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Air
Conditioning System |
Heater Core |
Cabin Air
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Complete Car
Maintenance:
Air Conditioning System |
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There are a variety of different air
conditioning systems for cars, trucks and SUVs, but all work
basically in the same manner. Warm air passes over a
refrigerant, the heat is transferred to a refrigerant, which
then removes the warmer air from your vehicle cabin. There
are a number of reasons why your air conditioning system may
not function properly. Corrections range from a relatively
simple recharge to service of the compressor, evaporator,
condenser and electrical controls.
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Maintenance and Care: |
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system should be checked annually by a trained
technician. Symptoms of a low refrigerant charge
include poor cooling and the compressor for the air
conditioner frequently engaging and disengaging,
i.e., the air conditioning is constantly stopping
and starting. Using an air conditioner low on
refrigerant potentially can cause damage to the
system. Please refer to your owner’s manual for
factory recommended maintenance intervals for your
specific vehicle. |
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Also keep in mind that the air
conditioning system also operates when the climate control
system is set to defrost the windows. If you have any
problems with defrosting windows, have your vehicle checked
out as soon as possible by a trained technician as a safety
precaution. Bring your vehicle to the experts at AAMCO.
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Complete Car
Maintenance:
Heater Core |
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The heater core is the source of heat for the
interior of your car, truck or SUV. It is technically part
of the Cooling System in your vehicle.
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Maintenance and Care: |
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of your cooling system will help keep the heater in
good condition. Depending on the type of coolant
used in your vehicle, coolant typically should be
changed about every two years or 24,000 miles.
Please refer to your owner’s manual for factory
recommended maintenance intervals for your specific
vehicle. Typical signs of a faulty heater core are
poor output from the heater, coolant on your
vehicle’s interior floor, or a strange smell while
the heat is on. Problems with a heater core
generally get worse with time, so if you notice any
of these symptoms, have the system checked by the
expert technicians at AAMCO. |
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Complete Car
Maintenance:
Cabin Air Filter |
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Approximately half of late model vehicles now
have a cabin air filter to clean incoming air for the car’s
heating/ventilation/air conditioning system. This filter is
designed to trap dust, pollen, bacteria, and exhaust gases. |
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Maintenance and Care: |
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refer to your owner’s manual for factory recommended
maintenance intervals for your specific vehicle. It
should be noted however, that cabin air filter
replacement is not always noted in the owner’s
manual, so a rule of thumb is replacement about
every 15,000 miles. Bring your vehicle to the
experts at AAMCO. |
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