Air-conditioning compressors often last the life of a vehicle, but they can fail because bearings wear out, seals leak and long-term corrosion takes its toll, plus other factors. If a compressor does ...

Vehicle air conditioning is typically one of a car's most durable systems. Though it is often in use every day, a modern air conditioning system just keeps humming along providing cool air when you ...

Without a functioning compressor, the refrigerant cycle won’t exist. What should HVAC technicians be checking when it comes to compressors to ensure everything is going off without a hitch? Following ...

Neil Thompson has been upgrading the 289 under the hood of his '66 coupe for quite some time. Current upgrades include a chrome alternator, an Edelbrock aluminum intake topped by a Holley four-barrel ...

• The need to have the old refrigerant reclaimed and the new refrigerant added by a certified A/C-repair shop This month we will provide you with detailed troubleshooting diagnostics using the ...

The compressor is the power unit of the air-conditioning system that puts the refrigerant under high pressure before it pumps it into the condenser, where it changes from a gas to a liquid. A fully ...