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

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