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
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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