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  • Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

    Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor -June 27, 2026 - Hour 1 - No Codes. No Clues. Just Good Diagnostics.

    06/27/2026 | 34 mins.
    A late-model Ford Edge had everyone stumped. Multiple repair shops, multiple replacement parts, no check engine light, and no diagnostic trouble codes—yet it still refused to start.
    Ron explains why the best diagnostics begin before the engine is ever cranked, using live scan tool data like coolant temperature, ambient air temperature, battery voltage, fuel pressure, and barometric pressure to verify what the PCM believes is happening. It's a lesson in real-world troubleshooting that every technician—and every vehicle owner—can appreciate.
    Also this hour:
    A discussion on complete automatic transmission fluid exchange procedures.
    A Hyundai Palisade with excessive oil consumption and what owners should expect from the manufacturer.
    A Kia Sportage with stubborn brake bleeding issues after multiple hydraulic repairs.
    Why diagnostics should always begin by identifying what's working correctly before chasing what's broken.
    As Ron reminds listeners:
    "Tell me what's good... and I'll tell you what's bad."

    🌐 Visit: CarDoctorShow.com
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    🎥 Watch repair tips and shop videos on YouTube
    📻 Join the conversation LIVE Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern


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    Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - June 27, 2026 - Hour 2 - How Many Parts Can You NOT Replace?

    06/27/2026 | 34 mins.
    This week Ron explains why great technicians don't start by replacing parts—they start by proving what's actually wrong.
    A stubborn Honda Accord air conditioning problem, a Ford Edge with two unrelated faults, and a discussion of real-world diagnostic strategy all reinforce one lesson: understanding how a system works will always beat guessing.
    Also this hour:
    Why testing beats replacing.
    Ford Edge A/C diagnosis after collision repairs.
    Battery failures that don't behave like battery failures.
    Maintenance advice for a high-mileage Ford F-150.
    Chrysler cruise control problems.
    Why today's technicians must understand how modern vehicle systems communicate.
    As Ron says:
    "The challenge isn't how many parts you can replace. It's how many parts you can NOT replace and still fix the vehicle."
    🌐Visit: CarDoctorShow.com
    📸 Follow Ron on Instagram: @ronananian
    🎥 Watch repair tips and shop videos on YouTube
    📻 Join the conversation LIVE Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

    Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - October 17. 2015 - Hour 2 - When Your Car Needs a Software Update

    06/20/2026 | 36 mins.
    This week, Ron dives into the ever-growing role of technology in automotive repair. First, he welcomes Hugh Atkins of Drew Technologies for a discussion on computer flashing, module programming, and why software updates have become a routine part of modern vehicle service.
    Ron then takes a call on a 2010 GMC Savana 3500 and discusses the pros and cons of switching to synthetic transmission fluid in a higher-mileage vehicle. Later, Harlan Siegel of Launch Tech USA joins the program to talk scan tool technology, diagnostics, and how today's technicians depend on advanced equipment to solve increasingly complex vehicle problems.
    The phones stay busy with a caller seeking advice on a troublesome 2014 Ford Focus transmission, one of the most talked-about drivability issues of its era. Ron also answers an email regarding excessive oil consumption on a 2007 Toyota RAV4, explaining the causes, potential repairs, and what owners should know before making decisions.
    It's a look at how automotive repair continues to evolve as today's vehicles rely as much on software and electronics as they do on nuts and bolts.
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    📸 Follow Ron on Instagram: @ronananian
    🎥 Watch repair tips and shop videos on YouTube
    📻 Join the conversation LIVE Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern
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  • Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

    Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor, October 17, 2015 Hour 1 - Two Repairs That Made Me Shake My HeadRon starts the hour with not one, but two Repair of the Week stories that left even him shaking his head. Sometimes the hardest part of fixing cars isn't the diagnosis—it's understanding how they got into that condition in the first place. Ron then takes a call on a 2004 Pontiac Vibe and answers a variety of maintenance and repair questions before welcoming special guest Jerry Ostalecki from GetGibbs.com to discuss lubricants, corrosion protection, and keeping equipment running longer. Later, a listener with a 2007 Toyota Matrix calls after removing and reinstalling a factory CD player only to find it no longer works, leading to a discussion about electronics, wiring, and the surprises that can occur when taking modern vehicles apart. Ron also answers an email regarding a software issue on a Ford F-150 and explains why today's vehicles often require as much computer knowledge as mechanical skill. All that and more this week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor.

    06/20/2026 | 36 mins.
    Ron starts the hour with not one, but two Repair of the Week stories that left even him shaking his head. Sometimes the hardest part of fixing cars isn't the diagnosis—it's understanding how they got into that condition in the first place.
    Ron then takes a call on a 2004 Pontiac Vibe and answers a variety of maintenance and repair questions before welcoming special guest Jerry Ostalecki from GetGibbs.com to discuss lubricants, corrosion protection, and keeping equipment running longer.
    Later, a listener with a 2007 Toyota Matrix calls after removing and reinstalling a factory CD player only to find it no longer works, leading to a discussion about electronics, wiring, and the surprises that can occur when taking modern vehicles apart. Ron also answers an email regarding a software issue on a Ford F-150 and explains why today's vehicles often require as much computer knowledge as mechanical skill.
    All that and more this week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor.
    Call the 24/7 Listener Hotline: (855) 560-9900
    🌐 Visit: CarDoctorShow.com
    📸 Follow Ron on Instagram: @ronananian
    🎥 Watch repair tips and shop videos on YouTube
    📻 Join the conversation LIVE Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

    Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - June 20, 2026 - Hour 1 - Classic Car Doctor

    06/20/2026 | 35 mins.
    A Car Dr. Classic repeat from February of 2026. Ron and the crew
    are off this weekend to celebrate Father's Day and get a little family
    maintenance time. Enjoy!
    Call the 24/7 Listener Hotline: (855) 560-9900
    🌐 Visit: CarDoctorShow.com
    📸 Follow Ron on Instagram: @ronananian
    🎥 Watch repair tips and shop videos on YouTube
    📻 Join the conversation LIVE Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern



    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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About Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
With over 40 years of repairing cars and 27 on the radio helping you repair them, Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, is an expert at everything automotive. Call us at 855-560-9900.
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