Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 30, 2025 - Hour2 - Brakes, Transmissions, Driveline Clunks & the Future of Batteries - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline

Brakes, Transmissions, Driveline Clunks & the Future of Batteries Description: From spongy brakes on a 4Runner to a Malibu that won’t stay put in park, Ron takes listener calls on tricky driveline and transmission issues. Then Optima Batteries’ Daryl Brockman joins the show to break down the latest in AGM and lithium technology, Hypercore cold-start performance, and why battery tech is evolving faster than the cars they power. Chapter Markers: 00:00 – Spongy brakes on a 2004 Toyota 4Runner 06:20 – Malibu transmission rolls in “Park” 11:15 – Tacoma driveline clunk at stops 17:40 – Optima’s Daryl Brockman on AGM & lithium batteries 27:45 – PowerLink system & built-in jumpstart tech 32:45 – Battery safety certifications & takeaways 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.