Auburn Car Air Conditioning

Common Car Air Conditioning Problems:

From time to time, every car's air conditioning system needs to be recharged to bring it back up to maximum efficiency. Sometimes a leak may cause loss of refrigerant and will need to be fixed before refilling. It's difficult to tell if a leak is present without specific test equipment, that is why it is best to leave the testing of your car air conditioning to a technician at your local Auburn Big O Tires store.

In recent years, the EPA has phased out the use of R-12 Freon in all car air conditioning systems and R-134 has become the new standard. If you have an older car air conditioning system that uses R-12, you may need to retrofit your car's air conditioning system to handle the new R-134 refrigerant. Sometimes seals, hoses and even the air conditioning compressor itself need to be changed. The problem arises when the older seals and hoses are not compatible with the new oils found in the R-134.

Corrosion will cause the heater core (secondary radiator) to leak. This will manifest itself by leaving steam into the passenger compartment and fogging your windows. You will know there is a leak by the sweet smell coming from your vents. Unfortunately, changing the heater core is usually not the easiest task to complete as engineers tend to squeeze them into some pretty tight spaces underneath the dash.

Call your local Auburn Big O Tires at 253-395-0567 for an appointment or for more information. Auburn Car Air Conditioning.

* Note: Any recommendations provided on Tires4.com are general in nature. Big O Tires recommends that you always consult your vehicle's Owner's Manual, the vehicle manufacturer or an associate at your local Big O Tires store for vehicle specific recommendations.

Air Conditioning Service $69.95 Complete System Test Including: *Hoses *Belts *Fittings *Check for leaks. With Coupon, Most Vehicles Freon (if needed) additional. Not valid with any other discount or promotion. Participating locations only. Expires 09/30/2010