Episode Summary

Ron dives into everything from classic car quirks to modern maintenance musts. Here's the quick rundown:

🔧 Powerglide Fix (1957 Chevy)
Old Chevy transmissions can burp fluid out the dipstick. Ron suggests a clever vent mod using a small pipe plug and copper tube to safely release air pressure—no gimmicks needed.

🚗 Shop Trend: Fewer Cars, Bigger Repairs
People are delaying maintenance, leading to major repairs. One oil change turned into a 3-day suspension job. Lesson? Small problems snowball if ignored.

📋 Top 5 Maintenance Tips


Track mileage, don’t guess


Know your service intervals (30k/60k/etc.)


Replace batteries around year 5


Don’t push 15,000-mile oil changes


Regular checkups save $$$

⚡ Van Life Charging Advice
Ann’s charging her camper van’s power station by idling her 2023 Ram ProMaster. Ron warns: that’s hard on alternators. Charge while driving and get your draw measured by a pro.

🧰 Crank-No-Start Troubleshooting
Fred’s hard-starting 3.7L engine might not be a timing issue. Ron says: check spark, fuel, and codes before guessing. Could be a sensor or even a security glitch.

💡 Final Takeaway
Delaying maintenance is costly. Stay ahead with routine checks, especially with today’s car prices. Prevention beats a breakdown every time.

📞 More Info


Call The Car Doctor: (855) 560-9900


Live Saturdays 2-4PM ET


cardoctorshow.com


Follow on IG: @ronananian


YouTube for tips & repairs

 

 

Episode Summary
Ron dives into everything from classic car quirks to modern maintenance musts. Here's the quick rundown:
🔧 Powerglide Fix (1957 Chevy) Old Chevy transmissions can burp fluid out the dipstick. Ron suggests a clever vent mod using a small pipe plug and copper tube to safely release air pressure&mdash;no gimmicks needed.
🚗 Shop Trend: Fewer Cars, Bigger Repairs People are delaying maintenance, leading to major repairs. One oil change turned into a 3-day suspension job. Lesson? Small problems snowball if ignored.
📋 Top 5 Maintenance Tips
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Track mileage, don&rsquo;t guess
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Know your service intervals (30k/60k/etc.)
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Replace batteries around year 5
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<li data-start="796" data-end="834">
Don&rsquo;t push 15,000-mile oil changes
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<li data-start="835" data-end="862">
Regular checkups save $$$
</li>
</ul>
⚡ Van Life Charging Advice Ann&rsquo;s charging her camper van&rsquo;s power station by idling her 2023 Ram ProMaster. Ron warns: that&rsquo;s hard on alternators. Charge while driving and get your draw measured by a pro.
🧰 Crank-No-Start Troubleshooting Fred&rsquo;s hard-starting 3.7L engine might not be a timing issue. Ron says: check spark, fuel, and codes before guessing. Could be a sensor or even a security glitch.
💡 Final Takeaway Delaying maintenance is costly. Stay ahead with routine checks, especially with today&rsquo;s car prices. Prevention beats a breakdown every time.
📞 More Info
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Call The Car Doctor: (855) 560-9900
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Live Saturdays 2-4PM ET
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<a href="https://www.cardoctorshow.com" data-start="1534" data-end="1584">cardoctorshow.com</a>
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Follow on IG: @ronananian
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YouTube for tips &amp; repairs
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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.

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.

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, is a nationally recognized automotive expert, master technician, and trusted voice in car repair and consumer advice. For more than 30 years, Ron has blended real-world shop experience with straight-talk radio, helping drivers understand their vehicles and the industry with clarity, humor, and honesty. As host of the long-running Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor radio show—heard nationwide across major networks—he brings diagnostics, storytelling, and practical wisdom together in a way only a seasoned mechanic can. Whether it’s a tough trouble code, a buying decision, or a behind-the-scenes look at shop life, Ron delivers the insight listeners rely on.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, is a nationally recognized automotive expert, master technician, and trusted voice in car repair and consumer advice. For more than 30 years, Ron has blended real-world shop experience with straight-talk radio, helping drivers understand their vehicles and the industry with clarity, humor, and honesty. As host of the long-running Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor radio show&mdash;heard nationwide across major networks&mdash;he brings diagnostics, storytelling, and practical wisdom together in a way only a seasoned mechanic can. Whether it&rsquo;s a tough trouble code, a buying decision, or a behind-the-scenes look at shop life, Ron delivers the insight listeners rely on.

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor™

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - April 19, 2025 - Hour 1 - DC-DC Battery Chargers - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline

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