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Sanden AC compressor nomenclature guide for R-12 and R-134a compressor identification codes.

Sanden AC Compressors: How to Determine Your Sanden Numbers

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An AC Compressor is the heart of an AC system that induces a high pressure in the refrigerant and sends it to the AC condenser. It is basically a pump driven by the engine. Sanden AC compressor units are some of the most reliable AC compressors on the market and understanding the way to identify…
Diagram of a car's cooling system with cooling fan highlighted

HOW TO REPAIR COOLING FAN

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The internal combustion engine used in modern day vehicles is based around the idea of a gas being ignited and then the force from that explosion being harnessed to create movement. This process creates a large amount of heat which needs to be dispersed to prevent engine components from being affected by it. The cooling…
Air conditioning system flush can and vacuum pump for AC maintenance

How To Flush AC System

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The AC system includes the compressor, condenser, evaporator and accumulator/receiver-dryer. The key to the cooling function of an AC system is to maintain the pressure of the refrigerant either under high-pressure or low-pressure, as needed. As with any part of the automobile, the AC system can also get contaminated with impurities, making it function improperly.…
Infographic: How to keep AC cold, AC pressure readings, and troubleshooting

How Do I Keep My AC Cold? [Infographic]

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Air conditioning is like iced tea. Nobody ever said, “Wow, this lukewarm iced tea is awesome!” Same goes for your car’s AC system – it has to be cold. Tepid simply won’t cut it. With this in mind, we’ll review some ways to keep that AC air freezing (not quite see-your-breath cold, but darn close).…
Cabin air filter location in car, part of AC system maintenance.

Common Car Air Conditioning System Problems and How to Fix Them

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It’s 90 degrees outside. Things are really heating up. It’s an inferno out there. Now is not the time to experience car A/C issues. When you hit that little “A/C” button on the dashboard, you expect the cold air, and quick. When warm air arrives instead…well, it’s time to hit the “panic” button, right? Not…
Frost patterns on a window, resembling delicate ice crystals

Ever Wonder How to Recharge A/C? Keep Reading!

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    There’s nothing quite so annoying and uncomfortable as getting into your reliable old car on an especially hot day and finding that the air conditioning’s just not what it used to be. It’s easy to give up on it and assume that it would be too expensive or too difficult to fix, leaving…
Car AC compressor, a key component of a vehicle's air conditioning system.

What to do if Your Car AC Compressor Breaks

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June 24, 2013 - All the various components in your car come under wear and tear through everyday use. At some point parts can break down and fail. The AC compressor is one such component that is heavily used and put under a lot of pressure. If your compressor is beginning to falter, then you…
Brass AC expansion valve, the potential cause of AC not blowing cool air.

AC Blowing but NOT Cool? Check out the Expansion Valve

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Your vehicle air conditioning system is pretty dependent on all the parts in the AC system. If something isn’t working, then you can bet you are going to know it on those hot, hot summer days. Your AC expansion valve is a pretty simple part in concept, but it has a very important job when…
Car AC compressor with pulley, part of AC car compressor maintenance.

AC Car Compressor Maintenance

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February 8, 2013 - The AC Compressor is the component within the automobile that makes the air conditioning system tick within the car. How much of a life saver is it? Imagine being stuck in traffic in the beating sun, huffing and puffing like a dog, struggling for air, well, your AC Conditioner can make…

Why should you replace your accumulator/drier when you replace your compressor?

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It’s never a good thing when your air conditioning in your car stops working. We get it-- it’s summer, it’s hot, and you have places to be. When you take your car to the mechanic it is likely that they are going to tell you that you will need to replace the A/C compressor in…