Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 Corolla where the airbag lights have come on, and has a discussion on scan tools : takes a call on an 06 PT Cruiser where the caller is looking for tips on keeping it pristine : talks about buying a used car and his customer, Mr. Cooper, who bought two used Chevy Cruze vehicles : talks about his Monte Carlo restoration project.

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 87 Monte Carlo where the caller has trouble properly sealing the windows : takes a call on a 73 Javelin looking for advice on renovation : takes a call on an 06 F150 with electronics problems with the locks and windows : takes a call on a 93 Geo Metro where, out of the blue, the transmission slips and the car goes nowhere : talks with Tim Richmond, a first responder from Connecticut about the dangers to first responders in vehicle mishaps.

Ron starts this episode talking about where does the car repair go downhill : and talks about the woman who came into his shop and asked him if he were any good : takes a call from someone looking for the item Ron uses with propane bottles : takes a call on an 11 Ranger XLT where the overdrive light comes on and flashes.

Ron starts this episode talking about new Launch products : talks about a 10 Lincoln that was in his shop with 4 trouble codes : takes a call on a 12 Jeep Wrangler with transmission problems : takes a call on an 08 Dodge B250 that is surging and stopping at idle : takes a call on 01 Pontiac Montoya that won’t pass inspection.

Ron starts this episode talking to Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com regarding the impact Mexico has on the auto industry : takes a call on an 18 F150 where the caller is asking about transmission fluid operating temperature and on setting tire pressure : takes a call on an 03 Dodge Dakota with questions on the ECM.

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 05 Nissan Pathfinder with a misfire code : takes a call on a 67 GTO with brake problems : takes a call on a 67 Caddy where it was found the spark plugs were loose after being driven from Florida to Wisconsin, and the caller asks if this could have caused damage : takes a call asking how to tell if a turbo is working : takes a call on an F250 where the caller was changing the oil, but the filter housing loosened up.

Ron starts this episode talking about a Subaru that came into the shop that had overheated : takes a call on an 04 Dodge Neon that just slips into a vibration, bad running mode : takes a call on both an 08 Nissan Frontier with questions on the rear end and looking for headlight recommendations , and on a 65 Rambler Ambassador looking advice on tuning a carburetor.

Ron starts this episode with a question on diagnosis : takes a call from a caller with some thoughts on the 65 Mustang with the brake fluid issue : runs a contest with a question : takes a call on an 05 Ranger that is pinging : Ron interviews Jim Grundy, President of Grundy Insurance, regarding car insurance in general and specifically for classic cars : and finishes by discussing technology.

Ron starts this episode talking about the front axle he replaced this week : takes a call on an 86 Olds Cutlass Supreme that is running way too rich and failed emissions : takes a call on an 06 PT Cruiser with a possible transmission problem : takes a call on a 65 Ford Mustang where the front brakes were changed from drum to disk, and now the brake pedal won’t return : takes a call from a listener asking if he is correctly guessing the battery is bad when the current one won’t charge or accept a jump : talks about a class he took on transmissions this week : answers an email regarding a leaking differential.

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 Honda CRV and an ABS problem : takes a call on a 90 GMC 2500 plow truck that stalls out after it warms up : takes a call on an 08 Jeep Wrangler that has to have it’s rattle clips on the rear brakes replaced every 90 days : takes a call on an 09Subaru Outback with ABS problems.

Ron starts this episode talking about the “parts problem” of OEM, aftermarket, and white box parts : takes a call on a 15 Toyota Sienna that blew an engine at 44K miles – Toyota is not honoring the power train warranty because of a Walmart oil change : takes a call on an 02 Ford Ranger with an engine shake, and now has a remanufactured transmission that thumps between 2nd and 3rd gear : interviews Jim Bates, Technical Trainer at Johnson Controls, about replacing a battery : takes a call on what happens when you unplug the Mass Air Flow sensor : takes a call asking about electric motorcycles.

Ron starts this episode by continuing a call on a 99 Suburban where the caller thinks his mechanic is ripping him off : takes a call on a 04 E500 Mercedes where all the dash lights come on after he goes through a certain car wash : takes a call on an 06 PT Cruiser that slammed itself into 1st gear and is now stuck in 1st : takes a call asking his opinion on new/used SUV’s : takes a call from someone asking questions on possible problems in 02-05 Thunderbirds : takes a call on a 17 F250 where the trailer still shows it’s connected when it is not : takes a call on an 06 GMC Duramax 2500 where the caller is replacing brake system and wants to know about replacing things about radiators and such : takes a call on a 98 Ford Taurus where the interior lights stay on.

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 09 Impala that had it’s throttle position sensor replaced on a recall from Chevy – still has the problem : takes a call on an 09 Nissan Rogue with a door latch problem that Ron helped diagnose : takes a call on a 13 F150 with it’s brake light on : takes a call on a 99 Chevy Silverado with a screeching from the area of the left front axle/differential : takes a call on a 96 Chevy 1500 having intermittent transmission issues : takes a call on a 99 Suburban where the caller thinks his mechanic is ripping him off.

Ron starts this episode with the story of an 11 Ford Edge that was sent in for a reflash of the PCM : takes a call on a 99 Dodge Intrepid that is blowing cold air : takes a call on a 12 Acura asking the reliability between the 4 cylinder turbo or the 6 cylinder : takes a call on an 07 Grand Cherokee with an oil light on : takes a call on a 98 Explorer with a P0443 code : takes a call on a 15 Toyota Tacoma with a subtle rubbing sound : takes a call on an 11 GMC Sierra where the shift indicator is not working.

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 82 Ford F100 where the caller is looking for a proportioning valve for the brakes : takes a call on a 99 Silverado with a rumbling from the left front tire : talks to a retired Ford master mechanic about older parts availability : takes a call from a listener thanking Ron for giving him the knowledge to successfully troubleshoot a 10 Toyota Tundra with strange problems caused by a bad battery : answers an email about a Ford truck that had it’s injectors replaced, and he still smelled gas.