Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - July 26, 2025 Hour 2 - Cadillac SRX Power Steering Fail - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline
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Episode Title: Cadillac SRX Power Steering Fail, Tacoma Coolant Advice, F-150 Power Loss, and Parking Lot Tips
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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.
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