Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 24, 2025 - Hour 1 - Escalade Oil Leak - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor shares a story about a first-time customer who brought in a 2008 Volvo with a salvage title. Shop policy required a full inspection, which the customer agreed to, but his wife was upset about the cost and disclosure. Ron stresses the importance of honesty, comparing it to telling a doctor your full medical history. The inspection revealed past rear damage, but the car was safe if properly maintained.

Later, a caller named Jim sought advice on fixing a persistent oil leak in his Cadillac Escalade. Ron suggested checking for a warped housing and cautioned against sealant on the face of the shim gasket

Another caller, Mike, recommended using a stylus for touchscreens in cold weather, which Ron agreed was practical but noted that some issues are mechanical, not just usability-related. Overall, the episode highlighted the value of transparency and careful diagnostics in car repair.

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

  • Check out our Web Site for T-Shirts & Clothing!
  • Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian   
  • Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos 
  • Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900   
  • Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor shares a story about a first-time customer who brought in a 2008 Volvo with a salvage title. Shop policy required a full inspection, which the customer agreed to, but his wife was upset about the cost and disclosure. Ron stresses the importance of honesty, comparing it to telling a doctor your full medical history. The inspection revealed past rear damage, but the car was safe if properly maintained.

Later, a caller named Jim sought advice on fixing a persistent oil leak in his Cadillac Escalade. Ron suggested checking for a warped housing and cautioned against sealant on the face of the shim gasket

Another caller, Mike, recommended using a stylus for touchscreens in cold weather, which Ron agreed was practical but noted that some issues are mechanical, not just usability-related. Overall, the episode highlighted the value of transparency and careful diagnostics in car repair.

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

  • Check out our Web Site for T-Shirts & Clothing!
  • Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian   
  • Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos 
  • Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900   
  • Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-24 35 min Transcript
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