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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor is talking vehicle recalls as he opens the show today. He answers a regular listeners email with questions about why so many vehicles are being recalled back in 2014. Ron gives us a history lesson talking about the errors GM made when they designed the Port Fuel Injection system of the day and the problems that ensued as an example of why so many vehicles get recalled. He also talks about the BIG Chrysler recall from 2014 when 20 year old Jeeps were recalled for gas tank issues. Recalls are crazy and confusing but Ron helps us to understand the why and how, as they happen. Its Recalls and vehicle defects to open todays conversation.
Next up Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens the phones and speaks to Tom in NJ with a 2009 Doge that has an intermittent no start problem. Its very much a random problem and Tom is perplexed on what to do. Ron has the answer though and it lies in a system you may not even consider; tune in to hear The Car Doctor at work. 
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Ron Ananian and crew are talking about SEMA 2014 due to their upcoming scheduled appearance. The Car Doctors first call this hour is from Bob in NYC; his Honda has a problem as its being attacked by rats and mice. They are enjoying snacking on the vehicles wiring harness. Ron offers some suggestions and methods to try and keep the animals back. Ron and Bob also talk about Honda Pepper Tape; which was introduced around this time to help with this particular problem.  Ron then goes to Washington State and talks to Bill about problems with his 2003 VW TDI. Bill has a MIL error for insufficient air flow. Bill is a little confused and working from his memory; The Car Dr slows him down and helps him to understand his problem and what the solution might be. 
Next up is Luke in Lewiston ME with a 1999 Nissan Altima with over 200K miles on it. He is having problems with the car's idle when its cold. This is a return call and Ron is spot on as usual; he recalls the call from last year AND helps Luke along with some idea's on how to enrich the fuel mixture and diagnose the problem.  The conversation also gets into a discussion of the possibilities for a solution and with some explanation of fuel trim.
Ron closes out the segment with a story of a family member getting a ticket in PA with no explanation as to why from the State Trooper.
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor goes North to Montreal to take a call from Ian, a regular listener, about his 07 Pontiac Torrent with a noise that sounds like a wheel bearing. The catch is he has replaced all the wheel bearings and brakes as maintenance but now he has a noise like a bearing but no other indicators add up. The Car Doctor rides to the rescue and helps Ian take a fresh perspective to a repair.  Ron then takes a call from Virginia regarding a 2010 Ford Expedition with 185,000 plus miles that seized the engine due to loss of oil pressure. Ron tries to deter the caller from spending time to replace only the crankshaft and bearings on what is likely a failed engine. Ron explains that this engine is in need of an overhaul and the caller should consider engine replacement. The Car Doctor goes West next talking to Billy from Denver about a long term problem with the keyless entry on his 2005 Subaru Legacy GT. Ron's last call this hour is again from Virginia on a 2011 Toyota Camry with a noise at idle BUT only with the AC on. The Car Doctor closes out this hour with some memories of his Dad, gone since 1968, but the images and memories he instilled in Ron are still fresh and vivid. He was a mechanic during WW2 and Ron talks about "Dad" lessons on dealing with both cars and life.
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The Car Doctor, Ron Ananian starts this episode talking about the dangers in auto repair; how safety is a concern all the time and not to be taken lightly. Ron recounts the repair from his shop this week on a 2019 Cadillac Escalade that need front shock/strut replacement. The tool that compresses the coil spring broke one of its clamps that hold the spring in place and by the grace of god Danny was saved because he had not removed the top nut completely. One step faster and the top mount would not have been there to hold the spring in place. Ron goes into detail and a bit of a look at why auto repair is truly a dangerous job. Auto repair is a field with no margin of error. Ron closes out the segment telling the story of how he was able to complete the repair with the help of a fellow technician at Paramus Chevrolet in NJ. Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor then gets a call from Ernie in NJ. Ernie  has a 14 GMC Savannah with a P0442 code. A small leak in the evaporative emissions system, Ernie has replaced parts without testing and want Ron to explain about permanent DTC's. The vehicle has not cleared the code out and Ernie want to know why. Next Ron takes a call from a California listener looking for OBD II information : Ron Ananian The Car Doctor closes out the hour with a call from a listener and his 2018 Toyota Corolla that hit a curb taking out a tire and rim, The Corolla now has a multitude of sensor errors and component messages..
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It's all about patience and bedside manner for Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor today as he opens the garage doors talking to Karen about her 99 Audi. Like Groundhog Day, (the movie) Ron has to repeat himself and guide this call to completion; FINALLY towards the end bringing it to a positive conclusion. His next caller is George from Maine with questions about a trouble code and problem with his 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. Ron and George talk Scan Tool and Technology circa 2014 covering Autel and Launch tools of that time period. Ron also talks about how certain scan tools have an advantage over others and the choices he has to make on a daily basis in the shop. 
He concludes the segment answering an email about oil sludge in a 06 F350 Ford. He describes the caller problem in depth and then explores the possible solutions for engine sludge. The Car Doctor offers us tips and tricks offering a few different products that will help clean the engine out. 
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens the garage doors this week with some thoughts about what it takes to take care of a vehicle in the modern age. Math and how the numbers add up is on Ron's mind today. The repair trends and cost for maintenance is the topic of conversation. What does it take to maintain todays vehicle?  What are the true costs of owning and operating a vehicle today? The Car Dr has the answers! And we should point out while this episode is from 2014, Ron's answers and logic still applies and is spot on. 
Ron's first call today is from Tom in Indiana; several questions and topics are covered. When to change trans fluid and what to do if you waited too long. Then Tom is looking for Ron's thoughts on replacing shocks and struts on his vehicle, an older Saturn. Ron discusses what to look for in a replacement part and shares his thoughts on how he approaches it in the shop.
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