Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - July 18, 2026 - Hour 1 - When One Glow Plug Can Cost You an Engine
About this episode
Ron Ananian discusses the challenges of removing a seized glow plug and shares automotive advice on various vehicle issues.
When One Glow Plug Can Cost You an Engine A simple check engine light on a high-mileage 2016 Chevy Silverado Duramax turns into a lesson in why experience matters. Ron shares the tense, hour-long battle to safely remove a seized glow plug without turning an $800 repair into an $18,000 engine replacement—and explains why the best technicians know when to slow down. Also this week, Ron talks with a Honda owner wondering if a dealership's $3,300 repair recommendation is really necessary, helps diagnose a no-crank Cadillac CTS, discusses Harley-Davidson starting issues, and explains why sometimes the most valuable tool in the shop isn't a scan tool or a socket set—it's decades of experience. It's another hour of Car Advice, Done Right. 🌐Visit: CarDoctorShow.com 📸 Follow Ron on Instagram: @ronananian 🎥 Watch repair tips and shop videos on YouTube 📻 Join the conversation LIVE Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Ron Ananian
Topics covered
- engine repair
- automotive advice
- glow plug issues
- high-mileage vehicles
- diagnosing car problems
- mechanical experience
Keywords
- glow plug
- engine replacement
- Chevy Silverado
- Cadillac CTS
- Honda repair
- Harley-Davidson
- mechanical experience
- car advice
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Honda, Harley-Davidson
Products: Chevy Silverado Duramax, Cadillac CTS
Places: Chevy
More episodes of Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
- Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - July 18, 2026 - Hour 2 - Ford's 10-Speed Transmission Problems & The Truth About Top Tier Gas
- Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - July 11, 2026 Hour 2 - The Little Things That Make Cars Last
- Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - July 11, 2026 Hour 1 - The Double Whammy Jeep Air Conditioning
- Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - July 4, 2026 - Hour 2 - Which Engine Not To Buy?
- Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - July 4, 2026 - Hour 1 - Automotive Couples Counseling
- Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor -June 27, 2026 - Hour 1 - No Codes. No Clues. Just Good Diagnostics.
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Ron Ananian The Car Doctor podcast page.