subject: Reliable Guide On Everything About Automotive Air Conditioning [print this page] The AC system is working properly if they are kept cool while driving; most drivers assume that and it may be somewhat a fact. However, this is not good when we often find the systems low on refrigerant charge for some reason indicated below.
First, the system may not be cooling as much as it should be. People get used to an increasingly warmer temperature until it becomes too warm or on an absolutely hot day the air conditioning may not be breezy at all. The vehicle then is brought in plus checked out and low refrigerant charge may be found and mended. Second, the problem that a low charge does not bring lubricating oil properly to the air conditioning compressor. This would probably be a mess because just like the engine, when it is run low on oil, damage occurs and either case may be a slow gradual death. With this cause, an effect would lead to an instance like engine repair, when major damage occurs, AC repair can be very expensive too.
Moreover, loss of oil can be corrected but you would not change the oil in an AC system like you do in your engine. During a service where the refrigerant was found to be low down, usually oil would leak out as well. Thus, specific oil is added to make up for the loss when the air conditioning system is properly recharged. Definitely all automotive air conditioning shops must carry a wide variety of air conditioning oils as each system is designed for a specific type and weight of oil.
An auto AC service performed in the approved manner should always include a full check-up. Does the air distribution function direct the air appropriately? Does the heater works properly? Are all the blower speeds functioning correctly? All these areas ought to be addressed for a full assessment of the automobiles' air conditioning system. Most of the above functions are electronically controlled on such latest vehicles. Electrical work is required to analyze, spot, and repair the problem when any of them are not working suitably as they should.
Just always remember to have your automotive AC system serviced on a scheduled basis. We recommend at least every year to be on the safe side and to help avoid a big expense. Maintenance pays for itself by providing better cooling as well as one way to avoid hasty compressor failure.
