Here's a Classic Car Doctor from the archives, date unknown. In a cold open,  Larry from Florida calls into Ron asking specific questions about his early 90's Volvos. Ron takes the call in stride and comes up with answers, like we all knew he would. This clip also features a Fast Harry mention; remember Fast Harry?  From a galaxy far, far away here's a quick call to get your engine running for Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor.

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Welcome to todays Classic Car Doctor episode! Ron finishes a call from the previous episode about a Ford Taurus with a miss fire fault. The ignition system came 2 ways this year, 2001. A coil on plug stand along version and a coil on plug with ignition wires. It matters not because Ron helps us understand the proper method to test ignition coils and systems using some basic, affordable test equipment. 

Next up is a call from NYC regarding a 2005 Honda Civic with a rattling front suspension noise. The chain store that replaced front struts in the vehicle says its not their part and the Honda dealer says it is. The vehicle owner is stuck in the middle and he turns to Ron for the answer. A tough spot for sure but The Car Doctor has the answers and ideas to help. 

Lansing Michigan is calling in next; Tim has a low level vibration noise in his ES300 Lexus that no one seems to be able to repair. But Ron has some answers and they are simple solutions. Tune in to find out!

Last today; well, its an Obi-Wan Kanobi moment. "Help me Car Doctor, you're my only hope" from a caller with a 2006 GMC Sierra that won't start in high humidity conditions. Parts have been replaced but testing has not been done to any great degree. Listen in as Ron springs into action to offer several solutions and possibilities for all to learn from.

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We start up The Car Doctor today with calls. Ron starts this episode with a caller from PA and some questions about his 2015 Jaguar XF. The Jag recently had an engine noise which required a replacement of the timing chain and tensioners. EVER SINCE, it hesitates when starting out. Complicated? Yes! Tune in to hear how Ron breaks it down into a simple approach by following a diagnostic routine. With Fathers Day next month Ron announces  his annual book giveaway with author interviews coming up soon. This year, one of the interviews will be with Thomas Glatch, covering his co-authored book, about to hit the book stores, The Complete Book of Dodge and Plymouth Muscle Cars. Ron continues the hour talking about what an OBD2 monitor is; how to complete them, what they mean as a diagnostic tool and in general their purpose in todays vehicle. His last caller is from CT; Brendan is experiencing a clunk from the front of his 07 Toyota Corolla; Ron helps us understand how to "take" the car apart mentally and figuratively to diagnose the problem to avoid just replacing parts.  

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Ron starts this episode talking about a chat with a friend at his Cross Fit gym regarding leasing versus buying a vehicle; which is better? He opens the phones today with a call on a 2020 Ford F250 Super Duty Pickup truck where the caller changed the fuel filter and then had some problems getting the truck to start & run. Ron goes over some of the resolution options and ends up pointing out flaws by design in the priming procedure; as published by Ford Motor Company. Next, Ron travels down South and takes a call on a 2017 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado that was recently purchased from a car rental company fleet. The engine had problems with the AFM (Active Fuel Management) system and needed valvetrain repair. The caller opted for AFM elimination with a different camshaft and lifters along with a software upgrade. Since then it has other issues and he needs Ron's help to gain a diagnostic direction. The Car Dr concludes the hour "In The Shop" courtesy of AutoZone talking about marine batteries and their availability.

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Ron picks up the phones right away this hour. Dan from Wisconsin is first up in this look back to October 10, 2014. Dan is considering buying a 2013 Cadillac buyback vehicle. A  good deal based on a cheap price, or not? Is it worth its advertised "ridiculously low price".  Its a new car turn in from the first owner that GM is selling but now repaired. Is it really fixed? How can Dan be sure?  Ron walks Dan and all of us through his thought process and concerns. Then  Ron talks to a listener from PA about  his 2010 Chevy Malibu discussing air filters; when to change, what to use, high flow filters and and the benefits of all of it. After the break the Car Doctor goes back to Wisconsin and talks to Jason about his 2001 Ford Taurus with both EGR and miss fire fault codes. Its a diagnosis on air as Ron takes us all along with both specific and general diagnostic routines to properly repair a vehicle. There is also a second half to this last call for this segment which will be posted in the next edition of Classic Car Doctor. Look for it soon. 

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Ron welcomes first time guest Dan Curtis from AZ AMC Restorations in Peoria Arizona. It seems Dan had posted about problems he is having with having engine machine work done correctly and in a timely manner. Ron read the post on social media and the attached interview is the result. Tune in to hear the problems with engine rebuilding today from someone with first hand experience. This stand alone interview is part of the second hour for May 4, 2024. It aired during the second half of the hour.

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Ron sits down and talks to Ben Johnson of Repairify Inc about their procedure and process to help both mechanical and collosion shops deal with the technology found on todays vehicles. This is the stand alone interview from the May 4, 2024 show, the First half of the Second Hour.

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With summer driving season and warm weather upon us now is the time to think about servicing your vehicles Air Conditioning. Here is the stand alone interview with Issac Nielsen of Mahle Aftermarket and we are coving the basics to upcoming changes to the category. Find more about Mahle Equipment at https://www.servicesolutions.mahle.com/eu/en/product-lines/arcticpro/

From May 4, 2024 1st Hour. 

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Ben Johnson of Repairify joins Ron to talk about a different approach to auto repair utilizing remote scan tool access and programing. Next, Ron interviews Dan Curtis. He is the owner of AZ AMC Restorations in Peoria AZ, just outside of Phoenix. Ron talks to Dan about a recent post he made on social media and the problems he is having getting engine rebuilding done in a timely manner due to the lack of engine machine shops. Ron close out the hour with some suggestions on maintenance for a safe and reliable travel experience this summer.

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First Interview. Issac Nielsen of Mahle Equipment talking about AC Systems. Current and new technology, coming changes in the handling of 134 refrigerant and correctly charging the system with a machine regardless if 134A or 1234YF Refrigerant.

Ron takes a call from a listener in Va that wants to change the trans fluid on his wife’s Toyota. Ron closes out the hour with some last-minute thoughts from Issac Nielsen, who sent Ron a note post interview, with some additional comments about AC system service and following proper procedure.

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Ron hits the ground running with a caller that is burning oil in his 2007 Toyota RAV 4. He covers his thoughts on why the manufacturers oil change interval may be the reason why. He then talks to Arlene from Michigan. She is having an issue with her 1999 Volvo 5 speed that has a random ABS, Traction control light coming that no one can give her a direction or diagnosis. Ron cautions her and offers some insight on why the dealer may be approaching it incorrectly.

Last, Ron closes out today talking with Tom about his new air filter kit and what he likes about it. 

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