Ron starts this episode talking about the phone calls he gets in the shop and how strange some can be : takes a call on an 08 F350 where the caller replaced the power steering pump and lines and now it’s intermittent : takes a follow up call on a 95 Lexus S400 that had a P1300 code and was stumbling on startup : takes a question on tire rotation on…

Ron starts this episode talking about an 18 GMC Sierra he’s been working on in the shop : takes a call on a 16 Tacoma that has a vibration when braking : answers an email on a 15 GMC 2500 HD and questions on whether to change certain components before they fail : and talks about life expectancy of automotive components : talks about an 05 Explorer …

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor talks this segment about where the original SUV came from. Listen in, you will be surprised. He then takes calls to finish the segment on a variety of topics and vehicles. A 2000 Chevy S10 that is overheating & loses power. Next up is a 1998 BMW with a strange no start condition, And finally, his last call is about a Mit…

This hour opens with the repair of the week and takes calls; a 1998 BMW came into the shop with a clogged crankcase ventilation system, which led to other bigger problems. He then talk to someone from Tennessee with a 1989 Plymouth that died on the road. Ron helps narrow it down and puts the listener on the road to repair with some diagnosis and di…

Ron starts this episode talking about the trust and value you put into a mechanic : talks about a 79 Tundra that needed an alignment : takes a call on a 10 Mazda that intermittently won’t crank : takes a call on an 09 Matrix that rolls back when trying to move forward : takes a call on a 95 Lexus that stumbles on startup : answers an email on right…

Ron starts this episode talking about a Honda that was towed in this week that needed a starter : takes a call on a 18 F-150 with heat only from the front vents : takes a call on a 14 Chrysler 200 with a misfire : takes a call on an 82 Capri Rally Sport that’s been parked for 7-10 years asking how to revive it : answers an email on proper oil to us…

Ron takes one call after the next in this segment of Classic Car Doctor. His first patient is Allen from Ohio that is blindly swapping parts into his stalling 1996 S10 Blazer. With some very expensive parts replacement he is still having problems so its The Car Doctor to the rescue. Tune in for the fix! After the first break Russ from North Carolin…

A Classic Car Doctor from 2007. The 1989 Corvette that no one could fix story. A good one! Ron explains the procedure and final repair in depth. First call today is from Randy in Wisconsin with an 06 Chevy Trailblazer that has a engine noise. Ron offers some thoughts and suggestions for a cure. The infamous GM Piston slap problems from this era. Th…

Ron opens this segment talking about brake systems and the costs associated with repairing them. He walks through several scenarios and situations of brake repair from the year 2007. The Car Doctor then takes calls; speaks to a listener in Florida about his diesel truck. The last half of this segment finds Ron talking about Tires and Tire Pressure …

Ron starts this Classic Car Dr from 2007 talking about the cost of auto repair and looks at several instances. He also takes several phone calls this segment on a variety of topics ranging from loss of power on a VW to a poor cranking condition on a KIA. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , Follow Us On Instagram - @ronananian Visit ou…

Ron starts this episode talking about a Subaru recall : takes a call on a 20 Outback that the dealer says needs $1700 in work : takes a call from someone looking for a part for a Ford Industrial engine : takes a call regarding using E85 fuel : takes a call on CVT transmissions : talks about batteries : talks about an 07 Odyssey with a check engine …

Ron starts this episode talking about emotions you see in repair shops with the story of a car that needed the head gasket changed, and the owner was told repeatedly it needed rear brakes : takes a call regarding what happens to both batteries if you leave the car for an extended period of time : takes a call on using synthetic oil in a 57 Chevy : …

This is the stand alone version of the most recent interview Ron did. Our guest this week is Ron Ross of ATL Fuel Cells. Take a listen as together the two talk about a variety of subjects dealing with performance and the racing scene today. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , Follow Us On Instagram - @ronananian Visit our You Tube Cha…

Its calls and conversation on todays show this hour. Ron takes a call and discusses picking a car; some of the things to look for and how to find what is right for you. He then starts to diagnose a 2002 Saturn with almost 500,000 miles on it that goes into limp mode and loses power. The second half of todays show Ron talks about repairs from the sh…

We find Ron down in Gasoline Alley today as he brings back a fan favorite and long time car enthusiast Ron Ross, now of ATL Fuel Cells. They talk about a variety of topics ranging from performance, engines and fuel cell use & design. Ron then takes a call regarding repair of the Air Conditioning system on a 1986 Chevy El Camino. The caller is havin…

Ron starts this episode saying that the best thing he ever did was to fix cars with a story about his tech Danny’s VW that developed a miss : takes a call on a 13 Chrysler 300 where the start is somewhat intermittent : takes a call on a 94 F-150 with an intermittent miss : talks about Tom’s wife’s 10 Fusion with an intermittent brake problem talkin…

Ron starts this episode talking about his week in the shop and a visit from a listener in Alaska : takes a call on an 05 F-150 XLT that just stops on the road, and when it starts up, there are no gears : takes a call on a 14 Silverado and questions on the transmission : takes a call on a 23 Subaru Forester and questions on the profile settings, bec…

Ron opens this half of the show taking calls all the way through.....Ed has a problem; his car was hit in the right rear wheel. And now he is being told that the damage to the rear of the rear axle is substantial. He wants to know can it be fixed? Ron walks us through the solution. Next up is Murphy with questions about his 02 Ford Truck and some i…

Todays show opens with Ron talking about a repair of the week from his shop; the story of diagnosing a fuel trim issue on an older Toyota Avalon. He then goes on to take calls on a variety of topics and vehicles. Ranging from a hesitating Mazda to a 94 Geo with questions about changing older transmission fluid to a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder that the o…

This is the stand alone interview from Ron Ananian, The Car Doctors October 12, 2024 show with Donald Farr, Author, about his upcoming book, Ford Mustang 60 Years. 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 starts this episode talking about an 09 CRV that had the front bumper peeled off by a garbage truck : takes a call on a 92 Ford E-350 with a leaking Schrader valve on the AC high side : takes a call on an 18 RAV-4 with a shudder on acceleration : takes a call on a 21 BMW 330i where the dealer is recommending a brake fluid change because there i…

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 10 F150 where the caller is changing the timing chain : takes a call on a 15 Accent that went through 2 Cat converters and is asking if he should replace the car : answers an email on changing fluids in cars : interviews Donald Farr about his latest book about the Mustang at 60 : talks about getting your die…

Ron starts this episode with a call on 25 Chevy Trax and what type of oil to use, then an 84 Oldsmobile 98 – whether to buy and restore or pass up : takes a call on a 21 Chevy Truck the caller is considering purchasing and wanting to talk the electronics : takes a call on an 08 FJ Cruiser with a failing transmission : takes a call on a 14 Town & Co…

Ron starts this episode talking about what it is like being a mechanic and fixing cars in this day and age, talking about an 2004 Mercury Marquis, a 2016 Ford Escape with a P1450 fault code and a 2004 Lincoln Town Car with a bad, but obsolete driver door module that were all brought into his shop this week : takes a call on a 14 Rogue looking to ta…

We open this edition of Classic Car Doctor and find ourselves listening to Gasoline Alley; an interview series Ron did 15 years ago about engines, performance and drag racing. At its conclusion he finished out the segment with phone calls about a variety of topics. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tub…