The Car Doctor - 8/4/18 - Three TPMS Cars Aug 04, 2018

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Ron starts this episode with the story of the three TPMS cars in his shop this week : takes a call on an 05 Dodge Neon with a P274 code : takes a call on an 89 Olds Toronado Trofeo where the CRT info screen has died and needs to be replaced or repaired : and takes a call on an 85 Volvo 240 where the caller is having issues with his mechanic and is looking for guidance.

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The Car Doctor - 7/28/18 - Life or Death Jul 28, 2018

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Ron starts this episode with a story about life and death with a key breaking off in the lock cylinder : takes a call on a 87 Ford E-150 that has a transmission problem : takes a call with a broken key story : takes a call on a 17 Mustang GT and oil separators : takes a call on an 06 Expedition with the airbag light on and non working horn : takes a call on a 94 Explorer that stumbles on low idle : and takes a call on cars that purposely stop then restart at intersections.

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The Car Doctor - 7/28/18 - The Subaru Tire Patch Jul 28, 2018

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 15 Subaru Legacy with a tire that can’t be patched and how the dealer handled it : takes a call on an 18 Corolla and questions on the service intervals : takes a call on a 10 Hyundai Elantra with a question on where the fuel filter is located : takes a call on an 07 Chevy Aveo, manual tranny, that hesitates on shifting : and talks about an upcoming car show at the Warwick, NY drive in.

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The Car Doctor - 7/21/18 - The 84 Escort That Won't Start Jul 21, 2018

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Ron starts this episode with a call on an 89 Escort that won’t start until it is primed : answers an email regarding self driving cars in the UK : takes a call regarding the air conditioning call from last week’s show where the caller thought it may be a vacuum problem: interviews Nick Hrenak, Product Manager of Walker Products : takes a call on a 76 Olds he helped repair from a few weeks ago : tells the story about the fire chief’s car that kept dying : and discusses “mode 6”.

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The Car Doctor - 7/21/18 - The 92 Tercel Oil Pressure Problem Jul 21, 2018

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Ron starts this episode talking about the work load at the shop, and a conversation he had recently in Woodstock, NY with a gentlemen from China and a discussion of cars there : takes a call on a 92 Toyota Tercel and oil pressure issues : takes a call on oil life expectancy on a 16 Honda Accord : shares and discusses an email on driverless cars : takes a call on self driving cars : and talks about self driving cars.

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The Car Doctor - 7/14/18 - The Fusion Battery Drain Jul 14, 2018

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Ron starts this episode talking about car inspections : takes a call on the 02 Ranger air conditioning problem from a caller with a similar condition on a different vehicle : takes a call on a 17 Fusion that had 2 battery drains in 6 months that pointed to the ACM and ECM modules : talks about summer maintenance and the things you find : talks about pre and post repair scanning on collision vehicles : discusses an email on oil : answers an email on towing with a CVT transmission : and the Mitchell One Sure Track tip of the week is on security systems.

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The Car Doctor - 7/14/18 - Diagnostic Time Jul 14, 2018

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Ron starts this episode with the story of the automatic temp control in an 03 Grand Marquis and the time spent to diagnose it : takes a call from a listener asking if Ron prefers working on the older, highly mechanical cars or on the newer electronic cars : answers an email on replacing brakes on a vehicle in general : takes a call on an 02 Ford Ranger with an AC problem : answers an email on diagnosing performance issues and cleaning mass airflow sensors : answers an email about self driving cars and road hazards.

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