Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode talking about his Suburban transmission replacement and his week at the shop, and the corroded wire on top of the gas tank : takes a call on a 12 Dodge Caliber that has squeaky brakes when the pedal is released : takes a call on a 13 Silverado with ticking noises from the engine : takes a return call on a 98 Jeep Cherokee that will miss and backfire on acceleration, but idles fine : answers an email from a listener on what car to buy and answers an email about his transmission replacement on the Suburban and the undercarriage treatment he uses.

Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 10 Ford F150 with multiple cylinder misfires : takes a call on an 10 Ford E350 with a rough start : takes a call on an 05 Yukon Denali that has possible security system problems : takes a call on an 05 Mitsubishi Lancer with multiple issues : and takes a call on a 65 VW Beetle batteries.

Ron starts this episode talking about why it’s difficult to walk into a repair shop : takes a call on a 2000 Toyota Sienna where the listener can’t pump gas into it and talks with the caller : takes a call on a 97 Z28 that has started running hot.

Ron starts this episode talking about dumb design : answers an email on grades of GM parts – what is the difference in quality? : takes a calls on self driving cars.

Ron starts this episode talking about his week and the car that caught fire : takes a call on a 05 Chevy Tahoe with questions on how to properly change the coolant : takes a call on a 98 Jeep that backfires when revved.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 96 Lexus LS450 that is hard braking : takes a call on a 96 Dodge RAM 1500 where the blower only works on high speed – and the caller has changed the resistor : takes a call on an 05 Mitsubishi Lancer where the caller can’t clear the codes and it also has trouble idling : takes a call on a 16 Jeep Cherokee setting an occasional P0128.

Ron starts this episode talking about numerous items at the shop this week : talks about the 2012 Toyota Sienna AWD failure : takes a call on an 06 Honda Odyssey with a power window issue : takes a call on oil change intervals : takes a call on a 98 Jeep Cherokee that idles OK, but cuts out and backfires : talks about the 2010 Subaru Legacy that stalled – intermittently : discusses an 05 Malibu with a passenger side front seat that had its ratchet mechanism wear out – and is now unobtainium.

Ron starts this episode talking about integration of cars with voice technology : takes a call on an 87 Buick Grand National with a power antenna problem : answers an email on a 98 Dodge RAM that has problems staying running : takes a call from someone who buys and sells Chevys regarding technology : takes a call on an 07 Honda Odyssey with power steering issues.

Ron starts this episode with the story of the mushy brake pedal on a 2008 Ford Expedition : takes a call on how to prevent corrosion on a vehicle : takes a call on a 98 Jeep Cherokee that has problems running : talks about problems at Tesla : answers an email on batteries and tires.

Ron starts this episode talking about an article on electric cars from BMW and Volvo : takes a call on a 93 Ford Tempo that has a massive power steering leak, and a Cadillac Broughm with transmission troubles : takes a call on a 2012 Ford Fusion with questions on rust prevention : talks to Ron Ross about changes in the racing industry : takes a call on an 06 Dodge Stratus with tips on water pump replacement : takes a call on a 2000 Jeep Cherokee that drops temp during extreme cold weather.

Ron starts the episode with a call on an 05 Mitsubishi Lancer that starts and runs at idle, but will not increase RPM : talks about how to diagnose a curb slide : takes a call on a 2001 Dodge 2500 where the caller had the transmission rebuilt and now it feels mushy again : discusses a real fix sent by the folks at Mitchell One : takes a call from a caller looking to have a discussion on driving habits : and answers an email on an 09 Chevy pickup with squeaky doors.

Ron starts talking about the weather and why that’s important : takes a call on a 99 Ford F250 Super Duty where the coolant level fluctuates : Ron talks about how the weather affects your car : talks to the owner of an 03 Sierra that Ron assisted in getting repaired : answers an email on a spark plug change on an F350 : and answers an email on scan tools

Ron starts this episode talking about the weird end to the week in his shop : takes a call on a 98 Jeep Cherokee where the transmission speed sensor was changed, and now the engine does not run correctly : takes a call on a 13 Subaru Forrester that had a Cat code that went away, and an 06 Toyota Highlander that could not be aligned due to a bent right rear control arm – but the caller cannot find anything bent.

Ron starts the episode with a call on an 01 Toyota Land Cruiser with a misfire and a flashing check engine light : talks to a Ford Master Mechanic on winter tips : takes a call on an 09 F150 on flushing the transmission : takes a call to chat about turbos and hybrid cars.

Ron starts the episode with comments on safety issues in very cold winter weather : talks about Nissan developing a self driving car by using brain waves : takes a call regarding E10 gasoline and using additives to store a vehicle for winter : takes a call on an 11 Ford Edge that hesitates : takes a call from Hawaii just to bust his chops on the temperature difference : talks about an article on Tesla and their production and cash flow : and tells his New Year’s Eve Tesla story.