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Episode Title: Cadillac SRX Power Steering Fail, Tacoma Coolant Advice, F-150 Power Loss, and Parking Lot Tips

Description:
This week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor:

🔧 A 2016 Cadillac SRX loses power steering, ABS, and StabiliTrak—and GM no longer makes the control module. Ron discusses whether a Delco replacement is worth the risk.

🌡️ A 2016 Toyota Tacoma owner asks if switching from pink to green coolant is safe. Ron breaks down coolant chemistry, the dangers of poor advice, and the right way to do a coolant exchange.

⚠️ A 2010 Ford F-150 with a 5.4L engine suffers from intermittent power loss. Ron explains how to use freeze frame and Mode 6 data to find the root cause.

🅿️ Plus, smart parking lot habits that reduce steering wear and improve safety.

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

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Episode Title: Cadillac SRX Power Steering Fail, Tacoma Coolant Advice, F-150 Power Loss, and Parking Lot Tips

Description:
This week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor:

🔧 A 2016 Cadillac SRX loses power steering, ABS, and StabiliTrak—and GM no longer makes the control module. Ron discusses whether a Delco replacement is worth the risk.

⚠️ A 2010 Ford F-150 with a 5.4L engine suffers from intermittent power loss. Ron explains how to use freeze frame and Mode 6 data to find the root cause.

🅿️ Plus, smart parking lot habits that reduce steering wear and improve safety.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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