🎧 Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor

Episode Title:Ford Fusion Check Engine Mystery + Used Car Red Flags

Summary:
In this episode, Ron tackles a 2016 Ford Fusion with 166K miles showing P018B low fuel pressure and P0299 turbo underboost—a warning to anyone buying used GDI turbo cars without proper inspection. Learn why scan tool diagnostics should be mandatory before buying, especially in states like Florida with no emissions testing.

Also on the show:


A 2002 Ford Thunderbird gets a coolant flush—but what is a “coolant service kit”?


A 2007 Chevy Colorado suffers from a failing PCM that only works when hot.


A 2012 Honda Fit A/C quits in 107°F heat—Ron explains where to begin.


Plus: Why cheap $79 oil changes may cost more than you think.

Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com


Grab your Car Doctor gear – T-shirts & more at CarDoctorShow.com


Follow the wrench – Instagram @ronananian for shop life & behind-the-scenes


Watch & learn – Auto repair tips & videos on our YouTube Channel


Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 – (855) 560-9900


Join the conversation LIVE – Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern

 

 

 

 

🎧 Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor
Episode Title: Ford Fusion Check Engine Mystery + Used Car Red Flags
Summary: In this episode, Ron tackles a 2016 Ford Fusion with 166K miles showing P018B low fuel pressure and P0299 turbo underboost&mdash;a warning to anyone buying used GDI turbo cars without proper inspection. Learn why scan tool diagnostics should be mandatory before buying, especially in states like Florida with no emissions testing.
Also on the show:
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A 2002 Ford Thunderbird gets a coolant flush&mdash;but what is a &ldquo;coolant service kit&rdquo;?
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A 2007 Chevy Colorado suffers from a failing PCM that only works when hot.
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A 2012 Honda Fit A/C quits in 107&deg;F heat&mdash;Ron explains where to begin.
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Plus: Why cheap $79 oil changes may cost more than you think.
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Visit us at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cardoctorshow.com">https://www.cardoctorshow.com</a>
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Grab your Car Doctor gear &ndash; T-shirts &amp; more at <a href="https://www.cardoctorshow.com" data-start="120" data-end="170">CarDoctorShow.com</a>
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Follow the wrench &ndash; Instagram @ronananian for shop life &amp; behind-the-scenes
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Watch &amp; learn &ndash; Auto repair tips &amp; videos on our YouTube Channel
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Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 &ndash; (855) 560-9900
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Join the conversation LIVE &ndash; Saturdays 2&ndash;4 PM Eastern
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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 - July 26, 2025 - Hour 1 - Used Car Red Flags - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline

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