Ron starts this episode talking about diagnosis : takes a call on a 99 Cherokee Classic that is sputtering below 60 degrees : takes a call on an 09 Malibu and problems with the throttle body : talks again about diagnosis : takes a call about intervals for, say, oil changes – mileage or how many months : answers an email about an 08 LeCern with hesi…

Ron starts this episode talking about batteries and a story of a 2019 RAM that had a dead battery : takes a call about batteries : takes a call from a caller that wants to talk about stockpiling parts for an older car : and talks about the importance of a diagnosis. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tu…

Ron starts this episode talking about life behind the scenes in a repair shop : talks about an 08 Grand Cherokee that needed trans cooler lines : takes a call with the caller asking about to different vehicles he is thinking of purchasing : takes a call on an 18 Sparc where the battery as tested at an auto parts shop and showed it needed to be chan…

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 21 Highlander and questions on whether OEM fluids are absolutely required for fluid exchanges : takes a call on a 19 Tacoma where the serpentine belt was leaving black marks and had a burning smell : takes a call on an 11 Malibu that he uses conventional oil and asks why he should use Dexos oil : takes a cal…

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens this segment talking with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau; thedetroitbureau.com.. They cover a wide range of topics from new for 2014 vehicle designs and models to the price of gas. Its a great look back and reminder of from where we have come from just 10 short years ago. Ron closes out the hour answering an…

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens the show this week talking about a repair from the shop this past week; a sunroof failure on a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Removal of the headliner and interior pieces are required; take a listen to get the whole story. A very involved and elaborate procedure! In the next segment, The Car Doctor goes West; real far W…

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 99 Ford Truck that has continual service engine lights : takes a call with questions on buying a new van : takes a call with questions on using Tier 1 gasoline : answers an email on 22 Sierra pickup and what scan tool to buy, and a general chat about scan tools. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.co…

Ron talks about AI in cars with Chris Piche of Smarter AI. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: iHeartPodcasts and Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this portion of the show reading an email from a listener, later bringing him on air to discuss. During the call Santa Claus shows up to give Chris, the caller, an early Christmas gift from Escort Radar Detectors. Next up is Barry from California calling in with a transmission problem on his 2006 Jeep. Some common problems abound here an…

Tires are the top of the conversation as Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor kicks things off this hour. Tire inflation, how to find out what's the correct pressure and some other tips for proper care are offered. Tom and Ron also chat a bit about Santa Claus; this being the 2 weeks before the Holiday, 2014. Warren is the first caller this hour asking abou…

Ron starts this episode talking about why this show exists and about real repairs : talks about a 13 Explorer with tight steering : takes a call on an 03 Accord with brake problems : takes a call with questions on motor oil : talks about an article on AllData News about testing sensors : and talks about the availability of parts. Find out more abou…

Ron talks classic cars, the Bettendorf Car Show; recently held in Iowa and just has a great overall general car guy conversation with Rob Wolfe of American Pickers. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Ron opens this segment talking about a recent repair from his shop in 2014. A new customer came in with a lean fault code & an EVAP system fault on her 2004 Toyota Corolla. The Car Doctor takes us through it, pointing out that the 2 codes are not similar or connected. And then the car develops a 3rd fault code. Ron goes even deeper explaining it in…

This segment of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor finds Ron talking about the importance of getting good vehicle information in order to repair cars. This leads Ron to welcome back a return guest, Paul Marshall of Alldata Information Systems to talk about the latest and greatest for 2014. But its not just a look back; its about the numbers; they talk abo…

Ron starts this episode talking about when mechanics DON’T fix your car and how to handle an upset customer : takes a call on an 06 E-150 with a vibration in the front : takes a call on an 03 Silverado with a crank no start condition : takes a call on a 70 Mustang being restored and now has a no crank and no headlights or other electrical : talks a…

Ron starts this episode by answering an email on a Jeep where the engine was overheating and the story of a 16 Wrangler that was doing something similar : takes a call on a 13 F150 with a shield under the engine that keeps coming loose : talks about breaking free rust frozen items : talks about maintenance under a lease agreement. Find out more abo…

Ron starts this episode thinking he did his last brake job, and talking about starting out in the business : takes a call on an 04 F250 that, at times, stalls when put in reverse : takes a call on a 15 Grand Caravan where the caller can’t get gas into the gas tank, and he also gets a P0430 with a check engine light : takes a call on a 19 Cherokee w…

Ron starts this episode talking about how the little things become big things with the story of a 14 Escape that came in for an oil change and the right front tire had a gouge in it : takes a call on a 17 Fusion and the caller gets an error message when turning the shifting knob, yet the car runs fine : takes a call on a 15 Encore where the caller …

Ron opens this hour responding yet again to listeners letters regarding the failed washing machine that dogged him back in 2014. Adding to the problem is a surprise; tune in for the story about the washing machine technicians van breaking down and how Ron had to help fix it. Talk about adding insult to injury! Andrew and his 2007 Chevy Tahoe is the…

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor responds to a listeners email this segment regarding maintenance on a 2008 Chrysler. Ron covers the answer in depth and gives us lots to think about. HIs first call this segment, is from NJ from Matt, regarding his 2002 Chevy Tracker. The serpentine belt squeals and Matt claims there is no adjustment; but there is; its a…

Ron starts this episode reading questions found on the Internet, like, is it OK to wait until the gas light is on before filling the tank? : takes a call on a 16 Fiesta S model where the battery is dying : takes a call on a 13 Avalanche with an oil pressure fault : takes a call on an 09 Sienna where the caller is trying to replace the TPMS sensors …

Ron starts this episode asking how you know when the car is fixed with a story of fixing an evaporative emissions system : takes a call on a Japanese made 09 Corolla that had its alternator spiking to 17 volts : takes a call on an 07 Equinox that is overheating : takes a call on an 18 Camry and a question on using the brakes on a large hill, and al…

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor sits down and has an interview with Harlan Siegel of Launch Tech USA to start this segment. He and Ron talk about Launch Scan Tool Technology circa 2014. Ron closes out the hour taking a call about safety recalls and how to find out if your vehicle has one from NHTSA.gov. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,…

Ron opens the hour talking about final diagnosis on his washing machine problem from 2014, he talks briefly about the upcoming interview with Launch Scan tools and opens the phones with Mark from Augusta, Maine. HIs 2005 Chevy Suburban is having issues with the power mirror on the driver side. Ron has the answer and points him in the right directio…

Ron starts this episode with a follow up call on an 05 LeSabre that would die going down the road : talks about All Data’s lists of common problems : answers an email on DMV’s and inspections : takes a call on a 17 Fusion and questions about properly cleaning the headlights : talks about no starts and how to diagnose it : answers an email on no sta…