Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron broadcasts from the North Virginia Car Show.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 13 Silverado asking if new brake drums and rotors should be turned out of the box : takes a call on an 11 GMC 3500 with a P0446 code that keeps coming back : takes a call on a 97 Camry that had a universal joint go bad in the steering column : takes a call on an 01 Malibu that surges at highway speeds up hills : takes a call on an 86 S-10 Blazer asking about what controls gas flow in the vehicle

Ron starts this episode talks about how fixing cars is like being Batman, with a story on a last minute fix : takes a call on a 98 Mercury Sable asking for the weak points on this vehicle : takes a call on a 99 Sentra and 05 Sentra and a question on scan tools : interviews Jim McIlvane, eCare Manager of Optima Batteries, Inc regarding battery topics : takes a call on a 97 Camry with an 01 Engine and an idle air sensor code.

Ron starts this episode asking if you’ve talked to your kids about cars lately : takes a call on an 85 Grand Marquis where the caller is changing belts but he can’t find the adjustment on the ac compressor : takes a call on an 11 Kia Sedona that is leaking oil : discusses talking to your kids about cars before they have problems : takes a call on a 95 Crown Vic that hesitates and shimmies at around 40 MPH : takes a call on a 14 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a soft brake pedal : and finishes the discussion of talking to your kids about cars.

Ron starts this episode asking if this is your first time at a new auto repair shop : takes a call on a 59 Caddy with a ticking sound at slower speeds : takes a call on an 02 Isuzu Axiom with a cylinder head leaking oil : takes a call on finding manuals for Snap On Tools : continues the discussion about walking into that new auto repair shop for the first time and things to ask and observe : takes a call on a 15 Civic with questions on replacing spark plugs : takes a call on an 88 Sierra with tight steering.

Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 13 Subaru Impreza that is burning oil : takes a call on an 04 Excursion that still wanders after a lot of front end work : takes a call on an 11 Avalon that shudders at 38 mph : takes a call on an 01 Accura PL that jerks to one side on acceleration : and talks about using a deductive line of reasoning to repair your car.

Ron starts this episode talking about how the skill set to repair vehicles is shrinking : talks about a recent article about a Michigan court ruling that determines a tire rotation does not include tightening lug nuts : takes a call on a 13 Tacoma with questions on how to service the front end suspension : takes a call on a 98 Isuzu Hombre with an ABS problem : takes a call on a 96 Honda Civic with no pressure on the clutch pedal.

Ron starts this episode taking a call on an 03 Buick LeSabre where the fuel guage shows full until almost empty : takes a call on a 12 Honda Accord where the caller asks if, to change fluids, should he do a double drain and fill : takes a call on a 16 Lexus asking about rustproofing : takes a call 02 Taurus that runs fine, then quits, and won’t restart unless you let it sit for a while.

Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 13 Ford Escape where the turbo is not working : takes a call on a 13 Explorer with an intermittent backup camera : interviews John Hanighen, Director, Global Aftermarket Business/CEO Quick Lane Time & Auto Centers on Ford Diesels : answers an email on a Subaru where the writer smells coolant – and it tends to disappear.

Ron starts this hour talking about fuel stabilization to store a vehicle for winter : takes a call on a 91 Chevy Pickup that idles fine….then stalls out : takes a call on a 10 Volvo S80 where the caller lost a key – had a new one made – and now the car will start, but nothing will work : takes a call on an 02 F150 with no heat and looking for recommendation on making the car more stable in the winter : takes a call on an 04 Honda Accord LX where the car died – and is now no crank/no start.

Ron starts this episode talking to John Pearley Huffman, Contributing editor of Car & Driver Magazine, about the power outages in California and Tesla’s help to get people charged up : takes a call on an 05 Toyota Tundra with a radiator leak, asking questions on what type of radiator is best to replace it with : takes a call on an 18 Silverado where the caller is having a disagreement with the dealership on oil change intervals : takes a call on an 01 Chevy Express Cutaway with electronic throttle control problems.

Ron starts this episode again talking about connected cars : takes a call on an 03 Honda CRV with a P505 code that can’t be cleared : takes a call on an 89 Toyota MR2 where the check engine light comes on at 4200 RPM, but goes off at 5000 RPM : takes a call from a listener that purchased the propane tool Ron recommended looking for help using it : and takes a call on an 03 Honda Accord with a stuck AC clutch.

Ron starts this episode talking about the issues of storing vehicles and how to treat the gas – and the use of aviation fuel : takes a call on a 91 Nissan pickup and trouble with the fuel pump relay : takes a call asking for Ron’s opinion on various ½ ton pickup trucks : takes a call on a 2000 Buick LeSabre that just dies on the road : talks about the connected car of the future possibly putting auto repair shops out of business.

Ron starts this episode with a call that wants to talk about the Mitchell Standard Labor Rates and the fact that he thinks he was overcharged for maintenance recently : takes a call discussing ethanol free gas : takes a call discussing basic test equipment : takes a call on an 03 Honda Accord EX with AC problems.

Ron starts this episode talking about computer flashing in cars : takes a call on an 07 Honda Ridgeline that apparently needs a new bottom end and the caller is asking if the cost is worth it : interviews Matt Banach, Sr. Director of Marketing for Gold Eagle : takes a call on a 16 Chevy Suburban with intermittent power brake failure.