Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode talking about his latest certification class and his recent encounter with the service writers at a local Ford dealership : takes a call on an 11 Chevy Traverse that bucks and hesitates on inclines between 45 and 60 MPH : Ron interviews Matt Banach, Senior Director of Marketing at Gold Eagle Company about fuel stabilization : takes a call on a 13 BMW X5 where the caller is questioning the fact that it needs to be reprogrammed for anything you wish to do with it : answers an email on an 05 Explorer that has a battery light and has been through several alternators.

Ron starts this episode talking about the value of used cars : takes a call from a listener looking to start an auto repair business : takes a call on an 09 Escape where the AC fan only works on position 4 : starts talking about what people want for cars in the want ads : talks about things they do at the shop : takes a call on a 12 GMC Terrain and the recent recall on it : then talks about great customers.

Ron starts this episode talking about the effects of baking your car in this weather : takes a call on a 97 Plymouth Voyager that has sticky fluid under it : takes a call on a 69 Camaro that is running poorly on the fuel he is using : takes a call on an 03 Dodge Quad where the cruise control is not working, it has an airbag light and it has a check engine light.

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 86 Olds Cutlass Supreme where the caller is asking about the mass airflow sensor : takes a call on a 17 Ford Fusion with questions on oil change intervals : takes a call on an 01 Kia Sportage that has a P171 code and check engine light : takes a call on a 10 F150 that sounds like a diesel on start up : talks about fixing a blend door with JB Weld.

Ron starts this episode talking about the 5% rule : tells the story of an E150 van with 190,000 miles on it with the fast idle : takes a call from a listener who rode in a Tesla, and has questions on Berryman products : takes a call on a 91 Chevy Astro getting an EGR fault code.

Ron starts this episode taking a call on TPMS sensors : takes a call on an 08 Honda Odyssey with a soft brake pedal : takes a call on a 17 GM pickup that had a no start condition : talks about doing things at the last minute : talks about quality variations in parts from the same parts hours and manufacturer : takes a call with questions on a 2000 F150 with an ABS light and a Check Engine light.

Ron starts this episode talking about the demise of the VW Beetle : takes a call regarding finding a new mechanic : takes a call on a 96 Chevy K1500 where the caller cannot get the timing set right.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 92 Honda Civic and backup light problems : takes a call on a 17 Ford Fusion with general questions on fuel system cleaners : takes a call on an 01 Chevy Suburban with questions on radiator replacement : takes a call asking what would cause white smoke from the exhaust : takes a call on an 11 Toyota Avalon with questions on changing the transmission fluid, and on a 96 Previa and questions on the rear differential.

Ron starts this episode talking about arguing with people in oil change places with a story of his daughter’s recent oil change experience and differences between oils : takes a call on a an 07 Malibu with an intermittent no crank, no start : takes a call asking for a recommendation on a car similar to a Jeep Liberty : and takes a call on a 14 Jeep Cherokee where the caller cannot get gas into the tank.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 96 Chevy K1500 with a crank/no start condition : takes a call on an 07 F150 with an ABS light and a check engine light : takes a call on an 07 Jeep Grand Cherokee that is throwing codes : talks about how many hands it takes to get parts and get that part on your car.

Ron starts this episode talking about building muscle cars and the differences between cars yesterday and today : takes a call on a 15 RAV4 whose wheels are heating up after a recent brake job : takes a call on an 09 Pontiac G6 that feels like it’s cutting out on acceleration : takes a call on an 11 Fusion with 117,000 miles and questions on basic maintenance that should be done to keep it on the road.

Ron starts this episode talking about an 06 Lexus 470 LX that he worked on this week : takes a call on a 12 Town and Country that had it’s air conditioner replaced, and when turned on, it sounds like a Vuvuzela : takes a call on an 11 GMC Pickup that has a vibration when first started : takes a call from a gent restoring an S-10 Blazer that is replacing the clutch and needs advice : talks about a vehicle where the radiator can kill the transmission.

Ron starts this episode talking about one of his customers that recently passed away, and had a massive collection of Matchbox cars : takes a call from someone asking Ron’s opinion on various SUV’s to purchase : takes a call on an 03 PT Cruiser that goes into limp mode when it’s hot outside : takes a call on an 18 Mini Countryman with run flat tires and a question on if they can be fixed : and talks about the Top 10 fixes for Volkswagen.

Ron starts this episode with a call asking his opinion on the purchase of a Toyota Tacoma or Nissan Frontier : takes a call asking Ron’s opinion on buying parts from places like Amazon : takes a call on a with an intermittent tail light : answers an email on a Mini Cooper that needs fuel system cleaning : interviews John Hanighen, CEO of Quicklane Tire and Auto, Ford Motor Company about Ford parts : answers an email on a 14 Explorer that blows only cold air on the passenger side.

Ron starts this episode talking about not seeing hybrid and electric cars breaking like gas powered cars : talks about the 09 Toyota Venza that he worked on this week with a bunch of warning lights on : takes a call on an 08 Hyundai Azera Ltd with a skip on startup : takes a call on 02 Chevy Silverado and a question on towing capacity : talks about a 10 Hyundai Sonata with a slipping transmission.